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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 21 No. 179	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 September 16, 2002

COMMISSION ECONOMISTS RECEIVE AGENCY AWARDS. News Release. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 OPP  DOC-226276A1.doc  DOC-226276A1.pdf  DOC-226276A1.txt

DR. AMOS J. LOVEDAY NAMED CULTURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST FOR THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU'S COMMERICAL WIRELESS DIVISION. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB  DOC-226173A1.doc  DOC-226173A1.pdf  DOC-226173A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00122 Released: 09/16/2002. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB. Contact: Kathleen Campbell at (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-226277A1.pdf  DOC-226277A1.txt

Report No: 45320 Released: 09/16/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-226255A1.txt

Report No: 25320 Released: 09/16/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-226256A1.txt

Report No: 0049 Released: 09/16/2002. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-226261A1.doc  DOC-226261A1.pdf  DOC-226261A1.txt

Released: 09/16/2002. IN THE REVIEW OF PART 15 AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (ET DOCKET NO. 01-278). (DA No. 02-2284). (Dkt No 01-278). OET. Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl (202) 418-7056. News Media Contact: Lisa Gaisford (202) 418-7280  DA-02-2284A1.doc  DA-02-2284A1.pdf  DA-02-2284A1.txt

Released: 09/16/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON FARMERS CELLULAR TELEPHONE, INC. PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN ALABAMA. (DA No. 02-2289). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 09/26/2002. Reply Comments Due: 10/03/2002. WCB. Contact: Romanda L. Williams at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-2289A1.doc  DA-02-2289A1.pdf  DA-02-2289A1.txt

Released: 09/16/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU CONFIRIMS WAIVER FEES FOR FILING A REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO MEET COVERAGE/CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN RADIO SERVICES. (DA No. 02-2259). WTB. Contact: Denise Walter at (202) 418-0620  DA-02-2259A1.doc  DA-02-2259A1.pdf  DA-02-2259A1.txt

Released: 09/16/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION REGARDING ORDER TO STAY E911 PHASE II RULES FOR SMALL CARRIERS. (DA No. 02-2285). (Dkt No 94-102). Comments Due: 10/16/2002. Reply Comments Due: 10/30/2002. WTB. Contact: Jennifer Tomchin at (202) 418-1310, TTY: (202) 418-1169  DA-02-2285A1.doc  DA-02-2285A1.pdf  DA-02-2285A1.txt

Released: 09/16/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF COMMISSION ORDER REGARDING WESTERN WIRELESS' BASIC UNIVERSAL SERVICE OFFERING IN KANSAS. (DA No. 02-2266). (Dkt No 00-0239). Comments Due: 10/16/2002. Reply Comments Due: 10/31/2002. WTB. Contact: Rose Crellin at (202) 418-7240 or TTY: (202) 418-1169  DA-02-2266A1.doc  DA-02-2266A1.pdf  DA-02-2266A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES KNMT-DT, PORTLAND, OREGON. Denied petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2278). MB  DA-02-2278A1.doc  DA-02-2278A1.pdf  DA-02-2278A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WALB-DT, ALBANY, GEORGIA. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2273). MB  DA-02-2273A1.doc  DA-02-2273A1.pdf  DA-02-2273A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WSTR-DT, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2267). MB  DA-02-2267A1.doc  DA-02-2267A1.pdf  DA-02-2267A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES KGBT-DT, HARLINGTON, TEXAS. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2276). MB  DA-02-2276A1.doc  DA-02-2276A1.pdf  DA-02-2276A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES KGAN-DT, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2271). MB  DA-02-2271A1.doc  DA-02-2271A1.pdf  DA-02-2271A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WDKY-DT, DANVILLE, KENTUCKY. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2269). MB  DA-02-2269A1.doc  DA-02-2269A1.pdf  DA-02-2269A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WIS-DT, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. Denied petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2277). MB  DA-02-2277A1.doc  DA-02-2277A1.pdf  DA-02-2277A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WLOX-DT, BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2274). MB  DA-02-2274A1.doc  DA-02-2274A1.pdf  DA-02-2274A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WYZZ-DT, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2270). MB  DA-02-2270A1.doc  DA-02-2270A1.pdf  DA-02-2270A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WEMT-DT, GREENVILLE, TENNESSEE. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2272). MB  DA-02-2272A1.doc  DA-02-2272A1.pdf  DA-02-2272A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WICS-DT, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2268). MB  DA-02-2268A1.doc  DA-02-2268A1.pdf  DA-02-2268A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES KOCB-DT, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2279). MB  DA-02-2279A1.doc

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES KPLC-DT, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANIA. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2275). MB  DA-02-2275A1.doc  DA-02-2275A1.pdf  DA-02-2275A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS, (TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA). Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 02-273). Action by: Chief, Video Division. Comments Due: 11/07/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/22/2002. Adopted: 09/09/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-2219). MB  DA-02-2219A1.doc  DA-02-2219A1.pdf  DA-02-2219A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF SAMUEL MOSES TO OPERATE AN INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS STATION IN THE PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES IN MONTROSE, CALIFORNIA. Granted the request for reconsideration filed by James A. Kay, Jr. Dismissed the informal petition, first amended petition and supplement to first amended petition by Henry Radio, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireline Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by RECON. (DA No. 02-2265). WTB  DA-02-2265A1.doc  DA-02-2265A1.pdf  DA-02-2265A1.txt

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AGENDA RELEASED FOR NATIONAL SUMMIT ON EMERGING TRIBAL ECONOMIES, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002, IN PHOENIX. Chairman Powell and Commissioner Copps to Address Summit. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511. CGB  DOC-226260A1.doc  DOC-226260A2.doc  DOC-226260A1.pdf  DOC-226260A2.pdf  DOC-226260A1.txt  DOC-226260A2.txt

COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ADOPTS MEASURES TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OF NATION'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. News Release. News Media Contact: Robin Pence at (202) 418-0505 OET  DOC-226263A1.doc  DOC-226263A1.pdf  DOC-226263A1.txt

Released: 09/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT OF 1670-1675 MHZ BAND AUCTION. (DA No. 02-2283) Comment Sought on the ArrayComm, Inc. Request for Postponement of Auction No. 46. Comments Due: 09/20/2002. WTB. Contact: Francis Gutierrez at (202) 418-0660  DA-02-2283A1.doc  DA-02-2283A1.pdf  DA-02-2283A1.txt