fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 135
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 16, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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ENFORCEMENT BUREAU'S TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION IS RENAMED SPECTRUM ENFORCEMENT DIVISION. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0500 EB. Contact Lisa M. Fowlkes at (202) 418-7450  DOC-236596A1.doc  DOC-236596A1.pdf  DOC-236596A1.txt

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Released: 07/16/2003. NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION OF STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) PROGRAMS. (DA No. 03-2332). (Dkt No 98-67). CGB. Contact: Erica Myers at (202) 418-2429, TTY: (202) 418-0464, email: Erica.Myers@fcc.gov  DA-03-2332A1.doc  DA-03-2332A1.pdf  DA-03-2332A1.txt

Report No: SES-00515 Released: 07/16/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-236624A1.pdf  DOC-236624A1.txt

Report No: SES-00516 Released: 07/16/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-236625A1.pdf  DOC-236625A1.txt

Report No: 325-00053 Released: 07/16/2003. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS. IB. Contact: Tom Albers at (202) 418-2145, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-236622A1.pdf  DOC-236622A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00690NS Released: 07/16/2003. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-236623A1.pdf  DOC-236623A1.txt

Report No: 45528 Released: 07/16/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-236616A1.txt

Report No: 1363 Released: 07/16/2003. MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-236554A1.doc  DOC-236554A1.pdf  DOC-236554A1.txt

Report No: 25528 Released: 07/16/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-236620A1.txt

Report No: 1627 Released: 07/16/2003. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-236598A1.pdf  DOC-236598A1.txt

Report No: 3912 Released: 07/16/2003. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-236557A1.pdf  DOC-236557A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. FILING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF CABLE SYSTEMS. COMMISSION TO MAIL FCC FORM 325 FOR 2003. (DA No. 03-2296). MB. Contact: Form325@fcc.gov, Wayne T. McKee at (202) 418-2355. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358  DA-03-2296A1.doc  DA-03-2296A1.pdf  DA-03-2296A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. MEDIA BUREAU RECEIVES REQUEST BY ANALOG TELEVISION STATION IN THE LOWER 700 MHZ BAND TO CEASE ANALOG BROADCASTING, SURRENDER NTSC LICENSE, AND OPERATE AS A SINGLE CHANNEL, DIGITAL-ONLY TELEVISION STATION. (DA No. 03-2328). MB. Contact: Joyce Bernstein at (202) 418-1647  DA-03-2328A1.doc  DA-03-2328A1.pdf  DA-03-2328A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Avis Mitchell @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-236600A1.doc  DOC-236600A1.pdf  DOC-236600A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Avis Mitchell @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-236603A1.doc  DOC-236603A1.pdf  DOC-236603A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-236653A1.pdf  DOC-236653A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR VALOR TEXAS APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF ORDER DENYING WAIVER OF 2003 X-FACTOR REDUCTION.. (DA No. 03-2324). (Dkt No 03-166). Comments Due: 08/15/2003. Reply Comments Due: 08/29/2003. WCB. Contact: Marvin F. Sacks at (202) 418-2017  DA-03-2324A1.doc  DA-03-2324A1.pdf  DA-03-2324A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITON BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON BELLSOUTH'S PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE UNDER SECTION 10 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, AS AMENDED, FROM THE PROBIBITION OF SHARING OPERATING, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS. (DA No. 03-2340). (Dkt No 96-149). Comments Due: 08/06/2003. Reply Comments Due: 08/20/2003. WCB. Contact: Janice M. Myles or Christi Shewman at (202) 418-1580, email: jmyles@fcc.gov, email: cshewan@fcc.gov  DA-03-2340A1.doc  DA-03-2340A1.pdf  DA-03-2340A1.txt

Report No: 1558 Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-236631A1.pdf  DOC-236631A1.txt

Report No: 1552 Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS. WTB  DOC-236171A1.pdf  DOC-236171A1.txt

Report No: 1549 Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-236629A1.pdf  DOC-236629A1.txt

Report No: 1551 Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-236589A1.pdf  DOC-236589A1.txt

Report No: 1553 Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-236633A1.pdf  DOC-236633A1.txt

Report No: 1557 Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-236634A1.pdf  DOC-236634A1.txt

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WESTMARC DEVELOPMENT JOINT VENTURE D/B/A AT&T BROADBAND. Dismissed the Joint Motion to Withdraw filed by Westmarc Development Joint Venture d/b/a AT&T Broadband and City of Santa Rosa, CA and Dismissed the appeal filed. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2293). MB  DA-03-2293A1.doc  DA-03-2293A1.pdf  DA-03-2293A1.txt

