fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 213
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 7, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC AWARDS $12 MILLION IN DAMAGES TO COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER STARPOWER FOR VIOLATION OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT BY VERIZON. News Release. News Media Contact: Suzanne Tetreault at (202) 418-7450, email: suzanne.tetreault@fcc.gov EB. Contact Suzanne Tetreault at (202) 418-7450, email: suzanne.tetreault@fcc.gov  DOC-240861A1.doc  DOC-240861A1.pdf  DOC-240861A1.txt

FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL PROMOTES RURAL TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DEMONSTRATION. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 OCH. Contact Mike Balmoris at (202) 418-0253  DOC-240853A1.doc  DOC-240853A1.pdf  DOC-240853A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-240964A1.doc  DOC-240964A1.pdf  DOC-240964A1.txt

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Released: 11/07/2003. STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-3562). IB  DA-03-3562A1.doc  DA-03-3562A1.pdf  DA-03-3562A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00730S Released: 11/07/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-240914A1.pdf  DOC-240914A1.txt

Report No: 0091 Released: 11/07/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-240889A1.doc  DOC-240889A1.pdf  DOC-240889A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2003. FILING LOCATIONS FOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR WINDOW IV LOW POWER FM APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-3570). MB. Contact: Stephen Svab at (202) 418-2700 (legal), or John Grizzle at (202) 418-2700 (engineering); Electronic Filing at (202) 418-2MMB  DA-03-3570A1.doc  DA-03-3570A1.pdf  DA-03-3570A1.txt

Report No: 45608 Released: 11/07/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-240836A1.txt  DOC-240836A1.pdf

Report No: 25608 Released: 11/07/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-240835A1.txt  DOC-240835A1.pdf

Released: 11/07/2003. 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-240906A1.doc  DOC-240906A1.pdf  DOC-240906A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-240912A1.doc  DOC-240912A1.pdf  DOC-240912A1.txt

Report No: NCD-864 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240815A1.doc

Report No: NCD-866 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240817A1.doc

Report No: NCD-867 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240818A1.doc  DOC-240818A1.pdf  DOC-240818A1.txt

Report No: NCD-868 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240819A1.doc  DOC-240819A1.pdf  DOC-240819A1.txt

Report No: NCD-870 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240822A1.doc  DOC-240822A1.pdf  DOC-240822A1.txt

Report No: NCD-871 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240823A1.doc  DOC-240823A1.pdf  DOC-240823A1.txt

Report No: NCD-872 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240824A1.doc  DOC-240824A1.pdf  DOC-240824A1.txt

Report No: NCD-875 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB  DOC-240827A1.doc  DOC-240827A1.pdf  DOC-240827A1.txt

Report No: NCD-863 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS. WCB  DOC-240814A1.doc  DOC-240814A1.pdf  DOC-240814A1.txt

Report No: NCD-865 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240816A1.doc  DOC-240816A1.pdf  DOC-240816A1.txt

Report No: NCD-869 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240820A1.doc  DOC-240820A1.pdf  DOC-240820A1.txt

Report No: NCD-873 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB  DOC-240825A1.doc  DOC-240825A1.pdf  DOC-240825A1.txt

Report No: NCD-874 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS. WCB  DOC-240826A1.doc  DOC-240826A1.pdf  DOC-240826A1.txt

Report No: NCD-876 Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS. WCB  DOC-240828A1.doc  DOC-240828A1.pdf  DOC-240828A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD MEMBER POSITION ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (DA No. 03-3596). (Dkt No 96-45 , 97-21) Nominations due: November 24, 2003. WCB  DA-03-3596A1.doc  DA-03-3596A1.pdf  DA-03-3596A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU INITIATES PROCEEDING TO CONSIDER THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PETITION TO REDEFINE RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE AREAS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. (DA No. 03-3594). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-3594A1.doc  DA-03-3594A1.pdf  DA-03-3594A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2003. REGION 3 (ARIZONA) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEXT MEETING. (DA No. 03-3567). WTB  DA-03-3567A1.doc  DA-03-3567A1.pdf  DA-03-3567A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2003. REGION 39 (TENNESSEE) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEXT MEETING. (DA No. 03-3568). WTB  DA-03-3568A1.doc  DA-03-3568A1.pdf  DA-03-3568A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-04 Released: 11/07/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. WTB  DOC-240844A1.pdf  DOC-240844A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 03-3569). WTB. Contact: (202) 418-0660  DA-03-3569A1.doc  DA-03-3569A1.pdf  DA-03-3569A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA OFFICE OF TELEMEDICINE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. OCH. November 7, 2003  DOC-240952A1.doc  DOC-240952A1.pdf  DOC-240952A1.txt

