fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 5
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



January 7, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC DENIES SBC'S AND VERIZON'S REQUESTS TO DISCONTINUE MERGER AUDITS. The FCC Denied Requests by Verizon and SBC to be released from audit obligations that were part of the Commission's original approval of the Bell Atlantic/GTE merger in 2000 and the SBC/Ameritech merger in 1999. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165 EB. Contact Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DOC-255924A1.doc  DOC-255924A1.pdf  DOC-255924A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418 - 0504 OMR  DOC-255928A1.doc  DOC-255928A1.pdf  DOC-255928A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00868S Released: 01/07/2005. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-255933A1.pdf  DOC-255933A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00265 Released: 01/07/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB. Contact: Satellite Division at (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-255942A1.pdf  DOC-255942A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00266 Released: 01/07/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: Satellite Division at (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-255943A1.pdf  DOC-255943A1.txt

Report No: 45897 Released: 01/07/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-255897A2.txt  DOC-255897A1.pdf

Report No: 25897 Released: 01/07/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-255896A2.txt  DOC-255896A1.pdf

Released: 01/07/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-0310  DOC-255913A1.pdf  DOC-255913A1.txt

Released: 01/07/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-0310  DOC-255914A1.pdf  DOC-255914A1.txt

Released: 01/07/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-255892A1.pdf  DOC-255892A1.txt

Released: 01/07/2005. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-255944A1.pdf  DOC-255944A1.txt

Released: 01/07/2005. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON SBC TEXAS' PETITION FOR REQUEST FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF THE LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXTENDED AREA SERVICE BETWEEN CERTAIN EXCHANGES IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. (DA No. 05-38). (Dkt No 05-02). Comments Due: 02/07/2005. Reply Comments Due: 02/22/2005. WCB. Contact: Cecilia Seppings at (202) 418-1588, Email: Celcilia.Seppings@fcc.gov  DA-05-38A1.doc  DA-05-38A1.pdf  DA-05-38A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-21 Released: 01/07/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-255937A1.pdf  DOC-255937A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-20 Released: 01/07/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION RE: Applications Accepted For Filing. WTB  DOC-255930A1.pdf  DOC-255930A1.txt

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AMERITECH CORP. AND SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied SBC's Request that FCC discontinue the independent auditor condition in Merger Condition XXVII of the SBC/Ameritech Meger Order. (Dkt No. 98-141). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/05/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-4). EB  FCC-05-4A1.doc  FCC-05-4A1.pdf  FCC-05-4A1.txt

GTE CORPORATION AND BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION. Denied Verizon's Request that FCC discontinue the independent auditor condition in Merger condition XXII of the Bell Atlantic/GTE Merger Order. (Dkt No. 98-184). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/05/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-3). EB  FCC-05-3A1.doc  FCC-05-3A1.pdf  FCC-05-3A1.txt

MOBILE SATELLITE VENTURES SUBSIDIARY, LLC. Denied Mobile Satellite Ventures Subsidiary, LLC's Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/07/2005 by LETTER. (DA No. 05-41). IB  DA-05-41A1.pdf  DA-05-41A1.txt

ERRATUM - SES AMERICOM, INC. FOR TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE AMC-15 SATELLITE AT 117° W.L. AND 113° W.L. Issued Erratum correcting Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 05-39, released January 6, 2005. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-255951A1.pdf  DOC-255951A1.txt

ERRATUM-SUREWEST TELEVIDEO. Issued Erratum correcting Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 04-4072, released on December 30, 2004. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau by ERRATUM. MB  DOC-255919A1.doc  DOC-255919A1.pdf  DOC-255919A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 0.11, 0.231, 1.8002 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Amended the rules to clarify the responsibilities of the Managing Director with respect to financial management matters and implementation of the Commission's directives. (Dkt No. 04-251). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/02/2004 by ORDER. (FCC No. 04-163). OMD  FCC-04-163A1.doc  FCC-04-163A1.pdf  FCC-04-163A1.txt

BOURNE MIDDLE SCHOOL, BOURNE, MA, ET AL. Extended the Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/06/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-35). WCB  DA-05-35A1.doc  DA-05-35A1.pdf  DA-05-35A1.txt

ALBEMARLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, ET AL. Extended the Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/06/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-32). WCB  DA-05-32A1.doc  DA-05-32A1.pdf  DA-05-32A1.txt

THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL AND SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETING FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS THROUGH THE YEAR 2010. Took certain actions intended to encourage the transition to narrowband technology in the 764-776 MHz public safety bands. Seek comment on various proposals governing both technical and operational rules. By 5th MO&O, 6th R&O, 7th NPRM. (Dkt No. 96-86). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/05/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-9). WTB  FCC-05-9A1.doc  FCC-05-9A1.pdf  FCC-05-9A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 6, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 4:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2005  DOC-255929A1.doc  DOC-255929A1.pdf  DOC-255929A1.txt

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FCC CHAIRMAN POWELL APPLAUDS COMPLETION OF THE NATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN. STMT. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 OCH  DOC-255923A1.doc  DOC-255923A1.pdf  DOC-255923A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 01/06/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACTION/REGION 16 (KANSAS) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT. (DA No. 05-37). WTB  DA-05-37A1.doc  DA-05-37A1.pdf  DA-05-37A1.txt

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SES AMERICOM, INC. Granted the application filed by SES Americom, Inc. for temporary authority to operate the AMC-15 Satellite at 117° W.L. and 113° W.L with conditions. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/06/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-39). IB  DA-05-39A1.pdf  DA-05-39A1.txt