fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 132
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 11, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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AGENDA RELEASED FOR FCC'S INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES RENO REGIONAL WORKSHOP AND ROUNDTABLE. To be held July 17-18. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB. Contact Geoffrey Blackwell at (202) 418-8192  DOC-236480A1.doc  DOC-236480A2.doc  DOC-236480A1.pdf  DOC-236480A2.pdf  DOC-236480A1.txt  DOC-236480A2.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-236464A1.doc  DOC-236464A1.pdf  DOC-236464A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-236463A1.doc  DOC-236463A1.pdf  DOC-236463A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00688S Released: 07/11/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-236465A1.pdf  DOC-236465A1.txt

Report No: FCN-00078 Released: 07/11/2003. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 03-2282). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-03-2282A1.pdf  DA-03-2282A1.txt

Report No: 45525 Released: 07/11/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-236456A1.txt

Report No: 25525 Released: 07/11/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-236457A1.txt

Released: 07/11/2003. COMMENT SOUGHT ON THE MITRE CORPORATION'S TECHNICAL REPORT, "EXPERIMENTAL MEASUREMENTS OF THE THIRD-ADJACENT-CHANNEL IMPACTS OF LOW-POWER FM STATIONS. (DA No. 03-2277). (Dkt No 99-25). Comments Due: 09/12/2003. MB. News Media Contact: Peter H. Doyle at (202) 418-2700 or Susan N. Crawford at (202) 418-7200  DA-03-2277A1.doc  DA-03-2277A1.pdf  DA-03-2277A1.txt

Released: 07/11/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATION AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Avis A. Mitchell @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-236443A1.doc  DOC-236443A1.pdf  DOC-236443A1.txt

Released: 07/11/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-236382A1.pdf  DOC-236382A1.txt

Released: 07/11/2003. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 03-2284). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jeremy Miller at (202) 418-1507  DA-03-2284A1.doc  DA-03-2284A1.pdf  DA-03-2284A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-51 Released: 07/11/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-236439A1.pdf  DOC-236439A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-50 Released: 07/11/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-236441A1.pdf  DOC-236441A1.txt

Released: 07/11/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACTION REGION 33 (OHIO) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCE ELEVENTH PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 03-2272). WTB  DA-03-2272A1.doc  DA-03-2272A1.pdf  DA-03-2272A1.txt

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WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2266). CGB  DA-03-2266A1.doc  DA-03-2266A1.pdf  DA-03-2266A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2269). CGB  DA-03-2269A1.doc  DA-03-2269A1.pdf  DA-03-2269A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2271). CGB  DA-03-2271A1.doc  DA-03-2271A1.pdf  DA-03-2271A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2265). CGB  DA-03-2265A1.doc  DA-03-2265A1.pdf  DA-03-2265A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2268). CGB  DA-03-2268A1.doc  DA-03-2268A1.pdf  DA-03-2268A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2270). CGB  DA-03-2270A1.doc  DA-03-2270A1.pdf  DA-03-2270A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2267). CGB  DA-03-2267A1.doc  DA-03-2267A1.pdf  DA-03-2267A1.txt

LANGCO, INC. Granted Langco, Inc. a temporary, 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/01/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2217). EB  DA-03-2217A1.doc  DA-03-2217A1.pdf  DA-03-2217A1.txt

MIM CABLE CO. Granted MIM Cable Co. a temporary, 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/01/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2218). EB  DA-03-2218A1.doc  DA-03-2218A1.pdf  DA-03-2218A1.txt

SCIOTO CABLEVISION. Granted Scioto Cablevision ("Scioto") a temporary, 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/01/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2214). EB  DA-03-2214A1.doc  DA-03-2214A1.pdf  DA-03-2214A1.txt

NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied Northwest Community Communications, Inc. a temporary waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/01/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2215). EB  DA-03-2215A1.doc  DA-03-2215A1.pdf  DA-03-2215A1.txt

US CABLE OF COASTAL-TEXAS, L.P. Granted US Cable of Coastal-Texas, L.P. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/01/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2213). EB  DA-03-2213A1.doc  DA-03-2213A1.pdf  DA-03-2213A1.txt

NEPSK, INC. D/B/A HOULTON CABLE TV. Granted NEPSK Inc. d/b/a Houlton Cable TV a temporary, 12-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/01/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2216). EB  DA-03-2216A1.doc  DA-03-2216A1.pdf  DA-03-2216A1.txt

J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration filed by J. L. Bewer Broadcasting of Cleveland, LLC of our Forfeiture Order finding it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 for failing to register an antenna structure. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/09/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2253). EB  DA-03-2253A1.doc  DA-03-2253A1.pdf  DA-03-2253A1.txt

SPACECOM SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Granted Spacecom's Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Add Spacecom Satellite Communications Services S.C.C. Ltd.'s AMOS-2 at 4° W.L. to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2274). IB  DA-03-2274A1.doc  DA-03-2274A1.pdf  DA-03-2274A1.txt

MCC IOWA LLC. Granted effective competition petition filed by MCC Iowa LLC on behalf of its cable system serving the City of Chariton, Iowa. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/09/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2276). MB  DA-03-2276A1.doc  DA-03-2276A1.pdf  DA-03-2276A1.txt

ROBERT M. GRUSS. Issued letter to Mr. Robert M. Gruss on behalf of Mobex Communications, Inc. requesting clarification. (Dkt No. 92-257). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 03-2275). WTB  DA-03-2275A1.doc  DA-03-2275A1.pdf  DA-03-2275A1.txt

