Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 21 No. 32	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 February 15, 2002

FCC TAKES NEXT STEP TO REFORM UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND CONTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Comments Sought on Connection-Based System to Provide Certainty, Reduce Administrative Costs and Avoid Marketplace Distortions. The FCC took further steps toward reform of the sytem for assessment and recovery of USF contributions. News Release. Adopted: 02/14/2002. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 CCB. Contact Paul Garnett at (202) 418-7400  DOC-219994A1.doc  DOC-219994A1.pdf  DOC-219994A1.txt

FCC LAUNCHES PROCEEDING TO PROMOTE WIDESPREAD DEPLOYMENT OF HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICES. The FCC adopted a major rulemaking to promote greater deployment of broadband services. News Release. Adopted: 02/14/2002. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 CCB, CCB. Contact Jodie Donovan-May at (202) 418-1580 or Diane Law Hsu at (202) 418-7400  DOC-219992A1.doc  DOC-219992A2.doc  DOC-219992A3.doc  DOC-219992A4.doc  DOC-219992A5.doc  DOC-219992A1.pdf  DOC-219992A2.pdf  DOC-219992A3.pdf  DOC-219992A4.pdf  DOC-219992A5.pdf  DOC-219992A1.txt  DOC-219992A2.txt  DOC-219992A3.txt  DOC-219992A4.txt  DOC-219992A5.txt

UNIFORM SYSTEM FOR FILING INFORMAL COMPLAINTS PROPOSED. Change would promote efficiency and predictability for consumers and service providers. The FCC proposed new consumer-friendly rules for filing informal complaints. News Release. (Dkt No 02-32). Adopted: 02/14/2002. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CIB. Contact Lynn Remly at (202) 418-2930  DOC-219912A1.doc  DOC-219912A1.pdf  DOC-219912A1.txt

COMMISSION PROPOSES TO REFORM SATELLITE LICENSING PROCEDURES. The Commission proposed to reform its satellite licensing process. News Release. Adopted: 02/14/2002. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at 202-418-0506 IB. Contact Steven Spaeth at 202-418-1539  DOC-219986A1.doc  DOC-219986A2.doc  DOC-219986A1.pdf  DOC-219986A2.pdf  DOC-219986A1.txt  DOC-219986A2.txt

NEW PUBLIC SAFETY APPLICATIONS AND BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS AMONG USES ENVISIONED BY FCC AUTHORIZATION OF ULTRA-WIDEBAND TECHNOLOGY. The FCC adopted a 1st Report and Order that permits the marketing and operation of certain types of new products incorporating ultra-wideband ("UWB") technology. News Release. Adopted: 02/14/2002. News Media Contact: David Fiske at 202-418-0513 OET. Contact Julius Knapp at 202-418-2468 or John Reed at 202-418-2455  DOC-220001A1.doc  DOC-220001A2.doc  DOC-220001A3.doc  DOC-220001A4.doc  DOC-220001A1.pdf  DOC-220001A2.pdf  DOC-220001A3.pdf  DOC-220001A4.pdf  DOC-220001A1.txt  DOC-220001A2.txt  DOC-220001A3.txt  DOC-220001A4.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON PROCEDURES TO ALLOCATE AND LICENSE NON-RESERVED SPECTRUM IN WHICH APPLICANTS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL BROADCAST STATION LICENSES HAVE AN INTEREST. In the 2nd FNPRM, the FCC asked for comment on new procedures to license non-reserved spectrum in which applicants for both commercial and noncommercial educational (NCE) broadcast stations have an interest. News Release. Adopted: 02/14/2002. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack 202-418-0512 OPA. Contact Eric Bash 202-418-1188  DOC-220004A1.doc  DOC-220004A1.pdf  DOC-220004A1.txt

FCC DESIGNATES 4.9 GHZ BAND FOR USE IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROPOSES LICENSING AND SERVICE RULES. The FCC adopted a 2ndR&O and FNPRM allocating 50 megahertz of spectrum in the 4940-4990 MHz band (4.9 GHz band) for fixed and mobile wireless services and designating the band for use in support of public safety. News Release. Adopted: 02/14/2002. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB. Contact Genevieve Augustin at (202) 418-1305 and Tom Derenge at (202) 418-2451  DOC-219990A1.doc  DOC-219990A1.pdf  DOC-219990A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-220054A1.doc  DOC-220054A1.pdf  DOC-220054A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-220053A1.doc  DOC-220053A1.pdf  DOC-220053A1.txt

Report No: NCD-606 Released: 02/15/2002. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. CCB

Report No: NCD-605 Released: 02/15/2002. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. CCB

Released: 02/15/2002. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 02-332). CCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at (202) 418-1466  DA-02-332A1.doc  DA-02-332A1.pdf  DA-02-332A1.txt

Report No: NCD-608 Released: 02/15/2002. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-607 Released: 02/15/2002. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY NEVADA BELL. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Released: 02/15/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-370) NSD File No. W-P-D-561, Section 214 Application, Applicant: ElectricLighwave, Inc.. Comments Due: 03/01/2002. 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-02-370A1.doc  DA-02-370A1.pdf  DA-02-370A1.txt

