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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 20 No. 84	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 April 27, 2001

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MOVES TO FURTHER DETARIF TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. Commission Limits Competitive Local Phone Carriers Ability to File Tariffs. News Release. (Dkt No 96-262). News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 CCB. Contact Jeff Dygert at (202) 418-1500  DOC-212374A1.pdf  DOC-212374A1.doc  DOC-212374A1.txt

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI ON COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS' ANNOUNCEMENT. News Release CMMR  DOC-212406A1.pdf  DOC-212406A1.doc  DOC-212406A1.txt

STATEMENT OF MICHAEL K. POWELL ON RENOMINATION TO FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 OCH  DOC-212422A1.pdf  DOC-212422A1.doc  DOC-212422A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-212395A1.pdf  DOC-212395A1.doc  DOC-212395A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-212394A1.pdf  DOC-212394A1.doc  DOC-212394A1.txt

Released: 04/27/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 04/26/2001. CCB  DOC-212347A1.pdf  DOC-212347A1.txt

Report No: NCD-472 Released: 04/27/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION Re: Network Change Certification Received. CCB

Report No: N-228-A Released: 04/27/2001. COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICES REGISTRATIONS Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network. CCB. Contact: Herbert Neumann at (202) 418-2341  DOC-212315A1.pdf  DOC-212315A1.doc  DOC-212315A1.txt

Report No: NCD-482 Released: 04/27/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION Re: Network Change Notification Received. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-471 Released: 04/27/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION Re: Network Change Certification Received. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: N-229-A Released: 04/27/2001. COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICES APPLICATIONS FILED UNDER RULES PART 68 - Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network. CCB. Contact: Herbert Neumann at (202) 418-2341  DOC-212350A1.pdf  DOC-212350A1.doc  DOC-212350A1.txt

Report No: NCD-481 Released: 04/27/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION Re: Network Change Short Term Certification Received. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Released: 04/27/2001. COMMENT SOUGHT ON VERIZON'S REQUEST FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE BETWEEN CERTAIN EXCHANGES IN PENNSYLVANIA Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. filed a petition requesting modification of local access and transport area boundaries to provide one-way expanded local calling service. Comments Due: 05/11/2001. Reply Comments Due: 05/18/2001. CCB. Contact: Alan Thomas at (202) 418-2338  DOC-212319A1.pdf  DOC-212319A1.doc  DOC-212319A1.txt

Released: 04/27/2001. COMMENT SOUGHT ON AMERITECH'S REQUEST FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE BETWEEN CERTAIN EXCHANGES IN OHIO Ameritech filed a petition requesting modification of local access and transport area boundaries to provide two-way, non-optional, measured rate expanded local calling service.. Comments Due: 05/11/2001. Reply Comments Due: 05/18/2001. CCB. Contact: Alan Thomas at (202) 418-2338  DOC-212318A1.pdf  DOC-212318A1.doc  DOC-212318A1.txt

Released: 04/27/2001. COMMENT SOUGHT ON BELLSOUTH'S REQUEST FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE BETWEEN VARIOUS EXCHANGES IN ALABAMA BellSouth Telecom Inc filed a petition requesting limited modification of local access and transport area boundaries to provide two-way flat-rated,non-optional expanded local calling service.. Comments Due: 05/11/2001. Reply Comments Due: 05/18/2001. CCB. Contact: Alan Thomas at (202) 418-2338  DOC-212321A1.pdf  DOC-212321A1.doc  DOC-212321A1.txt

Released: 04/27/2001. ERRATUM TO COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE IOWA UTILITIES BOARD PETITION FOR DELEGATION OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY AND. (Dkt No 96-98, 99-200) THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION'S PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NUMBER CONSERVATION MEASURES, NSD File No. L-01-74 (Iowa), NSD File No. L-01-75 (N. Carolina). CCB. Contact: Jennifer Gorny at (202) 418-2320, TTY: (202) 418-0484, jgorny@fcc.gov  DOC-212369A1.pdf  DOC-212369A1.doc  DOC-212369A1.txt

Released: 04/27/2001. WH LINK, LLC FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 01-1107). CSB. Contact: Sonia Greenway or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-7200  DA-01-1107A1.pdf  DA-01-1107A1.doc  DA-01-1107A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00387S Released: 04/27/2001. 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-212357A1.pdf  DOC-212357A1.txt

Report No: 44973 Released: 04/27/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-212360A1.pdf  DOC-212360A1.txt  DOC-212360A1.txt

Report No: 24973 Released: 04/27/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-212359A1.pdf  DOC-212359A1.txt  DOC-212359A1.txt

Report No: 24973A Released: 04/27/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB

Report No: 358 Released: 04/27/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-212344A1.pdf  DOC-212344A1.txt

Report No: 357 Released: 04/27/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-212343A1.pdf  DOC-212343A1.txt

Released: 04/27/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-212352A1.pdf  DOC-212352A1.doc  DOC-212352A1.txt

