fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 148
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 6, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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ENFORCEMENT BUREAU NAMES ASSISTANT CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIONS & HEARINGS DIVISION. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov EB  DOC-250622A1.doc  DOC-250622A1.pdf  DOC-250622A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-250630A1.doc  DOC-250630A1.pdf  DOC-250630A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00820S Released: 08/06/2004. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-250608A1.pdf  DOC-250608A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00232 Released: 08/06/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-250625A1.pdf  DOC-250625A1.txt

Report No: 3961 Released: 08/06/2004. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB  DOC-250561A1.doc  DOC-250561A1.pdf  DOC-250561A1.txt

Report No: 479 Released: 08/06/2004. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB  DOC-250629A1.pdf  DOC-250629A1.txt

Report No: PGL04-7 Released: 08/06/2004. LOW POWER/TELEVISION TRANSLATORS, CLASS A TELEVISION: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. MB  DOC-250628A1.doc  DOC-250628A1.pdf  DOC-250628A1.txt

Released: 08/06/2004. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING OF TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PETITION TO DENY DEADLINE. (DA No. 04-2481) CUT-OFF DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2004. MB  DA-04-2481A1.doc  DA-04-2481A1.pdf  DA-04-2481A1.txt

Report No: 45793 Released: 08/06/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-250557A1.txt  DOC-250557A1.pdf

Report No: 25793 Released: 08/06/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-250554A1.txt  DOC-250554A1.pdf

Released: 08/06/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-250592A1.pdf  DOC-250592A1.txt

Released: 08/06/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-250593A1.pdf  DOC-250593A1.txt

Released: 08/06/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-250623A1.pdf  DOC-250623A1.txt

Report No: NCD-974 Released: 08/06/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-250559A1.doc  DOC-250559A1.pdf  DOC-250559A1.txt

Report No: NCD-975 Released: 08/06/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-250560A1.doc  DOC-250560A1.pdf  DOC-250560A1.txt

Released: 08/06/2004. COMMENT SOUGHT ON ILLINOIS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION'S PETITION FOR A DECLARATORY RULING CONCERNING REFUND OF PAYPHONE LINE RATE CHARGES. (DA No. 04-2487). (Dkt No 96-128). Comments Due: 08/26/2004. Reply Comments Due: 09/07/2004. WCB. Contact: Jon Stover at (202) 418-0390  DA-04-2487A1.doc  DA-04-2487A1.pdf  DA-04-2487A1.txt

Released: 08/06/2004. ERRATUM - FCC WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES EXPANDED UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM HOTLINE SUPPORT HOURS Issued Erratum to Public Notice, DA 04-2450, released August 3, 2004. WTB  DOC-250582A1.doc  DOC-250582A1.pdf  DOC-250582A1.txt

Released: 08/06/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES FOREST INDUSTRIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS IS CERTIFIED AS A FREQUENCY COORDINATOR FOR PART 90 929-930 MHZ PAGING FREQUENCIES AND PLMR SPECIAL EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES BELOW 512 MHZ. (DA No. 04-2477). WTB. Contact: Tom Eng at (202) 418-0019, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov or Joyce Nary at (717) 338-2627, email: Joyce.Nary@fcc.gov  DA-04-2477A1.doc  DA-04-2477A1.pdf  DA-04-2477A1.txt

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TEXTS

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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: 08/02/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2476). CGB  DA-04-2476A1.doc  DA-04-2476A1.pdf  DA-04-2476A1.txt

ANTENNA REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1059096, UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/04/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2342). EB  DA-04-2342A1.doc  DA-04-2342A1.pdf  DA-04-2342A1.txt

CB RADIO, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,400 to CB Radio, Inc. for failure to register its antenna structure for the station. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/04/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-2466). EB  DA-04-2466A1.doc  DA-04-2466A1.pdf  DA-04-2466A1.txt

WANDA DOONAN TRUST. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $1,000 to Wanda Doonan Trust, owner of antenna structure number 1203563 in Great Bend, KS, for failure to repaint the antenna structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/04/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-2459). EB  DA-04-2459A1.doc  DA-04-2459A1.pdf  DA-04-2459A1.txt

RONALD E. SAUER. Issued a forfeiture in the amount of $400 to Ronald E. Sauer, licensee of Amateur Radio Station WE8E, Bedford Heights, OH for deliberate interference with Canadian amateur radio operations, transmission of music, and failure to transmit his call sign. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/04/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-2470). EB  DA-04-2470A1.doc  DA-04-2470A1.pdf  DA-04-2470A1.txt

TV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS AND DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, COLUMBIA AND EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Proposed Amendment of TV Table of Allotments and DTV Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-289). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 09/27/2004. Reply Comments Due: 10/12/2004. Adopted: 07/30/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-2396). MB  DA-04-2396A1.doc  DA-04-2396A1.pdf  DA-04-2396A1.txt

ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS, ALLENDALE, SC. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 08/06/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2485). WCB  DA-04-2485A1.doc  DA-04-2485A1.pdf  DA-04-2485A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 5, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 147:

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THE FCC TAKING THE PROFIT OUT OF SLAMMING. The FCC has long recognized slamming as a significant consumer concern and in 2001, the Commission implemented a strategy to take the profit out of slamming. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB  DOC-250603A1.doc  DOC-250603A1.pdf  DOC-250603A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS, UNITY 2004. CMMR. WASHINGTON, DC, AUGUST 5, 2004  DOC-250614A1.doc  DOC-250614A1.pdf  DOC-250614A1.txt

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LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, DEBTORS-IN-POSSESSION, AND LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 310(D) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT. Granted the Assignment Applications. Denied Leap's Request for Waiver of the designated entity and entrepreneurial eligibility rules. Granted limited waiver of the time provisions of Section 1.2111(c). (Dkt No. 03-263). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 08/05/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-2480). WTB  DA-04-2480A1.doc  DA-04-2480A1.pdf  DA-04-2480A1.txt