fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 188
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 26, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 46077 Released: 09/26/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-261226A2.txt  DOC-261226A1.pdf

Report No: 26077 Released: 09/26/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-261224A2.txt  DOC-261224A1.pdf

Released: 09/26/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-261238A1.pdf  DOC-261238A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2005. 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-261239A1.pdf  DOC-261239A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2005. 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-261240A1.pdf  DOC-261240A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2005. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FROM STREAMLINED TREATMENT. (DA No. 05-2524). (Dkt No 05-250). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Adam Kirschenbaum at (202) 418-7280  DA-05-2524A1.doc  DA-05-2524A1.pdf  DA-05-2524A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2005. SECTION 272 SUNSETS FOR VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. IN THE STATES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND DELAWARE BY OPERATION OF LAW ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 PURSUANT TO SECTION 272(F)(1). (DA No. 05-2523). (Dkt No 02-112). WCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-1580  DA-05-2523A1.doc  DA-05-2523A1.pdf  DA-05-2523A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2005. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR SBC'S AND VARTEC'S PETITIONS FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF ACCESS CHARGES TO IP-TRANSPORTED CALLS. (DA No. 05-2514). (Dkt No 05-276). Comments Due: 11/10/2005. Reply Comments Due: 12/12/2005. WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1530, email: Jennifer.Mckee@fcc.gov  DA-05-2514A1.doc  DA-05-2514A1.pdf  DA-05-2514A1.txt

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MCC IOWA, LLC. Granted the Petition. Revoked the certification to regulate basic cable service. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-2512). MB  DA-05-2512A1.doc  DA-05-2512A1.pdf  DA-05-2512A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, HARPER, KANSAS, AND ENID, OK. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. RM-10692). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2496). MB  DA-05-2496A1.doc  DA-05-2496A1.pdf  DA-05-2496A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MERCEDES, SAN BENITO, BROWNSVILLE, PREMONT, AND FALFURRIAS, TX. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-2506). MB  DA-05-2506A1.doc  DA-05-2506A1.pdf  DA-05-2506A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BIG PINE KEY, FL. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 04-248 , RM-10990). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-2498). MB  DA-05-2498A1.doc  DA-05-2498A1.pdf  DA-05-2498A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, HARPER, TX. Dismissed the Application for Review and the Petition for Rulemaking filed by Charles Crawford. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-2499). MB  DA-05-2499A1.doc  DA-05-2499A1.pdf  DA-05-2499A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CLINTON AND MAYFIELD, KY. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. RM-11204 , 05-152). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2504). MB  DA-05-2504A1.doc  DA-05-2504A1.pdf  DA-05-2504A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHEYENNE AND THOMAS, OK. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-130 , RM-11216). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2507). MB  DA-05-2507A1.doc  DA-05-2507A1.pdf  DA-05-2507A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CRIDERSVILLE, OH. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for this community, and terminated the proceeding. (Dkt No. 04-343 , RM-10799). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2494). MB  DA-05-2494A1.doc  DA-05-2494A1.pdf  DA-05-2494A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ALLEGAN, OTSEGO AND MATTAWAN, MI. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-269 , RM-11267). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 11/17/2005. Reply Comments Due: 12/02/2005. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-2500). MB  DA-05-2500A1.doc  DA-05-2500A1.pdf  DA-05-2500A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, AGUILA, APACHE JUNCTION, BUCKEYE, GLENDALE, PEORIA, WENDEN, AND WICKENBURG, AZ. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-270 , RM-11268). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 11/17/2005. Reply Comments Due: 12/02/2005. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-2495). MB  DA-05-2495A1.doc  DA-05-2495A1.pdf  DA-05-2495A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GONZALES, HOUMA, AND WESTWEGO, LA AND HATTIESBURG, MS. Granted Clear Channel's request for permission to withdraw its Petition for Rulemaking that initiated this proceeding and its prior expressions of interest in implementing its rulemaking proposals, and dismissed Clear Channel's Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 02-295 , RM-10580). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/23/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-2497). MB  DA-05-2497A1.doc  DA-05-2497A1.pdf  DA-05-2497A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 24, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 186:

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FCC MEDIA BUREAU PROVIDES RELIEF FOR MVPDS AND BROADCAST STATIONS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE RITA. News Release MB. Contact Rebecca Fisher at (202) 418-2359  DOC-261252A1.doc  DOC-261252A1.pdf  DOC-261252A1.txt

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Released: 09/24/2005. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES PROCEDURES TO PROMOTE THE RESUMPTION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCAST SERVICE TO AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE RITA. (DA No. 05-2518). MB  DA-05-2518A1.doc  DA-05-2518A1.pdf  DA-05-2518A1.txt

