fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 234
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 5, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT OF FCC INSPECTOR GENERAL RELEASED. News Release. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 OIG. Contact Thomas M. Holleran at (202) 418-0470  DOC-229211A1.doc  DOC-229211A1.pdf  DOC-229211A1.txt

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Report No: 2585 Released: 12/05/2002. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CGB  DOC-229191A1.doc  DOC-229191A1.pdf  DOC-229191A1.txt

Released: 12/05/2002. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 02-3369). IB  DA-02-3369A1.doc  DA-02-3369A1.pdf  DA-02-3369A1.txt

Released: 12/05/2002. WRC-03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS. (DA No. 02-3347). IB. Contact: Donald Weiland at (202) 418-2220  DA-02-3347A1.doc  DA-02-3347A1.pdf  DA-02-3347A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00607 Released: 12/05/2002. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 02-3357). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-02-3357A1.pdf  DA-02-3357A1.txt

Report No: 45375 Released: 12/05/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-229220A1.txt

Report No: 25375 Released: 12/05/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-229221A1.txt

Released: 12/05/2002. FEE DECISIONS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. (DA No. 02-3321). OMD. Contact: Claudette Pride at (202) 418-1995  DA-02-3321A1.doc  DA-02-3321A1.pdf  DA-02-3321A1.txt

Released: 12/05/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara J. Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-229225A1.doc  DOC-229225A1.pdf  DOC-229225A1.txt

Released: 12/05/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS APPLICATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES TO WORLDCOM, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AS DEBTORS IN POSSESSION. (DA No. 02-3350). WTB. Contact: Jeffrey Tobias at (202) 418-1617  DA-02-3350A1.doc  DA-02-3350A1.pdf  DA-02-3350A1.txt

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AT&T CORPORATION. Granted complaint filed against AT&T regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3327). CGB  DA-02-3327A1.doc  DA-02-3327A1.pdf  DA-02-3327A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted complaint filed against AT&T regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3330). CGB  DA-02-3330A1.doc  DA-02-3330A1.pdf  DA-02-3330A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted complaint filed against AT&T regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3329). CGB  DA-02-3329A1.doc  DA-02-3329A1.pdf  DA-02-3329A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint filed against AT&T regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecomunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3328). CGB  DA-02-3328A1.doc  DA-02-3328A1.pdf  DA-02-3328A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC. Granted the complaint filed against World Communications regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3326). CGB  DA-02-3326A1.doc  DA-02-3326A1.pdf  DA-02-3326A1.txt

ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted Adelphia temporary waivers until April 1, 2003 of the EAS requirements in Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for 65 small cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3356). EB  DA-02-3356A1.doc  DA-02-3356A1.pdf  DA-02-3356A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH S. MCCREARY OF PENSACOLA, FL. Affirmed the monetary forfeiture in the amount of $5,000 for using an external radio frequency power amplifier as part of his Citizens Band radio station in violation of Section 95.411 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by M&O. (DA No. 02-3349). EB  DA-02-3349A1.doc  DA-02-3349A1.pdf  DA-02-3349A1.txt

MEDIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION (MEDIA). Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,000 to Media for willful and repeated violation of FCC Rules involving the failure to post its antenna structure registration number and its failure to exhibit red obstruction lighting. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-3348). EB  DA-02-3348A1.doc  DA-02-3348A1.pdf  DA-02-3348A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC, DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., JAROTH, INC. DBA PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. V. WORLDLINK, INC.. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to File Complainants' Formal Complaint to January 10, 2003.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3344). EB  DA-02-3344A1.doc  DA-02-3344A1.pdf  DA-02-3344A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. JAROTH, INC. DBA PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. V. VIVA TELECOM. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to File Complainants Formal Complaint to January 17, 2003.. Action by: Deputy Division Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3345). EB  DA-02-3345A1.doc  DA-02-3345A1.pdf  DA-02-3345A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC, DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., JAROTH, INC. D/B/A PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. V. CGI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to File Complainants' Formal Complaint to January 10, 2003. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3343). EB  DA-02-3343A1.doc  DA-02-3343A1.pdf  DA-02-3343A1.txt

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, LLC V. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A VIRGINIA POWER. Issued Erratum amending the Order, DA 02-3318, released December 3, 2002 as follows: The Signature Block should read, "Alexander P. Starr, Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau.". Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division by ERRATUM. EB  DOC-229179A1.doc  DOC-229179A1.pdf  DOC-229179A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC, DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., JAROTH, INC. DBA PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. V. ALLTEL LONG DISTANCE, INC.. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to File Complainants' Formal Complaint to January 10, 2003. Action by: Deputy Division Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3346). EB  DA-02-3346A1.doc  DA-02-3346A1.pdf  DA-02-3346A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC, DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., JAROTH, INC. D/B/A PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION V. COOPERATIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to File Complainants Formal Complaint until January 10, 2003. Action by: Deputy Division Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3342). EB  DA-02-3342A1.doc  DA-02-3342A1.pdf  DA-02-3342A1.txt

BRONX COMMUNICATIONS. Denied Arcom Communications' Petition to Deny. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3351). WTB  DA-02-3351A1.doc  DA-02-3351A1.pdf  DA-02-3351A1.txt

D&I ELECTRONICS, INC. LICENSEE OF INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS POOL STATION WPGQ917, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND STATION WPRU305, COOK COUNTY, IL. Dismissed in part and otherwise denied D&I's Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3324). WTB  DA-02-3324A1.doc  DA-02-3324A1.pdf  DA-02-3324A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ELDORADO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC REQUEST FOR A WAIVER AND EXTENSION OF THE BROADBAND PCS CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Denied the Extension Request and found that Eldorado's license terminated automatically on April 28, 2002. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3370). WTB  DA-02-3370A1.doc  DA-02-3370A1.pdf  DA-02-3370A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 4, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 233:

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FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARING IN RICHMOND, VA ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 OCH  DOC-229209A1.doc  DOC-229209A1.pdf  DOC-229209A1.txt

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Report No: SES-00450 Released: 12/04/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-229218A1.pdf  DOC-229218A1.txt

Report No: SES-00451 Released: 12/04/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-229217A1.pdf  DOC-229217A1.txt

Released: 12/04/2002. FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2002. OMD  DOC-229199A1.doc  DOC-229199A1.pdf  DOC-229199A1.txt

Released: 12/04/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD ON NECA'S PETITION FOR RULEMAKING TO ADJUST THE APPLICATION OF END USER COMMON LINE CHARGES ON CERTAIN T-1 EXCHANGE ACCESS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-3352). Comments Due: 12/06/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/16/2002. WCB. Contact: Jeremy D. Marcus at (202) 418-1520  DA-02-3352A1.doc  DA-02-3352A1.pdf  DA-02-3352A1.txt

Report No: 1353 Released: 12/04/2002. CORRECTION TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-229202A1.pdf  DOC-229202A1.txt

Report No: 1352 Released: 12/04/2002. CORRECTION TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-229201A1.pdf  DOC-229201A1.txt

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FM NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL SETTLEMENT GROUP 980701. Issued letter granting application BPED-19980713MD for Spring Arbor University, and dismissing application BPED-19981224MB for Great Lakes Community Broadcasting by LETTER. MB  DOC-229190A1.pdf  DOC-229190A1.txt