fcclogoDaily Digest

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

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



October 25, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC AND UNITED SOUTH AND EASTERN TRIBES, INC. ADOPT VOLUNTARY "BEST PRACTICES" CONCERNING PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE TO TRIBES IN TOWER SITING PROCESS. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Geoffrey Blackwell at (202) 418-8192 or Jeffrey Steinberg at (202) 418-0896  DOC-253516A1.doc  DOC-253516A2.doc  DOC-253516A3.doc  DOC-253516A1.pdf  DOC-253516A2.pdf  DOC-253516A3.pdf  DOC-253516A1.txt  DOC-253516A2.txt  DOC-253516A3.txt

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Released: 10/25/2004. TELCO GROUP, INC. FILES PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING OR WAIVER TO EXCLUDE INTERNATIONAL REVENUES FROM THE REVENUE BASE USED TO CALCULATE PAYMENT TO THE INTERSTATE TRS FUND. (DA No. 04-3352). (Dkt No 98-67) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 11/26/2004. Reply Comments Due: 12/10/2004. CGB. Contact: Dana Jackson at (202) 418-2247, email: Dana.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7898  DA-04-3352A1.doc  DA-04-3352A1.pdf  DA-04-3352A1.txt

Report No: 45847 Released: 10/25/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-253422A2.txt  DOC-253422A1.pdf

Report No: 25847 Released: 10/25/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-253420A2.txt  DOC-253420A1.pdf

Released: 10/25/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-253468A1.pdf  DOC-253468A1.txt

Released: 10/25/2004. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 04-3322). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach (202) 418-1558  DA-04-3322A1.doc  DA-04-3322A1.pdf  DA-04-3322A1.txt

Released: 10/25/2004. THE WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION TO REDEFINE A RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE AREA IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. (DA No. 04-3351). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 11/08/2004. Reply Comments Due: 11/22/2004. WCB. Contact: Thomas Buckley at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-3351A1.doc  DA-04-3351A1.pdf  DA-04-3351A1.txt

Released: 10/25/2004. RELEASE OF FUNDING YEAR 2005 ELIGIBLE SERVICES LIST FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE MECHANISM. (Dkt No 02-6) Erratum correcting Public Notice, FCC 04-244, released October 14, 2004. WCB. Contact: Jennifer Schneider at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-253522A1.doc  DOC-253522A1.pdf  DOC-253522A1.txt

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AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecomunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3308). CGB  DA-04-3308A1.doc  DA-04-3308A1.pdf  DA-04-3308A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3307). CGB  DA-04-3307A1.doc  DA-04-3307A1.pdf  DA-04-3307A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3309). CGB  DA-04-3309A1.doc  DA-04-3309A1.pdf  DA-04-3309A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3311). CGB  DA-04-3311A1.doc  DA-04-3311A1.pdf  DA-04-3311A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3312). CGB  DA-04-3312A1.doc  DA-04-3312A1.pdf  DA-04-3312A1.txt

NEW CENTURY TELECOM. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecomunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau:. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3310). CGB  DA-04-3310A1.doc  DA-04-3310A1.pdf  DA-04-3310A1.txt

