Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 20 No. 79	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 April 20, 2001

FCC INITIATES A BROAD-RANGING PROCEEDING TO EXPLORE WAYS OF REFORMING INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION RULES. The FCC adopted a proposal to begin a fundamental examination of all forms of intercarrier compensation.. News Release. Adopted: 04/19/2001. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris, 202-418-0253 CCB. Contact Jane Jackson, 202-418-1520  DOC-212131A1.pdf  DOC-212131A1.doc  DOC-212131A1.txt

FCC ELIMINATES THE MAJOR NETWORK/EMERGING NETWORK MERGER PROHIBITION FROM DUAL NETWORK RULE. The FCC amended the "dual network" rule to permit one of the four major television networks - ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC - to own, operate, maintain or control the UPN and/or the WB television network. News Release. (Dkt No 00-108). Adopted: 04/19/2001. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack at (202) 418-0512 MMB. Contact Roger Holberg at (202) 418-2134 or Dan Bring at (202) 418-2164  DOC-212188A1.pdf  DOC-212188A2.pdf  DOC-212188A3.pdf  DOC-212188A4.pdf  DOC-212188A1.doc  DOC-212188A2.doc  DOC-212188A3.doc  DOC-212188A4.doc  DOC-212188A1.txt  DOC-212188A2.txt  DOC-212188A3.txt  DOC-212188A4.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-212187A1.pdf  DOC-212187A1.doc  DOC-212187A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-212190A1.pdf  DOC-212190A1.doc  DOC-212190A1.txt

Released: 04/20/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 04/19/2001. CCB. Contact: Reference Information Center: (202) 418-0270

Report No: N-227-A Released: 04/20/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK SERVICES APPLICATIONS FILED UNDER RULES PART 68 - CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB  DOC-212173A1.pdf  DOC-212173A1.doc  DOC-212173A1.txt

Report No: 2478 Released: 04/20/2001. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CIB  DOC-212169A1.pdf  DOC-212169A1.doc  DOC-212169A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00071 Released: 04/20/2001. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION - GE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. -- APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL TO SES GLOBAL S.A.. IB  DOC-212167A1.pdf  DOC-212167A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00384S Released: 04/20/2001. 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  DOC-212165A1.pdf  DOC-212165A1.txt

Report No: 44968 Released: 04/20/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-212186A1.pdf  DOC-212186A1.txt  DOC-212186A1.txt

Report No: 24968 Released: 04/20/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-212185A1.pdf  DOC-212185A1.txt  DOC-212185A1.txt

Report No: 348 Released: 04/20/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-212115A1.pdf  DOC-212115A1.txt

Report No: 347 Released: 04/20/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-212114A1.pdf  DOC-212114A1.txt

Released: 04/20/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-212170A1.pdf  DOC-212170A1.doc  DOC-212170A1.txt

ADVANCED TELECOM. NETWORK, INC.. Imposed a forfeiture of $46,700 upon Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc. for willful and repeated failures to make required contributions to universal service support programs. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/19/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-1014). ENF  DA-01-1014A1.pdf  DA-01-1014A1.doc  DA-01-1014A1.txt

MR. JERRY SMITH. Issued a $13,500 forfeiture against Jerry Smith for operating a CB radio station with a non-type-accepted transmitter, with a transmitter output power greater than four watts carrier power in the AM mode, and with an external RF power amplifier. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-974). ENF  DA-01-974A1.pdf  DA-01-974A1.doc  DA-01-974A1.txt

EXCEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., TELEGLOBE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, AND LONG DISTANCE WHOLESALE CLUB V. QWEST CORPORATION. Granted Joint Motion to Dismiss the Complaint with prejudice and the proceeding is terminated effective upon release date of this order. Action by: Chief,, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 04/19/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1023). ENF  DA-01-1023A1.pdf  DA-01-1023A1.doc  DA-01-1023A1.txt

BRIGHTON AND STOWE, VERMONT. Alloted Channel 295A to Brighton, Vermont. Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/11/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-968). MMB  DA-01-968A1.pdf  DA-01-968A1.doc  DA-01-968A1.txt

