fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 120
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 28, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

PUBLIC NOTICES

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Released: 06/28/2004. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES. (DA No. 04-1906) CSR 6315. MB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172  DA-04-1906A1.doc  DA-04-1906A1.pdf  DA-04-1906A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2004. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES. (DA No. 04-1905) CSR 6314. MB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172  DA-04-1905A1.doc  DA-04-1905A1.pdf  DA-04-1905A1.txt

Report No: 45765 Released: 06/28/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-248858A1.txt  DOC-248858A1.pdf

Report No: 25765 Released: 06/28/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-248854A1.txt  DOC-248854A1.pdf

Released: 06/28/2004. 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-248936A1.pdf  DOC-248936A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2004. 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-248954A1.pdf  DOC-248954A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS ( 3 OF 3 ). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-248941A1.pdf  DOC-248941A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-248960A1.pdf  DOC-248960A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2004. CARRYOVER OF UNUSED FUNDS FOR FUNDING YEAR 2004. (DA No. 04-1848). (Dkt No 02-6). WCB. Contact: Jennifer Schneider at (202) 418-7400  DA-04-1848A1.doc  DA-04-1848A1.pdf  DA-04-1848A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2004. NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING. (DA No. 04-1903). (Dkt No 98-30). WCB. Contact: Steve Morris at (202) 418-2858  DA-04-1903A1.doc  DA-04-1903A1.pdf  DA-04-1903A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2004. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 04-1934). (Dkt No 04-165 , 04-181). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-04-1934A1.doc  DA-04-1934A1.pdf  DA-04-1934A1.txt

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

TEXTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

MCLEODUSA. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1876). CGB  DA-04-1876A1.doc  DA-04-1876A1.pdf  DA-04-1876A1.txt

MCLEODUSA. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1881). CGB  DA-04-1881A1.doc  DA-04-1881A1.pdf  DA-04-1881A1.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: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1879). CGB  DA-04-1879A1.doc  DA-04-1879A1.pdf  DA-04-1879A1.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: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1899). CGB  DA-04-1899A1.doc  DA-04-1899A1.pdf  DA-04-1899A1.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: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1877). CGB  DA-04-1877A1.doc  DA-04-1877A1.pdf  DA-04-1877A1.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: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1887). CGB  DA-04-1887A1.doc  DA-04-1887A1.pdf  DA-04-1887A1.txt

BULLSEYE TELECOM. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1886). CGB  DA-04-1886A1.doc  DA-04-1886A1.pdf  DA-04-1886A1.txt

US CONNECT XL, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1882). CGB  DA-04-1882A1.doc  DA-04-1882A1.pdf  DA-04-1882A1.txt

011 COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1888). CGB  DA-04-1888A1.doc  DA-04-1888A1.pdf  DA-04-1888A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1880). CGB  DA-04-1880A1.doc  DA-04-1880A1.pdf  DA-04-1880A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1895). CGB  DA-04-1895A1.doc  DA-04-1895A1.pdf  DA-04-1895A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1885). CGB  DA-04-1885A1.doc  DA-04-1885A1.pdf  DA-04-1885A1.txt

BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1883). CGB  DA-04-1883A1.doc  DA-04-1883A1.pdf  DA-04-1883A1.txt

GLOBALINX CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1892). CGB  DA-04-1892A1.doc  DA-04-1892A1.pdf  DA-04-1892A1.txt

BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1894). CGB  DA-04-1894A1.doc  DA-04-1894A1.pdf  DA-04-1894A1.txt

TELEUNO INTERNATIONAL. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1896). CGB  DA-04-1896A1.doc  DA-04-1896A1.pdf  DA-04-1896A1.txt

BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1900). CGB  DA-04-1900A1.doc  DA-04-1900A1.pdf  DA-04-1900A1.txt

BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1901). CGB  DA-04-1901A1.doc  DA-04-1901A1.pdf  DA-04-1901A1.txt

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1889). CGB  DA-04-1889A1.doc  DA-04-1889A1.pdf  DA-04-1889A1.txt

ACCERIS COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1890). CGB  DA-04-1890A1.doc  DA-04-1890A1.pdf  DA-04-1890A1.txt

ACCERIS COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1897). CGB  DA-04-1897A1.doc  DA-04-1897A1.pdf  DA-04-1897A1.txt

BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1898). CGB  DA-04-1898A1.doc  DA-04-1898A1.pdf  DA-04-1898A1.txt

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1884). CGB  DA-04-1884A1.doc  DA-04-1884A1.pdf  DA-04-1884A1.txt

EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1893). CGB  DA-04-1893A1.doc  DA-04-1893A1.pdf  DA-04-1893A1.txt

GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1878). CGB  DA-04-1878A1.doc  DA-04-1878A1.pdf  DA-04-1878A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEMS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1902). CGB  DA-04-1902A1.doc  DA-04-1902A1.pdf  DA-04-1902A1.txt

AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS 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: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1891). CGB  DA-04-1891A1.doc  DA-04-1891A1.pdf  DA-04-1891A1.txt

MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW BRITAIN LICENSEE, L.L.C., WLAT, NEW BRITAIN, CT. Cancelled a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") issued to Mega for failure to enclose two of its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1868). EB  DA-04-1868A1.doc  DA-04-1868A1.pdf  DA-04-1868A1.txt

