fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 49
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 9, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU (CIB) RELEASES FIRST ANNUAL REPORT. The FCC's CIB released its Annual Report, which reflects the performance of the now one-year-old bureau in providing the crucial telecom information necessary for consumers to make informed choices. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: rkimball@fcc.gov CIB  DOC-210900A1.pdf  DOC-210900A1.doc  DOC-210900A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-210907A1.pdf  DOC-210907A1.doc  DOC-210907A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-210906A1.pdf  DOC-210906A1.doc  DOC-210906A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/09/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 03/08/2001. CCB. Contact: Reference Information Center: (202) 418-0270  DOC-210917A1.pdf  DOC-210917A1.txt

Report No: N-217-A Released: 03/09/2001. COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICES APPLICATIONS FILED UNDER PART 68 CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB. Contact: HERBERT NEUMANN  DOC-210878A1.pdf  DOC-210878A1.doc  DOC-210878A1.txt

Released: 03/09/2001. PROPOSED SECOND QUARTER 2001 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 01-614). (Dkt No 96-45). CCB. Contact: Gregory W. Guice or Anita Cheng at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-614A1.pdf  DA-01-614A1.doc  DA-01-614A1.txt

Released: 03/09/2001. MACRO INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS A DECLARATORY RULING ON INTERPRETATION OF 47 CFR 64.1601(D)(2) INTERPRETATION OF 47 C.F.R. 64.601(D)(2). (DA No. 01-640). (Dkt No 91-281). Comments Due: 04/09/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/24/2001. CCB. Contact: Susan Magnotti at (202) 418-0871, tty: (202) 418-0484, eail: smagnott@fcc.gov. Action by: DEPUTY DIVISION CHIEF  DA-01-640A1.pdf  DA-01-640A1.doc  DA-01-640A1.txt

Report No: 2471 Released: 03/09/2001. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. (Dkt No 96-262, 96-45, 97-21, 98-93, 00-123). Comments Due: 04/02/2001. CIB. Contact: Carolyn Bryant at (202) 418-0295  DOC-210883A1.pdf  DOC-210883A1.doc  DOC-210883A1.txt

Report No: 3775 Released: 03/09/2001. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTIONS. CSB

Released: 03/09/2001. WRC-03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS. (DA No. 01-630). IB. Contact: Don Weiland at (202) 418-2220. Action by: Planning and Negotiations Division  DA-01-630A1.pdf  DA-01-630A1.doc  DA-01-630A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00365S Released: 03/09/2001. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 1.767) REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.16); SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center: (202) 418-0270  DOC-210896A1.pdf  DOC-210896A1.txt

Report No: 44938 Released: 03/09/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-210898A1.pdf  DOC-210898A1.txt  DOC-210898A1.txt

Report No: 24938 Released: 03/09/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-210897A1.pdf  DOC-210897A1.txt  DOC-210897A1.txt

Report No: 225 Released: 03/09/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE. MMB  DOC-210894A1.pdf  DOC-210894A1.txt

Report No: 300 Released: 03/09/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-210805A1.pdf  DOC-210805A1.txt

Report No: 170 Released: 03/09/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCPETED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-210879A1.pdf  DOC-210879A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-44 Released: 03/09/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTION. WTB  DOC-210872A1.pdf  DOC-210872A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-43 Released: 03/09/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-210871A1.pdf  DOC-210871A1.txt

Released: 03/09/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN 900 MHZ SMR LICENSES. (DA No. 01-633). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-01-633A1.pdf  DA-01-633A1.doc  DA-01-633A1.txt

Released: 03/09/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN C, D AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 01-634). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-01-634A1.pdf  DA-01-634A1.doc  DA-01-634A1.txt

Released: 03/09/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PACIFIC WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING. (DA No. 01-623). Comments Due: 03/26/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/05/2001. WTB. Contact: Kathy Harris at (202) 418-0609  DA-01-623A1.pdf  DA-01-623A1.doc  DA-01-623A1.txt

Released: 03/09/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONTACT UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS MARCH 29 AND APRIL 11-12, 2001 IN WASHINGTON, DC. (DA No. 01-632). WTB. Contact: Mike Etheredge at (202) 418-0584, email: methered@fcc.gov  DA-01-632A1.pdf  DA-01-632A1.doc  DA-01-632A1.txt

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TEXTS

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WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PETITION FOR WAIVER OF TARGETING REQUIREMENTS. Granted the Petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission on March 30, 2000. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-612). CCB  DA-01-612A1.pdf  DA-01-612A1.doc  DA-01-612A1.txt

KINGWOOD CABLEVISION, INC.. Vacated Order, and dismissed Kingwood Cablevision's peitition for reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/09/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-625). CSB  DA-01-625A1.pdf  DA-01-625A1.doc  DA-01-625A1.txt

ADELPHIA CABLE PARTNERS, L.P. D/B/A ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for special relief (CSR-5609-A), filed by Adelphia Cable Partners, L.P. d/b/a Adelphia Cable Communications. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-606). CSB  DA-01-606A1.pdf  DA-01-606A1.doc  DA-01-606A1.txt

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO, INC.. Granted the Application for Modification to Order and Authorization and Request for Waiver of Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. of its space station authorization. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 03/09/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-639). IB  DA-01-639A1.pdf  DA-01-639A1.doc  DA-01-639A1.txt

KEY WEST, FLORIDA. Effective April 23, 2001, Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community, and terminated proceeding. (Dkt No. 00-70). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 02/28/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-626). MMB  DA-01-626A1.pdf  DA-01-626A1.doc  DA-01-626A1.txt

LOWRY CITY, MISSOURI. Effective April 23, 2001, Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community, and terminated the proceeding. (Dkt No. 00-145). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 02/28/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-627). MMB  DA-01-627A1.pdf  DA-01-627A1.doc  DA-01-627A1.txt

AVALON, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, ADELANTO, RIDGECREST AND RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA. Effective April 23, 2001, Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities, and terminated proceeding. (Dkt No. 99-329). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 02/28/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-631). MMB  DA-01-631A1.pdf  DA-01-631A1.doc  DA-01-631A1.txt

MUSIC BROADCASTING, INC. (ASSIGNOR) AND VITAL LICENSES, LLC. (ASSIGNEE). Denied the Application for Review filed by Altoona Trans Audio Corporation, Inc., and Affirmed the grant of the applications for assignment of license of WVAM(AM) and WPRR(FM). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-75). MMB  FCC-01-75A1.pdf  FCC-01-75A1.doc  FCC-01-75A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS, (BRIDGEPORT, BONHAM, GRAHAM, PALESTINE, PRICE, RANGER,. & STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, AND ARDMORE, LAWTON, TECUMSEH & FORT TOWSON, OKLAHOMA. Correcting Adoption Date of the R&O DA 01-445, released February 16, 2001to show the year 2001. (Dkt No. 99-233) by ERRATUM. MMB  DOC-210899A1.doc

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 7, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 47:

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Report No: SES-00267 Released: 03/07/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-210918A1.pdf  DOC-210918A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2001. WTB SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER BY NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OPERATE A PUBLIC SAFETY. (DA No. 01-598) COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM 0N 500-506 MHZ FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED FOR CHANNEL 19 TELEVISION OPERATION IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA. Comments Due: 03/19/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/26/2001. WTB, WTB. Contact: Bert Weintraub at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: bweintra@fcc.gov  DA-01-598A1.pdf  DA-01-598A1.doc  DA-01-598A1.txt