fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 96
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 20, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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JOSH SWIFT NAMED LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU CHIEF. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov WCB  DOC-234672A1.doc  DOC-234672A1.pdf  DOC-234672A1.txt

FCC RELEASES SUPPLEMENTAL TELEPHONE PENETRATION REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Alexander Belinfante at (202) 418-0944; TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-234671A1.doc  DOC-234671A1.pdf  DOC-234671A1.txt

FCC WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES ACTING ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS POLICY DIVISION. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov WCB  DOC-234673A1.doc  DOC-234673A1.pdf  DOC-234673A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2608 Released: 05/20/2003. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. CGB  DOC-234686A1.doc  DOC-234686A1.pdf  DOC-234686A1.txt

Report No: 45489 Released: 05/20/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-234639A1.txt

Report No: 25489 Released: 05/20/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-234641A1.txt

Released: 05/20/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-1864  DOC-234661A1.doc  DOC-234661A1.pdf  DOC-234661A1.txt

Released: 05/20/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-1864  DOC-234662A1.doc  DOC-234662A1.pdf  DOC-234662A1.txt

Released: 05/20/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-234674A1.pdf  DOC-234674A1.txt

Released: 05/20/2003. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 03-1733). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-03-1733A1.doc  DA-03-1733A1.pdf  DA-03-1733A1.txt

Released: 05/20/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A PETITION BY PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RELEASE FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR FUNDING YEARS 2001 AND 2002. (Dkt No 02-6) .Errata. Comments Due: 05/28/2003. Reply Comments Due: 06/04/2003. WCB  DOC-234706A1.doc  DOC-234706A1.pdf  DOC-234706A1.txt

Released: 05/20/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU BEGINS AN AUDIT OF LICENSES IN CERTAIN 220 - 222 MHZ BAND SERVICES. (DA No. 03-1735). WTB. Contact: Denise Walter at (202) 418-0359  DA-03-1735A1.doc  DA-03-1735A1.pdf  DA-03-1735A1.txt

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TEXTS

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FLORIDA CELLULAR SERVICE, LLC. Cancelled the $10,000 NALF issued to Florida Cellular Service, LLC for failing to exhibit medium intensity obstruction lighting on its Hobe Sound antenna structure. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1726). EB  DA-03-1726A1.doc  DA-03-1726A1.pdf

MOFFATT PROPERTIES LEASING LLC.. Cancelled the $2,000 forfeiture proposed against Moffatt Properties Leasing LLC for failing to post the antenna structure registration number for its antenna for its antenna structure located near Tupelo, MS. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1727). EB  DA-03-1727A1.doc  DA-03-1727A1.pdf  DA-03-1727A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC, DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., JAROTH, INC. DBA PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Granted the Request for Extension of Time To File Complainants' Formal Complaint until June 20, 2003. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1723). EB  DA-03-1723A1.doc  DA-03-1723A1.pdf  DA-03-1723A1.txt

GTE CORP., TRANSFEROR, AND BELL ATLANTIC CORP., TRANSFEREE FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SECTIONS 214 AND 310 AUTHORIZATION AND 310 AUTHORIZATIONS AND APPLICATION TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF A SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE. Denied Verizon Communications, Inc.'s request to overturn or modify an Investigations and Hearings Division interpretation regarding certain compliance requirements to the Bell Atlantic/GTE Merger Order. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1736). EB  DA-03-1736A1.doc  DA-03-1736A1.pdf  DA-03-1736A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, LINCOLN CITY AND MONMOUTH, OR. Amended FM Table of Alloments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-41). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-1709). MB  DA-03-1709A1.doc  DA-03-1709A1.pdf  DA-03-1709A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, LAKE CITY AND CHATTANOOGA, TN. Proposed FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-120). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/11/2003. Reply Comments Due: 07/28/2003. Adopted: 05/16/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-1708). MB  DA-03-1708A1.doc  DA-03-1708A1.pdf  DA-03-1708A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SAVANNAH, SPRINGFIELD AND TYBEE ISLAND, GA. Proposed FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-119). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/11/2003. Reply Comments Due: 07/28/2003. Adopted: 05/16/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-1707). MB  DA-03-1707A1.doc  DA-03-1707A1.pdf  DA-03-1707A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, AUBURN, NORTHPORT, TUSCALOOSA, CAMP HILL, GARDENDALE, HOMEWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, DADEVILLE, ORRVILLE, GOODWATER, PINE LEVEL, JEMISON, AND THOMASTON, AL. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-104). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1124). MB  DA-03-1124A1.doc  DA-03-1124A1.pdf  DA-03-1124A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 19, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 95:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/19/2003. CHAIRMAN POWELL ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO FORM A FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE FCC IN ADDRESSING DIVERSITY ISSUES. OPP. Contact: Jane Mago or Maureen C. McLaughlin 202-418-2030  DOC-234645A1.doc  DOC-234645A1.pdf  DOC-234645A1.txt

Released: 05/19/2003. NEW PUBLIC ACCESS FILES FOR MDS/ITFS DATA WILL BE DEPLOYED ON MAY 19, 2003.. (DA No. 03-1730). WTB. Contact: For all inquires relating to MDS or ITFS licensing and service rules: (202) 418-0680 or The Help Desk at (888) 225-5322 and select option 2 for questions related to data in the transitional MDS/ITFS database, or general questions about this PN  DA-03-1730A1.doc  DA-03-1730A1.pdf  DA-03-1730A1.txt