Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 22 No. 48	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 13, 2003

COMMISSION ACTS TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN FCC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. New "Accessibility Handbook" Details Uniform Procedures for Accommodations at the Commission. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB. Contact Susan Magnotti at (202) 418-0871,TTY: (202) 418-0538  DOC-232078A1.doc  DOC-232078A2.doc  DOC-232078A3.doc  DOC-232078A4.doc  DOC-232078A1.pdf  DOC-232078A2.pdf  DOC-232078A3.pdf  DOC-232078A4.pdf  DOC-232078A1.txt  DOC-232078A2.txt  DOC-232078A3.txt  DOC-232078A4.txt

COMMISSIONER COPPS ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES. News Release. News Media Contact: Jordan Goldstein at (202) 418-2000 CMMR  DOC-232102A1.doc  DOC-232102A1.pdf  DOC-232102A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00646 Released: 03/13/2003. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 03-765). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-03-765A1.pdf  DA-03-765A1.txt

Report No: ROA-00003 Released: 03/13/2003. RECOGNIZED OPERATING AGENCY RE: APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: John Copes at (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-232071A1.pdf  DOC-232071A1.txt

Report No: 45441 Released: 03/13/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-232063A1.txt

Report No: 25441 Released: 03/13/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-232066A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2003. BIENNIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING FOR BROADCAST STATION LICENSEES. (DA No. 03-775). MB. Contact: Technical Problems CDBS Help Desk at (202) 418-2662 or FCC Reports 323 or 323-E at (202) 418-1626 or 418-1627  DA-03-775A1.doc  DA-03-775A1.pdf  DA-03-775A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATION AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-232105A1.doc  DOC-232105A1.pdf  DOC-232105A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-232081A1.pdf  DOC-232081A1.txt

Report No: NCD-763 Released: 03/13/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-232056A1.doc  DOC-232056A1.pdf  DOC-232056A1.txt

Report No: NCD-762 Released: 03/13/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather @fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-231864A1.doc  DOC-231864A1.pdf  DOC-231864A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF GAINS INTERNATIONAL (US) INC. (DA No. 03-781). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Bill Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-03-781A1.doc  DA-03-781A1.pdf  DA-03-781A1.txt

Report No: NCD-765 Released: 03/13/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-232057A1.doc  DOC-232057A1.pdf  DOC-232057A1.txt

Report No: NCD-766 Released: 03/13/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-232058A1.doc  DOC-232058A1.pdf  DOC-232058A1.txt

Report No: NCD-761 Released: 03/13/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-232055A1.doc  DOC-232055A1.pdf  DOC-232055A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF CAMBRIAN COMMUNICATIONS LLC BY PPL PRISM, LLC. (DA No. 03-782). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Bill Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-03-782A1.doc  DA-03-782A1.pdf  DA-03-782A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-709). CGB  DA-03-709A1.doc  DA-03-709A1.pdf  DA-03-709A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-708). CGB

GTE CORPORATION, TRANSFEROR AND BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION, TRANSFEREE. Granted in part Verizon's request to count its SONET and switched voice expenditures toward satisfaction of Condition XVI of the Bell Atlantic/GTE Merger Conditions. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/11/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-53). EB  FCC-03-53A1.doc  FCC-03-53A1.pdf  FCC-03-53A1.txt

DR. BONNIE O'DAY, COMPLAINANT V. AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS, DEFENDANTS. Granted the Unopposed Motion of Defendants to Modify Procedural Schedule. Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-767). EB  DA-03-767A1.doc  DA-03-767A1.pdf  DA-03-767A1.txt

WTXX-DT, WATERBURY, CT. Granted petition for reconsideration filed by WTXX, Inc. requesting an extension of time to construct the digital facilities. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-773). MB  DA-03-773A1.doc  DA-03-773A1.pdf  DA-03-773A1.txt

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Appeal of Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. from a Rate Order of the Township of Middletown, PA. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-771). MB  DA-03-771A1.doc  DA-03-771A1.pdf  DA-03-771A1.txt

WMMP-DT, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Granted petition for reconsideration filed by WMMP Licensee, L.P. requesting an extension of time to construct the digital facilities. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-774). MB  DA-03-774A1.doc  DA-03-774A1.pdf  DA-03-774A1.txt

KXMC-DT, MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA. Denied Reiten's request for an extension of time to construct the digital facilities for KXMC-DT, Minot, ND, and admonished Reiten for failing to meet the May 1, 2002, construction deadline for digital television facilities. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-772). MB  DA-03-772A1.doc  DA-03-772A1.pdf  DA-03-772A1.txt

SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY, ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Denied Request for Review filed by South Valley Academy, Albuquerque, NM. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-755). WCB  DA-03-755A1.doc  DA-03-755A1.pdf  DA-03-755A1.txt

BETH JACOB HIGH SCHOOL, BROOKLYN, NY, ET AL. Extended the time period for taking action to the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-760). WCB  DA-03-760A1.doc  DA-03-760A1.pdf  DA-03-760A1.txt

ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, WEST UNION, OH, ET AL. Extended the time period for taking action to the Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-759). WCB  DA-03-759A1.doc  DA-03-759A1.pdf  DA-03-759A1.txt

THE CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY, BROOKLYN, NY. Denied the Request for Review filed by the Center for Russian Jewry, Brooklyn, NY. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-756). WCB  DA-03-756A1.doc  DA-03-756A1.pdf  DA-03-756A1.txt

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, MOUNDSVILLE, WV. Denied the Request for Review filed by Marshall County School District, Moundsville, WV. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-764). WCB  DA-03-764A1.doc  DA-03-764A1.pdf  DA-03-764A1.txt

MITEL COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS, MILWAUKEE, WI. Dismissed as Moot the Request for Review filed by Mitel Communications Solutions, Milwaukee, WI. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-763). WCB  DA-03-763A1.doc  DA-03-763A1.pdf  DA-03-763A1.txt

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ. Denied the Waiver Request filed by Hasbrouck Heights School District, Habrouck Heights, NJ. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-757). WCB  DA-03-757A1.doc  DA-03-757A1.pdf  DA-03-757A1.txt

GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, MOORE HAVEN, FL. Dismissed without prejudice the Request for Review filed by Glades County School Board, Moore Haven, FL. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-762). WCB  DA-03-762A1.doc  DA-03-762A1.pdf  DA-03-762A1.txt

FAIR PLAY R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT, FAIR PLAY, MO. Dismissed without prejudice the Request for Review filed by Fair Play R-2 School District, Fair Play, MO. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-761). WCB  DA-03-761A1.doc  DA-03-761A1.pdf  DA-03-761A1.txt

NEW CARLISLE OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY, NEW CARLISLE, IN. Denied the Waiver Request filed by New Carlisle Olive Township Public Library, New Carlisle, IN. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-758). WCB  DA-03-758A1.doc  DA-03-758A1.pdf  DA-03-758A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PART 1, SUBPART N OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. FCC acts to ensure that persons with disabilities are able to participate fully in FCC programs and activities. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/04/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-48). CGB  FCC-03-48A1.doc  FCC-03-48A2.doc  FCC-03-48A3.doc  FCC-03-48A4.doc

FARMERS CELLULAR TELEPHONE, INC. Granted the petition of Farmers Cellular Telephone, Inc. (Farmers) to be designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) for its requested service area in the state of Alabama. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/11/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-754). WCB  DA-03-754A1.doc  DA-03-754A1.pdf  DA-03-754A1.txt