Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 20 No. 118	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 June 15, 2001

FCC IMPOSES $137,000 FINE AGAINST PTT TELEKOM, INC. FOR FAILURE TO MAKE REQUIRED UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS. The FCC found that PTT violated statutory and regulatory requirements that interstate telecommunications providers make certain contributions to foster universal service.. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at 202-418-7450 ENF. Contact John Winston at 202-418-7450 or James Shook at 202-418-1420  DOC-213664A1.pdf  DOC-213664A1.doc  DOC-213664A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR  DOC-213665A1.pdf  DOC-213665A1.doc  DOC-213665A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-213661A1.pdf  DOC-213661A1.doc  DOC-213661A1.txt

Report No: N-238-A Released: 06/15/2001. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK FCC Certifications for Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network. CCB  DOC-213668A1.pdf  DOC-213668A1.doc  DOC-213668A1.txt

Released: 06/15/2001. M&L ENTERPRISES, INC., D/B/A SKYLINE TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 36.611, 36.612 AND 69.2(HH) "UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND". (DA No. 01-1414). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 06/29/2001. Reply Comments Due: 07/16/2001. CCB. Contact: Antoinette Stevens 202-418-7400  DA-01-1414A1.pdf  DA-01-1414A1.doc  DA-01-1414A1.txt

Released: 06/15/2001. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON QWEST PETITION FOR WAIVER TO PROVIDE OPERATOR-ASSISTED REVERSE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICES. (DA No. 01-1445) CC Docket 01-126; contact Jance Myles 202-418-1580. Comments Due: 07/02/2001. Reply Comments Due: 07/12/2001. CCB  DA-01-1445A1.pdf  DA-01-1445A1.doc  DA-01-1445A1.txt

Released: 06/15/2001. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL FILED BY BERKSHIRE CABLE CORPORATION D/B/A BERKSHIRE LONG DISTANCE AND CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. (DA No. 01-1394). CCB. Contact: Aaron Goldberger 202-418-1580  DA-01-1394A1.pdf  DA-01-1394A1.doc  DA-01-1394A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00409S Released: 06/15/2001. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-213682A1.pdf  DOC-213682A1.txt

Report No: 45007 Released: 06/15/2001. BROADCAST ACTION. MMB  DOC-213673A1.pdf  DOC-213673A1.txt  DOC-213673A1.txt

Report No: 25007 Released: 06/15/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-213674A1.pdf  DOC-213674A1.txt  DOC-213674A1.txt

Report No: 2001-05 Released: 06/15/2001. FM BOOSTER APPLICATIONS READY AND AVAILABLE FOR PROCESSING Cut-off date: July 16, 2001. MMB  DOC-213651A1.pdf  DOC-213651A1.doc  DOC-213651A1.txt

Report No: 409 Released: 06/15/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICES APPLICATIONS ACCPETED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-213613A1.pdf  DOC-213613A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-63 Released: 06/15/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-213662A1.pdf  DOC-213662A1.txt

MR. GORDON EVANS, VICE PRESIDENT--FEDERAL REGULATORY, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Extended to 7/15/01 the deadline for Verizon Communications, Inc. to file performance measurement data required by the Bell Atlantic/NYNEX Merger Order while the Commission considers Verizon's request to terminate the reporting requirement.. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: 06/14/2001 by LETTER. (DA No. 01-1425). CCB  DA-01-1425A1.pdf  DA-01-1425A1.doc  DA-01-1425A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996, PACIFIC LIGHTNET, INC.. Granted Pacific Lightnet, Inc. a limited waiver to enable Pacific Lightnet to become the preferred carrier of consumers currently presubscribed to GST Telecom Hawaii, Inc. without first obtaining their authorization and verification.. (Dkt No. 94-129). Action by: By the Associate Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 06/14/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1431). CCB  DA-01-1431A1.pdf  DA-01-1431A1.doc  DA-01-1431A1.txt

FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.. Dismissed petition by Family Broadcasting, Inc.for reconsideration of an Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing.. (Dkt No. 01-39). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-188). ENF  FCC-01-188A1.pdf  FCC-01-188A1.doc  FCC-01-188A1.txt

PTT TELEKOM, INC.. Issued a $137,000 forfeiture aginst PTT Telekom, Inc. for willful and repeated failures to make required universal service contributions.. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 01-187). ENF  FCC-01-187A1.pdf  FCC-01-187A1.doc  FCC-01-187A1.txt

1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REFORM OF THE INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS POLICY AND ASSOCIATED FILING REQUIREMENTS. Denied Bell Canada's request for declaratory ruling seeking treatment as a non-dominant carrier by removal of its name from the FCC's "List of Foreign Telecommunications Carriers that are Presumed to Possess Market Power in Foreign Telecommunications Mark. (Dkt No. 98-148). Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 06/14/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1421). IB  DA-01-1421A1.pdf  DA-01-1421A1.doc  DA-01-1421A1.txt

PANA, TAYLORVILLE, AND MACON, IL. Amended FM table of allotments for Pana, Taylorville and Macon.. (Dkt No. 00-160). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 06/06/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1438). MMB  DA-01-1438A1.pdf  DA-01-1438A1.doc  DA-01-1438A1.txt

LORDSBURG AND DEMING, NM. Dismissed petition to amend FM table of allotments for Lordsburg and Deming. (Docket 01-79). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 06/06/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1437). MMB  DA-01-1437A1.pdf  DA-01-1437A1.doc  DA-01-1437A1.txt

WEST HURLEY, ROSENDALE AND RHINEBECK, NY; AND NORTH CANNAN AND SHARON, CT. Amended FM table of allotments for these communities.. (Dkt No. 97-178). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 06/06/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1439). MMB  DA-01-1439A1.pdf  DA-01-1439A1.doc  DA-01-1439A1.txt

EXTENSION OF THE FIVE-YEAR BUILD-OUT PERIOD FOR BTA AUTHORIZATION HOLDERS IN THE MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE. Proposed on its own motion to extend the current five-year build-out requirement imposed upon Basic Trading Area authorization holders in the Multipoint Distribution Service by two years. (Docket 01-109). Action by: Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/14/2001 by M&O. (DA No. 01-1440). MMB  DA-01-1440A1.pdf  DA-01-1440A1.doc  DA-01-1440A1.txt

GOOSETOWN ENTERPRISES, INC.. Granted Goosetown's request for waiver to operate a land mobile radio system in the 470-512 MHz band in Beacon, New York. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-186). WTB  FCC-01-186A1.pdf  FCC-01-186A1.doc  FCC-01-186A1.txt

PAGING SYSTEMS, INC.. Denied Paging Systems, Inc. request for construction extension for three Automated Maritime Telecommunications System Stations.. Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1434). WTB  DA-01-1434A1.pdf  DA-01-1434A1.doc  DA-01-1434A1.txt

MBO WIRELESS, INC.. Granted Special Temporary Authority to MBO Wireless, Inc. for its licenses in Muskogee and Stillwater, OK.. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 06/14/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1401). WTB  DA-01-1401A1.pdf  DA-01-1401A1.doc  DA-01-1401A1.txt

WAIVER OF SECTIONS 69.3(A) AND 69.4(D) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Waived, on its own motion, certain elements of rules to allow non-price cap local exchange carriers to comply with the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Comsat v. FCC.. Action by: Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 06/14/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1429). CCB  DA-01-1429A1.pdf  DA-01-1429A1.doc  DA-01-1429A1.txt