fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 171
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 5, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-238722A1.doc  DOC-238722A1.pdf  DOC-238722A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00163 Released: 09/05/2003. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-238723A1.pdf  DOC-238723A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00709S Released: 09/05/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-238699A1.pdf  DOC-238699A1.txt

Report No: 45564 Released: 09/05/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-238725A1.txt

Report No: 25564 Released: 09/05/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-238726A1.txt

Report No: 0086 Released: 09/05/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-238682A1.doc  DOC-238682A1.pdf  DOC-238682A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2003. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY FREEZE ON THE FILING OF FORMS 301, 314 AND 315 FOR COMMERCIAL BROADCAST STATIONS. (DA No. 03-2840). MB. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau  DA-03-2840A1.doc  DA-03-2840A1.pdf  DA-03-2840A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2003. HOMELAND SECURITY: NETWORK RELIABILITY AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL TO HOLD MEETING TO REVIEW PROGRESS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SECURITY OF COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS. (DA No. 03-2836). OET. Contact: Jeffery Goldthorp at (202) 418-1096, TTY: (202) 418-2989, email: Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov  DA-03-2836A1.doc  DA-03-2836A1.pdf  DA-03-2836A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATION AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Avis Mitchell @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-238689A1.doc  DOC-238689A1.pdf  DOC-238689A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATION AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Avis Mitchell @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-238692A1.doc  DOC-238692A1.pdf  DOC-238692A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-238683A1.pdf  DOC-238683A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2003. PROPOSED FOURTH QUARTER 2003 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 03-2833). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Karen Franklin at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-2833A1.doc  DA-03-2833A1.pdf  DA-03-2833A1.txt

Report No: NCD-830 Released: 09/05/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-238642A1.doc  DOC-238642A1.pdf  DOC-238642A1.txt

Report No: NCD-831 Released: 09/05/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-238643A1.doc  DOC-238643A1.pdf  DOC-238643A1.txt

Report No: NCD-832 Released: 09/05/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-238644A1.doc  DOC-238644A1.pdf  DOC-238644A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-61 Released: 09/05/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-238720A1.pdf  DOC-238720A1.txt

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TEXTS

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SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2804). CGB  DA-03-2804A1.doc  DA-03-2804A1.pdf  DA-03-2804A1.txt

POWERNET GLOBAL. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2790). CGB  DA-03-2790A1.doc  DA-03-2790A1.pdf  DA-03-2790A1.txt

UKI COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2784). CGB  DA-03-2784A1.doc  DA-03-2784A1.pdf  DA-03-2784A1.txt

UKI COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2786). CGB  DA-03-2786A1.doc  DA-03-2786A1.pdf  DA-03-2786A1.txt

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2782). CGB  DA-03-2782A1.doc  DA-03-2782A1.pdf  DA-03-2782A1.txt

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2789). CGB  DA-03-2789A1.doc  DA-03-2789A1.pdf  DA-03-2789A1.txt

OPTICAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2783). CGB  DA-03-2783A1.doc  DA-03-2783A1.pdf  DA-03-2783A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2805). CGB  DA-03-2805A1.doc  DA-03-2805A1.pdf  DA-03-2805A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2806). CGB  DA-03-2806A1.doc  DA-03-2806A1.pdf  DA-03-2806A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2807). CGB  DA-03-2807A1.doc  DA-03-2807A1.pdf  DA-03-2807A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2809). CGB  DA-03-2809A1.doc  DA-03-2809A1.pdf  DA-03-2809A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2810). CGB  DA-03-2810A1.doc  DA-03-2810A1.pdf  DA-03-2810A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2811). CGB  DA-03-2811A1.doc  DA-03-2811A1.pdf  DA-03-2811A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2808). CGB  DA-03-2808A1.doc  DA-03-2808A1.pdf  DA-03-2808A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2812). CGB  DA-03-2812A1.doc  DA-03-2812A1.pdf  DA-03-2812A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2813). CGB  DA-03-2813A1.doc  DA-03-2813A1.pdf  DA-03-2813A1.txt

LONG DISTANCE CONSOLIDATED BILLING. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2785). CGB  DA-03-2785A1.doc  DA-03-2785A1.pdf  DA-03-2785A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2788). CGB  DA-03-2788A1.doc  DA-03-2788A1.pdf  DA-03-2788A1.txt

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS D/B/A LONG DISTANCE SERVICES. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2787). CGB  DA-03-2787A1.doc  DA-03-2787A1.pdf  DA-03-2787A1.txt

