fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 100
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 26, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES RECHARTER OF MEDIA SECURITY AND RELIABILITY COUNCIL INITIAL MEETING UNDER NEW CHARTER TO BE HELD JUNE 2. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654, email: Meribeth.McCarrick@fcc.gov MB. Contact Barbara Kreisman at (202) 418-1605 or Susan Mort at (202) 418-1043  DOC-247617A1.doc  DOC-247617A1.pdf  DOC-247617A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/26/2004. COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DATES FOR NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. PROVIDERS OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 04-1499). (Dkt No 04-112). Comments Due: 07/26/2004. Reply Comments Due: 08/23/2004. IB. Contact: David Krech or John Copes at (202) 418-1460  DA-04-1499A1.doc  DA-04-1499A1.pdf  DA-04-1499A1.txt

Released: 05/26/2004. VERESTAR INC. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION), VERESTAR NETWORKS, INC. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION) AND SES AMERICOM, INC. SEEK FCC CONSENT TO ASSIGN AND/OR TRANSFER CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS. (DA No. 04-1502). (Dkt No 04-174) Pleading Cycle Established, Petitions Due: 06/15/2004;Oppositions Due: June 25, 2004. Reply Comments Due: 06/30/2004. IB. Contact: David Krech at (202) 418-1460 or Joann Lucanick at (202) 418-0719  DA-04-1502A1.doc  DA-04-1502A1.pdf  DA-04-1502A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00798NS Released: 05/26/2004. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-247623A1.pdf  DOC-247623A1.txt

Report No: SES-00608 Released: 05/26/2004. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION Re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-247627A1.pdf  DOC-247627A1.txt

Report No: SES-00607 Released: 05/26/2004. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-247626A1.pdf  DOC-247626A1.txt

Report No: 1661 Released: 05/26/2004. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS Re: Applications Accepted For Filing. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-247622A1.pdf  DOC-247622A1.txt

Report No: 3954 Released: 05/26/2004. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-247594A1.pdf  DOC-247594A1.txt

Report No: 45744 Released: 05/26/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-247575A1.txt  DOC-247575A1.pdf

Report No: 25744 Released: 05/26/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-247576A1.txt  DOC-247576A1.pdf

Released: 05/26/2004. AUXILIARY BROADCAST FREQUENCY COORDINATOR DESIGNATED FOR 2004 NATIONAL POLITICAL CONVENTIONS/GRANT OF WAIVER OF SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF 47 C.F.R. ยง 74.802 AND SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATIONS. (DA No. 04-1494). MB , WTB. Contact: (202) 418-2487  DA-04-1494A1.doc  DA-04-1494A1.pdf  DA-04-1494A1.txt

Released: 05/26/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-247610A1.pdf  DOC-247610A1.txt

Released: 05/26/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-247611A1.pdf  DOC-247611A1.txt

Released: 05/26/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-247612A1.pdf  DOC-247612A1.txt

Released: 05/26/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (4 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-247613A1.pdf  DOC-247613A1.txt

Released: 05/26/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-247641A1.pdf  DOC-247641A1.txt

Report No: 1838 Released: 05/26/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-247632A1.pdf  DOC-247632A1.txt

Report No: 1836 Released: 05/26/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-247630A1.pdf  DOC-247630A1.txt

Report No: 1837 Released: 05/26/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-247633A1.pdf  DOC-247633A1.txt

Report No: 1835 Released: 05/26/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-247631A1.pdf  DOC-247631A1.txt

Report No: 1839 Released: 05/26/2004. 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-247615A1.pdf  DOC-247615A1.txt

Report No: 1840 Released: 05/26/2004. 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-247390A1.pdf  DOC-247390A1.txt

Released: 05/26/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES LICENSING AND INTERIM LINK REGISTRATION PROCESS, INCLUDING START DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE NATIONWIDE LICENSES IN TH 71-76 GHZ, 81-86 GHZ, AND 92-95 GHZ BANDS. (DA No. 04-1493). WTB. Contact: ULS Hotline at 1-888-CallFCC Option #2, Cheryl Black or Stephen Buenzow at (717) 338-2687  DA-04-1493A1.doc  DA-04-1493A1.pdf  DA-04-1493A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN, COMMISSIONER, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER FORUM, SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY, RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, MAY 25, 2004. CMMR. [As prepared for delivery]  DOC-247639A1.doc  DOC-247639A1.pdf  DOC-247639A1.txt