Report No: 820 Released: 04/27/2001. WTB (SITE-BY-SITE) ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-212302A1.pdf  DOC-212302A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-55 Released: 04/27/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-212354A1.pdf  DOC-212354A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF DEVELOPING A UNIFIED INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION REGIME. Began fundamental re-examination of all currently regulated forms of intercarrier compensation. (Dkt No. 01-92). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/19/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-132). CCB  FCC-01-132A1.pdf  FCC-01-132A1.doc  FCC-01-132A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION FOR ISP BOUND TRAFFIC. Reconsidered the proper treatment for purposes of intercarrier compensation of telecommunications traffic delievered to Internet services providers (ISPs). (Dkt No. 96-98, 99-68). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-131). CCB  FCC-01-131A1.pdf  FCC-01-131A1.doc  FCC-01-131A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ACCESS CHARGE REFORM -- REFORM OF ACCESS CHARGES IMPOSED BY COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS. Established a "pro-competitive, deregulatory national policy framework" for the United States' telecommunications industry by addressing a number of interrelated issues concerning competitive local exchange carrier charges. (Dkt No. 96-262). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/26/2001 by R&O. (FCC No. 01-146). CCB  FCC-01-146A1.pdf  FCC-01-146A1.doc  FCC-01-146A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NON-ACCOUNTING SAFEGUARDS OF SECTION 271 AND 272 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. Affirmed the FCC's conclusion in the Non-Accounting Safeguards Order that the term "interLATA service" used in section 271 encompasses interLATA information services as well as interLATA telecommunications services. (Dkt No. 96-149). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 04/23/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-140). CCB. Contact Michelle Carey  FCC-01-140A1.pdf  FCC-01-140A1.doc  FCC-01-140A1.txt

HOME SHOPPING CLUB L.P.. Home Shopping Club L.P., Petition for Partial Reconsideration or Clarification. Action by: Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 04/26/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-1086). CSB. Contact Vanessa Stallings  DA-01-1086A1.pdf  DA-01-1086A1.doc  DA-01-1086A1.txt

IN RE APPLICATIONS OF VOICESTREAM WIRELESS CORPORATION, POWERTEL, INC., ET AL.. Granted the joint applications filed by Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), VioceStream Wireless Corporation, and PowerTel, Inc.. (Dkt No. 00-187). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 04/24/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-142). IB  FCC-01-142A1.pdf  FCC-01-142A1.doc  FCC-01-142A1.txt

NORTHOME, MINNESOTA. Dismissed the petition for rulemaking filed b PhaarNorth Radio. (Dkt No. 01-25). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1079). MMB  DA-01-1079A1.pdf  DA-01-1079A1.doc  DA-01-1079A1.txt

MCKINLEYVILLE, CALIFORNIA. Effective June 11, 2001, Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 00-216). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1102). MMB  DA-01-1102A1.pdf  DA-01-1102A1.doc  DA-01-1102A1.txt

ST. AUGUSTINE AND NEPTUNE BEACH, FL. Proposed Amendment to FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-101). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 06/18/2001. Reply Comments Due: 07/03/2001. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-1083). MMB  DA-01-1083A1.pdf  DA-01-1083A1.doc  DA-01-1083A1.txt

LPTV DIGITAL DATA SERVICES PILOT PROJECT. Implemented the provisions of the LPTV Pilot Project Digital Data Services Act. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 04/19/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-137). MMB. Contact Gordon Godfrey  FCC-01-137A1.pdf  FCC-01-137A1.doc  FCC-01-137A1.txt

MCCOOK, ALLIANCE, IMPERIAL, NEBRASKA, AND LIMON PARKER, ASPEN, AVON, AND WESTCLIFFE, COLORADO. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/25/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1081). MMB  DA-01-1081A1.pdf  DA-01-1081A1.doc  DA-01-1081A1.txt

ROYSTON AND ARCADE, GEORGIA. Effective June 11, 2001, Realloted Channel 279C3 from Royston to Aracade, Georgia, and modified the authorization of Station WPUP(FM) accordingly. Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1080). MMB  DA-01-1080A1.pdf  DA-01-1080A1.doc  DA-01-1080A1.txt

PLAINVILLE, GEORGIA, ROSHOLT, WISCONSIN, AUBURN, ALABAMA, SHINER, TEXAS, PACIFIC CITY, OREGON. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-102, 01-103, 01-104, 01-105, 01-106). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 06/18/2001. Reply Comments Due: 07/03/2001. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by FNPRM. (DA No. 01-1093). MMB  DA-01-1093A1.pdf  DA-01-1093A1.doc  DA-01-1093A1.txt

CAMDENTON AND LAURIE, MISSOURI. Effective June 11, 2001 Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities, and denied the Petition for Rulemaking filed by Camdenton Community Broadcasters to Allot Channel 265A at Camdenton, MO. (Dkt No. 97-86). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1082). MMB  DA-01-1082A1.pdf  DA-01-1082A1.doc  DA-01-1082A1.txt

