fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 84
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 2, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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AMENDED RULES BECOME EFFECTIVE THAT ENSURE PERSONS WITH DISABILITEIS ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN FCC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB. Contact Susan Magnotti at (202) 418-0871 (voice); (202) 418-0538 (TTY)  DOC-234051A1.doc  DOC-234051A1.pdf  DOC-234051A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-234048A1.doc  DOC-234048A1.pdf  DOC-234048A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-234047A1.doc  DOC-234047A1.pdf  DOC-234047A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/02/2003. NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATION RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2003 THROUGH JUNE 2004. (DA No. 03-1491). (Dkt No 98-67). Comments Due: 05/22/2003. Reply Comments Due: 05/29/2003. CGB. Contact: Dana Jackson (202) 418-2512  DA-03-1491A1.doc  DA-03-1491A1.pdf  DA-03-1491A1.txt

Released: 05/02/2003. ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FIELD OFFICES LIST OF NOTICES OF APPARENT LIABILITY. (DA No. 03-1446). EB  DA-03-1446A1.doc  DA-03-1446A1.pdf  DA-03-1446A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00664S Released: 05/02/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-234049A1.pdf  DOC-234049A1.txt

Report No: 45477 Released: 05/02/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-233744A1.txt

Report No: 25477 Released: 05/02/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-233745A1.txt

Report No: 0074 Released: 05/02/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-234036A1.doc  DOC-234036A1.pdf  DOC-234036A1.txt

Released: 05/02/2003. COMMISSION DOCKET CREATED IN CONNECTION WITH OET WORKSHOP ON COGNITIVE RADIO TECHNOLOGIES. (DA No. 03-1480). (Dkt No 03-108). OET. Contact: James Miller (202) 418-7351. News Media Contact: Lauren Van Wazer (202) 418-0300  DA-03-1480A1.doc  DA-03-1480A1.pdf  DA-03-1480A1.txt

Report No: AUC-03-46-H Released: 05/02/2003. 1670-1675 MHZ BAND AUCTION CLOSES. (DA No. 03-1472) Winning Bidder Announced. WTB. Contact: Francis Gutierrez (202) 418-0660.  DA-03-1472A1.doc  DA-03-1472A4.doc  DA-03-1472A5.doc  DA-03-1472A6.doc  DA-03-1472A1.pdf  DA-03-1472A2.pdf  DA-03-1472A3.pdf  DA-03-1472A4.pdf  DA-03-1472A5.pdf  DA-03-1472A6.pdf  DA-03-1472A1.txt  DA-03-1472A2.txt  DA-03-1472A3.txt  DA-03-1472A4.txt  DA-03-1472A5.txt  DA-03-1472A6.txt

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TEXTS

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MCLEODUSA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1461). CGB  DA-03-1461A1.doc  DA-03-1461A1.pdf  DA-03-1461A1.txt

MCLEODUSA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1469). CGB  DA-03-1469A1.doc  DA-03-1469A1.pdf  DA-03-1469A1.txt

MCLEODUSA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1470). CGB  DA-03-1470A1.doc  DA-03-1470A1.pdf  DA-03-1470A1.txt

ALLTEL CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1460). CGB  DA-03-1460A1.doc  DA-03-1460A1.pdf  DA-03-1460A1.txt

GLOBAL TELDATA, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1464). CGB  DA-03-1464A1.doc  DA-03-1464A1.pdf  DA-03-1464A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS BILLING, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1468). CGB  DA-03-1468A1.doc  DA-03-1468A1.pdf  DA-03-1468A1.txt

ACN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1463). CGB  DA-03-1463A1.doc  DA-03-1463A1.pdf  DA-03-1463A1.txt

AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1465). CGB  DA-03-1465A1.doc  DA-03-1465A1.pdf  DA-03-1465A1.txt

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1462). CGB  DA-03-1462A1.doc  DA-03-1462A1.pdf  DA-03-1462A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1466). CGB  DA-03-1466A1.doc  DA-03-1466A1.pdf  DA-03-1466A1.txt

PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUP D/B/A LEAST COST ROUTING. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1467). CGB  DA-03-1467A1.doc  DA-03-1467A1.pdf  DA-03-1467A1.txt

