fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 134
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 15, 2005


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE JULY 14, 2005, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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NEW RULES ADOPTED TO IMPROVE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE. Speed of Answer Requirements Now Mandated. News Release. (Dkt No 98-67 , 03-123). Adopted: 07/14/2005. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov or Dan.Rumelt at (202) 418-7512 CGB. Contact Thomas Chandler at (202) 418-1475, TTY: (202) 418-0597  DOC-259991A1.doc  DOC-259991A2.doc  DOC-259991A3.doc  DOC-259991A4.doc  DOC-259991A5.doc  DOC-259991A1.pdf  DOC-259991A2.pdf  DOC-259991A3.pdf  DOC-259991A4.pdf  DOC-259991A5.pdf  DOC-259991A1.txt  DOC-259991A2.txt  DOC-259991A3.txt  DOC-259991A4.txt  DOC-259991A5.txt

ASL-SPANISH TRANSLATION VIDEO RELAY SERVICE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION FROM INTERSTATE TRS FUND. The Commission concluded that Spanish translation video relay service is a form of telecommunications relay service (TRS) compensable from the Interstate TRS fund.. News Release. (Dkt No 98-67 , 03-123). Adopted: 07/14/2005. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov or Dan.Rumelt at (202) 418-7512 CGB. Contact Thomas Chandler at (202) 418-1475 (voice); (202) 418-0597 (TTY)  DOC-259992A1.doc  DOC-259992A2.doc  DOC-259992A3.doc  DOC-259992A4.doc  DOC-259992A5.doc  DOC-259992A1.pdf  DOC-259992A2.pdf  DOC-259992A3.pdf  DOC-259992A4.pdf  DOC-259992A5.pdf  DOC-259992A1.txt  DOC-259992A2.txt  DOC-259992A3.txt  DOC-259992A4.txt  DOC-259992A5.txt

FCC LAUNCHES REVIEW OF CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES. The FCC has begun a proceeding to assess how its closed captioning rules are succeeding in ensuring that video programming is accessible to the millions of deaf and hard of hearing Americans and whether any revisions should be made to enhance the rules. News Release. (Dkt No 05-231). Adopted: 07/14/2005. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov or Dan.Rumelt at (202) 418-7512 CGB. Contact Amelia Brown at (202) 418-2799, TTY: (202) 418-0597  DOC-259990A1.doc  DOC-259990A2.doc  DOC-259990A3.doc  DOC-259990A4.doc  DOC-259990A5.doc  DOC-259990A1.pdf  DOC-259990A2.pdf  DOC-259990A3.pdf  DOC-259990A4.pdf  DOC-259990A5.pdf  DOC-259990A1.txt  DOC-259990A2.txt  DOC-259990A3.txt  DOC-259990A4.txt  DOC-259990A5.txt

COMMISSION CLARIFIES THAT TWO-LINE CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE IS ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION FROM THE INTERSTATE TRS FUND. FCC clarified that two-line captioned telephone service is a type of telecommunications relay service (TRS) eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund. News Release. (Dkt No 98-67 , 03-123). Adopted: 07/14/2005. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov or Dan.Rumelt at (202) 418-7512 CGB. Contact Thomas Chandler at (202) 418-1475, TTY: (202) 418-0597  DOC-259989A1.doc  DOC-259989A2.doc  DOC-259989A3.doc  DOC-259989A4.doc  DOC-259989A5.doc  DOC-259989A1.pdf  DOC-259989A2.pdf  DOC-259989A3.pdf  DOC-259989A4.pdf  DOC-259989A5.pdf  DOC-259989A1.txt  DOC-259989A2.txt  DOC-259989A3.txt  DOC-259989A4.txt  DOC-259989A5.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00308 Released: 07/15/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 05-2013) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-05-2013A1.pdf  DA-05-2013A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00928S Released: 07/15/2005. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-260017A1.pdf  DOC-260017A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00307 Released: 07/15/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-260016A1.pdf  DOC-260016A1.txt

Released: 07/15/2005. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING OF DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PETITION TO DENY DEADLINE. (DA No. 05-2020) Cut-Off Date: 08/22/2005. MB  DA-05-2020A1.doc  DA-05-2020A1.pdf  DA-05-2020A1.txt

Report No: 46027 Released: 07/15/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-259986A2.txt  DOC-259986A1.pdf

Report No: 26027 Released: 07/15/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-259985A2.txt  DOC-259985A1.pdf

Released: 07/15/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-260014A1.pdf  DOC-260014A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-57 Released: 07/15/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-259993A1.pdf  DOC-259993A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-58 Released: 07/15/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-259996A1.pdf  DOC-259996A1.txt

