fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 52
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 17, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES ANNUAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY REVENUE REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 WCB  DOC-245051A1.doc  DOC-245051A1.pdf  DOC-245051A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SES-00587 Released: 03/17/2004. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION Re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-245057A1.pdf  DOC-245057A1.txt

Report No: SES-00586 Released: 03/17/2004. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-245056A1.pdf  DOC-245056A1.txt

Report No: 1391 Released: 03/17/2004. MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-245044A1.doc  DOC-245044A1.pdf  DOC-245044A1.txt

Report No: 1654 Released: 03/17/2004. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-245043A1.pdf  DOC-245043A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2004. CERTIFICATIONS FOR DIGITAL OUTPUT PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES AND RECORDING METHODS. (DA No. 04-715). Comments Due: 04/06/2004. Reply Comments Due: 04/16/2004. MB. Contact: Rick Chessen or Susan Mort at (202) 418-7200  DA-04-715A1.doc  DA-04-715A1.pdf  DA-04-715A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2004. USE OF SEPARATE ANTENNAS TO INITIATE DIGITAL FM TRANSMISSIONS APPROVED. (DA No. 04-712). (Dkt No 99-325). MB. Contact: Edward De La Hunt, Charles N. Miller or Ann Gallagher at (202) 418-2700  DA-04-712A1.doc  DA-04-712A1.pdf  DA-04-712A1.txt

Report No: 45694 Released: 03/17/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-244997A1.txt  DOC-244997A1.pdf

Report No: 25694 Released: 03/17/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-244998A1.txt  DOC-244998A1.pdf

Released: 03/17/2004. 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-245032A1.pdf  DOC-245032A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2004. 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-245034A1.pdf  DOC-245034A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2004. 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-245035A1.pdf  DOC-245035A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-245063A1.pdf  DOC-245063A1.txt

Report No: 1776 Released: 03/17/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-245059A1.pdf  DOC-245059A1.txt

Report No: 1774 Released: 03/17/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS. WTB  DOC-245026A1.pdf  DOC-245026A1.txt

Report No: 1771 Released: 03/17/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-245058A1.pdf  DOC-245058A1.txt

Report No: 1773 Released: 03/17/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-245027A1.pdf  DOC-245027A1.txt

Report No: 1775 Released: 03/17/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-245060A1.pdf  DOC-245060A1.txt

Report No: 1777 Released: 03/17/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-245062A1.pdf  DOC-245062A1.txt

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THREE ANGELS CORPORATION. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $13,000 to Three Angels Corporation, licensee of station WGOD-FM, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, for failure to register and paint its antenna structure. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-709). EB  DA-04-709A1.doc  DA-04-709A1.pdf  DA-04-709A1.txt

TRALYN BROADCASTING, INC. Granted in part and denied in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Tralyn Broadcasting, Inc. ("Tralyn"), licensee of Station WIGG(AM), Wiggins, Mississippi. Reduced the monetary forfeiture to $5,600. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-708). EB  DA-04-708A1.doc  DA-04-708A1.pdf  DA-04-708A1.txt

PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING TO ADD SUPERBIRD-C TO THE COMMISSION'S PERMITTED SPACE STATION LIST. Dismissed the Application as defective without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by Decision. (DA No. 04-730). IB  DA-04-730A1.doc  DA-04-730A1.pdf  DA-04-730A1.txt

DIGITAL OUTPUT PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY AND RECORDING METHOD CERTIFICATIONS: D-VHS TECHNOLOGY. Adopted Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 04-68). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-716). MB  DA-04-716A1.doc  DA-04-716A1.pdf  DA-04-716A1.txt

TIMOTHY ALBRITTON ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Denied the Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/15/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-59). OGC  FCC-04-59A1.doc  FCC-04-59A1.pdf  FCC-04-59A1.txt

INTER-TEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Denied Inter-Tel Technologies, Inc.'s Application for Review of the denial in part of its Freedom of Information Act Request. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/15/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-58). OGC  FCC-04-58A1.doc  FCC-04-58A1.pdf  FCC-04-58A1.txt

INQUIRY CONCERNING THE DEPLOYMENT OF ADVANCED TELECOMS CAPABILITY TO ALL AMERICANS IN A REASONABLE AND TIMELY FASHION, AND POSSIBLE STEPS TO ACCELERATE SUCH DEPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 706 OF THE TELECOM ACT OF 96. Seek comments on various market, investment, and technological trends in order for the FCC to analyze and assess whether infrastructure capable of supporting advanced services is being made available to all Americans. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/11/2004 by NOI. (FCC No. 04-55). WCB  FCC-04-55A1.doc  FCC-04-55A2.doc  FCC-04-55A3.doc  FCC-04-55A4.doc  FCC-04-55A5.doc  FCC-04-55A1.pdf  FCC-04-55A2.pdf  FCC-04-55A3.pdf  FCC-04-55A4.pdf  FCC-04-55A5.pdf  FCC-04-55A1.txt  FCC-04-55A2.txt  FCC-04-55A3.txt  FCC-04-55A4.txt  FCC-04-55A5.txt

MICHAEL KELLY REVOCABLE TRUST. Granted the Waiver Request. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2004 by M&O. (DA No. 04-723). WTB  DA-04-723A1.doc  DA-04-723A1.pdf  DA-04-723A1.txt

NEVADA MDS, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration and Reinstatement. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2004 by M&O. (DA No. 04-722). WTB  DA-04-722A1.doc  DA-04-722A1.pdf  DA-04-722A1.txt

VIRGINIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration and Reinstated the permit. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-725). WTB  DA-04-725A1.doc  DA-04-725A1.pdf  DA-04-725A1.txt

TELEPHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY; EXPEDITED PETITION FOR RULEMAKING TO RESCIND THE CMRS LNP RULE. Granted the parties' Request to Withdraw the Petition. Dismissed the Petition. (Dkt No. 95-116). Action by: Chief, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-726). WTB  DA-04-726A1.doc  DA-04-726A1.pdf  DA-04-726A1.txt

EMERSON COLLEGE APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO MAKE MAJOR CHANGES TO INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE STATION WHR758 ON CHANNEL C1, BOSTON, MA. Denied the Petition to Deny. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-720). WTB  DA-04-720A1.doc  DA-04-720A1.pdf  DA-04-720A1.txt

SHEKINAH NETWORK. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration and Reinstatement Nunc Pro Tunc filed by Shekinah Network. Reinstated the application for extension of time to construct. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2004 by M&O. (DA No. 04-724). WTB  DA-04-724A1.doc  DA-04-724A1.pdf  DA-04-724A1.txt

EMERSON COLLEGE APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE STATION ON THE CHANNELS A3 AND A4, BOSTON, MA. Denied the Petition to Deny. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-719). WTB  DA-04-719A1.doc  DA-04-719A1.pdf  DA-04-719A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 16, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 51:

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INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE STATION WLX698, BLOOMINGDALE, GA. Forfeited license for ITFS Station WLX698, Bloomingdale, Georgia. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-721). WTB  DA-04-721A1.doc  DA-04-721A1.pdf  DA-04-721A1.txt