fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 184
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 26, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CHAIRMAN POWELL ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON YESTERDAY'S DO NOT CALL LIST DECISION FROM THE COLORADO U.S. DISTRICT COURT. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske (202) 418-0513; Richard Diamond (202) 418-0506 OCH  DOC-239248A1.doc  DOC-239248A1.pdf  DOC-239248A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-239195A1.doc  DOC-239195A1.pdf  DOC-239195A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 09/26/2003. CLARIFICATION OF ENFORCEMENT BUREAU GUIDANCE FOR DUE DILIGENCE CHECKS. (DA No. 03-2937). EB. Contact: William Freedman at (202) 418-1415  DA-03-2937A1.doc  DA-03-2937A1.pdf  DA-03-2937A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. AT&T SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 63.16 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, 47 C.F.R. ยง 63.16, TO PROVIDE SWITCHED SERVICES VIA PRIVATE LINES INTERCONNECTED TO THE PUBLIC SWITCHED NETWORK AT ONE OR BOTH ENDS. (DA No. 03-2941) (INTERNATIONAL SIMPLE RESALE) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TANZANIA, ET AL. Comments Due: 10/24/2003. Reply Comments Due: 10/31/2003. IB. Contact: Lisa Choi at (202) 418-1460.  DA-03-2941A1.doc  DA-03-2941A1.pdf  DA-03-2941A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00716NS Released: 09/26/2003. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-239217A1.pdf  DOC-239217A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00717S Released: 09/26/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Accepted for Filing Streamlined Public Notice. IB  DOC-239218A1.pdf  DOC-239218A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00169 Released: 09/26/2003. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Extension of Comment Dates. IB. Contact: Satellite Division at (202) 418-0719; TTY at (202) 418-2555  DOC-239246A1.pdf  DOC-239246A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00168 Released: 09/26/2003. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: Satellite Division at (202) 4180719; TTY (202) 418-2555  DOC-239245A1.pdf  DOC-239245A1.txt

Report No: 45579 Released: 09/26/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-239197A1.txt

Report No: 25579 Released: 09/26/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-239199A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-239189A1.pdf  DOC-239189A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SPRINT CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN ALABAMA. (DA No. 03-2958). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB  DA-03-2958A1.doc  DA-03-2958A1.pdf  DA-03-2958A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SPRINT CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN GEORGIA. (DA No. 03-2962). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB  DA-03-2962A1.doc  DA-03-2962A1.pdf  DA-03-2962A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SPRINT CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN NEW YORK. (DA No. 06-2961). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB  DA-06-2961A1.doc  DA-06-2961A1.pdf  DA-06-2961A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SPRINT CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN VIRGINIA. (DA No. 03-2963). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB  DA-03-2963A1.doc  DA-03-2963A1.pdf  DA-03-2963A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SPRINT CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN TENNESSEE. (DA No. 03-2959). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB  DA-03-2959A1.doc  DA-03-2959A1.pdf  DA-03-2959A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SPRINT CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN PENNSYLVANIA. (DA No. 03-2960). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB  DA-03-2960A1.doc  DA-03-2960A1.pdf  DA-03-2960A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR SEVEN BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (DA No. 03-2957). (Dkt No 96-45, 97-21) Nominations due by: October 27, 2003. WCB  DA-03-2957A1.doc  DA-03-2957A1.pdf  DA-03-2957A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-63 Released: 09/26/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Environmental Action. WTB  DOC-239240A1.pdf  DOC-239240A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-62 Released: 09/26/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. WTB  DOC-239238A1.pdf  DOC-239238A1.txt

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TEXTS

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NEXTEL WIP LICENSE CORPORATION, PALEHUA RIDGE, HAWAII. Adopted Consent Decree in this proceeding. Terminated the Enforcement Bureau's forfeiture proceeding against Nextel WIP for operating a radio station without Commission authorization. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2929). EB  DA-03-2929A1.doc  DA-03-2929A1.pdf  DA-03-2929A1.txt

REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PART 15 FROM VISTA CONTROLS FOR ITS CUPID UWB SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM. Granted Extension of Time to File Reply Comments until October 9, 2003. Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2955). OET  DA-03-2955A1.doc  DA-03-2955A1.pdf  DA-03-2955A1.txt

VERIZON PETITION FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF A LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICES (ELCS). Granted Verizon's petition. (Dkt No. 02-328). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/15/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-226). WCB  FCC-03-226A1.doc  FCC-03-226A1.pdf  FCC-03-226A1.txt

NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NETWORK, INC.; TO OPERATE TEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS CONVENTIONAL STATIONS WPPY931, WPPZ712, WPPY935, WPPZ716, WPPZ719, WPPY937, WPPZ660, WPPZ661 AND WPPZ662 IN THE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AREA. Dismissed AFR as moot. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 08/26/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-213). WTB  FCC-03-213A1.doc  FCC-03-213A1.pdf  FCC-03-213A1.txt

POJOAQUE HIGH SCHOOL AND HISPANIC INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2947). WTB  DA-03-2947A1.doc  DA-03-2947A1.pdf  DA-03-2947A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 25, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 183:

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FCC READY TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM UNWANTED CALLS JOINT FCC, FTC EFFORT ENSURES ENFORCEMENT BEGINS OCTOBER 1. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Richard Diamond at (202) 418-0506 CGB  DOC-239215A1.doc  DOC-239215A1.pdf  DOC-239215A1.txt

CGB CHIEF LAUDS GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT COOPERATION AT CONFERENCE OF AFFILIATED TRIBES OF NORTHWEST INDIANS. Urges Audience to Join with FCC to increase 67.9% Telephone Penetration Rate. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB  DOC-239214A1.doc  DOC-239214A1.pdf  DOC-239214A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 09/25/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-1864  DOC-239175A1.doc  DOC-239175A1.pdf  DOC-239175A1.txt

Released: 09/25/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FROM WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., TO LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION. (DA No. 03-2956). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-03-2956A1.doc  DA-03-2956A1.pdf  DA-03-2956A1.txt