Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 20 No. 172	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 August 31, 2001

FCC LAUNCHES EDUCATION PROGRAM TO HELP CONSUMERS SAVE MONEY ON INTERNATIONAL PHONE RATES. New Brochure Explains Consumer Options. News Release CIB  DOC-215821A1.doc  DOC-215821A1.pdf  DOC-215821A1.txt

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR INDIAN TELECOM TRAINING INITIATIVE 2001 SEMINAR. News Release. News Media Contact: Atif Harden at (202) 418-7931 CIB. Contact Geoffrey Blackwell at (202) 418-8192

RULES ADOPTED FOR THE COMMISSION REGISTRATION SYSTEM AND FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER. The FCC modified its rules to require entities doing business with the FCC, effective Dec. 3, 2001, to provide an FCC Registration Number with filings requiring a taxpayer identification number.. News Release. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 OMD. Contact Mark Reger at (202) 418-1925  DOC-215824A1.doc  DOC-215824A1.pdf  DOC-215824A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-215820A1.doc  DOC-215820A1.pdf  DOC-215820A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-215822A1.doc  DOC-215822A1.pdf  DOC-215822A1.txt

J. SCOTT MARCUS NAMED SENIOR ADVISOR FOR INTERNET TECHNOLOGY. News Release. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 OPP  DOC-215810A1.doc  DOC-215810A1.pdf  DOC-215810A1.txt

Released: 08/31/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 08/30/2001. CCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-215803A1.pdf  DOC-215803A1.txt

Released: 08/31/2001. WRC-03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS. (DA No. 01-2059). IB. Contact: Don Weiland at (202) 418-2220  DA-01-2059A1.doc  DA-01-2059A1.pdf  DA-01-2059A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00438S Released: 08/31/2001. 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-215805A1.pdf  DOC-215805A1.txt

Report No: 45061 Released: 08/31/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-215798A1.txt

Report No: 25061 Released: 08/31/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-215800A1.txt

Report No: 495 Released: 08/31/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-215748A1.pdf  DOC-215748A1.txt

Report No: 494 Released: 08/31/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-215747A1.pdf  DOC-215747A1.txt

Released: 08/31/2001. FCC ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AFTER FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE. (DA No. 01-2060) Balance of winning bid due by September 17, 2001, Auction No. 25. MMB. Contact: Lisa Scanlan at (202) 418-2700  DA-01-2060A1.doc  DA-01-2060A2.doc  DA-01-2060A1.pdf  DA-01-2060A2.pdf  DA-01-2060A1.txt  DA-01-2060A2.txt

Released: 08/31/2001. OET TUTORIALS ON NEW SPECTRALLY EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES. (DA No. 01-2072). OET. Contact: Robert Kimball at (202) 418-2339, TTY: (202) 418-2989  DA-01-2072A1.doc  DA-01-2072A1.pdf  DA-01-2072A1.txt

Released: 08/31/2001. ERRATUM TO EX PARTE PUBLIC NOTICE RELEASED AUGUST 30, 2001. OMD  DOC-215799A1.doc  DOC-215799A1.pdf  DOC-215799A1.txt

Released: 08/31/2001. SUPPLEMENT TO PUBLIC NOTICE RELEASED AUGUST 22, 2001 BY WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCING. (DA No. 01-2071) IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT FOUR C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSES UPON FULL AND TIMELY PAYMENT. WTB  DA-01-2071A1.doc  DA-01-2071A1.pdf  DA-01-2071A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE NECA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPUTATION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE COMPANY PAYMENTS. In this Order the FCC seeks comments on certain rules pertaining to the National Exchange Carrier Association. (Dkt No. 01-174). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 10/22/2001. Reply Comments Due: 11/05/2001. Adopted: 07/31/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-218). CCB. Contact Mark Stone  FCC-01-218A1.doc  FCC-01-218A1.pdf  FCC-01-218A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AT&T CORPORATION (AT&T), COMPLAINANT, V. JEFFERSON TELEPHONE COMPANY (JEFFERSON), DEFENDANT. Denied formal complaint filed by AT&T against Jefferson. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 08/24/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-243). EB. Contact Waren Firschein  FCC-01-243A1.doc  FCC-01-243A1.pdf  FCC-01-243A1.txt

MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. PETERSBURG LICENSEE, L.L.C.. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 against Mega Communications of St. Petersburg Licensee, L.L.C.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/29/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-2036). EB  DA-01-2036A1.doc  DA-01-2036A1.pdf  DA-01-2036A1.txt

TELESAT CANADA. Granted request to eliminate conditions on ANIK E1 and E2's inclusion on the Permitted Space Station List. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division. Adopted: 08/30/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2051). IB  DA-01-2051A1.doc  DA-01-2051A1.pdf  DA-01-2051A1.txt

EARTHWATCH INCORPORATED. Granted EarthWatch Incorporated authority to modify the altitude of one of its authorized Low-Earth Orbiting satellites, "QuickBird-2.". Action by: Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division. Adopted: 08/31/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-2054). IB  DA-01-2054A1.doc  DA-01-2054A1.pdf  DA-01-2054A1.txt

BUFFALO GAP, TEXAS. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 01-221). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 10/22/2001. Reply Comments Due: 11/06/2001. Adopted: 08/22/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-2056). MMB  DA-01-2056A1.doc  DA-01-2056A1.pdf  DA-01-2056A1.txt

DAYTON, INCLINE VILLAGE AND RENO, NEVADA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt 99-229). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 08/29/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-2061). MMB  DA-01-2061A1.doc  DA-01-2061A1.pdf  DA-01-2061A1.txt

BROKENBOW, OK. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for various communities. (Dkt No. 01-209, 01-210, 01-211, 01-212, 01-213, 01-214, 01). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 08/22/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-2058). MMB  DA-01-2058A1.doc  DA-01-2058A1.pdf  DA-01-2058A1.txt

HOLLIS, OK, MANGUM, OK, RULE, TX, SANTA ANNA, TX. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-217, 01-218, 01-219, 01-220). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 10/22/2001. Reply Comments Due: 11/06/2001. Adopted: 08/22/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-2057). MMB  DA-01-2057A1.doc  DA-01-2057A1.pdf  DA-01-2057A1.txt

WAITSBURG, WASHINGTON. Dismissed the petition for rulemaking filed by Jeffrey A. Bruton (RM 10115), requesting allotment of Chanenl 272A at Waitsburg, WA. (Dkt No. 01-112). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 08/22/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1997). MMB  DA-01-1997A1.doc  DA-01-1997A1.pdf  DA-01-1997A1.txt

DECATUR AND PLANO, TEXAS. Dismissed petition for rulemaking filed by Word of God Fellowship, Inc. requesting the reallotment of Television Channel 29 from Decatur to Plano, Texas. (Dkt No. 01-89). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 08/22/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-2055). MMB  DA-01-2055A1.doc  DA-01-2055A1.pdf  DA-01-2055A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 21, 61, 73, 74, AND 76 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES; ADOPTION OF A MANDATORY FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER. The Commission amended its rules to require persons and entities doing business with the Commission to obtain a unique identifying number called the FCC Registration Number (FRN) and supply it when doing business with the Commission.. (Dkt No. 00-205). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 08/24/2001 by R&O. (FCC No. 01-246). OMD. Contact Mark Reger  FCC-01-246A1.doc  FCC-01-246A1.pdf  FCC-01-246A1.txt

CEL-TEL COMMUNICATIONS. Approved Cel-Tel's request for approval of settlement, and granted the application to provide cellular service in the Missouri 6-Marion RSA. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 08/30/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2067). WTB  DA-01-2067A1.doc  DA-01-2067A1.pdf  DA-01-2067A1.txt

CELTRONIX TELEMETRY, INC.. Application for Private Land Mobile Radio Services Licenses in the 218-219 MHZ Band and Request for Waiver of Sections 90.127(b) and 90.155(a) of the Commission's Rules. (Dkt No. 98-169). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 08/24/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2029). WTB  DA-01-2029A1.doc  DA-01-2029A1.pdf  DA-01-2029A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00437 Released: 08/30/2001. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 01-2041) 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: (202) 418-1460  DA-01-2041A1.pdf  DA-01-2041A1.txt