MEDIACOM CALIFORNIA FOR MODIFICATION OF LOS ANGELES, CA DMA/COSTA DE ORO TV, INC. V. MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION REQUEST FOR CARRIAGE. Granted Mediacom's request for modification and dismissed Costa's carriage complaint. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/11/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2322). MB  DA-03-2322A1.doc  DA-03-2322A1.pdf  DA-03-2322A1.txt

ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION APPEAL OF LOCAL RATE ORDER MANDATING COMPLIANCE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY. Dsmissed Adelphia's Appeal and Emergency Petition for Stay of Enforcement Pending Appeal. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2339). MB  DA-03-2339A1.doc  DA-03-2339A1.pdf  DA-03-2339A1.txt

WILLIAM L. ZAWILA, AVENAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC., CENTRAL VALLEY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC., H.L. CHARLES D/B/A FORD CITY BROADCASTING, LINDA WARE D/B/A LINDSAY BROADCASTING, AND WESTERN PACIFIC BROADCASTING, INC.. Order to Show Cause, Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, and Hearing Designation Order. (Dkt No. 03-152). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/01/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-158). MB  FCC-03-158A1.doc  FCC-03-158A1.pdf  FCC-03-158A1.txt

MCC GEORGIA LLC PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF EFFECTIVE COMPETITION IN THE CITY OF AMERICUS, GEORGIA. Granted the petition filed by MCC Georgia LLC for a determination of effective competition in the City of Americus, GA. Revoked the certification to regulate basic cable service of the City of Americus, GA. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/11/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2338). MB  DA-03-2338A1.doc  DA-03-2338A1.pdf  DA-03-2338A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 15, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 134:

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FCC COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN CALLS ON FCC TO FIX ANOMALY IN NEW MEDIA RULES BEFORE THEY TAKE EFFECT: NEW FCC RULES COUNT MINOT AS BIGGER MEDIA MARKET THAN DETROIT. News Release. News Media Contact: Johanna Mikes at (202) 418-2300 CMMR  DOC-236569A1.doc  DOC-236569A1.pdf  DOC-236569A1.txt

FCC COMMISSIONERS COPPS AND ADELSTEIN CALL FOR VOTE ON STAY AND RECONSIDERATION OF MEDIA CONCENTRATION PROPOSALS. News Release. News Media Contact: Jordan Goldstein at (202) 418-2000, Johanna Mikes at (202) 418-2300 CMMR, CMMR  DOC-236608A1.doc  DOC-236608A2.doc  DOC-236608A1.pdf  DOC-236608A2.pdf  DOC-236608A1.txt  DOC-236608A2.txt

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL COMMENDING THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 OCH  DOC-236289A1.doc  DOC-236289A1.pdf  DOC-236289A1.txt

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Released: 07/15/2003. COMMENTS INVITED ON TOLEDO AREA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC., APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 03-2331). 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-03-2331A1.doc  DA-03-2331A1.pdf  DA-03-2331A1.txt

Released: 07/15/2003. COMMENTS INVITED ON COMCAST TELEPHONY COMMUNICATIONS OF MARYLAND, INC., APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 03-2325). WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov or Brad Koerner at (202) 418-0866, email: bkoerner@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-2325A1.doc  DA-03-2325A1.pdf  DA-03-2325A1.txt

Released: 07/15/2003. COMMENTS INVITED ON ADVANCED TELCOM, INC., D/B/A ADVANCED TELCOM GROUP AND SHARED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC., APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 03-2326). WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov or Brad Koerner at (202) 418-0866, email: bkoerner@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-2326A1.doc  DA-03-2326A1.pdf  DA-03-2326A1.txt

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REVISION OF PARTS 2 AND 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PERMIT UNLICENSED NATIONAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE (U-NII) DEVICES IN THE 5 GHZ BAND. Issued Erratum correcting comments and reply comments dates to NPRM, FCC 03-110, released June 4, 2003. (Dkt No. 03-122). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 03-2323). OET  DOC-236561A1.doc  DOC-236561A1.pdf  DOC-236561A1.txt

VERIZON TELEPHONE COMPANIES PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM THE CURRENT PRICING RULES FOR THE UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENT PLATFORM. Granted Request for Extension of Time filed by CLEC's and by NARUC. (Dkt No. 03-157). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division. Comments Due: 08/18/2003. Reply Comments Due: 09/02/2003. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2333). WCB  DA-03-2333A1.doc  DA-03-2333A1.pdf  DA-03-2333A1.txt