Report No: 0028 Released: 02/15/2002. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. CSB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-220015A1.doc  DOC-220015A1.pdf  DOC-220015A1.txt

Report No: 45173 Released: 02/15/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220039A1.txt

Report No: 25173 Released: 02/15/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-220038A1.txt

Report No: 669 Released: 02/15/2002. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220041A1.pdf  DOC-220041A1.txt

Report No: 668 Released: 02/15/2002. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-220040A1.pdf  DOC-220040A1.txt

Released: 02/15/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-220009A1.doc  DOC-220009A1.pdf  DOC-220009A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-37 Released: 02/15/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-220025A1.pdf  DOC-220025A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-38 Released: 02/15/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-220026A1.pdf  DOC-220026A1.txt

Released: 02/15/2002. WTB APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION TO HOLD IN ABEYANCE AND PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION. (DA No. 02-369) AND GRANTS CONSENT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES FROM 360 DEGREES COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 1 TO CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS. WTB. Contact: Gary A. Oshinsky at (202) 418-7167  DA-02-369A1.doc  DA-02-369A1.pdf  DA-02-369A1.txt

SHAWNEE MISSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OVERLAND PARK, KS. Dismissed request for review because the issues are now moot. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy CHief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-349). CCB  DA-02-349A1.doc  DA-02-349A1.pdf  DA-02-349A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF TELEPHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY. Adopted rules in this proceeding regarding costs. By MO&O & Order on Recon. and Order on Application for Review. (Dkt No. 95-116). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 01/23/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-16). CCB  FCC-02-16A1.doc  FCC-02-16A1.pdf  FCC-02-16A1.txt

NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NEWTOWN, CT. Denied requests for waiver to consider applications as timely filed within the filing window. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-344). CCB  DA-02-344A1.doc  DA-02-344A1.pdf  DA-02-344A1.txt

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL, ACUSHNET, MA. Denied requests 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: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-347). CCB  DA-02-347A1.doc  DA-02-347A1.pdf  DA-02-347A1.txt

GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 204, GRANGER, WA. Denied requests 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: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-342). CCB  DA-02-342A1.doc  DA-02-342A1.pdf  DA-02-342A1.txt

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS DISTRICT, BUCKHANNON, WV. Dismissed in part, and denied in part the request for review seeking discounted services. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy CHief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-348). CCB  DA-02-348A1.doc  DA-02-348A1.pdf  DA-02-348A1.txt

ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION, BRISTOL, VT. Denied requests 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: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-341). CCB  DA-02-341A1.doc  DA-02-341A1.pdf  DA-02-341A1.txt

MULBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BRAWLEY, CA.. Denied requests 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: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-343). CCB  DA-02-343A1.doc  DA-02-343A1.pdf  DA-02-343A1.txt

PEND OREILLE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT, NEWPORT, WA. Denied request for review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny funding for discounted services. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-345). CCB  DA-02-345A1.doc  DA-02-345A1.pdf  DA-02-345A1.txt

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY SCHOOLS, UPPER MARLBORO, MD. Denied request for review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny funding for discounted service. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-346). CCB  DA-02-346A1.doc  DA-02-346A1.pdf  DA-02-346A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF INVESTIGATION OF TARIFFS FILED BY ACS OF ANCHORAGE, INC. AND THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION. Designated for investigation the issues set forth in the Order. Action by: Chief, Competitive Pricing Division. Adopted: 02/14/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-371). CCB  DA-02-371A1.doc  DA-02-371A1.pdf  DA-02-371A1.txt

ACCOUNTING SAFEGUARDS UNDER THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Extended the deadline for commenting on Verizon Communications, Inc. section 272(d) biennial audit report until April 8, 2002. (Dkt No. 96-150). Action by: Acting Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: 02/14/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-372). CCB  DA-02-372A1.doc  DA-02-372A1.pdf  DA-02-372A1.txt

CABLE EQUITIES OF THE VIRGINIAS', INC.. Granted Operator's request for small system relief for the system in the community referenced. Action by: Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-363). CSB  DA-02-363A1.doc  DA-02-363A1.pdf  DA-02-363A1.txt

BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Disapproved refund plan filed in respone to Order DA 98-1877, and ordered refund payment in Midland, Michigan. Action by: Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-339). CSB  DA-02-339A1.doc  DA-02-339A1.pdf  DA-02-339A1.txt

CABLE TV OF GEORGIA, L.P.. Review of basic service tier rates pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 76.933(d) and found rates to be reasonable in Dahlonega, Georgia. Action by: Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-362). CSB  DA-02-362A1.doc  DA-02-362A1.pdf  DA-02-362A1.txt

BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Approved refund plan as modified, filed in response to Order DA 95-1380, and ordered in Bay City, Essexville, Hampton and Midland, Michigan. Action by: Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-340). CSB  DA-02-340A1.doc  DA-02-340A1.pdf  DA-02-340A1.txt

AT&T CORP. V. ADVAMTEL, LLC D/B/A PLAN B COMMUNICATIONS, ET AL. Granted the consent motion of AT&T to extend time in which to convert informal coplaints to formal complaints and toll limitations. Dismissed the informal complaints against Advantel, LLC d/b/a Plan B Communications, CFW Communications Compay, et al.. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 02/14/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-360). EB  DA-02-360A1.doc  DA-02-360A1.pdf  DA-02-360A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF POLICY FOR LICENSING DOMESTIC SATELLITE EARTH STATIONS IN THE BUSH COMMUNITIES OF ALASKA. Proposed to discontinue the Alaska Bush Earth Station Policy ("Bush Policy"). Comments due: 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; Reply Comments due: 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. (Dkt No. 02-30, RM-7246). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/11/2002 by NPRM. (FCC No. 02-37). IB  FCC-02-37A1.doc  FCC-02-37A1.pdf  FCC-02-37A1.txt

MEMPHIS, TN, OLIVE BRANCH AND HORN LAKE, MS. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-31). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Comments Due: 04/08/2002. Reply Comments Due: 04/23/2002. Adopted: 02/06/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-367). MMB  DA-02-367A1.doc  DA-02-367A1.pdf  DA-02-367A1.txt

Released: 02/14/2002. COMMENTS REQUESTED ON THE JOINT APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 271 TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICE IN GEORGIA AND LOUISIANA. (DA No. 02-337). (Dkt No 02-35). Comments Due: 03/04/2002. Reply Comments Due: 03/28/2002. CCB  DA-02-337A1.doc  DA-02-337A1.pdf  DA-02-337A1.txt

Released: 02/14/2002. COMMENTS REQUESTED IN VERIZON'S SECTION 271 APPLICATION IN RHODE ISLAND. (DA No. 02-356). CCB, CCB  DA-02-356A1.doc  DA-02-356A1.pdf  DA-02-356A2.pdf  DA-02-356A1.txt  DA-02-356A2.txt

Released: 02/14/2002. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 02-366) Section 214 Application (47 C.F.R. Section 63.18). IB. Contact: Imani K. Ellis-Cheek at (202) 418-1028, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-02-366A1.doc  DA-02-366A1.pdf  DA-02-366A1.txt

Released: 02/14/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON NTIA REPORT ON CURRENT AND FUTURE SPECTRUM USE BY THE ENERGY, WATER, AND RAILROAD INDUSTRIES. (DA No. 02-361). Comments Due: 03/06/2002. Reply Comments Due: 03/18/2002. WTB. Contact: John J. Schauble at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: jschaubl@fcc.gov  DA-02-361A1.doc  DA-02-361A1.pdf  DA-02-361A1.txt

Released: 02/14/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNCIATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES PUBLIC FORUM FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES COMPETITION REPORT. (DA No. 02-365). WTB. Contact: Cindi Schieber at (202) 418-7530, email: cschiebe@fcc.gov or Rachel Kazan at (202) 418-0651 email: rkazan@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654, email: mmccarri@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0654  DA-02-365A1.doc  DA-02-365A1.pdf  DA-02-365A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF BELLSOUTH CORPORATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGION INTERLATA SERVICE IN GEORGIA AND LOUISIANA. Issued Protective Order. (Dkt No. 02-35). Action by: Bureau Chief. Adopted: 02/14/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-338). CCB  DA-02-338A1.doc  DA-02-338A1.pdf  DA-02-338A1.txt

ENFORCEMENT OF OTHER NATIONS' PROHIBITIONS AGAINST THE UNCOMPLETED CALL SIGNALING CONFIGURATION OF INTERNATIONAL CALL-BACK SERVICE. Erratum to NPRM released February 13, 2002 correcting dates given for comments to read April 15, 2002 and reply comment dates to May 15, 2002. (Dkt No. 02-18) by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-220019A1.doc  DOC-220019A1.pdf  DOC-220019A1.txt

KEESEVILLE, NEW YORK, HARTFORD AND WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VERMONT. Erratum TO DA 02-297, released February 8, 2002, correcting proposed channel in MM Docket 02-24 and omitted part of the represenative's address in MM Docket 02-25. (Dkt No. 02-23, 02-24, 02-25, 02-26). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch by ERRATUM. MMB  DOC-220068A1.doc  DOC-220068A1.pdf  DOC-220068A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LPTV DIGITAL DATA SERVICES PILOT PROJECT. Addressed issues raised in a petition for reconsideration of the Implementation Order filed by U.S. Interactive, L.L.C., dba AccelerNet, and revised provisions of that Order in some respects. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/12/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-40). MMB  FCC-02-40A1.doc  FCC-02-40A1.pdf  FCC-02-40A1.txt

Report No: 1563 Released: 02/13/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. CSB. Contact: (202) 418-7000