fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 200
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 15, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 10/15/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. CCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-216889A1.pdf  DOC-216889A1.txt

Released: 10/15/2001. AT & T COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE INTERSTATE SENT-PAID COIN SERVICE GRANTED. (DA No. 01-2375) NSD File No. W-P-D-497. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov or Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2353, email: jminkoff@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-2375A1.doc  DA-01-2375A1.pdf  DA-01-2375A2.pdf  DA-01-2375A1.txt  DA-01-2375A2.txt

Report No: 0016 Released: 10/15/2001. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. CSB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-216860A1.doc  DOC-216860A1.pdf  DOC-216860A1.txt

Report No: 45090 Released: 10/15/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216879A1.txt

Report No: 25090 Released: 10/15/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-216891A1.txt

Report No: 543 Released: 10/15/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICES AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216797A1.pdf  DOC-216797A1.txt

Report No: 542 Released: 10/15/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICES AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-216796A1.pdf  DOC-216796A1.txt

Released: 10/15/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE INTEGRATION OF NEW SEARCH ENGINE TECHNOLOGY. (DA No. 01-2075). WTB. Contact: search@fcc.gov  DA-01-2075A1.doc  DA-01-2075A1.pdf  DA-01-2075A1.txt

Released: 10/15/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM INTEREACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS OCTOBER 25, 2001, AND NOVEMBER 8, 2001, IN WASHINGTON, DC. (DA No. 01-2391). WTB  DA-01-2391A1.doc  DA-01-2391A1.pdf  DA-01-2391A1.txt

Released: 10/15/2001. ARIZONA (REGION 3) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR MINOR AMENDMENT TO ITS REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN. (DA No. 01-2222). (Dkt No 91-143). WTB. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-01-2222A1.doc  DA-01-2222A1.pdf  DA-01-2222A1.txt

Report No: AUC-01-40-k Released: 10/15/2001. SUPPLEMENTAL DUE DILLIGENCE ANNOUNCEMENT. (DA No. 01-2387) FOR THE UPCOMING AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR THE LOWER AND UPPER PAGING BANDS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 30, 2001, Auction No. 40. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042  DA-01-2387A1.doc  DA-01-2387A1.pdf  DA-01-2387A1.txt

Report No: AUC-01-31-d Released: 10/15/2001. AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR 747-762 AND 777-792 MHZ BANDS (AUCTION NO. 31) SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 19, 2002. (DA No. 01-2394) (Auction No. 31). WTB. Contact: Craig Bomberger or Howard Davenport at (202) 418-0660, Lisa Stover at (717) 338-2888  DA-01-2394A1.doc  DA-01-2394A1.pdf  DA-01-2394A1.txt

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AMERITECH SERVICES, INC., SBC MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., SBC SERVICES, INC.. Granted the petition for waiver of section 32.27(c) filed by SBC. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: 10/15/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2397). CCB  DA-01-2397A1.doc  DA-01-2397A1.pdf  DA-01-2397A1.txt

QWEST CORPORATION. Authorized examination of the revenue data listed in the second category for which confidential treatment has been sought, subject to compliance with this Protective Order. Action by: Deputy Chief, Competitive Pricing Division. Adopted: 10/12/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2382). CCB  DA-01-2382A1.doc  DA-01-2382A1.pdf  DA-01-2382A1.txt

ROSEVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted Roseville Telephone Companys request for additional extension of time until January 1, 2002 to file its initial ARMIS Reports and until April 15, 2002 to file its initial rule 64.904 CAM attestation report. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: 10/11/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2396). CCB  DA-01-2396A1.doc  DA-01-2396A1.pdf  DA-01-2396A1.txt

CENTURYTEL, INC. AND CENTURYTEL OF WASHINGTON, INC.. Granted CenturyTel, Inc. and CenturyTel of Washington, Inc. request for additional extension of time until January 1, 2002 to file its initial ARMIS Reports and until April 15, 2002 to file its initial rule 64.904 attestation report. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: 10/11/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2395). CCB  DA-01-2395A1.doc  DA-01-2395A1.pdf  DA-01-2395A1.txt

RANCHO PALOS VERDES BROADCASTERS, INC. V. MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the request for stay of order filed by Mediacom Communications Corporation. Action by: Deputy Bureau Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 10/12/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2392). CSB  DA-01-2392A1.doc  DA-01-2392A1.pdf  DA-01-2392A1.txt

EN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.. Granted the application of En-Tel Communications, L.L.C. for certification to operate an open video system in the Service Area. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: 10/12/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2389). CSB  DA-01-2389A1.doc  DA-01-2389A1.pdf  DA-01-2389A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 11 OF THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992. Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy extended comments to January 04, 2002 and replies comments February 04, 2002. (Dkt No. 96-85, 98-82). Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 10/12/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2390). CSB  DA-01-2390A1.doc  DA-01-2390A1.pdf  DA-01-2390A1.txt

