Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 22 No. 94	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 May 16, 2003

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE RULES MODIFIED; COMMENTS SOUGHT ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, PUBLIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN AND NATIONAL SECURITY STATUS OF TRS. Modified a number of rules pertaining to mandatory minimum standards for TRS, resolved several pending issues and asked for comments on others.. News Release. Adopted: 05/15/2003. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at 202-418-0511 (voice); 202-418-1169 (TTY) CGB. Contact Cheryl J. King at 202-418-2284 (voice); 202-418-0416 (TTY)  DOC-234565A1.doc  DOC-234565A2.doc  DOC-234565A3.doc  DOC-234565A4.doc  DOC-234565A1.pdf  DOC-234565A2.pdf  DOC-234565A3.pdf  DOC-234565A4.pdf  DOC-234565A1.txt  DOC-234565A2.txt  DOC-234565A3.txt  DOC-234565A4.txt

FCC PROPOSES ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM FOR UNLICENSED USE. Proposed making available for unlicensed us an additional 255 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.470- 5.725 GHz band.. News Release. Adopted: 05/15/2003. News Media Contact: Lauren Van Wazer (202) 418-0030 OET. Contact Ahmed Lahjouji (202) 418-2061  DOC-234566A1.doc  DOC-234566A2.doc  DOC-234566A3.doc  DOC-234566A4.doc  DOC-234566A5.doc  DOC-234566A1.pdf  DOC-234566A2.pdf  DOC-234566A3.pdf  DOC-234566A4.pdf  DOC-234566A5.pdf  DOC-234566A1.txt  DOC-234566A2.txt  DOC-234566A3.txt  DOC-234566A4.txt  DOC-234566A5.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON LONG DISTANCE INDUSTRY REGULATIONS. Launched a proceeding focused on the regulatory framework for local phone companies offering long distance service.. News Release. Adopted: 05/15/2003. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris 202-418-0253 WCB. Contact Robert Tanner and Pam Megna 202-418-1580  DOC-234564A1.doc  DOC-234564A2.doc  DOC-234564A1.pdf  DOC-234564A2.pdf  DOC-234564A1.txt  DOC-234564A2.txt

FCC ADOPTS SPECTRUM LEASING RULES AND STREAMLINED PROCESSING FOR LICENSE TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT APPLICATIONS, AND PROPOSES FURTHER STEPS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SPECTRUM THROUGH SECONDARY MARKETS. Adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the promotion of secondary market mechanisms to facilitate efficient use of wireless spectrum in the public interest.. News Release. Adopted: 05/15/2003. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB. Contact Paul Murray at (202) 418-7240  DOC-234562A1.doc  DOC-234562A2.doc  DOC-234562A3.doc  DOC-234562A4.doc  DOC-234562A5.doc  DOC-234562A1.pdf  DOC-234562A2.pdf  DOC-234562A3.pdf  DOC-234562A4.pdf  DOC-234562A5.pdf  DOC-234562A1.txt  DOC-234562A2.txt  DOC-234562A3.txt  DOC-234562A4.txt  DOC-234562A5.txt

WORKSHOP ON COGNITIVE RADIO TECHNOLOGIES. The Office of Engineering and Technology will host a Workshop on Cognitive Radio Technologies on May 19, 2003. News Release. (Dkt No 03-108). Adopted: 05/16/2003. News Media Contact: Lauren Van Wazer at (202) 418-0030 OET. Contact James Miller at (202) 418-7351  DOC-234600A1.doc  DOC-234600A1.pdf  DOC-234600A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-234615A1.doc

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-234611A1.doc  DOC-234611A1.pdf  DOC-234611A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2003. GLOBAL CROSSING LTD. AND GC ACQUISITION LIMITED FILE MAY 13, 2003 AMENDMENT TO APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-1724). (Dkt No 02-286) Petition Due: 06/16/2003; Opposition Due: 06/26/2003. Reply Comments Due: 07/03/2003. IB. Contact: (202) 418-1480  DA-03-1724A1.doc  DA-03-1724A1.pdf  DA-03-1724A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00669S Released: 05/16/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-234601A1.pdf  DOC-234601A1.txt

Report No: 45487 Released: 05/16/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-234508A1.txt

Report No: 25487 Released: 05/16/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-234511A1.txt

Report No: 0076 Released: 05/16/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-234595A1.doc  DOC-234595A1.pdf  DOC-234595A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2003. BIENNIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING FOR BROADCAST STATION LICENSEES. (DA No. 03-1712). MB. Contact: Technical Problems at CDBS Help Desk at (202) 418-2662 or FCC Reports 323 or 323-E: (202) 418-1626 or 418-1627  DA-03-1712A1.doc  DA-03-1712A1.pdf  DA-03-1712A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2003. FCC ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMIT TO MONDY-BURKE BROADCASTING NETWORK AFTER FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE. (DA No. 03-1710) Balance of Winning Bid due by June 2, 200, Auction No. 25. MB. Contact: Gail Glasser or Tim Dates at (202) 418-0578 or (202) 418-0496, Legal and Licensing Issues: Lisa Scanlan or Tom Nessinger at (202) 418-2700  DA-03-1710A1.doc  DA-03-1710A2.doc  DA-03-1710A1.pdf  DA-03-1710A2.pdf  DA-03-1710A1.txt  DA-03-1710A2.txt

