fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 34
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 20, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT OF ENFORCEMENT BUREAU CHIEF DAVID H. SOLOMON ON $1.28 MILLION CONSENT DECREE REGARDING LONG DISTANCE CARRIER BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165 EB  DOC-244096A1.doc  DOC-244096A1.pdf  DOC-244096A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-244070A1.doc  DOC-244070A1.pdf  DOC-244070A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 02/20/2004. CONSENT ORDER ISSUED IN EB DOCKET NO. 03-85. (DA No. 04-437). (Dkt No 03-85). EB  DA-04-437A1.doc  DA-04-437A2.doc  DA-04-437A1.pdf  DA-04-437A2.pdf  DA-04-437A1.txt  DA-04-437A2.txt

Released: 02/20/2004. WRC-07 ADVISORY COMMITTEE SCHEDULES SECOND MEETING. (DA No. 04-430). IB. Contact: Alexander Roytblat (202) 418-7501 or Linda Dubroof at (202) 418-2150  DA-04-430A1.doc  DA-04-430A1.pdf  DA-04-430A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00762S Released: 02/20/2004. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-244113A1.pdf  DOC-244113A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00192 Released: 02/20/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 04-435) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-04-435A1.pdf  DA-04-435A1.txt

Report No: 3943 Released: 02/20/2004. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB  DOC-244078A1.doc  DOC-244078A1.pdf  DOC-244078A1.txt

Report No: 45676 Released: 02/20/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-244050A1.txt  DOC-244050A1.pdf

Report No: 25676 Released: 02/20/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-244051A1.txt  DOC-244051A1.pdf

Released: 02/20/2004. FEE DECISIONS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. (DA No. 04-409). OMD. Contact: (202) 418-1995  DA-04-409A1.doc  DA-04-409A1.pdf  DA-04-409A1.txt

Released: 02/20/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-244097A1.pdf  DOC-244097A1.txt

Released: 02/20/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-244109A1.pdf  DOC-244109A1.txt

Report No: NCD-907 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244040A1.doc  DOC-244040A1.pdf  DOC-244040A1.txt

Report No: NCD-909 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244041A1.doc  DOC-244041A1.pdf  DOC-244041A1.txt

Report No: NCD-910 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244042A1.doc  DOC-244042A1.pdf  DOC-244042A1.txt

Report No: NCD-911 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244043A1.doc  DOC-244043A1.pdf  DOC-244043A1.txt

Report No: NCD-912 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244045A1.doc  DOC-244045A1.pdf  DOC-244045A1.txt

Report No: NCD-913 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244046A1.doc  DOC-244046A1.pdf  DOC-244046A1.txt

Report No: NCD-915 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244048A1.doc  DOC-244048A1.pdf  DOC-244048A1.txt

Report No: NCD-914 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244047A1.doc  DOC-244047A1.pdf  DOC-244047A1.txt

Report No: NCD-916 Released: 02/20/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244049A1.doc  DOC-244049A1.pdf  DOC-244049A1.txt

Released: 02/20/2004. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF XO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 04-438). (Dkt No 04-39). Comments Due: 03/05/2004. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or John Adams at (202) 418-0394, email: John.Adams@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-438A1.doc  DA-04-438A1.pdf  DA-04-438A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-21 Released: 02/20/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-244103A1.pdf  DOC-244103A1.txt

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AT&T CORPORATION, SOUTHWESTERN BELL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, ET AL - PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS POLICY TO CHANGE THE ACCOUNTING RATE FOR SWITCHED VOICE SERVICE WITH MEXICO. Denied the Petitions for Waiver of the International Settlements Policy for a Change in Accounting Rate for International Message Telephone Services with Telefonos de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-434). IB  DA-04-434A1.doc  DA-04-434A1.pdf  DA-04-434A1.txt

TV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GAINESVILLE, FL. Proposed Amendment of TV Table of Allotment for this community. (Dkt No. 04-31). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 04/27/2004. Adopted: 02/12/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-375). MB  DA-04-375A1.doc  DA-04-375A1.pdf  DA-04-375A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, APALACHICOLA, FL. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 04-32). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 04/27/2004. Adopted: 02/12/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-376). MB  DA-04-376A1.doc  DA-04-376A1.pdf  DA-04-376A1.txt

COLEMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, COLEMAN, MI. Denied the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-432). WCB  DA-04-432A1.doc  DA-04-432A1.pdf  DA-04-432A1.txt

WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WINNEBAGO, NE. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-433). WCB  DA-04-433A1.doc  DA-04-433A1.pdf  DA-04-433A1.txt

BETH JACOB HIGH SCHOOL, BROOKLYN, NY. Dismissed the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-428). WCB  DA-04-428A1.doc  DA-04-428A1.pdf  DA-04-428A1.txt

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SUNNYSIDE, WA. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Polilcy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-429). WCB  DA-04-429A1.doc  DA-04-429A1.pdf  DA-04-429A1.txt

HISPANIC INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. Granted the Petition to Deny. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-419). WTB  DA-04-419A1.doc  DA-04-419A1.pdf  DA-04-419A1.txt