REEXAMINATION OF THE COMMISSION'S CROSS-INTEREST POLICY. In reference to the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released October 11, 2001 the extended time to file comments was changed to January 4, 2002 and reply comments changed to February 4, 2001. Action by: Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 10/12/2001 by ORDER. CSB, MMB

REVIEW OF PART 15 AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES.. Proposed reviewing and updating certain rule sections contained in Parts 2, 15 and 18 of our rules [Proposed rule; 66 FR 59209 (11/27/01)]. (Dkt No. 01-278, RM 9375, RM-10051). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 02/12/2002. Reply Comments Due: 03/12/2002. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-290). OET. Contact Hugh L. Van Tuyl  FCC-01-290A1.doc  FCC-01-290A1.pdf  FCC-01-290A1.txt

AGS TELECOM, INC.. Dismissed the petitions to deny filed against the AGS application as untimely. Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 10/05/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2352). WTB  DA-01-2352A1.doc  DA-01-2352A1.pdf  DA-01-2352A1.txt

AMERICOM NETWORK, INC.. Dismissed the petitions to deny filed against the Americom application for failure to comply with the procedural requirements pertaining to petitions to deny. Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 10/05/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2369). WTB  DA-01-2369A1.doc  DA-01-2369A1.pdf  DA-01-2369A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 12, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 199:

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Released: 10/12/2001. COMMISSION ESTABLISHES SCHEDULE FOR E911 PHASE II REQUESTS BY SMALL AND MID-SIZED WIRELESS CARRIERS. (Dkt No 94-102). (FCC No. 01-302). WTB. Contact: Dan Grosh at (202) 418-1310. Action by: the Secretary  FCC-01-302A1.doc  FCC-01-302A1.pdf  FCC-01-302A1.txt

Released: 10/12/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MODIFIES EX PARTE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUES RELATED TO DEPOSITS BY AUCTION NO. 35 WINNING BIDDERS. (DA No. 01-2388) Auction Event No. 35. WTB. Contact: Leora Hochstein at (202) 418-0660  DA-01-2388A1.doc  DA-01-2388A1.pdf  DA-01-2388A1.txt

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SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. REQUEST FOR LIMITED RULE WAIVER TO COMPLY WITH PCS INSTALLMENT PAYMENT FOR C BLOCK LICENSE IN THE CLEVELAND, TN BTA. Denied Southern's Petition. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-298). WTB. Contact Audrey Bashkin  FCC-01-298A1.doc  FCC-01-298A1.pdf  FCC-01-298A1.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE CAMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Conditionally granted Nextel implementation plan and request for relief from wireless E911 Phase II rules to October 1, 2001. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: the Secretary. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-295). WTB. Contact Kris Monteith  FCC-01-295A1.doc  FCC-01-295A2.doc  FCC-01-295A1.pdf  FCC-01-295A2.pdf  FCC-01-295A1.txt  FCC-01-295A2.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Conditionally granted Sprint's implementation plan and request for relief from wireless E911 Phase II rules effective October 1, 2001. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: the Secretary. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-297). WTB. Contact Kris Monteith  FCC-01-297A1.doc  FCC-01-297A2.doc  FCC-01-297A1.pdf  FCC-01-297A2.pdf  FCC-01-297A1.txt  FCC-01-297A2.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Conditionally granted the Verizon implementation plan and request for relief from wireless E911 Phase II rules effective October 1, 2001. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: the Secretary. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-299). WTB. Contact Kris Monteith  FCC-01-299A1.doc  FCC-01-299A2.doc  FCC-01-299A1.pdf  FCC-01-299A2.pdf  FCC-01-299A1.txt  FCC-01-299A2.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Conditionally granted the Cingular petition for waiver of the wireless E911 Phase II rules with respect to the use of E-OTD for its GSM network. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: the Secretary. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-296). WTB. Contact Kris Monteith  FCC-01-296A1.doc  FCC-01-296A2.doc  FCC-01-296A1.pdf  FCC-01-296A2.pdf  FCC-01-296A1.txt  FCC-01-296A2.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Conditionally granted the AT&T petition for relief from the wireless E911 Phase II rules with respect to the use of E-OTD for its GSM nework effective October 1, 2001. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: the Secretary. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-294). WTB. Contact Kris Monteith  FCC-01-294A1.doc  FCC-01-294A2.doc  FCC-01-294A1.pdf  FCC-01-294A2.pdf  FCC-01-294A1.txt  FCC-01-294A2.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 11, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 198:

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Released: 10/11/2001. TELEVISION CHANNEL UTILIZATION. MMB. Contact: Evelyn Ripka at (202) 418-2127  DOC-216885A1.doc  DOC-216885A1.pdf  DOC-216885A1.txt