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TEXTS

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MCI, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1490). CGB  DA-04-1490A1.doc  DA-04-1490A1.pdf  DA-04-1490A1.txt

MCI, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1491). CGB  DA-04-1491A1.doc  DA-04-1491A1.pdf  DA-04-1491A1.txt

MCI, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1492). CGB  DA-04-1492A1.doc  DA-04-1492A1.pdf  DA-04-1492A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommuncations carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Dvision, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1476). CGB  DA-04-1476A1.doc  DA-04-1476A1.pdf  DA-04-1476A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1483). CGB  DA-04-1483A1.doc  DA-04-1483A1.pdf  DA-04-1483A1.txt

IDT CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1477). CGB  DA-04-1477A1.doc  DA-04-1477A1.pdf  DA-04-1477A1.txt

FULL SERVICE NETWORK. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1484). CGB  DA-04-1484A1.doc  DA-04-1484A1.pdf  DA-04-1484A1.txt

VERIZON LONG DISTANCE. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1486). CGB  DA-04-1486A1.doc  DA-04-1486A1.pdf  DA-04-1486A1.txt

UKI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1480). CGB  DA-04-1480A1.doc  DA-04-1480A1.pdf  DA-04-1480A1.txt

UKI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1481). CGB  DA-04-1481A1.doc  DA-04-1481A1.pdf  DA-04-1481A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1479). CGB  DA-04-1479A1.doc  DA-04-1479A1.pdf  DA-04-1479A1.txt

GLOBCOM TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1482). CGB  DA-04-1482A1.doc  DA-04-1482A1.pdf  DA-04-1482A1.txt

TTI NATIONAL, INC., C/O MCI, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1489). CGB  DA-04-1489A1.doc  DA-04-1489A1.pdf  DA-04-1489A1.txt

EMPIRE ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1475). CGB  DA-04-1475A1.doc  DA-04-1475A1.pdf  DA-04-1475A1.txt

GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1485). CGB  DA-04-1485A1.doc  DA-04-1485A1.pdf  DA-04-1485A1.txt

AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1487). CGB  DA-04-1487A1.doc  DA-04-1487A1.pdf  DA-04-1487A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1478). CGB  DA-04-1478A1.doc  DA-04-1478A1.pdf  DA-04-1478A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, NORTHWYE, CUBA, WAYNESVILLE, LAKE OZARK AND ELDON, MO. Dismissed Petition for Reconsideration as Moot. (Dkt No. 89-120). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/20/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-116). MB  FCC-04-116A1.doc  FCC-04-116A1.pdf  FCC-04-116A1.txt

DTV BUILD-OUT. Granted the requests of five network-affiliated television stations for a six month extension of the digital television construction deadline. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/20/2004 by ORDER. (FCC No. 04-117). MB  FCC-04-117A1.doc  FCC-04-117A1.pdf  FCC-04-117A1.txt

TCI OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. Granted in part and denied in part, TCI of Pennsylvania, Inc.'s appeal of a local rate order setting proposed basic service tier rates for the City of Pittsburgh. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1496). MB  DA-04-1496A1.doc  DA-04-1496A1.pdf  DA-04-1496A1.txt

LIFELINE AND LINK-UP. This erratum corrects errors in the Report and Order & Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC-04-87, released April 29, 2004. (Dkt No. 03-109). Action by: Assistant Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. WCB  DOC-247647A1.doc  DOC-247647A1.pdf  DOC-247647A1.txt

SPOKANE SCHOOL DISTRICT #81/PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF DISMISSAL OF LICENSE FOR IG STATION KJI263, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Associate Chief, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 05/25/2004 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 04-1501). WTB  DA-04-1501A1.doc  DA-04-1501A1.pdf  DA-04-1501A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 25, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 99:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/25/2004. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF GRANBY TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY TO GRANBY HOLDINGS, INC., AND COUNTRY ROAD COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. (DA No. 04-1500). (Dkt No 04-165). Comments Due: 06/08/2004. Reply Comments Due: 06/15/2004. WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809 or Tracey Wilson or (202) 418-1394  DA-04-1500A1.doc  DA-04-1500A1.pdf  DA-04-1500A1.txt