fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 175
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 10, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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ANNE L. WEISMANN NAMED DEPUTY CHIEF OF ENFORCEMENT BUREAU. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB  DOC-226091A1.doc  DOC-226091A1.pdf  DOC-226091A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 45316 Released: 09/10/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-226084A1.txt

Report No: 25316 Released: 09/10/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-226087A1.txt

Released: 09/10/2002. REVISIONS TO CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATIONS MB DOCKET NO. 02-144, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. (DA No. 02-2222). Comments Due: 11/04/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/04/2002. MB. Contact: Wanda Hardy at (202) 418-7365 or John Norton at (202) 418-7307. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358 or Margo Domon-Davenport at (202) 418-2949  DA-02-2222A1.doc  DA-02-2222A1.pdf  DA-02-2222A1.txt

Released: 09/10/2002. CLARIFICATION. (DA No. 02-2218) Clarified Public Notice issued September 6, 2002 "FCC Seeks Comment Regarding Possible Revision or Elimination of Rules Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.". OCBO. Contact: Carolyn Fleming Williams at (202) 418-1026  DA-02-2218A1.doc  DA-02-2218A1.pdf  DA-02-2218A1.txt

Released: 09/10/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-226108A1.doc  DOC-226108A1.pdf  DOC-226108A1.txt

Released: 09/10/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-226063A1.pdf  DOC-226063A1.txt

Released: 09/10/2002. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 02-2213). (Dkt No 92-237). WCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at (202) 418-1466, email: dblue@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-2213A1.doc  DA-02-2213A1.pdf  DA-02-2213A1.txt

Report No: NCD-709 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY ALASKA. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-705 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email:cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-704 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-707 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFCATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-706 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-708 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-714 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-710 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFCATION FILED BY PACIFIC BELL. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-711 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY PACIFIC BELL. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-713 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY PACIFIC BELL. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Report No: NCD-712 Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Released: 09/10/2002. PROPOSED FOURTH QUARTER 2002 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. THE FACTOR REMAINS UNCHANGED AT 0.072805.. (DA No. 02-2221). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Jon Secrest at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-2221A1.doc  DA-02-2221A1.pdf  DA-02-2221A1.txt

Released: 09/10/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC FILING OF FCC FORM 602. (DA No. 02-2211). WTB. Contact: FCC Technical Support Hotline: (202) 414-1255 or ULS Licensing Support and Forms Information: 1-888-CALLFCC (225-5322)  DA-02-2211A1.doc  DA-02-2211A1.pdf  DA-02-2211A1.txt

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RCN/21ST CENTURY TELECOM. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/09/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2209). CGB  DA-02-2209A1.doc  DA-02-2209A1.pdf  DA-02-2209A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC.. Resolved the complaint against WorldCom regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/09/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2210). CGB  DA-02-2210A1.doc  DA-02-2210A1.pdf  DA-02-2210A1.txt

MARK TWAIN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY V. AT&T CORP., ET AL. Granted the Consent Motion of Complainants For Extension of Time In Which To Convert Informal Complaints To Formal Complaints and Toll Limitations Period until September 25, 2002. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 09/09/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2204). EB  DA-02-2204A1.doc  DA-02-2204A1.pdf  DA-02-2204A1.txt

DIGITAL TELEVISION STATIONS (FLORENCE, SOUTH DAKOTA). Amended the rules. (Dkt No. 02-102). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2150). MB  DA-02-2150A1.doc  DA-02-2150A1.pdf  DA-02-2150A1.txt

DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (FORT WAYNE, INDIANA). Amended the DTV Table of Allotments for this community, and terminated the proceeding. (Dkt No. 01-302). Action by: Chief, Video Division,MB. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2148). MB  DA-02-2148A1.doc  DA-02-2148A1.pdf  DA-02-2148A1.txt

DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (RELIANCE, SOUTH DAKOTA. Amended the DTV Table of Allotments for this community, and terminated this proceeding. (Dkt No. 02-101). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2149). MB  DA-02-2149A1.doc  DA-02-2149A1.pdf  DA-02-2149A1.txt

DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (BELTON, TEXAS). Proposed the substitution of DTV Channel 38 for DTV Channel 47c for Station KNCT-DT at Belton, TX. (Dkt No. 02-271). Action by: Chief, Video Division. Comments Due: 11/01/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/18/2002. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-2201). MB  DA-02-2201A1.doc

DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (URBANA, ILLINOIS). Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by WGN Continental Broadcasting Company, and terminated proceeding. (Dkt No. 00-76, RM-9809). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2151). MB  DA-02-2151A1.doc  DA-02-2151A1.pdf  DA-02-2151A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 0.5 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS. Amended the rules.. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 08/28/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-243). OMD  FCC-02-243A1.doc  FCC-02-243A1.pdf  FCC-02-243A1.txt

PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY. Granted waiver request for a period of one-year until September 11, 2003 to return World Trade Center Stations to operational status without risk of forfeiting the licenses for permanent discontinuance of operation. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/09/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2212). WTB  DA-02-2212A1.doc  DA-02-2212A1.pdf  DA-02-2212A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 9, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 174:

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POLICE EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICES, INC. RE: FINAL BID WITHDRAWAL PAYMENT FOR AUCTION NO. 24. Calculated final bid withdrawal obligations.. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division by LETTER. (DA No. 02-2179). WTB  DA-02-2179A1.doc  DA-02-2179A1.pdf  DA-02-2179A1.txt