MCCALL, IDAHO AND PINESDALE, MONTANA. Proposed FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-93). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 06/11/2001. Reply Comments Due: 06/26/2001. Adopted: 04/11/2001 by FNPRM. (DA No. 01-1015). MMB  DA-01-1015A1.pdf  DA-01-1015A1.doc  DA-01-1015A1.txt

BROOKLINE, MISSOURI. Denied the motion to dismiss petition for rule making and set aside Report and Order. (Dkt No. 90-195). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/11/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-1016). MMB  DA-01-1016A1.pdf  DA-01-1016A1.doc  DA-01-1016A1.txt

MOUNTAIN GROVE, MISSOURI. Dismissed as moot the petition for reconsideration filed by Lake Broadcasting, Inc.. (Dkt No. 91-352). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/16/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-1017). MMB  DA-01-1017A1.pdf  DA-01-1017A1.doc  DA-01-1017A1.txt

NACHES, SUNNYSIDE AND BENTON CITY, WASHINGTON. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 06/11/2001. Reply Comments Due: 06/26/2001. Adopted: 04/11/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-1021). MMB  DA-01-1021A1.pdf  DA-01-1021A1.doc  DA-01-1021A1.txt

CORINTH, SCOTIA AND HUDSON FALLS, NEW YORK. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-94). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 06/11/2001. Reply Comments Due: 06/26/2001. Adopted: 04/11/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-1022). MMB  DA-01-1022A1.pdf  DA-01-1022A1.doc  DA-01-1022A1.txt

COLUMBIA, BOURBON, LEASBURG, GERALD, DIXON AND CUBA, MISSOURI. Dismissed as moot the petition for reconsideration filed by Lake Broadcasting, Inc., denied the petition for reconsideration filed by Central Missouri Broadcasting, Inc. and terminated proceeding. (Dkt No. 92-214). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/16/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-1018). MMB  DA-01-1018A1.pdf  DA-01-1018A1.doc  DA-01-1018A1.txt

FCC RESOLVES CARRIER COMPENSATION RULES FOR INTERNET TRAFFIC; RECIPROCAL COMPENSATION RULING AND ACCOMPANYING PROPOSAL FOR A UNIFIED CARRIER COMPENSATION SYSTEM PROVIDE REGULATORY STABILITY AND FAIRNESS FOR CARRIERS. Reciprocal Compensation Ruling and Accompanying Proposal for a Unified Carrier Compensation System Provide Regulatory Stability and Fairness for Carriers. The FCC announced the adoption of new rules to clarify the proper intercarrier compensation. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at 202-418-0253 CCB. Contact Tamara Preiss at 202-418-1520  DOC-212153A1.pdf  DOC-212153A1.doc  DOC-212153A1.txt

PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH ON THE COMMISSION'S RECIPROCAL COMPENSATION ORDER. News Release CMMR  DOC-212154A1.pdf  DOC-212154A1.doc  DOC-212154A1.txt

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH. Re: Developing a Unified Intercarrier Compensation Regime; Intercarrier Compensation for ISP-Bound Traffic; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. News Release CMMR  DOC-212164A1.pdf  DOC-212164A1.doc  DOC-212164A1.txt

Report No: SPB-168 Released: 04/19/2001. MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED IN IB DOCKET NO. 00-248. (DA No. 01-1013). Reply Comments Due: 05/07/2001. IB  DA-01-1013A1.pdf  DA-01-1013A1.doc  DA-01-1013A1.txt

Report No: IHF-00019 Released: 04/19/2001. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-212172A1.pdf  DOC-212172A1.txt

Report No: 345 Released: 04/19/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-212112A1.pdf  DOC-212112A1.txt

CCB SEEKS COMMENT ON THE IOWA UTILITIES BOARD PETITION FOR DELEGATION OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY. & THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE NC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NUMBER CONSERVATION MEASURES, DA 01-984 rel. 4/19/2001 to read Contact: Jennifer Gorny at (202) 418-2320, email: jgorny@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484