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WORLDCOM, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3519). CGB  DA-03-3519A1.doc  DA-03-3519A1.pdf  DA-03-3519A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3516). CGB  DA-03-3516A1.doc  DA-03-3516A1.pdf  DA-03-3516A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3514). CGB  DA-03-3514A1.doc  DA-03-3514A1.pdf  DA-03-3514A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3517). CGB  DA-03-3517A1.doc  DA-03-3517A1.pdf  DA-03-3517A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3520). CGB  DA-03-3520A1.doc  DA-03-3520A1.pdf  DA-03-3520A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3529). CGB  DA-03-3529A1.doc  DA-03-3529A1.pdf  DA-03-3529A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3531). CGB  DA-03-3531A1.doc  DA-03-3531A1.pdf  DA-03-3531A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3518). CGB  DA-03-3518A1.doc  DA-03-3518A1.pdf  DA-03-3518A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3528). CGB  DA-03-3528A1.doc  DA-03-3528A1.pdf  DA-03-3528A1.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: 11/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3530). CGB  DA-03-3530A1.doc  DA-03-3530A1.pdf  DA-03-3530A1.txt

STARPOWER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC V. VERIZON SOUTH., INC. Granted a supplemental complaint for damages filed by Starpower against Verizon South. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/05/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-278). EB  FCC-03-278A1.doc  FCC-03-278A1.pdf  FCC-03-278A1.txt

APCC SERVICES INC., ET AL, V. ORION TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to File Complainants' Formal Complaint. Action by: Deputy Division Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/07/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3595). EB  DA-03-3595A1.doc  DA-03-3595A1.pdf  DA-03-3595A1.txt

RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF PHILADELPHIA, INC., V. PECO ENERGY COMPANY AND INFRASOURCE INC. Granted the motion to dismiss and Dismissed with prejudice InfraSouce's Petition for Reconsideration of the Phase I Order. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3566). EB  DA-03-3566A1.doc  DA-03-3566A1.pdf  DA-03-3566A1.txt

ANNETTA LOVELOCK ENTERPRISES INC. D/B/A RUM RUNNER CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. Issued a $10,000 forfeiture to Annetta Lovelock Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Rum Runner Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge for operating a radio station on the frequency 95.9 MHz without authorization. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/05/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-3540). EB  DA-03-3540A1.doc  DA-03-3540A1.pdf  DA-03-3540A1.txt

TIME WARNER CABLE. Granted the Motion to Withdraw Appeal of Local Rate Order and Dismissed the appeal. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/05/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3558). MB  DA-03-3558A1.doc  DA-03-3558A1.pdf  DA-03-3558A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BLOOMINGTON, IN. Proposed amending Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. RM-10816 , 03-230). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/29/2003. Reply Comments Due: 01/13/2004. Adopted: 11/04/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3534). MB  DA-03-3534A1.doc  DA-03-3534A1.pdf  DA-03-3534A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ANNISTON, AL. Proposed amending Table of Allotment for this community. (Dkt No. 03-229 , RM-10795). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/29/2003. Reply Comments Due: 01/13/2004. Adopted: 11/04/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3535). MB  DA-03-3535A1.doc  DA-03-3535A1.pdf  DA-03-3535A1.txt

PRICE BROADCASTING, INC., V. PRECIS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC AND MYVOCOM, INC. Granted KUFT's must carry complaint with respect to the Cable Operators' cable systems, conditioned upon KUTF delivering a good quality signal to those cable systems' principal headends. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/06/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3571). MB  DA-03-3571A1.doc  DA-03-3571A1.pdf  DA-03-3571A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 6, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 212:

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FCC OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HOSTS SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY TRAINING PROGRAM. News Release. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack at (202) 418-0512 OCBO. Contact Carolyn Fleming Williams at (202) 418-0990, email: carolyn.williams@fcc.gov  DOC-240884A1.doc  DOC-240884A1.pdf  DOC-240884A1.txt

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Released: 11/06/2003. FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2003. OMD  DOC-240891A1.doc  DOC-240891A1.pdf  DOC-240891A1.txt

Released: 11/06/2003. PROTESTED TARIFF TRANSMITTALS ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 03-3559). WCB. Contact: (202) 418-1540  DA-03-3559A1.doc  DA-03-3559A1.pdf  DA-03-3559A1.txt

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BELL ATLANTIC NEW ZEALAND HOLDINGS, INC., TRANSFER OF CONTROL TO PACIFIC TELECOM, INC. Conditionally granted applications filed by Bell Atlantic New Zealand Holdings, Inc. and Pacific Telecom Inc. to transfer control from BANZHI to Pacific Telecom licenses and authorizations held by The Micronesian Telecommunications Corp. and GTE Pacifica. (Dkt No. 03-115). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/06/2003 by O&A. (DA No. 03-3563). IB  DA-03-3563A1.doc  DA-03-3563A1.pdf  DA-03-3563A1.txt