fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 120
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 21, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-223591A1.doc  DOC-223591A1.pdf  DOC-223591A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-223650A1.doc  DOC-223650A1.pdf  DOC-223650A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00544S Released: 06/21/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-223623A1.pdf  DOC-223623A1.txt

Report No: 45261 Released: 06/21/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-223620A1.txt

Report No: 25261 Released: 06/21/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-223621A1.txt

Released: 06/21/2002. KM COMMUNICATIONS Correcting Report No. 25124, released December 4, 2001 to report the receipt of an application (BPCT-20011129ABE) of KM Communications for major amendment to a television construction permit in Boise, ID is hereby deleted as erroneous. MB

Released: 06/21/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-223632A1.pdf  DOC-223632A1.txt

Released: 06/21/2002. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON SECTION 272(F)(1) SUNSET OF THE BOC SEPARATE AFFILIATE AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS. (DA No. 02-1473). (Dkt No 02-112). Comments Due: 07/22/2002. Reply Comments Due: 08/12/2002. WCB. Contact: Janice Myles at (202) 418-1580  DA-02-1473A1.doc  DA-02-1473A1.pdf  DA-02-1473A1.txt

Released: 06/21/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON CELLULAR SOUTH LICENSE, INC. PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA. (DA No. 02-1465). (Dkt No 96-45) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 07/05/2002. Reply Comments Due: 07/12/2002. WCB. Contact: Anita Cheng at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-1465A1.doc  DA-02-1465A1.pdf  DA-02-1465A1.txt

Released: 06/21/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SMITH BAGLEY, INC. PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER FOR THE NAVAJO RESERVATION IN UTAH. (DA No. 02-1466). (Dkt No 96-45) Pleading Cycle Established. WCB. Contact: Anita Cheng at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-1466A1.doc  DA-02-1466A1.pdf  DA-02-1466A1.txt

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TEXTS

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WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaints filed by Complainants against WorldCom. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1450). CGB  DA-02-1450A1.doc  DA-02-1450A1.pdf  DA-02-1450A1.txt

BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC. Granted complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1467). CGB  DA-02-1467A1.doc  DA-02-1467A1.pdf  DA-02-1467A1.txt

GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/17/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1451). CGB  DA-02-1451A1.doc  DA-02-1451A1.pdf  DA-02-1451A1.txt

GALAXY TELECOM, L.P. (GALAXY). Granted Galaxy a temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the cable system. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/18/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1331). EB  DA-02-1331A1.doc  DA-02-1331A1.pdf  DA-02-1331A1.txt

GALAXY TELECOM, L.P. (GALAXY). Granted Galaxy a temporary 18-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Pubic Safety Division, Enforcement Bureay. Adopted: 06/18/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1329). EB  DA-02-1329A1.doc  DA-02-1329A1.pdf  DA-02-1329A1.txt

PANORA COOPERATIVE CABLE (PANORA). Granted Panora a temporary, 12-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the cable television system.. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/18/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1333). EB  DA-02-1333A1.doc  DA-02-1333A1.pdf  DA-02-1333A1.txt

BIG SANDY TELECOM, INC. (BIG SANDY). Granted Big Sandy a temporary 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/18/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1328). EB  DA-02-1328A1.doc  DA-02-1328A1.pdf  DA-02-1328A1.txt

GALAXY TELECOM, L.P. (GALAXY). Granted Galaxy a temporary, 24-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for each of the cable cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/18/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1330). EB  DA-02-1330A1.doc  DA-02-1330A1.pdf  DA-02-1330A1.txt

DIODE CABLE COMPANY (DIODE CABLE). Granted Diode Cable a temporary 36-month waiver for each of the cable television systems of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/18/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1332). EB  DA-02-1332A1.doc  DA-02-1332A1.pdf  DA-02-1332A1.txt

