fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 187
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 1, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC AND SBC COMMUNICATIONS ENTER INTO $1.35 MILLION CONSENT DECREE CONCERNING LONG DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Suzanne Tetreault at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact David Janas at (202) 418-2913  DOC-239415A1.doc  DOC-239415A1.pdf  DOC-239415A1.txt

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Report No: SES-00537 Released: 10/01/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Re: Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-239416A1.pdf  DOC-239416A1.txt

Report No: SES-00538 Released: 10/01/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION Re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-239417A1.pdf  DOC-239417A1.txt

Report No: 45582 Released: 10/01/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-239305A1.txt  DOC-239305A1.pdf

Report No: 1373 Released: 10/01/2003. MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-239396A1.doc  DOC-239396A1.pdf  DOC-239396A1.txt

Report No: 25582 Released: 10/01/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-239306A1.txt  DOC-239306A1.pdf

Report No: 1635 Released: 10/01/2003. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS Applications Accepted for Filing. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-239413A1.pdf  DOC-239413A1.txt

Report No: 3925 Released: 10/01/2003. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-239389A1.pdf  DOC-239389A1.txt

Released: 10/01/2003. SETTLEMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCED FOR CLOSED GROUPS OF PENDING LOW POWER FM MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-3009). MB. Contact: Stephen Svab at (202) 418-2700, Legal: John Grizzle at (202) 418-2700  DA-03-3009A1.doc  DA-03-3009A2.xls  DA-03-3009A1.pdf  DA-03-3009A2.pdf  DA-03-3009A1.txt  DA-03-3009A2.txt

Released: 10/01/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-239411A1.pdf  DOC-239411A1.txt

Released: 10/01/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ORDERS IN CC DOCKET NO. 02-6. (DA No. 03-3008). (Dkt No 02-6). WCB. Contact: Katherine Tofigh at (202) 418-7400  DA-03-3008A1.doc  DA-03-3008A1.pdf  DA-03-3008A1.txt

Report No: 1621 Released: 10/01/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-239430A1.pdf  DOC-239430A1.txt

Report No: 1623 Released: 10/01/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED ACTION. WTB  DOC-239451A1.pdf  DOC-239451A1.txt

Report No: 1620 Released: 10/01/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-239429A1.pdf  DOC-239429A1.txt

Report No: 1622 Released: 10/01/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-239450A1.pdf  DOC-239450A1.txt

Report No: 1625 Released: 10/01/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-239339A1.pdf  DOC-239339A1.txt

Report No: AUC-03-51-F Released: 10/01/2003. REGIONAL NARROWBAND PCS SPECTRUM AUCTION CLOSES. (DA No. 03-3006) Auction No. 51 Closes. WTB. Contact: Christopher Shields at (202) 418-0660  DA-03-3006A1.doc  DA-03-3006A4.doc  DA-03-3006A5.doc  DA-03-3006A6.doc  DA-03-3006A1.pdf  DA-03-3006A2.pdf  DA-03-3006A3.pdf  DA-03-3006A4.pdf  DA-03-3006A5.pdf  DA-03-3006A6.pdf  DA-03-3006A1.txt  DA-03-3006A2.txt  DA-03-3006A3.txt  DA-03-3006A4.txt  DA-03-3006A5.txt  DA-03-3006A6.txt

Report No: 1624 Released: 10/01/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-239427A1.pdf  DOC-239427A1.txt

Released: 10/01/2003. REGION 42 (VIRGINIA) PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES REGION 42 800 MHZ (NPSPAC) REGIONAL PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 03-3013). (Dkt No 91-300). WTB  DA-03-3013A1.doc  DA-03-3013A1.pdf  DA-03-3013A1.txt

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TALK AMERICA. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2998). CGB  DA-03-2998A1.doc  DA-03-2998A1.pdf  DA-03-2998A1.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: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2997). CGB  DA-03-2997A1.doc  DA-03-2997A1.pdf  DA-03-2997A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2995). CGB  DA-03-2995A1.doc  DA-03-2995A1.pdf  DA-03-2995A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2996). CGB  DA-03-2996A1.doc  DA-03-2996A1.pdf  DA-03-2996A1.txt

