fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 194
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 10, 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-239758A1.doc  DOC-239758A1.pdf  DOC-239758A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00170 Released: 10/10/2003. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719  DOC-239842A1.pdf  DOC-239842A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00171 Released: 10/10/2003. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Extension of Comment Dates. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-239844A1.pdf  DOC-239844A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00721S Released: 10/10/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-239843A1.pdf  DOC-239843A1.txt

Released: 10/10/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-239797A1.doc  DOC-239797A1.pdf  DOC-239797A1.txt

Released: 10/10/2003. NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION SURVEY RE: RELEASE OF DTV SURVEY DATA TO GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE. (DA No. 03-3177). MB. Contact: Michael Perko or David Savolaine at (202) 418-7200  DA-03-3177A1.doc  DA-03-3177A1.pdf  DA-03-3177A1.txt

Report No: 45589 Released: 10/10/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-239826A1.txt

Report No: 25589 Released: 10/10/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-239827A1.txt

Released: 10/10/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham@ 202-418-1864  DOC-239789A1.doc  DOC-239789A1.pdf  DOC-239789A1.txt

Released: 10/10/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3 ). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-239825A1.doc  DOC-239825A1.pdf  DOC-239825A1.txt

Released: 10/10/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS ( 2 OF 3 ). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-239818A1.doc  DOC-239818A1.pdf  DOC-239818A1.txt

Released: 10/10/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-239836A1.pdf  DOC-239836A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-01 Released: 10/10/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. WTB  DOC-239833A1.pdf  DOC-239833A1.txt

Released: 10/10/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS GRANTS PETITONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ITFS, MDS, AND MMDS APPLICATIONS THAT WERE DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE ON JUNE 20, 2003. (DA No. 03-3157). WTB. Contact: John J. Schauble at (202) 418-0680  DA-03-3157A1.doc  DA-03-3157A2.xls  DA-03-3157A3.xls  DA-03-3157A1.pdf  DA-03-3157A2.pdf  DA-03-3157A3.pdf  DA-03-3157A1.txt  DA-03-3157A2.txt  DA-03-3157A3.txt

Released: 10/10/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT LOWER 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES UPON FULL AND TIMELY PAYMENT. (DA No. 03-3160) Auction No. 44. WTB. Contact: Auctions Accounting Group: Gail Glasser or Tim Dates at (202) 418-0578 or Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142  DA-03-3160A1.doc  DA-03-3160A2.xls  DA-03-3160A3.doc  DA-03-3160A4.doc  DA-03-3160A1.pdf  DA-03-3160A2.pdf  DA-03-3160A3.pdf  DA-03-3160A4.pdf  DA-03-3160A1.txt  DA-03-3160A2.txt  DA-03-3160A3.txt  DA-03-3160A4.txt

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WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3123). CGB  DA-03-3123A1.doc  DA-03-3123A1.pdf  DA-03-3123A1.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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3118). CGB  DA-03-3118A1.doc  DA-03-3118A1.pdf  DA-03-3118A1.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: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3142). CGB  DA-03-3142A1.doc  DA-03-3142A1.pdf  DA-03-3142A1.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: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3143). CGB  DA-03-3143A1.doc  DA-03-3143A1.pdf  DA-03-3143A1.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: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3148). CGB  DA-03-3148A1.doc  DA-03-3148A1.pdf  DA-03-3148A1.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: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3149). CGB  DA-03-3149A1.doc  DA-03-3149A1.pdf  DA-03-3149A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmemtal Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3122). CGB  DA-03-3122A1.doc  DA-03-3122A1.pdf  DA-03-3122A1.txt

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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3119). CGB  DA-03-3119A1.doc  DA-03-3119A1.pdf  DA-03-3119A1.txt

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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3120). CGB  DA-03-3120A1.doc  DA-03-3120A1.pdf  DA-03-3120A1.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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3124). CGB  DA-03-3124A1.doc  DA-03-3124A1.pdf  DA-03-3124A1.txt

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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3125). CGB  DA-03-3125A1.doc  DA-03-3125A1.pdf  DA-03-3125A1.txt

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: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3140). CGB  DA-03-3140A1.doc  DA-03-3140A1.pdf  DA-03-3140A1.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: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3141). CGB  DA-03-3141A1.doc  DA-03-3141A1.pdf  DA-03-3141A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3116). CGB  DA-03-3116A1.doc  DA-03-3116A1.pdf  DA-03-3116A1.txt

BULLSEYE TELECOM. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3132). CGB  DA-03-3132A1.doc  DA-03-3132A1.pdf  DA-03-3132A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3152). CGB  DA-03-3152A1.doc  DA-03-3152A1.pdf  DA-03-3152A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3154). CGB  DA-03-3154A1.doc  DA-03-3154A1.pdf  DA-03-3154A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Division Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3115). CGB  DA-03-3115A1.doc  DA-03-3115A1.pdf  DA-03-3115A1.txt

BROADVIEW NETWORKS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3153). CGB  DA-03-3153A1.doc  DA-03-3153A1.pdf  DA-03-3153A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATIONS. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3136). CGB  DA-03-3136A1.doc  DA-03-3136A1.pdf  DA-03-3136A1.txt

OPEX 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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3133). CGB  DA-03-3133A1.doc  DA-03-3133A1.pdf  DA-03-3133A1.txt

