fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 44
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 7, 2003


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-231811A1.doc  DOC-231811A1.pdf  DOC-231811A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-231697A1.doc  DOC-231697A1.pdf  DOC-231697A1.txt

FCC WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES IN INDUSTRY ANALYSIS AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris, 202-418-0253 WCB  DOC-231821A1.doc  DOC-231821A1.pdf  DOC-231821A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2598 Released: 03/07/2003. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. CGB  DOC-231813A1.doc  DOC-231813A1.pdf  DOC-231813A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2003. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 03-687). IB  DA-03-687A1.doc  DA-03-687A1.pdf  DA-03-687A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2003. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 03-688). IB  DA-03-688A1.doc  DA-03-688A1.pdf  DA-03-688A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00645S Released: 03/07/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-231822A1.pdf  DOC-231822A1.txt

Report No: 45437 Released: 03/07/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-231667A1.txt

Report No: 25437 Released: 03/07/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-231665A1.txt

Report No: 0067 Released: 03/07/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-231783A1.doc  DOC-231783A1.pdf  DOC-231783A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS ATTACHED on January 14 thru February 7, 2003.. OMD  DOC-231831A1.doc  DOC-231831A1.pdf  DOC-231831A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2003. PROPOSED SECOND QUARTER 2003 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 03-689). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB  DA-03-689A1.doc  DA-03-689A1.pdf  DA-03-689A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-231806A1.pdf  DOC-231806A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-231825A1.pdf  DOC-231825A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-29 Released: 03/07/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION -ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-231826A1.pdf  DOC-231826A1.txt

Report No: AUC-35 Released: 03/07/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS DISMISSAL REQUESTS OF ELIGIBLE AUCTION NO. 35 WINNERS AND DISMISSES APPLICATIONS FOR 5 C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 03-685). WTB. Contact: Lauren Patrich Kravetz at (202) 418-7944  DA-03-685A1.doc  DA-03-685A2.xls  DA-03-685A3.doc  DA-03-685A4.doc  DA-03-685A1.pdf  DA-03-685A2.pdf  DA-03-685A3.pdf  DA-03-685A4.pdf  DA-03-685A1.txt  DA-03-685A2.txt  DA-03-685A3.txt  DA-03-685A4.txt

Released: 03/07/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU CLARIFIES CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRIVATE RADIO SERVICES. (DA No. 03-647). WTB. Contact: TTY: (202) 414-1255, email: ulscomm@fcc.gov, ULS Licensing Support and Forms Information: 1-888-CALLFCC (225-5322)  DA-03-647A1.doc  DA-03-647A1.pdf  DA-03-647A1.txt

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NATIONAL ACCOUNTS, INC. Granted complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-664). CGB  DA-03-664A1.doc  DA-03-664A1.pdf  DA-03-664A1.txt

CAPSULE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-667). CGB  DA-03-667A1.doc  DA-03-667A1.pdf  DA-03-667A1.txt

CHOICEONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-669). CGB  DA-03-669A1.doc  DA-03-669A1.pdf  DA-03-669A1.txt

SOUTHWESTERN BELL LONG DISTANCE. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-662). CGB  DA-03-662A1.doc  DA-03-662A1.pdf  DA-03-662A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LP. Denied complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-663). CGB  DA-03-663A1.doc  DA-03-663A1.pdf  DA-03-663A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LP. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-660). CGB  DA-03-660A1.doc  DA-03-660A1.pdf  DA-03-660A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LP. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-666). CGB  DA-03-666A1.doc  DA-03-666A1.pdf  DA-03-666A1.txt

AMERICA'S DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-661). CGB  DA-03-661A1.doc  DA-03-661A1.pdf  DA-03-661A1.txt

AMERICA'S DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-665). CGB  DA-03-665A1.doc  DA-03-665A1.pdf  DA-03-665A1.txt

AMERICA'S DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-668). CGB  DA-03-668A1.doc  DA-03-668A1.pdf  DA-03-668A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint filed against AT&T regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/05/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-644). CGB  DA-03-644A1.doc  DA-03-644A1.pdf  DA-03-644A1.txt

RICHTEC INCORPORATED. Granted application file nos. SES-LIC-20020228-00442, SES-AMD-20020611 to the extent herein, and Authorized Richtec Incorporated to operate 10,000 half-duplex METS manufacuted by JRC. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by O&A. (DA No. 03-639). IB  DA-03-639A1.doc  DA-03-639A1.pdf  DA-03-639A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF FLEXIBILITY FOR DELIVERY OF COMMUNICATIONS BY MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE 2 GHZ BAND, THE L-BAND, AND THE 1.6/2.4 GHZ BANDS;. This Errata corrects Sections III (C) and III(D), Appendix B-"Final Rules", and Appendix C1-"Technical Evaluation of 2 GHz MSS ATC Proposals" of the Report and Order in this proceeding, FCC 03-15 (rel Feb 10, 2003).. (Dkt No. 01-185, 02-364). Action by: Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-231851A1.doc  DOC-231851A1.pdf  DOC-231851A1.txt

FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, INC. PETITION FOR PREEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 253 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF DISCRIMINATORY ORDINANCE, FEES AND RIGHT-OF-WAY PRACTICES OF THE BOROUGH OF BLAWNOX, PENNSYLVANIA. Granted a two-week extension of time for parties to file comments and reply comments in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 03-37). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Comments Due: 03/31/2003. Reply Comments Due: 04/15/2003. Adopted: 03/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-670). WCB  DA-03-670A1.doc  DA-03-670A1.pdf  DA-03-670A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 6, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 43:

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KENNETH FERREE, CHIEF, MEDIA BUREAU, WRITTEN STATEMENT. on Copyright Piracy Prevention and the Broadcast Flag Before the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property, Committee on Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives. STMT MB. Contact Michelle Russo 202-418-2358  DOC-231772A1.pdf  DOC-231772A2.pdf  DOC-231772A3.pdf  DOC-231772A1.txt  DOC-231772A2.txt  DOC-231772A3.txt

FCC WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS POLICY DIVISION. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris, 202-418-0253 WCB  DOC-231748A1.doc  DOC-231748A1.pdf  DOC-231748A1.txt

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Released: 03/06/2003. EVEREST MIDWEST LICENSEE, L.L.C. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 03-671). MB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-7200  DA-03-671A1.doc  DA-03-671A1.pdf  DA-03-671A1.txt

Released: 03/06/2003. FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING, THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2003. OMD. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack or David Fiske at (202) 418-0500, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-231820A1.doc  DOC-231820A1.pdf  DOC-231820A1.txt

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MADISON RIVER TELEPHONE COMPANY, LLC TARIFF FCC NO. 1, TRANSMITTAL NO. 9. Terminated the investigation imposed by the Wireline Competition Bureau with respect to the Madison River Telephone Company, LLC, Tariff FCC No. 1, Transmittal No. 9. (Dkt No. 02-371). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/04/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-49). WCB  FCC-03-49A1.doc  FCC-03-49A1.pdf  FCC-03-49A1.txt