QWEST 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: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3000). CGB  DA-03-3000A1.doc  DA-03-3000A1.pdf  DA-03-3000A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2999). CGB  DA-03-2999A1.doc  DA-03-2999A1.pdf  DA-03-2999A1.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: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3001). CGB  DA-03-3001A1.doc  DA-03-3001A1.pdf  DA-03-3001A1.txt

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION OF 1991/WORLDCOM, INC. D/B/A MCI PETITION FOR TEMPORARY, LIMITED WAIVER. Granted limited waiver to afford MCI additional time to satisfy their obligations under the "call abandonment" rules. (Dkt No. 02-278). Action by: Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3016). CGB  DA-03-3016A1.doc  DA-03-3016A1.pdf  DA-03-3016A1.txt

SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC. Adopted consent decree concerning SBC's compliance with section 271 of the Act. The Commission terminated its investigation, and SBC agreed to make a $1.35 million voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury and implement a compliance plan. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-229). EB  FCC-03-229A1.doc  FCC-03-229A1.pdf  FCC-03-229A1.txt

APPLICATIONS OF BELL ATLANTIC NEW ZEALAND HOLDINGS, INC. AND PACIFIC TELECOM INC. Directed "Applicants" to make available certain documents to the Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ("Office of the Governor") pursuant to the Protective Order included as Appendix A to this Order. (Dkt No. 03-115). Action by: Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3010). IB  DA-03-3010A1.doc  DA-03-3010A1.pdf  DA-03-3010A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ELMIRA, NY. Proposed Amendment of the DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-210). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 11/24/2003. Reply Comments Due: 12/10/2003. Adopted: 09/23/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-2930). MB  DA-03-2930A1.doc  DA-03-2930A1.pdf  DA-03-2930A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, JACKSON, MS. Dismissed Petition for Rulemaking requesting the substitution of DTV channel 9 for station WLBT-TV's assigned DTV channel 51 at Jackson, MS. (Dkt No. 01-43). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2925). MB  DA-03-2925A1.doc  DA-03-2925A1.pdf  DA-03-2925A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 186:

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FCC ISSUES CONSUMER ADVISORY ON FCC DO-NOT-CALL RULES. News Release. News Media Contact: June Taylor at (202) 418-1400 CGB  DOC-239392A1.doc  DOC-239392A2.doc  DOC-239392A1.pdf  DOC-239392A2.pdf  DOC-239392A1.txt  DOC-239392A2.txt

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE HOLDS INAUGURAL MEETING: DEFINES MISSION. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 OPP. Contact Jane Mago or Maureen McLaughlin at (202) 418-2030  DOC-239398A1.doc  DOC-239398A1.pdf  DOC-239398A1.txt

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Released: 09/30/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-1864  DOC-239409A1.doc  DOC-239409A1.pdf  DOC-239409A1.txt

Released: 09/30/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-1864  DOC-239410A1.doc  DOC-239410A1.pdf  DOC-239410A1.txt

Released: 09/30/2003. COMMENTS REQUESTED IN CONNECTION WITH SBC'S PENDING SECTION 271 APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-3003). Comments Due: 10/07/2003. WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1590 or Irshad Abdal-Haqq at (202) 418-1444  DA-03-3003A1.doc  DA-03-3003A1.pdf  DA-03-3003A2.pdf  DA-03-3003A1.txt  DA-03-3003A2.txt

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PANAMSAT LICENSEE CORPORATION. Authorized PanAmSat Licensee Corp. ("PanAmSat") to launch and operate a fixed satellite service satellite. Dismissed the Petitions to Deny filed by New Skies, N.V., SES Americom, Inc. and Loral Space & Communications Ltd.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3005). IB  DA-03-3005A1.pdf  DA-03-3005A1.txt

JOINT PETITION OF QWEST, BELLSOUTH, AND SBC FOR FORBEARANCE FROM THE CURRENT PRICING RULES FOR THE UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENT PLATFORM. Granted the joint petition for extension of time filed by Qwest Corporation, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., until October 7, 2003. (Dkt No. 03-189). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 10/07/2003. Adopted: 09/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3007). WCB  DA-03-3007A1.doc  DA-03-3007A1.pdf  DA-03-3007A1.txt