Released: 09/24/2005. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMUNICATIONS RESTORATION PROCESSES FOR MVPDS AND CARS IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE RITA. MB. Contact: Wayne McKee at (202) 418-2355 or Michael Lance at (202) 418-7014  DOC-261254A1.doc  DOC-261254A1.pdf  DOC-261254A1.txt

Released: 09/24/2005. FACILITATING RESTORATION OF WIRELESS FACILITIES IN AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE RITA. (DA No. 05-2520). WTB  DA-05-2520A1.doc  DA-05-2520A1.pdf  DA-05-2520A1.txt

Released: 09/24/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF FILING AND REGULATORY DEADLINES FOR WIRELESS LICENSEES IN AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE RITA. (DA No. 05-2521). WTB  DA-05-2521A1.doc  DA-05-2521A1.pdf  DA-05-2521A1.txt

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SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC., SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, SOUTHWESTERN BELL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. D/B/A SOUTHWESTERN BELL LONG DISTANCE, ET AL. Granted Special Temporary Authority as described for activities related to repair and restoration of facilities affected by Hurricane Rita. (Dkt No. 00-65 , 00-217). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-2510). WCB  DA-05-2510A1.doc  DA-05-2510A1.pdf  DA-05-2510A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 23, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 185:

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FCC TO BE OPEN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2005 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 IN RESPONSE TO POSSIBLE HURRICANE RITA RELIEF AND RESTORATION EFFORTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 or David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 CGB  DOC-261236A1.doc  DOC-261236A1.pdf  DOC-261236A1.txt

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Released: 09/23/2005. U.S.-CAMBODIA ROUTE EXEMPTED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS POLICY. (DA No. 05-2513). (Dkt No 96-261 , 02-324). IB. Contact: Claudia Fox at (202) 418-1460 or James Ball at (202) 418-1460  DA-05-2513A1.doc  DA-05-2513A1.pdf  DA-05-2513A1.txt

Released: 09/23/2005. THE INTERNATIONAL BUREAU REISSUES PROCEDURES TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA. (DA No. 05-2515). IB. Contact: Cassandra Thomas at (202) 418-0734, email: Cassandra.Thomas@fcc.gov  DA-05-2515A1.doc  DA-05-2515A1.pdf  DA-05-2515A1.txt

Report No: AUC-05 64-A Released: 09/23/2005. AUCTION OF FULL POWER TELEVISION STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMITS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 15, 2006; COMMENT SOUGHT ON RESERVE PRICES OR MINIMUM OPENING BIDS AND OTHER AUCTION PROCEDURES FOR AUCTION NO. 64. (DA No. 05-2423) (Auction No. 64). Comments Due: 10/14/2005. Reply Comments Due: 10/21/2005. WTB. Contact: Lynne Milne at (202) 418-0660; Debbie Smith or Lisa Stover at (717) 338-2888  DA-05-2423A1.doc  DA-05-2423A1.pdf  DA-05-2423A1.txt

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APPROPRIATE FRAMEWORK FOR BROADBAND ACCESS TO THE INTERNET OVER WIRELINE FACILITIES. Established a new regulatory framework for broadband Internet access services offered by wireline facilities-based providers. (Dkt No. 95-20 , 98-10). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/05/2005 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 05-150). WCB  FCC-05-150A1.doc  FCC-05-150A2.doc  FCC-05-150A3.doc  FCC-05-150A4.doc  FCC-05-150A5.doc  FCC-05-150A1.pdf  FCC-05-150A2.pdf  FCC-05-150A3.pdf  FCC-05-150A4.pdf  FCC-05-150A5.pdf  FCC-05-150A1.txt  FCC-05-150A2.txt  FCC-05-150A3.txt  FCC-05-150A4.txt  FCC-05-150A5.txt

APPROPRIATE FRAMEWORK FOR BROADBAND ACCESS TO THE INTERNET OVER WIRELINE FACILITIES. The Commission offers guidance and insight into its approach to the Internet and broadband that is consistent with Congressional directives. (Dkt No. 95-20 , 98-10). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/05/2005 by Policy Statement. (FCC No. 05-151). WCB  FCC-05-151A1.doc  FCC-05-151A1.pdf  FCC-05-151A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT (CALEA) AND BROADBAND ACCESS AND SERVICES. Concluded that CALEA applies to facilities-based broadband Internet access providers and providers of interconnected voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service. 1st R&O and FNPRM. (Dkt No. 04-295 , RM-10865). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/05/2005 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 05-153). WCB  FCC-05-153A1.doc  FCC-05-153A2.doc  FCC-05-153A3.doc  FCC-05-153A4.doc  FCC-05-153A5.doc  FCC-05-153A1.pdf  FCC-05-153A2.pdf  FCC-05-153A3.pdf  FCC-05-153A4.pdf  FCC-05-153A5.pdf  FCC-05-153A1.txt  FCC-05-153A2.txt  FCC-05-153A3.txt  FCC-05-153A4.txt  FCC-05-153A5.txt