fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 49
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 13, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CONSUMER/DISABILITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO HOLD NEXT MEETING ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CIB. Contact Scott Marshall at (202) 418-2809  DOC-220782A1.doc  DOC-220782A1.pdf  DOC-220782A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: NCD-621 Released: 03/13/2002. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SPRINT. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Released: 03/13/2002. SMITH BAGLEY, INC. PETITIONS TO REDEFINE THE SERVICE AREA OF CENTURY TEL OF THE SOUTHWEST, INC. IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (DA No. 02-602). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 04/04/2002. Reply Comments Due: 04/15/2002. CCB. Contact: Richard D. Smith or Anita Cheng at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-602A1.doc  DA-02-602A1.pdf  DA-02-602A1.txt

Report No: 2538 Released: 03/13/2002. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CIB  DOC-220788A1.doc  DOC-220788A1.pdf  DOC-220788A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2002. COMPLAINT ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM RATE STRUCTURE RULE AND STATUTE, INCLUDING PREDATORY PRICING. (DA No. 02-596) CSR-5862-R. CSB. Contact: Steven Broeckaert at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-2555. News Media Contact: (202) 418-418-7200  DA-02-596A1.doc  DA-02-596A1.pdf  DA-02-596A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2002. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATION (47 CFR SECTION 63.18). (DA No. 02-600). IB. Contact: JoAnn Ekblad at (202) 418-1372, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-02-600A1.doc  DA-02-600A1.pdf  DA-02-600A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2002. NEW SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE RULES SCHEDULED TO TAKE EFFECT MARCH 15. (DA No. 02-598) Existing Licensees Must File for Modification of Cable Landing Licenses to Take Advantage of Certain Rules. IB. Contact: Peggy Reitzel, Kathleen Collins or David Krech at (202) 418-1460  DA-02-598A1.doc  DA-02-598A1.pdf  DA-02-598A1.txt

Report No: 45190 Released: 03/13/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220797A1.txt

Report No: 25190 Released: 03/13/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-220798A1.txt

Report No: 688 Released: 03/13/2002. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220735A1.pdf  DOC-220735A1.txt

Report No: 689 Released: 03/13/2002. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-220748A1.pdf  DOC-220748A1.txt

Report No: 428 Released: 03/13/2002. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MMB, MMB  DOC-220738A1.pdf  DOC-220738A1.txt

Report No: 1122 Released: 03/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-220785A1.pdf  DOC-220785A1.txt

Report No: 1124 Released: 03/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATONS ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-220770A1.pdf  DOC-220770A1.txt

Report No: 1121 Released: 03/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-220784A1.pdf  DOC-220784A1.txt

Report No: 1123 Released: 03/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATON ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-220769A1.pdf  DOC-220769A1.txt

Report No: 1126 Released: 03/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-220767A1.pdf  DOC-220767A1.txt

Report No: 1125 Released: 03/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-220765A1.pdf  DOC-220765A1.txt

Released: 03/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF AIRCRAFT STATION IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. (DA No. 02-599). Comments Due: 03/27/2002. Reply Comments Due: 04/03/2002. WTB  DA-02-599A1.doc  DA-02-599A1.pdf  DA-02-599A1.txt

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CABLEVISION OF BOSTON, INC.. Denied the Application for Review. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 03/07/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-70). CSB  FCC-02-70A1.doc  FCC-02-70A1.pdf  FCC-02-70A1.txt

PAPPAS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LICENSE, LLC V. CATALINA CABLE TV. Granted the must carry complaint filed by Pappas Television, L.L.P, permittee of television broadcast station KAZA, Avalon, California against Catalina Cable TV. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/11/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-594). CSB  DA-02-594A1.doc  DA-02-594A1.pdf  DA-02-594A1.txt