SHAWNEE BROADCASTING, INC. V. CEBRIDGE CONNECTIONS. Granted the complaint. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-3344). MB  DA-04-3344A1.doc  DA-04-3344A1.pdf  DA-04-3344A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PIOCHE, NV. Dismissed the Petition for Rule Making filed by Micah Shrewsberry. (Dkt No. 04-206 , RM-10705). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-3335). MB  DA-04-3335A1.doc  DA-04-3335A1.pdf  DA-04-3335A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, TRENTON AND BURLINGTON, NJ. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-150 , RM-10857). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-3337). MB  DA-04-3337A1.doc  DA-04-3337A1.pdf  DA-04-3337A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SMILEY, YOAKUM AND MARKHAM, TX. Amended the FM Table of Alltoments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-248 , RM-10537). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-3338). MB  DA-04-3338A1.doc  DA-04-3338A1.pdf  DA-04-3338A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CORDELE, DAWSON, AND PINEHURST, GA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-33 , RM-10847). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-3336). MB  DA-04-3336A1.doc  DA-04-3336A1.pdf  DA-04-3336A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHEYENNE AND ENCAMPMENT, WY. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communites. (Dkt No. 04-402 , RM-11087). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/16/2004. Reply Comments Due: 12/31/2004. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-3331). MB  DA-04-3331A1.doc  DA-04-3331A1.pdf  DA-04-3331A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DURANT, OK AND TOM BEAN, TX. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-401 , RM-11095). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/16/2004. Reply Comments Due: 12/31/2004. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-3333). MB  DA-04-3333A1.doc  DA-04-3333A1.pdf  DA-04-3333A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BAUDETTE, MN AND MAYSVILLE, OK. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Alltoments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-403 , 04-404). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/16/2004. Reply Comments Due: 12/31/2004. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-3332). MB  DA-04-3332A1.doc  DA-04-3332A1.pdf  DA-04-3332A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, VALLEY MILLS, TEAGUE, BRADY, HICO, MERIDIAN, SAN SABA, RICHLAND SPRINGS,TX. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-47 , RM-10119). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-3334). MB  DA-04-3334A1.doc  DA-04-3334A1.pdf  DA-04-3334A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION KMMY(FM), MUSKOGEE, OK. Issued Order to Show Cause why the license for KMMY(FM), Muskogee, Oklahoma, should not be modified. Response Due Date: 12/09/2004. (Dkt No. RM-11100). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 04-3232). MB  DA-04-3232A1.doc  DA-04-3232A1.pdf  DA-04-3232A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION KZFM(FM), CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. Issued Order to Show Cause why its facilities should not be reclassified directed to Malkan FM Associates, licensee of Station KZFM(FM), Corpus Christi, TX. Response Due Date: 12/09/2004. (Dkt No. RM-11101). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 04-3234). MB  DA-04-3234A1.doc  DA-04-3234A1.pdf  DA-04-3234A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION KURB(FM), LITTLE ROCK, AR. Issued Order to Show Cause why its facilities should not be reclassified directed to Citadel Broadcasting Company, licensee of Station KURB(FM), Little Rock, AR. Response Due Date: 12/09/2004. (Dkt No. RM-11102). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 04-3233). MB  DA-04-3233A1.doc  DA-04-3233A1.pdf  DA-04-3233A1.txt

CENTRAL DAKOTA TV, INC. Granted in Part and Denied in Part the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/25/2004 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 04-3358). WTB  DA-04-3358A1.doc  DA-04-3358A1.pdf  DA-04-3358A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 22, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 201:

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FURTHER SPURS ADVANCED FIBER NETWORK DEPLOYMENT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202)418-0253, mark.wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Pamela Arluck at (202) 418-1471, pamela.arluk@fcc.gov  DOC-253492A1.doc  DOC-253492A2.doc  DOC-253492A3.doc  DOC-253492A4.doc  DOC-253492A5.doc  DOC-253492A1.pdf  DOC-253492A2.pdf  DOC-253492A3.pdf  DOC-253492A4.pdf  DOC-253492A5.pdf  DOC-253492A1.txt  DOC-253492A2.txt  DOC-253492A3.txt  DOC-253492A4.txt  DOC-253492A5.txt

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Released: 10/22/2004. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF GILLETTE GLOBAL NETWORK, INC., D/B/A EUREKA NETWORKS TO S-ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DA No. 04-3356). (Dkt No 04-395). Comments Due: 11/05/2004. Reply Comments Due: 11/15/2004. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393  DA-04-3356A1.doc  DA-04-3356A1.pdf  DA-04-3356A1.txt

Report No: AUC-04-37-P Released: 10/22/2004. AUCTION OF FM BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMITS; PLEADINGS WITHDRAWN. (DA No. 04-3354) Pleadings Withdrawn, Auction No. 37. WTB  DA-04-3354A1.doc  DA-04-3354A1.pdf  DA-04-3354A1.txt

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THE PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Adopted policies and rules in this proceeding. Amended Order on Reconsideration. Granted one Petition in full. Granted two of the Petitions in part. Denied the Fourth Petition. (Dkt No. 96-128). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/20/2004 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 04-251). WCB  FCC-04-251A1.doc  FCC-04-251A1.pdf  FCC-04-251A1.txt

FEDERAL STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE/ADVANTAGE CELLULAR SYSTEMS, INC. Granted in Part and Denied in Part the Petition of Advantage Cellular Systems, Inc. to be designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) in portions of its licensed service area in the state of Tennessee. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3357). WCB  DA-04-3357A1.doc  DA-04-3357A1.pdf  DA-04-3357A1.txt

PETITION OF AUTOTEL PURSUANT TO SECTION 252(E)(5) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT FOR PREEMPTION OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA REGARDING ARBITRATION OF AN INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT WITH SBC NEVADA. Denied the Autotel Petition for preemption of the jurisdiction of the Nevada Commission with respect to its arbitration of an interconnection agreement between SBC and Autotel. (Dkt No. 04-311). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-3339). WCB  DA-04-3339A1.doc  DA-04-3339A1.pdf  DA-04-3339A1.txt