fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 203
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 18, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 10/18/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. CCB  DOC-216985A1.pdf  DOC-216985A1.txt

Released: 10/18/2001. Z-TEL PETITION FOR WAIVER OF COMMISSION RULE 61.26(D) PERTAINING TO CLEC ACCESS SERVICES CCB/CPD FILE NO. 01-19. (DA No. 01-2425) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 11/02/2001. Reply Comments Due: 11/12/2001. CCB. Contact: Anna Curtis at (202) 418-1520, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-2425A1.doc  DA-01-2425A1.pdf  DA-01-2425A1.txt

Released: 10/18/2001. CORE COMMUNICATIONS FILES PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S GROWTH CAP AND NEW MARKET RULES PERTAINING TO INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION FOR ISP-BOUND TRAFFIC CCB/CPD FILE NO. 01-20. (DA No. 01-2426) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 11/02/2001. Reply Comments Due: 11/12/2001. CCB. Contact: Ana Curtis at (202) 418-1520, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-2426A1.doc  DA-01-2426A1.pdf  DA-01-2426A1.txt

Report No: FCN-00056 Released: 10/18/2001. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 01-2433). IB. Contact: Peggy Rietzel at (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-01-2433A1.pdf  DA-01-2433A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00452 Released: 10/18/2001. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18);. (DA No. 01-2434) 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: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DA-01-2434A1.pdf  DA-01-2434A1.txt

Report No: 45093 Released: 10/18/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216989A1.txt

Report No: 25093 Released: 10/18/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-216990A1.txt

Report No: 548 Released: 10/18/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216905A1.pdf  DOC-216905A1.txt

Report No: 546 Released: 10/18/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-216901A1.pdf  DOC-216901A1.txt

Released: 10/18/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 PUBLIC NOTICES)(1 OF 2) (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-216991A1.doc  DOC-216991A2.doc  DOC-216991A1.pdf  DOC-216991A2.pdf  DOC-216991A1.txt  DOC-216991A2.txt

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LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS, TALLAHASSEE, FL. Dismissed request for review due to simultaneous appeal filed with SLD. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Cheif, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2423). CCB  DA-01-2423A1.doc  DA-01-2423A1.pdf  DA-01-2423A1.txt

ELIZABETH BOARD OF EDUCATION, ELIZABETH, NJ. Denied request for review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2422). CCB  DA-01-2422A1.doc  DA-01-2422A1.pdf  DA-01-2422A1.txt

MID-PENINSULA LIBRARY COOPERATIVE, KINGSFORD, MI. Denied request for review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2424). CCB  DA-01-2424A1.doc  DA-01-2424A1.pdf  DA-01-2424A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992. Initiated proceeding to examine whether or not to extend the prohibition on exclusive contracts for satellite-delivered cable or satellite-delivered broadcast programming between vertically integrated programming vendors and cable operators. (Dkt No. 01-290). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 12/03/2001. Reply Comments Due: 01/07/2002. Adopted: 10/11/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-307). CMMR. Contact Karen Kosar  FCC-01-307A1.doc  FCC-01-307A1.pdf  FCC-01-307A1.txt

AT&T CORP.V. ADVAMTEL, LLC D/B/A PLAN B COMMUNICATIONS; ET AL. The deadlines are waived, and the dates on which AT&T must convert the informal complaints into formal complaints are extended to November 2, 2001. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2428). EB  DA-01-2428A1.doc  DA-01-2428A1.pdf  DA-01-2428A1.txt

WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION (WILLIS). Found Willis liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 for failure to respond to FCC communications, not having EAS equipment installed, failing to register its antenna structure, not having public inspection file available. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-2412). EB  DA-01-2412A1.doc  DA-01-2412A1.pdf  DA-01-2412A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF KENNETH KIEFER, COMPLAINANT, V. PAGING NETWORK, INC. D/B/A/ PAGENET, DEFENDANT. Denied with prejudice the instant formal complaint filed by Kenneth Kiefer against Paging Network, Inc. Granted Kenneth Kiefer's request for waiver of section 1.721(a)(8) of the Commission's rules. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 10/12/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-309). EB. Contact Kurt Schroeder  FCC-01-309A1.doc  FCC-01-309A1.pdf  FCC-01-309A1.txt

KASY-TV, ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for this community. Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, MMB. Adopted: 10/12/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-2386). MMB  DA-01-2386A1.pdf  DA-01-2386A1.txt

