fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 189
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 3, 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-239495A1.doc  DOC-239495A1.pdf  DOC-239495A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2633 Released: 10/03/2003. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. CGB  DOC-239543A1.doc  DOC-239543A1.pdf  DOC-239543A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00719S Released: 10/03/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-239520A1.pdf  DOC-239520A1.txt

Report No: 45584 Released: 10/03/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-239462A1.txt

Report No: 25584 Released: 10/03/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-239480A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. 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-239532A1.doc  DOC-239532A1.pdf  DOC-239532A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENTS PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-1864  DOC-239534A1.doc  DOC-239534A1.pdf  DOC-239534A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-239546A1.pdf  DOC-239546A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OR LIMITED EXTENSION OF THE NUMBER PORTING AND POOLING REQUIREMENTS OF CMRS PROVIDERS. (DA No. 03-3032). (Dkt No 95-116, 99-200). Comments Due: 10/17/2003. Reply Comments Due: 10/24/2003. WCB. Contact: Scott A. Mackoul at (202) 418-7498, email: Scott Mackoul@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-3032A1.doc  DA-03-3032A1.pdf  DA-03-3032A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-64 Released: 10/03/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-239390A1.pdf  DOC-239390A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. CELLULAR SID ADMINISTRATION IS NOW BEING PERFORMED BY PRIVATE INDUSTRY. (DA No. 03-3017). WTB. Contact: Denise Walter at (202) 418-0620, email: Denise.Walter@fcc.gov  DA-03-3017A1.doc  DA-03-3017A1.pdf  DA-03-3017A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACTION REGION 8 (NEW YORK - METROPOLITIAN AREA) PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCE REGION 8 (700 MHZ) REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING AND REGION 8 NPSPAC (800 MHZ) REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 03-3027). WTB  DA-03-3027A1.doc  DA-03-3027A1.pdf  DA-03-3027A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. AGENDA FOR THE OCTOBER 29 AND 30, 2003 MEETING OF THE COMMISSION'S WIRELESS E911 COORDINATION INITIATIVE. (DA No. 03-3035). WTB. Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0432. News Media Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944, emaiil: Lauren.Patrich@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-03-3035A1.doc  DA-03-3035A2.doc  DA-03-3035A1.pdf  DA-03-3035A2.pdf  DA-03-3035A1.txt  DA-03-3035A2.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT APPLICATIONS FOR UPPER AND LOWER PAGING BANDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 03-3023) Auction no. 48. WTB. Contact: FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414-1250 or Bettye Woodward at (202) 418-1345, Procedural Issues: Evan Baranoff or Michael Connelly at (202) 418-0620  DA-03-3023A1.doc  DA-03-3023A2.xls  DA-03-3023A3.doc  DA-03-3023A4.doc  DA-03-3023A1.pdf  DA-03-3023A2.pdf  DA-03-3023A3.pdf  DA-03-3023A4.pdf  DA-03-3023A1.txt  DA-03-3023A2.txt  DA-03-3023A3.txt  DA-03-3023A4.txt

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MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Mount Rushmore. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3019). EB  DA-03-3019A1.doc  DA-03-3019A1.pdf  DA-03-3019A1.txt