PAPPAS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LICENSE, LLC V. COMMUNICATION SERVICES. Granted the must carry complaint filed by Pappas Southern California License, LLC, licensee of television broadcast station KAZA-TV, Avalon, CA against Communication Services. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-592). CSB  DA-02-592A1.doc  DA-02-592A1.pdf  DA-02-592A1.txt

PAPPAS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LICENSE, LLC V. TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the must carry complaint filed by Pappas Television, L.L.P., permittee of television broadcast station KAZA, Avalon, California against Time Warner Communications. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/11/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-595). CSB  DA-02-595A1.doc  DA-02-595A1.pdf  DA-02-595A1.txt

PAPPAS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LICENSE, LLC V. STRATEGIC TECHNOLGIES. Granted the must carry complaint filed by Pappas Southern California License, LLC, license of television broadcast station KAZA-TV, Avalon, California against Strategic Technologies. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-593). CSB  DA-02-593A1.doc  DA-02-593A1.pdf  DA-02-593A1.txt

C.W.H. BROADCASTING, INC.. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,500 to C.W. H. Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Station WHNY(AM) for willfully violating Section 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Enforcement Bureau Chief. Adopted: 03/11/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-585). EB  DA-02-585A1.doc  DA-02-585A1.pdf  DA-02-585A1.txt

AT&T CORP. V. CT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND CTC EXCHANGE SERVICES, ET AL. Granted the Consent Motion of AT&T Corp. requesting an additional extension of time in which to convert other informal complaints to formal complaints and toll limitations period. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 03/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-597). EB  DA-02-597A1.doc  DA-02-597A1.pdf  DA-02-597A1.txt

FLEXIBILITY FOR DELIVERY OF COMMUNICATIONS BY MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE 2 GHZ BAND, THE L-BAND, AND THE 1.6/2.4 GHZ BAND/. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.106 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ALLOCATE SPECTRUM 2 GHZ FOR USE BY THE MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE. Granted extension of time from March 15, 2002 to March 22, 2002. Action by: Chief, Planning & Negotiations Division, International Bureau. Comments Due: 03/22/2002. Adopted: 03/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-601). IB  DA-02-601A1.doc  DA-02-601A1.pdf  DA-02-601A1.txt

BROADWAVE ALBANY, L.L.C. ET AL.. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Pegasus Broadband Corp. on February 16, 2001 and the Petition for Partial Reconsideration filed by Northpoint Technology, Ltd. and Broadwave USA on February 16, 2001. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2002 by MO&OR. (DA No. 02-584). WTB  DA-02-584A1.doc  DA-02-584A1.pdf  DA-02-584A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 12, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 48:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/12/2002. ERRATUM TO PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSION SEEKS COMENT ON APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL FILED BY XO COMMUNICATIONS, INC., DA 02-579, RELEASED MARCH 11, 2002 Correcting Comments/Petitions due dates to April 10, 2002, and Responses/Oppositions due dates to April 24, 2002. IB  DOC-220790A1.doc  DOC-220790A1.pdf  DOC-220790A1.txt

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REVIEW OF SECTION 251 UNBUNDLING OBLIGATIONS OF INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS/IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 0F 1996/. DEPLOYMENT OF WIRELINE SERVICES OFFERING ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY. Corrected reference number from FCC -02-591, released 03/12/2002 to DA 02-591also released 03/12/2002 by ERRATUM. CCB  DOC-220753A1.doc  DOC-220753A1.pdf  DOC-220753A1.txt

TERMINATION OF STALE OR MOOT DOCKETED PROCEEDINGS; IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 402(B)(1)(A) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; BEEHIVE TELEPHONE CO., INC., BEEHIVE TELEPHONE, INC. NEVADA. This Erratum reinstates two docketed proceedings, CC Docket Nos. 96-187 and 98-108, that were terminated in error in an order adopted December 21, 2001 and released January 11, 2002.. (Dkt No. 96-187, 98-108). Action by: Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2002 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 02-583). CCB  DOC-220752A1.doc  DOC-220752A1.pdf  DOC-220752A1.txt