fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 185
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 29, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC DO-NOT-CALL RULES REMAIN IN FORCE ENFORCEMENT BEGINS OCTOBER 1. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Richard Diamond at (202) 418-0506 OCH  DOC-239219A1.doc  DOC-239219A1.pdf  DOC-239219A1.txt

MERIBETH MCCARRICK NAMED ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE FCC'S OFFICE OF MEDIA RELATIONS. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 OMR  DOC-239336A1.doc  DOC-239336A1.pdf  DOC-239336A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES NEW DATE FOR RURAL WIRELESS ISP SHOWCASE AND WORKSHOP TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2003. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 OPP. Contact Robert Pepper at (202) 418-2030  DOC-239340A1.doc  DOC-239340A1.pdf  DOC-239340A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 45580 Released: 09/29/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-239300A1.txt

Report No: 25580 Released: 09/29/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-239301A1.txt

Report No: 469 Released: 09/29/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-239321A1.pdf  DOC-239321A1.txt

Released: 09/29/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-239280A1.doc  DOC-239280A1.pdf  DOC-239280A1.txt

Released: 09/29/2003. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 03-2951). (Dkt No 03-170). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jeremy Miller at (202) 418-1507  DA-03-2951A1.doc  DA-03-2951A1.pdf  DA-03-2951A1.txt

Report No: NCD-838 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239266A1.doc  DOC-239266A1.pdf  DOC-239266A1.txt

Report No: NCD-836 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239268A1.doc  DOC-239268A1.pdf  DOC-239268A1.txt

Report No: NCD-837 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239270A1.doc  DOC-239270A1.pdf  DOC-239270A1.txt

Report No: NCD-839 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239271A1.doc  DOC-239271A1.pdf  DOC-239271A1.txt

Report No: NCD-841 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239272A1.doc  DOC-239272A1.pdf  DOC-239272A1.txt

Report No: NCD-840 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239267A1.doc  DOC-239267A1.pdf  DOC-239267A1.txt

Report No: NCD-834 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SPRINT. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239263A1.doc  DOC-239263A1.pdf  DOC-239263A1.txt

Report No: NCD-833 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SPRINT. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239264A1.doc  DOC-239264A1.pdf  DOC-239264A1.txt

Report No: NCD-835 Released: 09/29/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITON BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-239265A1.doc  DOC-239265A1.pdf  DOC-239265A1.txt

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PHILIP WOJCIKEWICZ. Granted the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Philip Wojcikewicz. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2971). MB  DA-03-2971A1.doc  DA-03-2971A1.pdf  DA-03-2971A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CRISFIELD, MARYLAND; BELLE HAVEN, CAPE CHARLES, EXMORE, NASSAWADOX, AND POQUOSON, VIRGINIA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-76). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2980). MB  DA-03-2980A1.doc  DA-03-2980A1.pdf  DA-03-2980A1.txt

CENTURYTEL, INC., MONROE, LA. Dismissed the Request for Review because it was untimely filed. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2968). WCB  DA-03-2968A1.doc  DA-03-2968A1.pdf  DA-03-2968A1.txt

PARAMUS SCHOOL DISTRICT, SYRACUSE, NY. Dismissed the Request for Review because it was untimely filed. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2966). WCB  DA-03-2966A1.doc  DA-03-2966A1.pdf  DA-03-2966A1.txt

EDWIN GOULD ACADEMY, CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY. Dismissed the Request for Review because it was untimely filed. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2969). WCB  DA-03-2969A1.doc  DA-03-2969A1.pdf  DA-03-2969A1.txt

BEDFORD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, BEDFORD, PA, ET AL. Extended the Request for Review until October 29, 2003. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2978). WCB  DA-03-2978A1.doc  DA-03-2978A1.pdf  DA-03-2978A1.txt

SANTA MARIA ADDOLORATA, CHICAGO, IL. Dismissed the Request for Review because it was filed concurrent with SLD. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2967). WCB  DA-03-2967A1.doc  DA-03-2967A1.pdf  DA-03-2967A1.txt

AMERICAN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1381, AMERICAN FALLS, ID, ET AL. Extended the Request for Review until November 25, 2003. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21, 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2977). WCB  DA-03-2977A1.doc  DA-03-2977A1.pdf  DA-03-2977A1.txt

BRADY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, BRADY, TX. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2964). WCB  DA-03-2964A1.doc  DA-03-2964A1.pdf  DA-03-2964A1.txt

CITY OF BOSTON DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, ALLSTON, MA. Dismissed the Request for Review because it was filed concurrent with SLD. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Acess Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2965). WCB  DA-03-2965A1.doc  DA-03-2965A1.pdf  DA-03-2965A1.txt

TEKKOM, INC. Granted in part, and denied in part the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2976). WTB  DA-03-2976A1.doc  DA-03-2976A1.pdf  DA-03-2976A1.txt

HISPANIC INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2945). WTB  DA-03-2945A1.doc  DA-03-2945A1.pdf  DA-03-2945A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 26, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 184:

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CHAIRMAN POWELL ANNOUNCES FULL MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY FOR COMMUNICATIONS IN THE DIGITAL AGE. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Margo Davenport at (202) 418-2949 OCH  DOC-239278A1.doc  DOC-239278A1.pdf  DOC-239278A1.txt

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Released: 09/26/2003. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON VONAGE PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING. (DA No. 03-2952). (Dkt No 03-211). Comments Due: 10/27/2003. Reply Comments Due: 11/24/2003. WCB. Contact: Julie Veach at (202) 418-1580, email: julie.veach@fcc.gov  DA-03-2952A1.doc  DA-03-2952A1.pdf  DA-03-2952A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU GRANTS REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING COMMENTS AND REPLY COMMENTS ON ITS RULES IMPLEMENTING SECTION 252(I) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 ("PICK -AND-CHOOSE RULES"). (DA No. 03-2979). (Dkt No 01-338). WCB. Contact: Gina Spade at (202) 418-1580.  DA-03-2979A1.doc  DA-03-2979A1.pdf  DA-03-2979A1.txt

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QWEST PETITION FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE (ELCS). Approved the request of Qwest for LATA boundary modifications for the limited purpose of providing two-way, traditional, non-optional ELCS at specific locations in Minnesota. (Dkt No. 03-59). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2972). WCB  DA-03-2972A1.doc  DA-03-2972A1.pdf  DA-03-2972A1.txt

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CORRECTIONS

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CORRECTION TO DAILY DIGEST 09/26/2003. Correcting DA 06-2961 to read DA 03-2961.