Released: 05/16/2003. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, AND THE NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED SEEK APPROVAL TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF FCC AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES HELD BY HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION TO THE NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED. (DA No. 03-1725). Comments Due: 06/16/2003. Reply Comments Due: 07/01/2003. MB. Contact: Marcia Glauberman at (202) 418-7046 or Linda Senecal at (202) 418-7044. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358, TTY: (202) 418-7172, (888) 835-5322  DA-03-1725A1.doc  DA-03-1725A2.doc  DA-03-1725A1.pdf  DA-03-1725A2.pdf  DA-03-1725A1.txt  DA-03-1725A2.txt

Released: 05/16/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-234576A1.pdf  DOC-234576A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2003. COMMENTS INVITED ON INTERACCESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. D/B/A HOSTING.COM APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 03-1706). Comments Due: 05/30/2003. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: rlmcdona@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-1706A1.doc  DA-03-1706A1.pdf  DA-03-1706A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-42 Released: 05/16/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-234586A1.pdf  DOC-234586A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-41 Released: 05/16/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-234585A1.pdf  DOC-234585A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS DIVISION APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION TO DISMISS OR DENY. (DA No. 03-1720). WTB. Contact: Richard Arsenault at (202) 418-0920, email: rarsenau@fcc.gov  DA-03-1720A1.doc  DA-03-1720A1.pdf  DA-03-1720A1.txt

BUSINESS OPTION, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1701). CGB  DA-03-1701A1.doc  DA-03-1701A1.pdf  DA-03-1701A1.txt

ALLEGIANCE TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1695). CGB  DA-03-1695A1.doc  DA-03-1695A1.pdf  DA-03-1695A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1698). CGB  DA-03-1698A1.doc  DA-03-1698A1.pdf  DA-03-1698A1.txt

EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1702). CGB  DA-03-1702A1.doc  DA-03-1702A1.pdf  DA-03-1702A1.txt

PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1696). CGB  DA-03-1696A1.doc  DA-03-1696A1.pdf  DA-03-1696A1.txt

USREPUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1697). CGB  DA-03-1697A1.doc  DA-03-1697A1.pdf  DA-03-1697A1.txt

AMERICA'S DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1699). CGB  DA-03-1699A1.doc  DA-03-1699A1.pdf  DA-03-1699A1.txt

PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUP D/B/A LEAST COST ROUTING. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1700). CGB  DA-03-1700A1.doc  DA-03-1700A1.pdf  DA-03-1700A1.txt

PAMAL BROADCASTING LTD. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to Pamal Broadcasting, Ltd., for failing to notify the Commission of a change in ownership of its antenna structure #1054493. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-1683). EB  DA-03-1683A1.doc  DA-03-1683A1.pdf  DA-03-1683A1.txt

IRIDIUM CONSTELLATION LLC & IRIDIUM US LP. Issued Order to Show Cause why its 1.6 GHz mobile-satellite system space and earth station licenses should not be modified to specify expanded operations in the 1618.85-1621.35 MHz frequency band until June 12, 2003 under the conditions specified. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1722). IB  DA-03-1722A1.doc  DA-03-1722A1.pdf  DA-03-1722A1.txt

LETTER TO GREGORY M. SCHMIDT AND JONATHAN D. BLAKE (BANKS BROADCASTING, INC.). Denied Banks Broadcasting, Inc.'s Request for Waiver of Section 1.2109(b) of the Commission's rules by LETTER. (DA No. 03-1719). WTB  DA-03-1719A1.doc  DA-03-1719A1.pdf  DA-03-1719A1.txt

FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS REACTS TO REFUSAL TO ALLOW PUBLIC AIRING OF PENDING MEDIA CONCENTRATION RULES. News Release. News Media Contact: Jordan Goldstein 202-418-2000 CMMR  DOC-234590A1.doc  DOC-234590A1.pdf  DOC-234590A1.txt

FCC CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO REQUEST FOR DELAY ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP PROCEEDING. FCC's Chairman Michael K. Powell delivered his response today to Commissioners Jonathan S. Adelstein and Michael J. Copps, both requested a delay of the June 2nd vote on the broadcast ownership Biennial Review proceeding. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 OCH  DOC-234583A1.doc  DOC-234583A1.pdf  DOC-234583A1.txt

SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY. Granted the Petition filed by SBC Communications, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/14/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1721). WCB  DA-03-1721A1.doc  DA-03-1721A1.pdf  DA-03-1721A1.txt