HO'ONA'AUAO COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration. Reduced the forfeiture amount to $2,000. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2824). EB  DA-03-2824A1.doc  DA-03-2824A1.pdf  DA-03-2824A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Amended FM Table of Allotments for various communities. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2704). MB  DA-03-2704A1.doc  DA-03-2704A1.pdf  DA-03-2704A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, WOODBINE, IA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-36). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2636). MB  DA-03-2636A1.doc  DA-03-2636A1.pdf  DA-03-2636A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, QUARTZSITE, AZ. Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-131). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2754). MB  DA-03-2754A1.doc  DA-03-2754A1.pdf  DA-03-2754A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BROKEN BOW, OK. Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 01-209). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2705). MB  DA-03-2705A1.doc  DA-03-2705A1.pdf  DA-03-2705A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, TULLAHOMA, TN AND MADISON, AL. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 00-64). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2716). MB  DA-03-2716A1.doc  DA-03-2716A1.pdf  DA-03-2716A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, OSWEGO AND GRANBY, NY. Dismissed Clear Channel's Petition for Reconsideration as moot. (Dkt No. 00-169). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2625). MB  DA-03-2625A1.doc  DA-03-2625A1.pdf  DA-03-2625A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BRAZIL AND SPENCER, IN. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-192). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 10/27/2003. Reply Comments Due: 11/12/2003. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-2753). MB  DA-03-2753A1.doc  DA-03-2753A1.pdf  DA-03-2753A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ATHENS AND DORAVILLE, GA. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-190). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 10/27/2003. Reply Comments Due: 11/12/2003. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-2714). MB  DA-03-2714A1.doc  DA-03-2714A1.pdf  DA-03-2714A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SAVANNAH, SPRINGFIELD AND TYBEE ISLAND, GA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-119). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2715). MB  DA-03-2715A1.doc  DA-03-2715A1.pdf  DA-03-2715A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, WASHINGTON, WATKINSVILLE, GRAY, FORSYTH, IRWINTON AND ATLANTA, GA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-281). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/03/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2825). MB  DA-03-2825A1.doc  DA-03-2825A1.pdf  DA-03-2825A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (KINGSTON, NY).. Denied the Application for Review filed by WKOB Communications, Inc. (Dkt No. 00-121). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/20/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-209). MB  FCC-03-209A1.doc  FCC-03-209A1.pdf  FCC-03-209A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.106 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ALLOCATE SPECTRUM AT 2 GHZ FOR USE BY THE MOBILE-SATELLITE SERVICE. Suspended for 60 days until November 4, 2003, the expiration date for the initial two-year mandatory negotiation period for Phase 1 of the 2 GHz band relocation plan between Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS) and Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS). (Dkt No. 95-18). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 09/04/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2838). OET  DA-03-2838A1.doc  DA-03-2838A1.pdf  DA-03-2838A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE QWEST CORPORATION PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 36.611 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS. Granted the Petition for Waiver of Section 36.611 of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2834). WCB  DA-03-2834A1.doc  DA-03-2834A1.pdf  DA-03-2834A1.txt

MR. VINCENT D. MCBRIDE MANAGING PARTNER. Refunded Mr. Vincent D. McBride Spectrum $3,043 withheld in connection with licenses in Auction No. 44. Action by: Deputy Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 03-2801). WTB  DA-03-2801A1.doc  DA-03-2801A1.pdf  DA-03-2801A1.txt

TRANS VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Petition to Deny filed by the Grand MMDS Alliance New York F/P Partnership. Dismissed the application filed by Trans Video Communications, Inc. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/02/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2792). WTB  DA-03-2792A1.doc  DA-03-2792A1.pdf  DA-03-2792A1.txt

REQUESTS OF T-MOBILE USA, INC. AND LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR WAIVER OF BID WITHDRAWAL PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS. Granted the separate requests of T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Leap Wireless International, Inc. for waiver of the bid withdrawal payment rule. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 03-2835). WTB  DA-03-2835A1.doc  DA-03-2835A1.pdf  DA-03-2835A1.txt

TRANS VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Petition to Deny filed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. Granted in part and dismissed in part the Petition to Deny filed by the Grand MMDS Alliance New York F/P Partnership Inc. Dismissed the applications filed by TVC. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/02/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2793). WTB  DA-03-2793A1.doc  DA-03-2793A1.pdf  DA-03-2793A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 4, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 170:

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STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL ON WIRELESS HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY PROGRESS. STMT. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 CMMR  DOC-238664A1.doc  DOC-238664A1.pdf  DOC-238664A1.txt

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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: 09/02/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2777). CGB  DA-03-2777A1.doc  DA-03-2777A1.pdf  DA-03-2777A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BUTTE, MT. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-118). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/28/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2761). MB  DA-03-2761A1.doc  DA-03-2761A1.pdf  DA-03-2761A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SAULT SAINT MARIE, MI. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 02-83). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/28/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2762). MB  DA-03-2762A1.doc  DA-03-2762A1.pdf  DA-03-2762A1.txt

ADELPHIA CABLE PARTNERS, L.P. AND KEY BISCAYNE CABLEVISION D/B/A ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS.. Granted Adelphia Cable Partners, L.P. and Key Biscayne Cablevision d/b/a Adelphia Cable Communications request to vacate the portion of the MO&O [DA 03-0415] finding effective competition petition in the Village of Key Biscayne. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2003 by LETTER. (DA No. 03-2839). MB  DA-03-2839A1.doc  DA-03-2839A1.pdf  DA-03-2839A1.txt