fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 23
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 4, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR NEXT TERM OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN BILLING AND COLLECTION AGENT. Deadline for Proposals Set for March 1, 2004. News Release. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris at (202)-418-0253, email: Michael.Balmoris@fcc.gov WCB. Contact : Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7400, email: Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov  DOC-243523A1.doc  DOC-243523A1.pdf  DOC-243523A1.txt

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Report No: SES-00575 Released: 02/04/2004. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION Re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-243479A1.pdf  DOC-243479A1.txt

Report No: SES-00574 Released: 02/04/2004. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-243476A1.pdf  DOC-243476A1.txt

Report No: 1387 Released: 02/04/2004. MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-243529A1.doc  DOC-243529A1.pdf  DOC-243529A1.txt

Report No: 472 Released: 02/04/2004. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-243514A1.pdf  DOC-243514A1.txt

Report No: 1648 Released: 02/04/2004. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS Re: Applications Accepted For Filing. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-243513A1.pdf  DOC-243513A1.txt

Report No: 3939 Released: 02/04/2004. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-243500A1.pdf  DOC-243500A1.txt

Report No: 45665 Released: 02/04/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-243478A1.txt  DOC-243478A1.pdf

Report No: 25665 Released: 02/04/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-243477A1.txt  DOC-243477A1.pdf

Released: 02/04/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-243496A1.pdf  DOC-243496A1.txt

Released: 02/04/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-243497A1.pdf  DOC-243497A1.txt

Released: 02/04/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-243498A1.pdf  DOC-243498A1.txt

Released: 02/04/2004. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 04-237). (Dkt No 92-237) The next meeting of the North American Numbering Council (NANC) will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. WCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at (202) 418-1466, email: Deborah.Blue@fcc.gov  DA-04-237A1.doc  DA-04-237A1.pdf  DA-04-237A1.txt

Report No: 1734 Released: 02/04/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-243527A1.pdf  DOC-243527A1.txt

Report No: 1733 Released: 02/04/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-243526A1.pdf  DOC-243526A1.txt

Report No: 1735 Released: 02/04/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-243503A1.pdf  DOC-243503A1.txt

Report No: 1732 Released: 02/04/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-243502A1.pdf  DOC-243502A1.txt

Released: 02/04/2004. REGION 43 (WASHINGTON STATE) PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES REGION 43 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 04-275). WTB  DA-04-275A1.doc  DA-04-275A1.pdf  DA-04-275A1.txt

Report No: AUC-44 Released: 02/04/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS LOWER 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES. (DA No. 04-267) Auction No. 44. WTB. Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944 or Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142  DA-04-267A1.doc  DA-04-267A2.xls  DA-04-267A3.doc  DA-04-267A4.doc  DA-04-267A5.doc  DA-04-267A1.pdf  DA-04-267A2.pdf  DA-04-267A3.pdf  DA-04-267A4.pdf  DA-04-267A5.pdf  DA-04-267A1.txt  DA-04-267A2.txt  DA-04-267A3.txt  DA-04-267A4.txt  DA-04-267A5.txt

Report No: AUC-49 Released: 02/04/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS LOWER 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES. (DA No. 04-266) Auction No. 49. WTB. Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944 or Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142  DA-04-266A1.doc  DA-04-266A2.xls  DA-04-266A3.doc  DA-04-266A4.doc  DA-04-266A5.doc  DA-04-266A1.pdf  DA-04-266A2.pdf  DA-04-266A3.pdf  DA-04-266A4.pdf  DA-04-266A5.pdf  DA-04-266A1.txt  DA-04-266A2.txt  DA-04-266A3.txt  DA-04-266A4.txt  DA-04-266A5.txt

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WCVC, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to WCVC, Inc. for failure to effectively fence its antenna structure in violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/02/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-253). EB  DA-04-253A1.doc  DA-04-253A1.pdf  DA-04-253A1.txt

VISTA III MEDIA, LLC., ABERDEEN, HOLLY SPRINGS, AND NETTLETON, MS. Granted the request of Vista III Media, LLC to extend the temporary, 12-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules previously granted for three cable television systems. Action by: Director, Office of Homeland Security, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/02/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-251). EB  DA-04-251A1.doc  DA-04-251A1.pdf  DA-04-251A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 3, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 22:

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FCC SIGNS HISTORIC TOWER SITING AGREEMENT WITH TRIBES AND STREAMLINES TOWER REVIEW. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov or Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944, email: Lauren.Patrich@fcc.gov. News Release CGB  DOC-243519A1.doc  DOC-243519A1.pdf  DOC-243519A1.txt

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Released: 02/03/2004. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND THE UNITED SOUTH AND EASTERN TRIBES, INC., REGARDING RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES AND THE SECTION 106 PROCESS. CGB  DOC-242000A1.doc  DOC-242000A1.pdf  DOC-242000A1.txt

Released: 02/03/2004. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED Issued Erratum to DA 04-1441, released January 22, 2004, to read DA 04-141. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DOC-243490A1.doc  DOC-243490A1.pdf  DOC-243490A1.txt

Released: 02/03/2004. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF SAVVIS ASSETS HOLDINGS, INC. BY CABLE AND WIRELESS USA, INC. STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. (DA No. 04-271). (Dkt No 04-18). Comments Due: 02/17/2004. Reply Comments Due: 02/24/2004. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-04-271A1.doc  DA-04-271A1.pdf  DA-04-271A1.txt

Released: 02/03/2004. COMMENT SOUGHT ON NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES PETITION FOR DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT WIRELESS NUMBER PORTABILITY. (DA No. 04-269). (Dkt No 95-116). Comments Due: 02/24/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/09/2004. WTB. Contact: Jennifer Salhus at (202) 418-1310, TTY: (202) 418-1169, Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7705 , TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-269A1.doc  DA-04-269A1.pdf  DA-04-269A1.txt

Released: 02/03/2004. FCC ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY TOWER CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TO PROVIDE INDIAN TRIBES, NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICERS WITH EARLY NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED TOWER SITES. (DA No. 04-270). WTB. Contact: Diane Leer at (717) 338-2568, email: diane.leer@fcc.gov, Anne Marie Wypijewski at (717) 338-2508, email: annemarie.wypijewski@fcc.gov or Geoffrey Blackwell (202) 418-8192, geoffrey.blackwell@fcc.gov  DA-04-270A1.doc  DA-04-270A1.pdf  DA-04-270A1.txt

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CORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. V. VERIZON MARYLAND INC. Denied Verizon's Request to include in the record of the damages phase newly discovered documents that should have been produced during the liability phase of this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/02/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-259). EB  DA-04-259A1.doc  DA-04-259A1.pdf  DA-04-259A1.txt

APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF ALLEGIANCE TELECOM, INC. BY QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Granted in Part Eschelon's Motion To Extend or Postpone Comment Period. (Dkt No. 04-13). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Comments Due: 02/23/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/01/2004. Adopted: 02/03/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-273). WCB  DA-04-273A1.doc  DA-04-273A1.pdf  DA-04-273A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Granted the Joint Motion to Extend Time For Filing Public Comments filed by Evercom Systems, Inc. T-NETIX, Inc., and Corrections Corporation of America. (Dkt No. 96-128). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Comments Due: 03/10/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/31/2004. Adopted: 02/03/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-268). WCB  DA-04-268A1.doc  DA-04-268A1.pdf  DA-04-268A1.txt