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TEXTS

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AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MIDWEST, INC. AND AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MOUNTAIN STATES, INC. V. QWEST CORPORATION. Dismissed the Complaint with Prejudice. Terminated the proceeding. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-2012). EB  DA-05-2012A1.doc  DA-05-2012A1.pdf  DA-05-2012A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, TIPTON, OK. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 05-128 , RM-11210). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1986). MB  DA-05-1986A1.doc  DA-05-1986A1.pdf  DA-05-1986A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for various communities. Terminated the proceeding. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1988). MB  DA-05-1988A1.doc  DA-05-1988A1.pdf  DA-05-1988A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PALACIOS, TX. Alloted Channel 264A to Palacios, TX, among other matters. (Dkt No. 04-330 , RM-11051). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2008). MB  DA-05-2008A1.doc  DA-05-2008A1.pdf  DA-05-2008A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ROBY AND ANSON, TX. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-66 , RM-11146). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1989). MB  DA-05-1989A1.doc  DA-05-1989A1.pdf  DA-05-1989A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, KIOWA, KS. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 05-228 , RM-11255). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 09/06/2005. Reply Comments Due: 09/20/2005. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-2006). MB  DA-05-2006A1.doc  DA-05-2006A1.pdf  DA-05-2006A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, AUXVASSE, MO. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. RM-11032 , 05-230). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 09/06/2005. Reply Comments Due: 09/20/2005. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-2019). MB  DA-05-2019A1.doc  DA-05-2019A1.pdf  DA-05-2019A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, JACKSON AND MADISON, MS. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-135 , RM-11215). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1999). MB  DA-05-1999A1.doc  DA-05-1999A1.pdf  DA-05-1999A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, JACKSONVILLE, TX. Granted Crawford's Petition for Rulemaking, among other matters. (Dkt No. 05-129 , RM-11201). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2007). MB  DA-05-2007A1.doc  DA-05-2007A1.pdf  DA-05-2007A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ISLAMORADA, MARATHON AND SUGARLOAF KEY, FL. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-107 , RM-11199). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1985). MB  DA-05-1985A1.doc  DA-05-1985A1.pdf  DA-05-1985A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, KNOX CITY, TX, GUNNISON, CO, RED OAK, OK, ET AL. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-199 , 02-171). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1984). MB  DA-05-1984A1.doc  DA-05-1984A1.pdf  DA-05-1984A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FERNLEY, NV, BAUDETTE, MN, PITTSBURG, OK, ET AL. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-342 , 04-349). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2021). MB  DA-05-2021A1.doc  DA-05-2021A1.pdf  DA-05-2021A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PARKER, PRESCOTT VALLEY, MAYER, MIAMI AND AJO, AZ. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-252 , RM-11120). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2017). MB  DA-05-2017A1.doc  DA-05-2017A1.pdf  DA-05-2017A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SAN LUIS OBISPO AND LOST HILLS, CA AND MARICOPA, CA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-88 , RM-11173). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2005). MB  DA-05-2005A1.doc  DA-05-2005A1.pdf  DA-05-2005A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION KYQQ(FM), ARKANSAS CITY, KS/FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ARKANSAS CITY, KS. Issued Order to Show Cause in this proceeding. (Dkt No. RM-11256). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 05-1987). MB  DA-05-1987A1.doc  DA-05-1987A1.pdf  DA-05-1987A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATIONS KMXV(FM), KANSAS CITY, MO AND KSRC(FM), KANSAS CITY, MO/FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, KANSAS CITY, MO. Issued Order to Show Cause. (Dkt No. RM-11254). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 08/29/2005. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 05-2009). MB  DA-05-2009A1.doc  DA-05-2009A1.pdf  DA-05-2009A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ROSEBUD AND MADISONVILLE, TX/RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF FM STATION KNUE, TYLER, TX. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. RM-10780 , 05-229). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 09/06/2005. Reply Comments Due: 09/20/2005. Adopted: 07/13/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-2018). MB  DA-05-2018A1.doc  DA-05-2018A1.pdf  DA-05-2018A1.txt

TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERTAINMENT - ADVANCE/NEWHOUSE PARTNERSHIP D/B/A TIME WARNER CABLE/APPEAL OF LOCAL RATE ORDER OF THE CABLE TV DIVISION, DEPT. OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ENERGY, COMMONWEALTH OF MA FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF DALTON, PITTSFIELD, MA, ET AL. Denied the Appeal. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-2030). MB  DA-05-2030A1.doc  DA-05-2030A1.pdf  DA-05-2030A1.txt

ERRATUM - AMENDMENT OF PARTS 2,25, AND 73 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO IMPLEMENT DECISIONS FROM THE WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE (GENEVA, 2003) (WRC-03). Issued an Erratum correcting Report and Order, FCC 05-70, released on March 16, 2005. (Dkt No. 04-139). Action by: Deputy Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology by ERRATUM. (DA No. 05-2010). OET  DOC-259979A1.doc  DOC-259979A1.pdf  DOC-259979A1.txt

1993-1994 ANNUAL ACCESS TARIFF FILINGS. Approved the refund plan submitted by BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., with the clarification specified, and modified the refund plan submitted by Verizon. (Dkt No. 93-193 , 94-65). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-2029). WCB  DA-05-2029A1.doc  DA-05-2029A1.pdf  DA-05-2029A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 14, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 133:

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Released: 07/14/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF FORESTHILL TELEPHONE COMPANY TO SEBASTIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (DA No. 05-2016). (Dkt No 05-218) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 07/28/2005. Reply Comments Due: 08/04/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Alex Johns at (202) 418-1167  DA-05-2016A1.doc  DA-05-2016A1.pdf  DA-05-2016A1.txt