fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 22 No. 35
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 24, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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MARK STONE NAMED ENFORCEMENT BUREAU LEGAL ADVISOR ON COMMON CARRIER ISSUES. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB  DOC-231414A1.doc  DOC-231414A1.pdf  DOC-231414A1.txt

WILLIAM D. FREEDMAN NAMED DEPUTY CHIEF OF FCC ENFOECEMENT BUREAU'S INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS DIVISION. News Release EB. Contact John Winston at (202) 418-7450  DOC-231421A1.doc  DOC-231421A1.pdf  DOC-231421A1.txt

REBECCA L. DORCH NAMED WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR THE FCC ENFORCEMENT BUREAU. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact John Winston at (202) 418-7450  DOC-231420A1.doc  DOC-231420A1.pdf  DOC-231420A1.txt

MAUREEN F. DEL DUCA NAMED CHIEF OF FCC ENFORCEMENT BUREAU'S INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS DIVISION. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact John Winston at (202) 418-7450  DOC-231422A1.doc  DOC-231422A1.pdf  DOC-231422A1.txt

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Released: 02/24/2003. NOTICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) APPLICATIONS FOR STATE CERTIFICATION ACCEPTED, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENT ON TRS CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-494). (Dkt No 98-67). Comments Due: 04/01/2003. Reply Comments Due: 04/21/2003. CGB. Contact: Erica Myers at (202) 418-2429, TTY: (202) 418-0464, email: emyers@fcc.gov  DA-03-494A1.doc  DA-03-494A1.pdf  DA-03-494A1.txt

Report No: FCN-00075 Released: 02/24/2003. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 03-493). IB. Contact: Peggy Reitzel at (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-03-493A1.pdf  DA-03-493A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00137 Released: 02/24/2003. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION SATELLITE SPACE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-231397A1.pdf  DOC-231397A1.txt

Report No: 45428 Released: 02/24/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-231353A1.txt

Report No: 25428 Released: 02/24/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-231357A1.txt

Released: 02/24/2003. FEE DECISIONS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. (DA No. 03-466). OMD. Contact: (202) 418-1995  DA-03-466A1.doc  DA-03-466A1.pdf  DA-03-466A1.txt

Report No: NCD-757 Released: 02/24/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-230351A1.doc  DOC-230351A1.pdf  DOC-230351A1.txt

Report No: NCD-756 Released: 02/24/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-231393A1.doc  DOC-231393A1.pdf  DOC-231393A1.txt

Released: 02/24/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-231390A1.pdf  DOC-231390A1.txt

Released: 02/24/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF MPOWER COMMUNICATIONS CORP. IN TEXAS BY XSPEDIUS MANAGEMENT CO. (DA No. 03-497). (Dkt No 03-40). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Bill Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-03-497A1.doc  DA-03-497A1.pdf  DA-03-497A1.txt

Released: 02/24/2003. THE COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON THE CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNET ASSOCIATION'S PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM FURTHER INCREASES IN THE NUMBERING UTILIZATION THRESHOLD. (DA No. 03-485). (Dkt No 99-200). Comments Due: 03/17/2003. Reply Comments Due: 03/24/2003. WCB. Contact: Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7400, email: pslipako@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-485A1.doc  DA-03-485A1.pdf  DA-03-485A1.txt

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MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC. V. ALLEGIANCE TELECOM, INC. Granted Request for Waiver of the Consent Motion of MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc. a Further Extension of Time In Which to Convert Its Informal Complaint to a Formal Complaint and Toll Limitations Period until March 14,. 2003. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 02/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-478). EB  DA-03-478A1.doc  DA-03-478A1.pdf  DA-03-478A1.txt

QWEST CORPORATION V. CABLE & WIRELESS USA, INC. AND U.S. SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Granted the Request for Waiver, and the date on which Qwest Corporation must convert its Informal Complaint against Cable & Wireless, USA, Inc. and U.S. South Communications, Inc. into a formal complaint to February 28, 2003. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 02/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-449). EB  DA-03-449A1.doc  DA-03-449A1.pdf  DA-03-449A1.txt

SUNSET BUS AND COMMERCIAL, INC. AND VSS ENTERPRISES, LLC. Correcting footnote 9 in Order DA 03-446, released February 14, 2003. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/21/2003 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 03-481). WTB  DOC-227631A1.doc  DOC-227631A1.pdf  DOC-227631A1.txt

INDUSTRIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. AND VSS ENTERPRISES, LLC. Correcting footnote 3 in MO&O, DA 03-447 released February 14, 2003. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 03-482). WTB  DOC-231374A1.doc  DOC-231374A1.pdf  DOC-231374A1.txt

CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. Initiated a proceeding to modify CSX's license for Station WPKH966 by replacing frequency 131.4150 MHz at Location 2 with frequency 161.4150 MHz. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-495). WTB  DA-03-495A1.doc  DA-03-495A1.pdf  DA-03-495A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 21, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 34:

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PANELS AND AGENDA SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN RICHMOND, VA, ON BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (2020 418-0511 CGB  DOC-231387A1.doc  DOC-231387A2.doc  DOC-231387A1.pdf  DOC-231387A2.pdf  DOC-231387A1.txt  DOC-231387A2.txt

STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY ON WHIPSAWING DISPUTE AFFECTING THE U.S.-PHILIPINES ROUTE. News Release. News Media Contact: Jennifer Manner 202-418-2530 CMMR  DOC-231392A1.doc  DOC-231392A1.pdf  DOC-231392A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-231402A1.doc  DOC-231402A1.pdf  DOC-231402A1.txt

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Released: 02/21/2003. AGENDA RELEASED FOR FCC'S FEBRUARY 27 RICHMOND FIELD HEARING ON BROADCAST OWNERSHIP. CGB. Contact: Amelia Brown at (202) 418-1400. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511  DOC-231388A1.doc  DOC-231388A2.doc  DOC-231388A1.pdf  DOC-231388A2.pdf  DOC-231388A1.txt  DOC-231388A2.txt

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VISTA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Vista and Affirmed an earlier order denying a request to waive the Commission's installment payment rules for the 218-219 MHz Service. Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-487). WTB  DA-03-487A1.doc  DA-03-487A1.pdf  DA-03-487A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 18, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 32:

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EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY. Denied waiver request, dismissed the renewal application, and granted ENU STA to operate Station WLX261 through June 30, 2003. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-458). WTB  DA-03-458A1.doc  DA-03-458A1.pdf  DA-03-458A1.txt