LIGHTYEAR COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3130). CGB  DA-03-3130A1.doc  DA-03-3130A1.pdf  DA-03-3130A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3117). CGB  DA-03-3117A1.doc  DA-03-3117A1.pdf  DA-03-3117A1.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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3131). CGB  DA-03-3131A1.doc  DA-03-3131A1.pdf  DA-03-3131A1.txt

SOUTHWESTERN BELL LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3135). CGB  DA-03-3135A1.doc  DA-03-3135A1.pdf  DA-03-3135A1.txt

LONG DISTANCE CONSOLIDATE BILLING. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3139). CGB  DA-03-3139A1.doc  DA-03-3139A1.pdf  DA-03-3139A1.txt

LCR 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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3137). CGB  DA-03-3137A1.doc  DA-03-3137A1.pdf  DA-03-3137A1.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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3138). CGB  DA-03-3138A1.doc  DA-03-3138A1.pdf  DA-03-3138A1.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: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3134). CGB  DA-03-3134A1.doc  DA-03-3134A1.pdf  DA-03-3134A1.txt

LIGHTNING ELECTRONICS, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/07/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3107). EB  DA-03-3107A1.doc  DA-03-3107A1.pdf  DA-03-3107A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, HARRISON, MI. Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-176). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3041). MB  DA-03-3041A1.doc  DA-03-3041A1.pdf  DA-03-3041A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PAYSON AND CAMP VERDE, AZ. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-160). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3040). MB  DA-03-3040A1.doc  DA-03-3040A1.pdf  DA-03-3040A1.txt

FRONTIERVISION OPERATING PARTNERS, D/B/A/ ADELPHIA. Granted appeals of local rate orders for Mt. Sterling and Winchester, KY. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3127). MB  DA-03-3127A1.doc  DA-03-3127A1.pdf  DA-03-3127A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, STATESVILLE AND CLEMMONS, NC. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-219). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/01/2003. Reply Comments Due: 12/16/2003. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3039). MB  DA-03-3039A1.doc  DA-03-3039A1.pdf  DA-03-3039A1.txt

CLEAR PICTURE, INC. Granted Clear Picture's Petition for the modification of the market of WGGN-TV, Sandusky, Ohio to exclude Wooster, OH. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/07/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3114). MB  DA-03-3114A1.doc  DA-03-3114A1.pdf  DA-03-3114A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GUNNISON, CRAWFORD, AND OLATHE, BRECKENRIDGE, EAGLE, FORT MORGAN, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, LOVELAND, AND STRASBURG, COLORADO, AND LARAMIE, WY. Issued Order to Show Cause directed to Pilgrim Communications, Inc., licensee of Station KVLE-FM. By Order to Show Cause. (Dkt No. 03-144). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 11/24/2003. Adopted: 10/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3042). MB  DA-03-3042A1.doc  DA-03-3042A1.pdf  DA-03-3042A1.txt

TWR EXPRESS, INC. Dismissed as moot the Petition for Reconsideration filed by TWR, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3151). WTB  DA-03-3151A1.doc  DA-03-3151A1.pdf  DA-03-3151A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 9, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 193:

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FCC POLICIES THAT DAMAGED MEDIA NOW THREATENING INTERNET. News Release. News Media Contact: Jessica Rosenworcel at (202) 418-2000 CMMR  DOC-239795A1.doc  DOC-239795A1.pdf  DOC-239795A1.txt

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS RE: FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON ACCOUNTING ISSUES. STMT. (Dkt No 02-269) CMMR  DOC-239814A1.doc  DOC-239814A1.pdf  DOC-239814A1.txt

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER KEVIN J. MARTIN RE: FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON ACCOUNTING ISSUES,. Recommendation Concerning Suspended Items, Outstanding Petitions for Reconsiderations, and Proposed Modifications to the Part 32 Accounting Rules. STMT. (Dkt No 02-269) CMMR  DOC-239808A1.doc  DOC-239808A1.pdf  DOC-239808A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON ACCOUNTING ISSUES SUBMITS PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO FCC ACCOUNTING RULES. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 WCB. Contact Anthony Dale at (202) 418-2260, email: Anthony.Dale@fcc.gov  DOC-239805A1.doc  DOC-239805A1.pdf  DOC-239805A1.txt

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Released: 10/09/2003. FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2003. OMD. News Media Contact: David Fiske or Audrey Spivack at (202) 418-0500, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-239816A1.doc  DOC-239816A1.pdf  DOC-239816A1.txt

Released: 10/09/2003. COMMENTS INVITED ON NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA (REGION 8). (DA No. 03-3156). (Dkt No 88-476). WTB. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: Joy.Alford@fcc.gov  DA-03-3156A1.doc  DA-03-3156A1.pdf  DA-03-3156A1.txt

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"THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE INTERNET?" NEW AMERICA FOUNDATION. CMMR. October 9, 2003  DOC-239800A1.doc  DOC-239800A1.pdf  DOC-239800A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 10, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 197:

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AMENDMENT OF PART 95 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING GENERAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE LICENSE ELIGIBILITY. Denied the Petition for Rulemaking. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2928). WTB  DA-03-2928A1.doc  DA-03-2928A1.pdf  DA-03-2928A1.txt