MTS AND WATS MARKET STRUCTURE. Granted the Petition for Technical Corrections filed by US West Communications, Inc. on February 16, 2000. Adopted the non-substantive technical correction to the Code of Federal Regulations. Action by: the Managing Director. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2427). OMD  DA-01-2427A1.doc  DA-01-2427A1.pdf  DA-01-2427A1.txt

REVELATION L.L.C.. Found that the subject equipment does not comport with the Commission's Rules and, in addition, denied the waiver request. Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 10/15/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2408). WTB  DA-01-2408A1.doc  DA-01-2408A1.pdf  DA-01-2408A1.txt

BREITLING USA, INC.. Granted Breitling's request for waiver to permit type certification of Breitling Emergency Watch Emergency Locator Transmitter. (Dkt No. 01-289). Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 10/15/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2410). WTB  DA-01-2410A1.doc  DA-01-2410A1.pdf  DA-01-2410A1.txt

TELECOM SERVICES, INC., NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AND WIRELESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. Denied the petitions for authorization to use certain frequencies in the 470-512 MHz band in Cleveland, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan. (Dkt No. 20909). Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 10/15/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2420). WTB  DA-01-2420A1.doc  DA-01-2420A1.pdf  DA-01-2420A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 17, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 202:

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Released: 10/17/2001. THE COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE NATIONAL THOUSANDS-BLOCK NUMBER POOLING ROLLOUT SCHEDULE. (DA No. 01-2419). (Dkt No 99-200) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 11/06/2001. Reply Comments Due: 11/16/2001. CCB. Contact: Sanford Williams at (202) 418-1508  DA-01-2419A1.pdf  DA-01-2419A1.txt

Report No: 1539 Released: 10/17/2001. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. CSB. Contact: (202) 418-7000

Report No: TEL-00451S Released: 10/17/2001. 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 SWITHCED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.16); SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-216987A1.pdf  DOC-216987A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2001. OET/CORNING OFFER TUTORIAL ON OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS. (DA No. 01-2432). OET. Contact: Kent Nilsson at (202) 418-0845, TTY: (202) 418-2989  DA-01-2432A1.doc  DA-01-2432A1.pdf  DA-01-2432A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2001. FCC ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN FILING PROCEDURES. (DA No. 01-2430). OMD. Contact: FCC Secretary at (202) 418-0300; email at msalas@fcc.gov  DA-01-2430A1.doc  DA-01-2430A1.pdf  DA-01-2430A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2001. FCC ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN FILING LOCATION FOR PAPER DOCUMENTS. (DA No. 01-2436). OMD. Contact: FCC Secretary at (202) 418-0300 or email at msalas@fcc.gov  DA-01-2436A1.doc  DA-01-2436A1.pdf  DA-01-2436A1.txt

Report No: AUC-01-40-L Released: 10/17/2001. AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR LOWER AND UPPER PAGING BANDS 193 QUALIFIED BIDDERS. (DA No. 01-2418) (Auction No. 40). WTB. Contact: Lisa Stover (717) 338-2888, Jeff Crooks or Erik Salvoaara at (202) 418-0660, Technical Support: (202) 414-1250  DA-01-2418A1.doc  DA-01-2418A5.doc  DA-01-2418A6.doc  DA-01-2418A1.pdf  DA-01-2418A2.pdf  DA-01-2418A3.pdf  DA-01-2418A4.pdf  DA-01-2418A5.pdf  DA-01-2418A6.pdf  DA-01-2418A1.txt  DA-01-2418A2.txt  DA-01-2418A3.txt  DA-01-2418A4.txt  DA-01-2418A5.txt  DA-01-2418A6.txt

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CLEARCOMM, L.P.. Granted Centennial's petition in part, and otherwise denied the petition. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2421). WTB  DA-01-2421A1.doc  DA-01-2421A1.pdf  DA-01-2421A1.txt

MOUNTAIN SOLUTIONS LTD, INC.. Notified Mr. Kurtis, Ms. Stockman and Ms. Langford of Mountain Solutions of final default payments in the various amounts for various licenses. Action by: Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 01-2404). WTB

IN THE MATTER OF REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS -- PETITION OF CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS. Granted the Petition filed by the City of Richardson, and amended Part 20 of the Commission's rules [Announcement of effective date; 66 FR 59719 (11/30/01)] [Correction; 66 FR 63093 (12/04/01)]. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 01/02/2002. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-293). WTB. Contact Jane Phillips  FCC-01-293A1.doc  FCC-01-293A1.pdf  FCC-01-293A1.txt