Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 24 No. 30	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 February 16, 2005

COMMISSIONER ABERNATHY BIDS FAREWELL TO JENNIFER A. MANNER. News Release. News Media Contact: Matthew Brill at (202) 418-2400 CMMR  DOC-256835A1.doc  DOC-256835A1.pdf  DOC-256835A1.txt

BROADBAND PCS SPECTRUM AUCTION CLOSES, RAISING OVER $2 BILLION. Auction Concludes Another Chapter in Resolving Bankruptcy Matters, Vital Spectrum Made Available for Additional Capacity and New Services. News Release. News Media Contact: Israel Balderas at (202) 418-7944, E-mail: Israel.Balderas@fcc.gov WTB  DOC-256841A1.doc  DOC-256841A1.pdf  DOC-256841A1.txt

Report No: SES-00687 Released: 02/16/2005. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION Re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-256820A1.pdf  DOC-256820A1.txt

Report No: SES-00686 Released: 02/16/2005. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-256819A1.pdf  DOC-256819A1.txt

Report No: 1688 Released: 02/16/2005. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-256810A1.pdf  DOC-256810A1.txt

Report No: 45923 Released: 02/16/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-256794A2.txt  DOC-256794A1.pdf

Report No: 25923 Released: 02/16/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-256793A2.txt  DOC-256793A1.pdf

Released: 02/16/2005. 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-256807A1.pdf  DOC-256807A1.txt

Released: 02/16/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-256808A1.pdf  DOC-256808A1.txt

Released: 02/16/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. (1 OF 3).. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-256809A1.pdf  DOC-256809A1.txt

Released: 02/16/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., TO WESTCOM CORPORATION. (DA No. 05-428). (Dkt No 05-56) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 03/02/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/09/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Erin Boone at (202) 418-0064  DA-05-428A1.doc  DA-05-428A1.pdf  DA-05-428A1.txt

Released: 02/16/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE JOINT PETITION FOR WAIVER OF BLUE VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF KANSAS TO WAIVE THE STUDY AREA BOUNDARY FREEZE, AS CODIFIED IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND SECTION. (DA No. 05-429). (Dkt No 96-45) 69.3(e)(11) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 03/02/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/09/2005. WCB. Contact: Gary Seigel at (202) 418-0879  DA-05-429A1.doc  DA-05-429A1.pdf  DA-05-429A1.txt

Report No: 2070 Released: 02/16/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-256826A1.pdf  DOC-256826A1.txt

Report No: 2069 Released: 02/16/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-256825A1.pdf  DOC-256825A1.txt

Report No: 2072 Released: 02/16/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-256828A1.pdf  DOC-256828A1.txt

Report No: 2071 Released: 02/16/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-256827A1.pdf  DOC-256827A1.txt

Released: 02/16/2005. THE NEW ENGLAND AREA (REGION 19) RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR MINOR AMENDMENTS TO ITS PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN. (DA No. 05-436). (Dkt No 90-53). WTB. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694, email: Joy.Alford@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-05-436A1.doc  DA-05-436A2.xls  DA-05-436A3.xls  DA-05-436A1.pdf  DA-05-436A2.pdf  DA-05-436A3.pdf  DA-05-436A1.txt  DA-05-436A2.txt  DA-05-436A3.txt

Report No: 2073 Released: 02/16/2005. 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-256823A1.pdf  DOC-256823A1.txt

Report No: 2074 Released: 02/16/2005. 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-256824A1.pdf  DOC-256824A1.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: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-396). CGB  DA-05-396A1.doc  DA-05-396A1.pdf  DA-05-396A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-397). CGB  DA-05-397A1.doc  DA-05-397A1.pdf  DA-05-397A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-398). CGB  DA-05-398A1.doc  DA-05-398A1.pdf  DA-05-398A1.txt

PAUL WESTCOTT. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4000 for failure to respond to Commission requests for information about his station. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2005 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 05-363). EB  DA-05-363A1.doc  DA-05-363A1.pdf  DA-05-363A1.txt

MR. HAIDER BOKHARI, NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND OF PROPOSED DEBARMENT. Notified Mr. Haider Bokhari of his suspension and proposed debarment from the schools and libraries program pursuant to section 54.521 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division by LETTER. (DA No. 05-421). EB  DA-05-421A1.doc  DA-05-421A1.pdf  DA-05-421A1.txt

MR. QASIM BOKHARI, NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND OF PROPOSED DEBARMENT. Notified Mr. Bokhari of debarment proceedings against him and of his suspension from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism program. Action by: Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 05-422). EB  DA-05-422A1.doc  DA-05-422A1.pdf  DA-05-422A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON ACCOUNTING ISSUES. Extended the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues until March 1, 2007. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/15/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-39). WCB  FCC-05-39A1.doc  FCC-05-39A1.pdf  FCC-05-39A1.txt

E-RATE CENTRAL, SEAFORD, NEW YORK, ET AL. Denied the Requests for Waiver. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/16/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-432). WCB  DA-05-432A1.doc  DA-05-432A1.pdf  DA-05-432A1.txt

ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, ET AL. Denied Requests for Waiver. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/16/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-430). WCB  DA-05-430A1.doc  DA-05-430A1.pdf  DA-05-430A1.txt

EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA, ET AL. Denied the Requests for Waiver. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/16/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-431). WCB  DA-05-431A1.doc  DA-05-431A1.pdf  DA-05-431A1.txt

PETITION OF AT&T CORPORATION FOR FORBEARANCE UNDER 47 U.S.C. SECTION 160(C) FROM ENFORCEMENT OF "DEEMED LAWFUL" PROVISION OF SECTION 204(A)(3) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. Granted AT&T's withdrawal request and Dismissed its Petition without Prejudice. Granted AT&T's Request to Withdraw the Petition for Forbearance. (Dkt No. 03-256). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/16/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-427). WCB  DA-05-427A1.doc  DA-05-427A1.pdf  DA-05-427A1.txt

APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS FROM NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO SPRINT CORPORATION. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications :Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2005 by Protective Order. (DA No. 05-423). WTB  DA-05-423A1.pdf  DA-05-423A1.txt

ERRATUM - PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM E911 ACCURACY STANDARDS IMPOSED ON TIER III CARRIERS. Issued Erratum correcting Order, DA 05-420, released February 14, 2005. (Dkt No. 94-102 , 02-377). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by ERRATUM. WTB  DOC-256806A1.doc  DOC-256806A1.pdf  DOC-256806A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PROVIDE FOR FLEXIBLE USE OF THE 896-901 MHZ AND 935-940 MHZ BANDS ALLOTTED TO THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY LAND TRANSPORTATION POOL/OPPOSITIONS AND PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF 900 MHZ BAND FREEZE NOTICE. Proposed regulatory changes and seek comment on these proposals. Denied Petitions for Reconsideration. Denied the Informal Requests. By MO&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/10/2005 by NPRM. (FCC No. 05-31). WTB  FCC-05-31A1.doc  FCC-05-31A1.pdf  FCC-05-31A1.txt

ERRATUM - AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO FACILITATE THE USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND OTHER WIRELESS DEVICES ABOARD AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT. Issued Erratum correcting Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 04-288, released February 15, 2005. Action by: Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by ERRATUM. WTB  DOC-256816A1.doc  DOC-256816A1.pdf  DOC-256816A1.txt