fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 130
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 9, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES TELEPHONE NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Craig Stroup at (202) 418-0989 or John Vu at (202) 418-2333; TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-236290A1.doc  DOC-236290A1.pdf  DOC-236290A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2613 Released: 07/09/2003. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CGB  DOC-236314A1.doc  DOC-236314A1.pdf  DOC-236314A1.txt

Report No: SES-00513 Released: 07/09/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-236302A1.pdf  DOC-236302A1.txt

Report No: SES-00514 Released: 07/09/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-236303A1.pdf  DOC-236303A1.txt

Report No: 45523 Released: 07/09/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-236334A1.txt

Report No: 1362 Released: 07/09/2003. MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-236323A1.doc  DOC-236323A1.pdf  DOC-236323A1.txt

Report No: 25523 Released: 07/09/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-236333A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. ERRATUM TO REPORT NO. 1362 MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB  DOC-236342A1.doc  DOC-236342A1.pdf  DOC-236342A1.txt

Report No: PGL03-4 Released: 07/09/2003. LOW POWER/TELEVISION TRANSLATORS, CLASS A TELEVISION: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. MB  DOC-236307A1.doc  DOC-236307A1.pdf  DOC-236307A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. FIRST QUARTER 2003 INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FIGURES FOR CABLE OPERATORS USING FCC FORM 1240 NOW AVAILABLE. (DA No. 03-2228). MB. Contact: Jane Frenette at (202) 418-2245, TTY: (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: : Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358  DA-03-2228A1.doc  DA-03-2228A1.pdf  DA-03-2228A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATION IN THE MATTER OF RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 (CG DOCKET NO. O2-278). (DA No. 03-2255). (Dkt No 02-278). OGC  DA-03-2255A1.doc  DA-03-2255A1.pdf  DA-03-2255A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-1864  DOC-236300A1.doc  DOC-236300A1.pdf  DOC-236300A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATION AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Avis A. Mitchell @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-236242A1.doc  DOC-236242A1.pdf  DOC-236242A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-236291A1.pdf  DOC-236291A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. ERRATUM TO DA 03-2220/DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF TOUCH AMERICA, INC. BY 360NETWORKS (USA) INC. (Dkt No 03-151). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jeremy Miller at (202) 418-1507  DOC-236299A1.doc  DOC-236299A1.pdf  DOC-236299A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN AND/OR TRANSFER CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS FILED BY WORLDCOM, INC. AND MCI, INC. (DA No. 03-2193). (Dkt No 02-215). Comments Due: 08/08/2003. Reply Comments Due: 08/18/2003. WCB. Contact: David Krech at (202) 418-7443, Christine Newcomb at (202) 418 1580, JoAnn Lucanik at (202) 418-0873, Jeffrey Tobias at (202) 418-1617, Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042, Wayne McKee at (202) 418-2355  DA-03-2193A1.doc  DA-03-2193A1.pdf  DA-03-2193A1.txt

Report No: 1544 Released: 07/09/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-236306A1.pdf  DOC-236306A1.txt

Report No: 1543 Released: 07/09/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-236305A1.pdf  DOC-236305A1.txt

Report No: 1548 Released: 07/09/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-236312A1.pdf  DOC-236312A1.txt

Report No: 1547 Released: 07/09/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-236311A1.pdf  DOC-236311A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON MARITEL, INC. PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING THE USE OF MARITIME VHF CHANNEL 88. (DA No. 03-2223). Comments Due: 07/21/2003. Reply Comments Due: 07/28/2003. WTB. Contact: Tim Maguire or Jeffrey Tobias at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: tmaguire@fcc.gov or jtobias@fcc.gov  DA-03-2223A1.doc  DA-03-2223A1.pdf  DA-03-2223A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. NARROWBAND PCS SPECTRUM AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2003. (DA No. 03-2230) A free seminar for Auction 50 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2003. WTB. Contact: FCC's Auctions Hotline at (888)-225-5322, Press Option #2, or directly at (717) 338-2888, Linda Sanderson at (717) 338-2888. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654  DA-03-2230A1.doc  DA-03-2230A1.pdf  DA-03-2230A1.txt

Released: 07/09/2003. AUCTION OF REGIONAL NARROWBAND PCS LICENSES SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2003. (DA No. 03-2231) A free FCC pre-auction seminar for Auction No. 51 is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2003. WTB. Contact: FCC's Auctions Hotline at (888)-225-5322, Press Option #2, or directly at (717) 338-2888, Lisa Stover at (717) 338-2888. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654  DA-03-2231A1.doc  DA-03-2231A1.pdf  DA-03-2231A1.txt

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TEXTS

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REVIEW OF SPECTRUM SHARING PLAN AMONG NON-GEOSTATIONARY SYSTEMS. Denied the request of Globalstar, L.P. Extended the deadlines for filing comments and reply comments in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 02-364). Action by: Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau. Comments Due: 07/11/2003. Reply Comments Due: 07/25/2003. Adopted: 07/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2229). IB  DA-03-2229A1.doc  DA-03-2229A1.pdf  DA-03-2229A1.txt

ESTABLISMENT OF POLICIES AND SERVICE RULES FOR THE NON-GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE ORBIT, FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE KA-BAND. Adopted rules in this proceeding. Issued Report and Order deciding the means for sharing among existing and prospective licensees in the non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed satellite service in certain Ka-Band frequencies. (Dkt No. 02-19). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/18/2003 by R&O. (FCC No. 03-137). IB  FCC-03-137A1.doc  FCC-03-137A1.pdf  FCC-03-137A1.txt

AMZAK CABLE MIDWEST. Granted petition for special relief seeking a determination that franchised cable system in New Ulm, Minnesota is subject to effective competition. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2199). MB  DA-03-2199A1.doc  DA-03-2199A1.pdf  DA-03-2199A1.txt

KANSAS CITY CABLE PARTNERS. Granted petition for special relief seeking a determination that franchised cable system in Shawnee, Kansas is subject to effective competition. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2198). MB  DA-03-2198A1.doc  DA-03-2198A1.pdf  DA-03-2198A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 8, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 129:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 1362 Released: 07/08/2003. MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-236268A1.doc  DOC-236268A1.pdf  DOC-236268A1.txt