JUDITH JUDWARE V. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.. Granted the parties' joint request for a further extension of time of the period for converting informal complaint, and extended the deadline for Judware to convert the complaint to a formal complaint to September 1, 2004. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division Enforcement Bureau:. Adopted: 06/24/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1874). EB  DA-04-1874A1.doc  DA-04-1874A1.pdf  DA-04-1874A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, FL. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-240). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 08/19/2004. Reply Comments Due: 09/03/2004. Adopted: 06/23/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1733). MB  DA-04-1733A1.doc  DA-04-1733A1.pdf  DA-04-1733A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PORTAGE AND STOUGHTON, WI. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-239). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 08/19/2004. Reply Comments Due: 09/03/2004. Adopted: 06/23/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1729). MB  DA-04-1729A1.doc  DA-04-1729A1.pdf  DA-04-1729A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GASSVILLE, AR AND NANTUCKET, MA. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-237 , 04-238). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 08/19/2004. Reply Comments Due: 09/03/2004. Adopted: 06/23/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1734). MB  DA-04-1734A1.doc  DA-04-1734A1.pdf  DA-04-1734A1.txt

FRANK NEELY FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION WLTC(AM), GASTONIA, NC. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to Frank Neely for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1813). MB  DA-04-1813A1.doc  DA-04-1813A1.pdf  DA-04-1813A1.txt

WGSO, L.L.C. FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION WGSO(AM), NEW ORLEANS, LA. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to WGSO, L.L.C. for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1818). MB  DA-04-1818A1.doc  DA-04-1818A1.pdf  DA-04-1818A1.txt

KUOA INCORPORATED FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION KUOA(AM), SILOAM SPRINGS, AR. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to KUOA Incorporated for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1816). MB  DA-04-1816A1.doc  DA-04-1816A1.pdf  DA-04-1816A1.txt

KM RADIO OF PEARSON, LLC FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION WPNG(FM), PEARSON, GA. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to KM Radio of Pearson, LLC for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1810). MB  DA-04-1810A1.doc  DA-04-1810A1.pdf  DA-04-1810A1.txt

JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION KLRC(FM), SILOAM SPRINGS, AR. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to John Brown University for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1817). MB  DA-04-1817A1.doc  DA-04-1817A1.pdf  DA-04-1817A1.txt

GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION WGIB(FM), BIRMINGHAM, AL. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to Glen Iris Baptist School for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1814). MB  DA-04-1814A1.doc  DA-04-1814A1.pdf  DA-04-1814A1.txt

GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION WQEM(FM), COLUMBIANA, AL. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to Glen Iris Baptist School for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1815). MB  DA-04-1815A1.doc  DA-04-1815A1.pdf  DA-04-1815A1.txt

CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION WMCZ(FM), MILLBROOK, AL. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to Capstar TX Limited Partnership for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1812). MB  DA-04-1812A1.doc  DA-04-1812A1.pdf  DA-04-1812A1.txt

THE TRUSTEES OF DAVIDSON COLLEGE FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION WDAV(FM), DAVIDSON, NC. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to The Trustees of Davidson College for violating the FCC's rule regarding a broadcast station's public inspection file. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1811). MB  DA-04-1811A1.doc  DA-04-1811A1.pdf  DA-04-1811A1.txt

ZYBEK MEDIA GROUP, LLC FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION WZRH(AM), DALLAS, NC. Granted the Renewal of License. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to Zybek Media Group, LLC for violating the FCC's rule regarding the timing for filing a broadcast station's license renewal application. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1828). MB  DA-04-1828A1.doc  DA-04-1828A1.pdf  DA-04-1828A1.txt

FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Requested that the Joint Board review the FCC's rules relating to the high-cost universal service support mechanisms for rural carriers and to determine the appropriate rural mechanism to succeed the five-year plan adopted in the Rural Task Force Order. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/02/2004 by ORDER. (FCC No. 04-125). WCB  FCC-04-125A1.doc  FCC-04-125A2.doc  FCC-04-125A3.doc  FCC-04-125A1.pdf  FCC-04-125A2.pdf  FCC-04-125A3.pdf  FCC-04-125A1.txt  FCC-04-125A2.txt  FCC-04-125A3.txt

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WIRELESS USERS GROUP. Denied the Petition for Rulemaking. Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1904). WTB  DA-04-1904A1.doc  DA-04-1904A1.pdf  DA-04-1904A1.txt

GARMIN AT, INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PART 87 RULES TO PERMIT EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS TRANSCEIVERS ON THE FREQUENCY 978 MHZ. Granted the Request for Waiver. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1871). WTB  DA-04-1871A1.doc  DA-04-1871A1.pdf  DA-04-1871A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 25, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 119:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEWS RELEASES

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

FCC CHAIRMAN POWELL TO VISIT TENNESSEE TELECOM FACILITIES; VISIT WILL EMPHASIZE HOW RURAL ACCESS TO BROADBAND CAN SPUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB , OCH  DOC-249004A1.doc  DOC-249004A1.pdf  DOC-249004A1.txt

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

TEXTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

ERRATUM - MIDDLE GEORGIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued Erratum to DA 04-1514, released June 21, 2004, correcting the NAL account number to read 200432080001. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau by ERRATUM. EB  DOC-249010A1.doc  DOC-249010A1.pdf  DOC-249010A1.txt