fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 41
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 27, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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SAINT ANSELM'S ABBEY SCHOOL COMPUTER STUDENTS TO BE HONORED TODAY BY FCC FOR THEIR HELP IN TESTING AUCTION SOFTWARE. The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau will be honoring 21 computer students from Saint Anselm's Abbey High School, Washington, DC, for their help in testing a new software interface for the upcming 700 MHz auction. News Release. News Media Contact: Artif Harden at (202) 418-7931 WTB  DOC-210485A1.pdf  DOC-210485A1.doc  DOC-210485A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 02/27/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 02/26/2001. CCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-210499A1.pdf  DOC-210499A1.txt

Released: 02/27/2001. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 01-512). CCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at (202) 418-2320, email: dblue@fcc.gov, fax: (202) 418-2345, tty: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-512A1.pdf  DA-01-512A1.doc  DA-01-512A1.txt

Report No: 2468 Released: 02/27/2001. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. CIB  DOC-210491A1.pdf  DOC-210491A1.doc  DOC-210491A1.txt

Report No: 44930 Released: 02/27/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-210500A1.pdf  DOC-210500A1.txt  DOC-210500A1.txt

Report No: 24930 Released: 02/27/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-210501A1.pdf  DOC-210501A1.txt  DOC-210501A1.txt

Report No: 294 Released: 02/27/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-210449A1.pdf  DOC-210449A1.txt

Report No: 318 Released: 02/27/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE: PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATION CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND EXTENSION APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-210448A1.pdf  DOC-210448A1.txt

Report No: 2134 Released: 02/27/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS. WTB

Released: 02/27/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN 900 MHZ SMR LICENSES. (DA No. 01-515). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-01-515A1.pdf  DA-01-515A1.doc  DA-01-515A1.txt

Released: 02/27/2001. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NATIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE. (DA No. 01-405). Comments Due: 03/23/2001. WTB. Contact: Designated Federal Officer: Michael Wilhelm at (202) 418-0680, email: mwilhem@fcc.gov  DA-01-405A1.pdf  DA-01-405A1.doc  DA-01-405A1.txt

Released: 02/27/2001. PUBLIC SAFETY NATIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITEE MEETING NOTICE. (DA No. 01-404). WTB. Contact: Designated Federal Officer: Michael J. Wilheim at (202) 418-0680, email: wwilhelm@fcc.gov  DA-01-404A1.pdf  DA-01-404A1.doc  DA-01-404A1.txt

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TEXTS

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UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINSTRATIVE COMPANY (USAC). Granted the waiver request filed by the USAC on July 26, 2000. (Dkt No. 00-50, 00-50). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 02/26/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-509). CCB  DA-01-509A1.pdf  DA-01-509A1.doc  DA-01-509A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied the Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply Comments filed by the American Library Association. (Dkt No. 00-50). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 02/26/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-508). CCB  DA-01-508A1.pdf  DA-01-508A1.doc  DA-01-508A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF NEWPATH HOLDINGS, INC. FOR EXPEDITED DECLARATORY RULING ON THE SCOPE OF. UNBUNDLED ACCESS TO THE HIGH-FREQUENCY PORTION OF LOOPS. Termined and closed this proceeding. (Dkt No. 00-50). Action by: Chief, Policy and Program Planning Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 02/26/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-511). CCB  DA-01-511A1.doc

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT. Granted Naperville's Request for Review of a decision by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Adminstrative Co. that returned, without consideration, Naperville's application. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-73). CCB  FCC-01-73A1.pdf  FCC-01-73A1.doc  FCC-01-73A1.txt

ALL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC., ET AL. AND QWEST CORPORATION. Granted Joint Petition for Waiver of the Definition of "Study Area" Contained in the Part 36 Appendix-Glossary of the Commission's Rules. Granted Petition for Waiver of Sections 61.41(c), 61.41(d) and 69.3(e)(11). (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/27/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-507). CCB  DA-01-507A1.pdf  DA-01-507A1.doc  DA-01-507A1.txt

BELLSOUTH PETITION FOR PHASE I PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICES. Granted in part and denied in part a petition of BellSouth seeking pricing flexibility for various switched access services in ten metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) within its region. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-76). CIB  FCC-01-76A1.pdf  FCC-01-76A1.doc  FCC-01-76A1.txt

TEXAS CABLE PARTNERS, L.P.. Granted the Petition for a determination of effective competition filed by Texas Cable Partners. Revoked the certification granted to the cities of Alvin Dickinson, Friendswood, League City, Santa Fe, El Lago, Taylor Lake Village and Webster, TX. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 02/26/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-510). CSB  DA-01-510A1.pdf  DA-01-510A1.doc  DA-01-510A1.txt

OAHU AVIATION FLIGHT SCHOOL, INC.. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 against Oahu Aviation Flight School, Inc. for violating the Commission's Rules by transmitting false distress calls. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/23/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-504). ENF  DA-01-504A1.pdf  DA-01-504A1.doc  DA-01-504A1.txt

CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.. Issued a monetary forefeiture in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500) against Cherokee Broadcasting Company, Inc., licensee of WVCP(AM), Murphy, North Carolina for operating without EAS equipment in place. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/23/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-502). ENF  DA-01-502A1.pdf  DA-01-502A1.doc  DA-01-502A1.txt

COLUMBIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted Columbia Communications Corporation authority to launch and operate a replacement satellite at the 174.3 Degree W.L. orbital location. Action by: Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division. Adopted: 02/26/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-514). IB  DA-01-514A1.pdf  DA-01-514A1.doc  DA-01-514A1.txt

SHO-ME POWER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/23/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-505). WTB  DA-01-505A1.pdf  DA-01-505A1.doc  DA-01-505A1.txt

REVISION OF PART 22 AND PART 90 PAGING SYSTEMS. Considered petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of various aspects of the Orders previously issued in this proceeding. Clarified one aspect of the 3rd R&O concerning interference protection afforded certain incumbent licensee. (Dkt No. 93-253, 96-18). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/15/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-66). WTB  FCC-01-66A1.pdf  FCC-01-66A1.doc  FCC-01-66A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 26, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 40:

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FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL DESIGNATES SPECIAL COUNSEL TO SPEARHEAD INTERNAL FCC REFORM EFFORTS. Chairman Powell appointed Mary Beth Richards as Special Counsel to spearhead a comprehensive FCC reform project. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 OCH  DOC-210530A1.pdf  DOC-210530A1.doc  DOC-210530A1.txt