PACIFIC SUN CABLE PARTNERS, LP. Granted Pacific Sun's Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1196). EB  DA-03-1196A1.doc  DA-03-1196A1.pdf  DA-03-1196A1.txt

PBT CABLE, INC. Granted PBT Cable, Inc. a temporary, 12-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the Gilbert, South Carolina cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1197). EB  DA-03-1197A1.doc  DA-03-1197A1.pdf  DA-03-1197A1.txt

HAWKEYE TELEPHONE INC. Granted Hawkeye Telephone Inc. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the Hawkeye, Iowa cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1250). EB  DA-03-1250A1.doc  DA-03-1250A1.pdf  DA-03-1250A1.txt

ALSEA RIVER CABLE TV. Granted Alsea River Cable TV temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for two cable television systems in the State of Oregon. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1245). EB  DA-03-1245A1.doc  DA-03-1245A1.pdf  DA-03-1245A1.txt

MULLAN TELEVISION COMPANY. Granted Mullan Television Company temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the Mullan, Idaho cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1249). EB  DA-03-1249A1.doc  DA-03-1249A1.pdf  DA-03-1249A1.txt

SMITH BROADCASTING OF SANTA BARBARA, LP. Cancelled monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 for failing to have operational Emergency Alert System equipment at Station KEYT(AM) from December 30, 2001 through February 13, 2002. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/30/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1479). EB  DA-03-1479A1.doc  DA-03-1479A1.pdf  DA-03-1479A1.txt

DIXIE CABLEVISION, INC. Granted Dixie Cablevision, Inc. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the Oktibbeha County, Mississippi cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1247). EB  DA-03-1247A1.doc  DA-03-1247A1.pdf  DA-03-1247A1.txt

TOTAL TV OF FORT IRWIN, LLC. Granted Total TV of Fort Irwin, LLC a temporary, 12-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the Fort Irwin, California cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1243). EB  DA-03-1243A1.doc  DA-03-1243A1.pdf  DA-03-1243A1.txt

STARKVILLE CABLEVISION, INC. Granted Starkville Cablevision, Inc. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for three cable television systems in the State of Mississippi. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1248). EB  DA-03-1248A1.doc  DA-03-1248A1.pdf  DA-03-1248A1.txt

J & N CABLE SYSTEMS, INC. Granted J & N Cable Systems, Inc. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for eight cable television systems in the States of Oregon and Washington. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1244). EB  DA-03-1244A1.doc  DA-03-1244A1.pdf  DA-03-1244A1.txt

JOHNSONBURG COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC. Granted Johnsonburg Community Television, Inc. a temporary, 12-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1246). EB  DA-03-1246A1.doc  DA-03-1246A1.pdf  DA-03-1246A1.txt

NORTH AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted North American Communications Corporation temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for 27 cable television systems in the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1251). EB  DA-03-1251A1.doc  DA-03-1251A1.pdf  DA-03-1251A1.txt

THE 4.9 GHZ BAND TRANSFERRED FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT USE. Established licensing and service rules for the 4940-4990 MHz band (4.9 GHz band). (Dkt No. 00-32). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 04/23/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-99). WTB  FCC-03-99A1.doc  FCC-03-99A2.doc  FCC-03-99A3.doc  FCC-03-99A4.doc  FCC-03-99A1.pdf  FCC-03-99A2.pdf  FCC-03-99A3.pdf  FCC-03-99A4.pdf  FCC-03-99A1.txt  FCC-03-99A2.txt  FCC-03-99A3.txt  FCC-03-99A4.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 1, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 83:

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NEWS RELEASES

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COMMISSION HOLDS FIRST MEETING OF THE ENHANCED 911 "E911" COORDINATION INITIATIVE. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB. Contact Lauren Kravetz Patrich at (202) 418-7944  DOC-234040A1.doc  DOC-234040A1.pdf  DOC-234040A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS BY COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEARING ON FCC MEDIA OWNERSHIP RULES, SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL, APRIL 26, 2003. CMMR. "Citizen Kane for the 21st Century? The Defining Moment for Media Ownership"  DOC-234045A1.doc  DOC-234045A1.pdf  DOC-234045A1.txt