CORN BELT POWER COOPERATIVE. Granted Petition for Reconsideration of Change Status of Licenses for Private Point-to-Point Microwave Service Stations WAP578, KAY54, KAY53, WJI81, and WJI80 and Waiver of Section 101.81 of the Commission's Rules. (Dkt No. 92-9, 95-157). Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 04/24/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1084). WTB  DA-01-1084A1.pdf  DA-01-1084A1.doc  DA-01-1084A1.txt

FURCHTGOTT-ROTH REACTS TO NESS ANNOUNCEMENT. News Release CMMR. Contact Bryan Tramont at 202-418-2000  DOC-212342A1.pdf  DOC-212342A1.doc  DOC-212342A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. RE-RELEASE OF PN UPDATING FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR BOC APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTION 271 OF THE ACT. CCB. Contact: Janice Myles at (202) 418-1580. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253  DOC-212368A1.pdf  DOC-212368A1.doc  DOC-212368A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC NOTICE ON APPLICATION BY VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION UNDER SECTION 271 TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICE IN CONNECTICUT. (Dkt No 01-100) Correction of confidential information contact person at Verizon.. CCB. Contact: Claudia Pabo at (202) 418-1595 or Alex Johns at (202) 418-1167. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253  DOC-212355A1.pdf  DOC-212355A1.doc  DOC-212355A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. BROADBANDCONNECT, INC.. (DA No. 01-1088) Granted the application of BroadbandConnect, Inc. for certification to operate an open video system in various communities in Howard County, Maryland. CSB. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau  DA-01-1088A1.pdf  DA-01-1088A1.doc  DA-01-1088A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. BROADBANDCONNECT, INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION - ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND. (DA No. 01-1100) Granted the Application for Open Video System certification in St. Mary's County, Maryland. CSB. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division  DA-01-1100A1.pdf  DA-01-1100A1.doc  DA-01-1100A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. BROADBANDCONNECT. INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 01-1095) Granted the BroadbandConnect. Inc. Application for Open Video System certification in the communities of Kent County, Maryland. CSB. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division  DA-01-1095A1.pdf  DA-01-1095A1.doc  DA-01-1095A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. BROADBANDCONNECT, INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION - SOMERSET COUNTY, MARYLAND. (DA No. 01-1099) Granted the Application for Open Video System certification for communities in Somerset County, Maryland. CSB. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division  DA-01-1099A1.pdf  DA-01-1099A1.doc  DA-01-1099A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. BROADBANDCONNECT, INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION - QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND. (DA No. 01-1101) Granted the Application for Open Video System certification for communities in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. CSB. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division  DA-01-1101A1.pdf  DA-01-1101A1.doc  DA-01-1101A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. BROADBANDCONNECT, INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION - WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND. (DA No. 01-1097) Granted the application for Open Video System certification in various communities in Worcester County, Maryland. CSB. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division  DA-01-1097A1.pdf  DA-01-1097A1.doc  DA-01-1097A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. BROADBANDCONNECT, INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION - MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND. (DA No. 01-1098) Granted the Application for Open Video System certification for various communities in Montgomery County, Maryland. CSB. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division  DA-01-1098A1.pdf  DA-01-1098A1.doc  DA-01-1098A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2001. BROADBANDCONNECT, INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 01-1096) Granted the application for Open Video System certification in various communities in Talbot County, Maryland filed by BroadbandConnect, Inc., pursuant to Section 76.1502 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 76.1502. CSB. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division  DA-01-1096A1.pdf  DA-01-1096A1.doc  DA-01-1096A1.txt

Report No: 2480 Released: 04/26/2001. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING. (Dkt No RM-10099). MMB  DOC-212405A1.pdf  DOC-212405A1.doc  DOC-212405A1.txt

BROADBANDCONNECT, INC.. Granted the application fo BroadbandConnect, Inc. for certification to operate an open video system the Service Areas. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 04/26/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-1089). CSB  DA-01-1089A1.pdf  DA-01-1089A1.doc  DA-01-1089A1.txt

THE BELL ATLANTIC COMPANIES/VERIZON TELEPHONE COMPANIES REVISIONS OF TARIFF F.C.C. NOS. 1 AND 11. Suspended for one day and set investigation of the tariff revisions filed in Tariff F.C.C. Nos. 1 and 11 by the Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies. Action by: Chief, Competitive Pricing Division. Adopted: 04/25/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1077). CCB  DA-01-1077A1.pdf  DA-01-1077A1.doc  DA-01-1077A1.txt

PARADISE, MICHIGAN, LYNCHBURG, TENNESSEE, RINCON, TEXAS. Effective June 11, 2001, Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 00-194, 00-196, 00-197). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 04/18/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1094). MMB  DA-01-1094A1.pdf  DA-01-1094A1.doc  DA-01-1094A1.txt