LYNCHBURG MDS, LLC. Denied the Waiver Request and Petition for Reinstatement of License filed by Lynchburg MDS, L.L.C. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-417). WTB  DA-04-417A1.doc  DA-04-417A1.pdf  DA-04-417A1.txt

HISPANIC INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 04-421). WTB  DA-04-421A1.doc  DA-04-421A1.pdf  DA-04-421A1.txt

HISPANIC INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 04-420). WTB  DA-04-420A1.doc  DA-04-420A1.pdf  DA-04-420A1.txt

DATA TRUCK, LLC. Denied the Petition for Reinstatement. Granted special temporary authority for Multipoint Distribution Service Station. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-416). WTB  DA-04-416A1.doc  DA-04-416A1.pdf  DA-04-416A1.txt

INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION, INC. Dismissed WorldCom's and Northwest's Petitions to Deny, and denied the informal objections. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-418). WTB  DA-04-418A1.doc  DA-04-418A1.pdf  DA-04-418A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 19, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 33:

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Released: 02/19/2004. MEDIA BUREAU SEEKS ADDITIONAL COMMENT ON UHF DISCOUNT IN LIGHT OF RECENT LEGISLATION AFFECTING NATIONAL TELEVISION OWNERSHIP CAP. (DA No. 04-320). (Dkt No 02-277). MB. Contact: Debra Sabourin or Patrick Webre at (202) 418-2330  DA-04-320A1.doc  DA-04-320A1.pdf  DA-04-320A1.txt

Released: 02/19/2004. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR AMERITECH PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. (DA No. 04-411). Comments Due: 03/01/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/11/2004. WCB. Contact: Monica Desai at (202) 418-7419  DA-04-411A1.doc  DA-04-411A1.pdf  DA-04-411A1.txt

Released: 02/19/2004. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR NEVADA BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. (DA No. 04-412). Comments Due: 03/01/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/11/2004. WCB. Contact: Monica Desai at (202) 418-7419  DA-04-412A1.doc  DA-04-412A1.pdf  DA-04-412A1.txt

Released: 02/19/2004. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. (DA No. 04-413). Comments Due: 03/01/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/11/2004. WCB. Contact: Monica Desai at (202) 418-7419  DA-04-413A1.doc  DA-04-413A1.pdf  DA-04-413A1.txt

Released: 02/19/2004. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. (DA No. 04-415). Comments Due: 03/01/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/11/2004. WCB. Contact: Monica Desai at (202) 418-7419  DA-04-415A1.doc  DA-04-415A1.pdf  DA-04-415A1.txt

Released: 02/19/2004. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. (DA No. 04-414). Comments Due: 03/01/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/11/2004. WCB. Contact: Monica Desai at (202) 418-7419  DA-04-414A1.doc  DA-04-414A1.pdf  DA-04-414A1.txt

Released: 02/19/2004. NUCENTRIX SPECTRUM RESOURCES, INC. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION) SEEKS FCC CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES TO NEXTEL SPECTRUM ACQUISITION CORP. (DA No. 04-431). (Dkt No 04-40) Petitions to Deny Due: 03/22/2004 Oppositions Due: 04/01/2004 Replies Due: 04/08/2004. WTB. Contact: Linda Ray at (202) 418-0257, Erin McGrath at (202) 418-7240, or Wayne McKee at (202) 418-2355  DA-04-431A1.doc  DA-04-431A1.pdf  DA-04-431A1.txt

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PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING THAT PULVER.COM'S FREE WORLD DIALUP IS NEITHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS NOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. Granted pulver.com's Petition for Declaratory Ruling. (Dkt No. 03-45). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/12/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-27). WCB  FCC-04-27A1.pdf  FCC-04-27A2.pdf  FCC-04-27A3.pdf  FCC-04-27A4.pdf  FCC-04-27A5.pdf  FCC-04-27A6.pdf  FCC-04-27A1.txt  FCC-04-27A2.txt  FCC-04-27A3.txt  FCC-04-27A4.txt  FCC-04-27A5.txt  FCC-04-27A6.txt

AMERITECH PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. Issued Protective Order in this proceeding. By Protective Order. Action by: Deputy Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-423). WCB  DA-04-423A1.doc  DA-04-423A1.pdf  DA-04-423A1.txt

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. Issued a Protective Order in this proceeding. By Protective Order. Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-427). WCB  DA-04-427A1.doc  DA-04-427A1.pdf  DA-04-427A1.txt

NEVADA BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. Issued a Protective Order in this proceeding. By Protective Order. Action by: Deputy Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-424). WCB  DA-04-424A1.doc  DA-04-424A1.pdf  DA-04-424A1.txt

PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. Issued a Protective Order in this proceeding. By Protective Order. Action by: Deputy Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-425). WCB  DA-04-425A1.doc  DA-04-425A1.pdf  DA-04-425A1.txt

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. Issued Protective Order in this proceeding. By Protective Order. Action by: Deputy Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-426). WCB  DA-04-426A1.doc  DA-04-426A1.pdf  DA-04-426A1.txt