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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 20 No. 248	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 December 26, 2001

FCC RELEASES 2000 INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC DATA. News Release. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, e-mail:mbalmori@fcc.gov CCB. Contact Linda Blake or Jim Lande at (202) 418-0940, TTY (202) 418-0484  DOC-218757A1.doc  DOC-218757A1.pdf  DOC-218757A1.txt

Released: 12/26/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. CCB  DOC-218747A1.pdf  DOC-218747A1.txt

Released: 12/26/2001. ERRATUM TO COMMON CARRIER BUREAU EXTENDS PRELIMINARY EXTENSION DATE FOR CALEA SECTION 103 COMPLIANCE FOR WIRELINE CARRIERS TO MARCH 31, 2002. (DA No. 01-3007) On page 1, the DA number should be changed from DA 3001 to DA 01-3007.. CCB  DOC-218751A1.doc  DOC-218751A1.pdf  DOC-218751A1.txt

Released: 12/26/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON "GLIDE PATH" POLICY PAPER FILED BY STATE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON SEPARATIONS Erratum to DA 01-2973, released 12/21/01Corrects typographical error, deadline for reply comments is on or before March 8, 2002. CCB. Contact: Sheryl Todd at (202) 418-7400, TTY (202) 418-0484  DOC-218768A1.doc  DOC-218768A1.pdf  DOC-218768A1.txt

Report No: 3828 Released: 12/26/2001. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTION. CSB

Report No: 0024 Released: 12/26/2001. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. CSB  DOC-218754A1.doc  DOC-218754A1.pdf  DOC-218754A1.txt

Report No: SES-00352 Released: 12/26/2001. SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-218526A1.pdf  DOC-218526A1.txt

Report No: SES-00353 Released: 12/26/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION ACTION TAKEN. IB  DOC-218668A1.pdf  DOC-218668A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00479NS Released: 12/26/2001. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-218770A1.pdf  DOC-218770A1.txt

Report No: 45138 Released: 12/26/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218703A1.txt

Report No: 25138 Released: 12/26/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATONS. MMB  DOC-218705A1.txt

Report No: 1054 Released: 12/26/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-218762A1.pdf  DOC-218762A1.txt

Report No: 1053 Released: 12/26/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218761A1.pdf  DOC-218761A1.txt

Report No: 1056 Released: 12/26/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-218764A1.pdf  DOC-218764A1.txt

Report No: 1055 Released: 12/26/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218763A1.pdf  DOC-218763A1.txt

Report No: 1058 Released: 12/26/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-218771A1.pdf  DOC-218771A1.txt

Report No: 1057 Released: 12/26/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218774A1.pdf  DOC-218774A1.txt

Released: 12/26/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU CLARIFIES UNIFIED POLICY FOR DISMISSING AND RETURNING APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 01-3004). WTB. Contact: Brian Michael Wondrack at (202) 418-0653, TTY (202) 418-7233 or e-mail:bwondrac@fcc.gov  DA-01-3004A1.doc  DA-01-3004A1.pdf  DA-01-3004A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE, CORRECTS ORDER DA 01-2928. released 12/18/2001. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Accounting Policy Division, CCB by ERRATUM. CCB  DOC-218769A1.doc  DOC-218769A1.pdf  DOC-218769A1.txt

ORANGE CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, ORANGE CITY, IOWA. Dismissed Request for Review as untimely filed with the Commission. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, CCB. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2967). CCB  DA-01-2967A1.doc  DA-01-2967A1.pdf  DA-01-2967A1.txt

UNICOM, INC., ANCHORAGE, ALASKA. Granted Motion for Extension of the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review by 30 days. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2965). CCB  DA-01-2965A1.doc  DA-01-2965A1.pdf  DA-01-2965A1.txt

ISLAND PARK LIBRARY FRIENDS, INC., MACKS INN, IDAHO. Dismissed Request for Review due to simultaneous appeal filed with SLD. CC Docket Nos. 96-45 & 97-21. Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2966). CCB  DA-01-2966A1.doc  DA-01-2966A1.pdf  DA-01-2966A1.txt

KNOWLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, DELAWARE, NEW JERSEY. Dismissed Request for Review due to simultaneous appeal filed with SLD. CC DOCKET Nos. 96-45 & 97-21. Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Divison, CCB. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2968). CCB  DA-01-2968A1.doc  DA-01-2968A1.pdf  DA-01-2968A1.txt

ALASCOM, INC. INTERSTATE TRANSPORT AND SWITCHING SERVICES. Ordered suspension of tariff transmittal for one day, consolidation of investigation and imposed an accounting order. Action by: Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, CCB. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2982). CCB  DA-01-2982A1.doc  DA-01-2982A1.pdf  DA-01-2982A1.txt

MS. CARYN MOIR, VICE PRESIDENT--FEDERAL REGULATORY, SBC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Letter to SBC regarding performance measurement data and payment accuracy under the SBC/Ameritech Merger Conditions.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by LETTER. (DA No. 01-3006). CCB  DA-01-3006A1.doc  DA-01-3006A1.pdf  DA-01-3006A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERIM FILING PROCEDURES FOR FILINGS OF REQUESTS FOR REVIEW; FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Adopted new procedures for filings [67 FR 3620 (01/25/02); Effective: 1/25/02]. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-376). CCB. Contact Mark Seifert  FCC-01-376A1.doc  FCC-01-376A1.pdf  FCC-01-376A1.txt

