fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 84
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 1, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 05/01/2002. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) APPLICATIONS FOR STATE CERTIFICATION AND RENEWAL OF CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2002. (DA No. 02-1006). CGB. Contact: Dana Jackson at (202) 418-2247, TTY: (202) 418-7898, email: djackso@fcc.gov  DA-02-1006A1.doc  DA-02-1006A1.pdf  DA-02-1006A1.txt

Report No: SES-00388 Released: 05/01/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-222030A1.pdf  DOC-222030A1.txt

Report No: SES-00389 Released: 05/01/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-222033A1.pdf  DOC-222033A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00524S Released: 05/01/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-222024A1.pdf  DOC-222024A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00525NS Released: 05/01/2002. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-222025A1.pdf  DOC-222025A1.txt

Report No: 45225 Released: 05/01/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-222023A1.txt

Report No: 25225 Released: 05/01/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-222022A1.txt

Report No: 345 Released: 05/01/2002. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS. OET  DOC-221981A1.doc  DOC-221981A1.pdf  DOC-221981A1.txt

Released: 05/01/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-222005A1.doc  DOC-222005A1.pdf  DOC-222005A1.txt

Report No: WCB/PPD 02-14 Released: 05/01/2002. PROTESTED TARIFF TRANSMITTALS ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 02-1011). WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DA-02-1011A1.doc  DA-02-1011A1.pdf  DA-02-1011A1.txt

Released: 05/01/2002. WIRELINE BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON GUAM CELLULAR AND PAGING, INC. D/B/A SAIPANCELL PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNCIATIONS CARRIER ON THE ISLAND OF SAIPAN IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. (DA No. 02-1005). (Dkt No 96-45) Pleading Cycle Established, Comment Date 30 days after publication in Federal Register; Reply Comment Date: 45 days after publication in Federal Register. Comments Due: 06/17/2002. Reply Comments Due: 07/01/2002. WCB  DA-02-1005A1.doc  DA-02-1005A1.pdf  DA-02-1005A1.txt

Report No: 1165 Released: 05/01/2002. WIRELESSTELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-221994A1.pdf  DOC-221994A1.txt

Report No: 1164 Released: 05/01/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-221993A1.pdf  DOC-221993A1.txt

Report No: 1167 Released: 05/01/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATION ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-222015A1.pdf  DOC-222015A1.txt

Report No: 1170 Released: 05/01/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-222007A1.pdf  DOC-222007A1.txt

Report No: 1168 Released: 05/01/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-222006A1.pdf  DOC-222006A1.txt

Released: 05/01/2002. TECHNICAL SUPPORT HOURS FOR FCC AUCTIONS, THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM, AND ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION HAVE CHANGED.. (DA No. 02-1010). WTB. Contact: (202) 414-1250, TTY: (202) 414-1255, email: ulscomm.fcc.gov, 888-225-5322, TTY: (202) 414-1255, email: ulshelp@fcc.gov  DA-02-1010A1.doc  DA-02-1010A1.pdf  DA-02-1010A1.txt

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CENTRAL TRANSPORT, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000.00 to Central for willfully violating Section 303(q) of the Communications Act , as amended, and Sections 17.4(a) and 1.89(b) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-986). EB  DA-02-986A1.doc  DA-02-986A1.pdf  DA-02-986A1.txt

GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC. (GA-MEX) AND WAZX-FM, INC.. Found GAMEX and WAZX-FM, Inc. liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for violating 18 U.S.C. Section 1464 and 47 C.FR. Section 73.3999 for willfully broadcasting indecent language. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/30/2002 by NALF. (DA No. 02-996). EB  DA-02-996A1.doc  DA-02-996A1.pdf  DA-02-996A1.txt

REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S BROADCAST AND CABLE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RULES AND POLICES. Granted Minority Media and Telecommunications Council's Motion for Extension of Reply Comment Deadline until May 29, 2002. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 05/29/2002. Adopted: 04/29/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1007). MB  DA-02-1007A1.doc  DA-02-1007A1.pdf  DA-02-1007A1.txt

CITY OF SAN DIEGO. Denied San Diego's waiver request. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 04/23/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-987). WTB  DA-02-987A1.doc  DA-02-987A1.pdf  DA-02-987A1.txt

GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT. Initiated a proceeding to modify Grand Trunk's license into compliance with an international agreement. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-989). WTB  DA-02-989A1.doc  DA-02-989A1.pdf  DA-02-989A1.txt

CARA ENTERPRISES, INC. AND JJ'S ROOTER SERVICE, INC.. Granted Cara's petition to the extent that we initate a proceeding to modify JJ's license to change the station class of one of its authorized frequencies. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-988). WTB  DA-02-988A1.doc  DA-02-988A1.pdf  DA-02-988A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 30, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 83:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ANNOUNCES INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVE. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, mail: rkimball@fcc.gov OMR  DOC-222021A1.doc  DOC-222021A1.pdf  DOC-222021A1.txt

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Released: 04/30/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. CCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-222029A1.pdf  DOC-222029A1.txt

Released: 04/30/2002. FEE DECISIONS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. (DA No. 02-972). OMD. Contact: (202) 418-1995  DA-02-972A1.doc  DA-02-972A1.pdf  DA-02-972A1.txt

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REVIEW OF THE SECTION 251 UNBUNDLING OBLIGATIONS OF INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS. Extended deadline for reply comments to June 5, 2002, so that parties can more thoroughly address all of the issues raised by commenters. (Dkt No. 96-98, 98-147, 01-338). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Comments Due: 06/05/2002. Adopted: 04/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-991). CCB  DA-02-991A1.doc  DA-02-991A1.pdf  DA-02-991A1.txt

LETTER TO MS. KIM A. CHRISTIANSON. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau set aside the Letter Order released on April 26, 2002, without prejudice for future action, pending review of issues arising from the Motient Bankruptcy Proceeding. Action by: Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 02-1009). WTB  DA-02-1009A1.doc  DA-02-1009A1.pdf  DA-02-1009A1.txt