IDS TELECOM, LLC (IDS). Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to IDS, thereby reducing the $6,000 forfeiture proposed in the NAL for willful violation of 47 C.F.R. Sec. 52,15(f), which requires certain carriers to report number utilization and forecast data. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-1351). EB  DA-02-1351A1.doc  DA-02-1351A1.pdf  DA-02-1351A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC, DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., JAROTH, INC. D/B/A PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. V. ORION TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. Granted the complaint in its entirety for failing to pay dial-around compensation to Complainants for certain categories of completed coinless calls originating from payphones, in violation of FCC rules and orders. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1470). EB  DA-02-1470A1.doc  DA-02-1470A1.pdf  DA-02-1470A1.txt

SPECTRUM POLICY TASK FORCE SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON ISSUES RELATED TO COMMISSION'S SPECTRUM POLICIES. Denied motion for extension of time filed by UTC on June 10, 2002. (Dkt No. 02-135). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1456). OET  DA-02-1456A1.doc  DA-02-1456A1.pdf  DA-02-1456A1.txt

BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, BRENTWOOD, MO. Dismissed request for review because appeal was filed simultaneously with SLD. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1457). WCB  DA-02-1457A1.doc  DA-02-1457A1.pdf  DA-02-1457A1.txt

GLADWIN COUNTY LIBRARY, GLADWIN, MI. Denied request for waiver to consider application as timely filed within the filing window. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1460). WCB  DA-02-1460A1.doc  DA-02-1460A1.pdf  DA-02-1460A1.txt

COLONIAL BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT, COLONIAL BEACH, VA. Denied requests for review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny funding for discounted services. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Acess Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1459). WCB  DA-02-1459A1.doc  DA-02-1459A1.pdf  DA-02-1459A1.txt

DUNCANVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, DUNCANVILLE, TX. Denied request for waiver to consider application as timely filed within the filing window. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1458). WCB  DA-02-1458A1.doc  DA-02-1458A1.pdf  DA-02-1458A1.txt

REAVIS MATH/SCIENCE SPECIALTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, CHICAGO, IL. 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, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1462). WCB  DA-02-1462A1.doc  DA-02-1462A1.pdf  DA-02-1462A1.txt

BT NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Granted the request to withdraw the Expedited Petition for Clarification. Dismissed without prejudice expedited Petition for Clarification. Action by: Assistant Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1439). WCB  DA-02-1439A1.doc  DA-02-1439A1.pdf  DA-02-1439A1.txt

THE NEW SCHOOL FOR ENTERPRISE AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, DC. Dismissed request for review because it was filed untimely with the Commission. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1461). WCB  DA-02-1461A1.doc  DA-02-1461A1.pdf  DA-02-1461A1.txt

SANDHILL REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM, ROCKINGHAM, NC. Granted the Administrator's Request for Guidance and directed the Administrator to take further action consistent with this Order. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1463). WCB  DA-02-1463A1.doc  DA-02-1463A1.pdf  DA-02-1463A1.txt

BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WEST SENECA, NY. Granted the request of the Buffalo City School District for a waiver of the September 30, 2002 deadline for installation of non-recurring services for schools and libraries receiving universal service funding for Funding Year 4 of the program. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1464). WCB  DA-02-1464A1.doc  DA-02-1464A1.pdf  DA-02-1464A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 20, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 119:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ANNOUNCES PANELISTS FOR EN BANC HEARING ON BROADCAST AND CABLE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RULES SET FOR MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2002, 10:00 A.M.. News Release. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 or Margo Davenport at (202) 418-2949 MB. Contact Jamila Bess Johnson at (202) 418-2608  DOC-223598A1.doc  DOC-223598A1.pdf  DOC-223598A1.txt

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Released: 06/20/2002. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES EN BANC HEARING ON BROADCAST AND CABLE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RULES. (DA No. 02-1025) The en banc hearing will convene from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 24, 2002. [Proposed rule; clarification; 67 FR 43265 (06/27/02)]. MB  DA-02-1025A1.doc  DA-02-1025A1.pdf  DA-02-1025A1.txt