MR. JEFF WARD, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT--REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. Letter to Verizon regarding performance measurement data and payment accuracy under the Bell/Atlantic GTE Merger Conditions.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by LETTER. (DA No. 01-2944). CCB  DA-01-2944A1.doc  DA-01-2944A1.pdf  DA-01-2944A1.txt

NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION, INC. PROPOSED 2002 MODIFICATION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE FORMULAS. Granted proposed revision to the local switching support formula for average schedule companies, and defers, pending further review, a decision on revision of the USF expense adjustment formula and proposed safety net additive and safety valve methodolog. Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, CCB. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2969). CCB  DA-01-2969A1.doc  DA-01-2969A1.pdf  DA-01-2969A1.txt

NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC. Granted petition filed by Norwell Television, LLC, licensee of Station WWDP-TV (Ch. 46), Norwell, MA, seeking special relief to modify the Boston, DMA to include several communities. Action by: Chief, Consumer Pretection and Competition Division, CSB. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-3010). CSB  DA-01-3010A1.doc  DA-01-3010A1.pdf  DA-01-3010A1.txt

DAVID EDWIN MERRELL. Ordered monetary forfeiture of $10,000.00 for operation of a radio station on an amateur frequency without a license.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-2997). EB  DA-01-2997A1.doc  DA-01-2997A1.pdf  DA-01-2997A1.txt

CAYUGA ONONDAGA BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. Dismissed Petition for Reconsideration regarding renewal application and waiver to allow the application to be filed late. (Dkt No. 98-20). Action by: Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, WTB. Adopted: 12/18/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2976). WTB  DA-01-2976A1.doc  DA-01-2976A1.pdf  DA-01-2976A1.txt

MODIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING SITING AND MAINTENANCE OF AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS AND SUPORT STRUCTURES AND AMENDMENT OF SECTION 97.15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE. Denied Application for Review. (Dkt No. RM-8763). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/18/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-372). WTB. Contact Genevienve Augustin  FCC-01-372A1.doc  FCC-01-372A1.pdf  FCC-01-372A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU EXTENDS PRELIMINARY EXTENSION DATE FOR CALEA SECTION 103 COMPLIANCE FOR WIRELINE CARRIERS TO MARCH 31, 2002. (DA No. 01-3007). (Dkt No 97-2713). CCB. Contact: Gayle Radley Teicher at (202) 418-1515, e-mail: gteicher @fcc.gov  DA-01-3007A1.doc  DA-01-3007A2.doc  DA-01-3007A1.pdf  DA-01-3007A2.pdf  DA-01-3007A1.txt  DA-01-3007A2.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. CENTURYTEL FILES PETITIONS TO WAIVE THE COMMISSION'S "ALL-OR-NOTHING" RULE (SECTION 61.41) AND CLARIFY THE AVAILABILITY OF INTERSTATE ACCESS UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT (SECTION 54.801) FOR EXCHANGES TO BE ACQURED IN MISSOURI AND ALABAMA. (DA No. 01-2974). Comments Due: 01/07/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/17/2002. CCB. Contact: Rhonda Lien at (202) 418-1530  DA-01-2974A1.doc  DA-01-2974A1.pdf  DA-01-2974A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR PETITIONS FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES FILED BY AMERITECH OPERATING COMPANIES , SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, AND SOUTHERN NEW ENG. TEL.. (DA No. 01-3003). Comments Due: 01/03/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2002. CCB. Contact: Calvin Osborne at (202) 418-1530  DA-01-3003A1.doc  DA-01-3003A1.pdf  DA-01-3003A1.txt

PETITIONS FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES. Issued Protective Order. Action by: Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, CCB. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-3009). CCB  DA-01-3009A1.doc  DA-01-3009A1.pdf  DA-01-3009A1.txt

THE BOEING COMPANY. Granted authority to operate up to eight hundred technically identical transmit and received mobile Earth stations. Action by: Chief, International Bureau and the Acting Chief, Office of Engineering & Technology. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-3008). IB  DA-01-3008A1.doc  DA-01-3008A1.pdf  DA-01-3008A1.txt

REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S BROADCAST AND CABLE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RULES AND POLICIES. Comments and Reply Comments due 60 and 90 days respectively after publication in the Federal Register. (Dkt No. 98-204). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 03/15/2002. Reply Comments Due: 04/15/2002. Adopted: 12/12/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-363). MMB. Contact Roy Boyce  FCC-01-363A1.doc  FCC-01-363A1.pdf  FCC-01-363A1.txt

MR. CARL W. NORTHROP. Denied Vodafone's request regarding certain licenses in Auction 26. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, WTB by LETTER. (DA No. 01-2709). WTB  DA-01-2709A1.doc  DA-01-2709A1.pdf  DA-01-2709A1.txt

Released: 12/20/2001. AMBIENT CORPORATION SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 01-2984). Comments Due: 01/04/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/11/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2353, TTY (202) 418-0484, e-mail:jminkoff@fcc.gov  DA-01-2984A1.doc  DA-01-2984A1.pdf  DA-01-2984A1.txt