APPLICATIONS OF BELL ATLANTIC NEW ZEALAND HOLDINGS, INC. AND PACIFIC TELECOM INC. Issued Erratum correcting the Disclosure Order, DA 03-3010, released October 1, 2003 by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-239541A1.doc  DOC-239541A1.pdf  DOC-239541A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, RIDGECREST, CA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-145). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2911). MB  DA-03-2911A1.doc  DA-03-2911A1.pdf  DA-03-2911A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MASON AND FREDERICKSBURG, TX. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-14). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2892). MB  DA-03-2892A1.doc  DA-03-2892A1.pdf  DA-03-2892A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DICKSON AND PEGRAM, TN. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-51). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2981). MB  DA-03-2981A1.doc  DA-03-2981A1.pdf  DA-03-2981A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BANGS, TX AND DE BEQUE, CO. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-153, 03-154). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2909). MB  DA-03-2909A1.doc  DA-03-2909A1.pdf  DA-03-2909A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, COVE, AR AND ROBERT LEE, TX. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-143, 03-146). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2908). MB  DA-03-2908A1.doc  DA-03-2908A1.pdf  DA-03-2908A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, AVOCA, FREELAND AND WILKES-BARRE, PA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-140). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2890). MB  DA-03-2890A1.doc  DA-03-2890A1.pdf  DA-03-2890A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ARTHUR AND HAZELTON, ND. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-208). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 11/24/2003. Reply Comments Due: 12/09/2003. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-2910). MB  DA-03-2910A1.doc  DA-03-2910A1.pdf  DA-03-2910A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FORTUNA FOOTHILLS AND WELLTON, AZ. Dismissed Petition for Rulemaking filed by Dana J. Puopolo. (Dkt No. 03-163). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2982). MB  DA-03-2982A1.doc  DA-03-2982A1.pdf  DA-03-2982A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MT. VERNON AND OKAWVILLE, IL. Issued Erratum to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released September 8, 2003, DA 03-2829. (Dkt No. 03-196). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by ERRATUM. MB  DOC-239530A1.doc  DOC-239530A1.pdf  DOC-239530A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BRAZIL AND SPENCER, IN. Issued Erratum correcting Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released September 5, 2003, DA 03-2753. (Dkt No. 03-192). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by ERRATUM. MB  DOC-239529A1.doc  DOC-239529A1.pdf  DOC-239529A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITIES. Amended Section 73.202(b) of the Commissions Rules, the Table of FM Allotments, to specify the classes of channels allotted to various communities. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-2891). MB  DA-03-2891A1.doc  DA-03-2891A1.pdf  DA-03-2891A1.txt

NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION, XSPEDIUS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, PETITION FOR A TEMPORARY WAIVER AND EXTENSION OF TIME. Granted the request of Xspedius Management Co., LLC to Withdraw its Petition. (Dkt No. 99-200). Action by: Assistant Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/02/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3034). WCB  DA-03-3034A1.doc  DA-03-3034A1.pdf  DA-03-3034A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. AND AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF VIRGINIA INC. Granted AT&T and WorldCom Motion for Extension of Time and extend the deadline by which AT&T and WorldCom may file responses to the Verizon Motion for Stay to October 14, 2003. (Dkt No. 00-218, 00-251). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3029). WCB  DA-03-3029A1.doc  DA-03-3029A1.pdf  DA-03-3029A1.txt

DIRECT CONNECT USA, INC. Reinstated Direct Connect's application and granted its waiver request. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/22/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3030). WTB  DA-03-3030A1.doc  DA-03-3030A1.pdf  DA-03-3030A1.txt

CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the request for waiver or, in the alternative, declaratory filed by Central Texas Communications, Inc. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/01/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3011). WTB  DA-03-3011A1.doc  DA-03-3011A1.pdf  DA-03-3011A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 2, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 188:

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FCC REPRESENTATIVES VISIT ALASKA TO ASSESS COMMUNICATIONS NEEDS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS IDENTIFIED. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511; email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB  DOC-239505A1.doc  DOC-239505A1.pdf  DOC-239505A1.txt

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Report No: FCN-00082 Released: 10/02/2003. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 03-3018) Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-03-3018A1.pdf  DA-03-3018A1.txt

Released: 10/02/2003. NARROWBAND PCS SPECTRUM AUCTION CLOSES; WINNING BIDDERS ANNOUNCED. (DA No. 03-3012). WTB. Contact: Linda Sanderson at (717) 338-2888  DA-03-3012A1.doc  DA-03-3012A6.doc  DA-03-3012A7.doc  DA-03-3012A8.doc  DA-03-3012A1.pdf  DA-03-3012A2.pdf  DA-03-3012A3.pdf  DA-03-3012A4.pdf  DA-03-3012A5.pdf  DA-03-3012A6.pdf  DA-03-3012A7.pdf  DA-03-3012A8.pdf  DA-03-3012A1.txt  DA-03-3012A2.txt  DA-03-3012A3.txt  DA-03-3012A4.txt  DA-03-3012A5.txt  DA-03-3012A6.txt  DA-03-3012A7.txt  DA-03-3012A8.txt

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ECHOSTAR SATELLITE CORPORATION AND RAINBOW DBS COMPANY LLC. Erratum correcting Order and Authorization, DA 03-3024 released October 1, 2003. Action by: Chief, Policy Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-239509A1.doc  DOC-239509A1.pdf  DOC-239509A1.txt