LETTER ADDRESSED TO MR. JOHN JUNG (JUNG ON JONG). This letter denied request for waiver and extension of installment payment obligations by Jung on Jung. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 03-2273). WTB  DA-03-2273A1.doc  DA-03-2273A1.pdf  DA-03-2273A1.txt

LETTER ADDRESSED TO : WARREN C. HAVENS RE: FINAL BID WITHDRAWAL PAYMENT FOR AUCTION NO. 20. Notified Mr. Warren C. Havens concerning a debt the Commission in the amount of $9,404. Action by: Deputy Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 03-2233). WTB  DA-03-2233A1.doc  DA-03-2233A1.pdf  DA-03-2233A1.txt

LETTER ADDRESSED TO: WARREN C. HAVENS RE: FINAL BID WITHDRAWAL PAYMENT FOR AUCTION NO 21. Notified Mr. Warren C. Havens concerning a debt to the Commission in the amount of $6,000. Action by: Deputy Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 03-2234). WTB  DA-03-2234A1.doc  DA-03-2234A1.pdf  DA-03-2234A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 10, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 131:

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FCC HOMELAND SECURITY INITIATIVES STATEMENT BY FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 EB  DOC-236428A1.doc  DOC-236428A2.doc  DOC-236428A1.pdf  DOC-236428A2.pdf  DOC-236428A1.txt  DOC-236428A2.txt

FCC ESTABLISHES OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY; JAMES DAILEY NAMED DIRECTOR. The FCC announced the creation of an Office of Homeland Security within the Enforcement Bureau. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 EB. Contact Linda Blair at (202) 418-7450  DOC-236436A1.doc  DOC-236436A2.doc  DOC-236436A1.pdf  DOC-236436A2.pdf  DOC-236436A1.txt  DOC-236436A2.txt

INTERNATIONAL BUREAU REPORTS ON SUCCESS OF THE 2003 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE. The International Bureau reported to the Commission on the results of the 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-03), which concluded on July Fourth in Geneva, Switzerland. News Release. News Media Contact: Linda L. Haller at (202) 418-1408 IB. Contact Alexander Roytblat at (202) 418-7501, email: Alexander.Roytblat@fcc.gov or John Giusti at (202) 418-1407, email: John.Giusti@fcc.gov  DOC-236426A1.doc  DOC-236426A2.doc  DOC-236426A3.doc  DOC-236426A1.pdf  DOC-236426A2.pdf  DOC-236426A3.pdf  DOC-236426A1.txt  DOC-236426A2.txt  DOC-236426A3.txt

FCC ACTS TO PROMOTE ACCESSIBILITY OF DIGITAL WIRELESS PHONES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING DISABILITIES. The FCC adopted a Report and Order requiring wireless manufacturers and service providers to make digital wireless phones accessible to the more than 6 million individuals with hearing disabilities that use hearing aids. News Release. (Dkt No 01-309). News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991, email: cfallon@fcc.gov WTB. Contact Mindy Littell at (202) 418-0789, email: mlittell@fcc.gov or Greg Guice at (202) 418-0095, email: gguice@fcc.gov  DOC-236430A1.doc  DOC-236430A2.doc  DOC-236430A3.doc  DOC-236430A4.doc  DOC-236430A5.doc  DOC-236430A6.doc  DOC-236430A1.pdf  DOC-236430A2.pdf  DOC-236430A3.pdf  DOC-236430A4.pdf  DOC-236430A5.pdf  DOC-236430A6.pdf  DOC-236430A1.txt  DOC-236430A2.txt  DOC-236430A3.txt  DOC-236430A4.txt  DOC-236430A5.txt  DOC-236430A6.txt

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Report No: AUC-03-54-D Released: 07/10/2003. CLOSED BROADCAST AUCTION NO. 54 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS FOR NEW BROADCAST STATIONS. (DA No. 03-2257) 6 Qualified Bidders. WTB. Contact: Linda Sanderson at (717) 338-2888 or Lyle Ishida or Kenneth Burnley at (202) 418-0660, Technical Support at (202) 414-1250, TTY: (202) 414-1255  DA-03-2257A1.doc  DA-03-2257A5.doc  DA-03-2257A6.doc  DA-03-2257A1.pdf  DA-03-2257A2.pdf  DA-03-2257A3.pdf  DA-03-2257A4.pdf  DA-03-2257A5.pdf  DA-03-2257A6.pdf  DA-03-2257A1.txt  DA-03-2257A2.txt  DA-03-2257A3.txt  DA-03-2257A4.txt  DA-03-2257A5.txt  DA-03-2257A6.txt

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ALASCOM PETITION FOR WAIVER FROM THE COMMISSION RULE AND ORDER REQUIRING AN ANNUAL TARIFF FILING. This Protective Order supersedes the Protective Order issued April 10, 2003 in connection with GCI's FOIA Request. (Dkt No. 03-18). Action by: Deputy Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2278). WCB  DA-03-2278A1.doc  DA-03-2278A1.pdf  DA-03-2278A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 21, 73, 74 AND 101 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF FIXED AND MOBILE BROADBAND ACCESS, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ADVANCED SERVICES IN THE 2150-2162 AND 2500-2690 MHZ BANDS. Modified the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 03-56 released, 04/02/2003. (Dkt No. 97-217, 02-68, 03-66, 03-67). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/10/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-169). WTB  FCC-03-169A1.doc  FCC-03-169A1.pdf  FCC-03-169A1.txt