fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 99
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 23, 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-234647A1.doc  DOC-234647A1.pdf  DOC-234647A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-234833A1.doc  DOC-234833A1.pdf  DOC-234833A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/23/2003. FCC REOPENS THE REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER TO THE PUBLIC. CGB. Contact: Bill Cline at (202) 418-0267  DOC-234821A1.doc  DOC-234821A1.pdf  DOC-234821A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00671S Released: 05/23/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-234830A1.pdf  DOC-234830A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00672NS Released: 05/23/2003. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-234831A1.pdf  DOC-234831A1.txt

Report No: 45492 Released: 05/23/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-234777A1.txt

Report No: 25492 Released: 05/23/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-234779A1.txt

Report No: 0077 Released: 05/23/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-234792A1.doc  DOC-234792A1.pdf  DOC-234792A1.txt

Released: 05/23/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-1864  DOC-234810A1.doc  DOC-234810A1.pdf  DOC-234810A1.txt

Released: 05/23/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-1864  DOC-234812A1.doc  DOC-234812A1.pdf  DOC-234812A1.txt

Released: 05/23/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-1864  DOC-234813A1.doc  DOC-234813A1.pdf  DOC-234813A1.txt

Released: 05/23/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-234799A1.pdf  DOC-234799A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-43 Released: 05/23/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-234740A1.pdf  DOC-234740A1.txt

Released: 05/23/2003. PARTIES INTERESTED IN PERFORMING AS A CELLULAR SID ADMINISTRATOR MUST SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY JUNE 9, 2003. (DA No. 03-1771). WTB. Contact: Denise Walter at (202) 418-0620  DA-03-1771A1.doc  DA-03-1771A1.pdf  DA-03-1771A1.txt

Released: 05/23/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS DIVISION APPROVES SETTLEMENT REQUEST AND DISMISSES TWO APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW. (DA No. 03-1775). WTB. Contact: Gary Oshinsky at (202) 418-7167  DA-03-1775A1.doc  DA-03-1775A1.pdf  DA-03-1775A1.txt

Released: 05/23/2003. THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT AN APPLICATION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IN THE 1670-1675 MHZ BAND IS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 03-1772). WTB. Contact: Keith Fickner at (202) 418-7308  DA-03-1772A1.doc  DA-03-1772A1.pdf  DA-03-1772A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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KEY NOTE ADDRESS BY COMMISSIONER KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY. CMMR. National Spectrum Managers Association, Rosslyn, VA, May 20, 2003 (As Prepared for Delivery)  DOC-234823A1.doc  DOC-234823A1.pdf  DOC-234823A1.txt

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TEXTS

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ACC BUSINESS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1765). CGB  DA-03-1765A1.doc  DA-03-1765A1.pdf  DA-03-1765A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1767). CGB  DA-03-1767A1.doc  DA-03-1767A1.pdf  DA-03-1767A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1769). CGB  DA-03-1769A1.doc  DA-03-1769A1.pdf  DA-03-1769A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Resolved the complaints regrding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1768). CGB  DA-03-1768A1.doc  DA-03-1768A1.pdf  DA-03-1768A1.txt

ACN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. Resolved the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1766). CGB  DA-03-1766A1.doc  DA-03-1766A1.pdf  DA-03-1766A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Clarified certain issues pertaining to the Third Order on Reconsideration and Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 94-129). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/21/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-116). CGB  FCC-03-116A1.doc  FCC-03-116A1.pdf  FCC-03-116A1.txt

CINGULAR WIRELESS LLC. Denied Cingular's request to clarify and modified the December 31, 2002 benchmark in the TDMA Consent Decree. Dismissed the modification request as moot. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1777). EB  DA-03-1777A1.doc  DA-03-1777A1.pdf  DA-03-1777A1.txt

AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. Denied AT&T's Wireless' request to clarify or modify the December 31, 2002 benchmark in the TDMA Consent Decree. Dismissed the modififcation request as moot. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1776). EB  DA-03-1776A1.doc  DA-03-1776A1.pdf  DA-03-1776A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC, DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. JAROTH, INC. DBA PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. V. CCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to File Complainants' Formal Complaint until June 6, 2003. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 05/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1751). EB  DA-03-1751A1.doc  DA-03-1751A1.pdf  DA-03-1751A1.txt

SONSHINE FAMILY TELEVISION, INC. V. COMCAST CABLE. Granted the complaints filed by Sonshine Family Television, Inc., licensee of television broadcast station WBPH (Ch. 60), Bethlehem, PA against Comcast Corporation operator of cable systems serving Bala Cynwyd, Lower Merion Township, PA et al. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/15/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1760). MB  DA-03-1760A1.doc  DA-03-1760A1.pdf  DA-03-1760A1.txt

SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC. Issued Erratum correcting Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 03-1721 released May 15, 2003. Action by: Deputy Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. WCB  DOC-234829A1.doc  DOC-234829A1.pdf  DOC-234829A1.txt

ABC COMMUNICATIONS INC., PETITIONS FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR AMERITECH OPERATING COMPANIES, NEVADA BELL, PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Issued a Erratum to DA 03-1721 released May 25, 2003 by ERRATUM. WCB  DOC-234816A1.doc  DOC-234816A1.pdf  DOC-234816A1.txt

BROOKFIELD DEVELOPMENT, INC. V. COLORADO CALLCOM. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1756). WTB  DA-03-1756A1.doc  DA-03-1756A1.pdf  DA-03-1756A1.txt

JCL EL DORADO, AR F GRAND ALLIANCE. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration filed by JCL El Dorado. Reinstated JCL's conditional license for Station WMY298, File No. 54408-CM-P-91. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1757). WTB  DA-03-1757A1.doc  DA-03-1757A1.pdf  DA-03-1757A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 22, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 98:

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VERIZON PETITION FOR FORBVEARANCE FROM THE PROHIBITION OF SHARING OPERATING, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS UNDER SECTION 53.203(A)(2) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Adopted Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 96-149). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1773). WCB  DA-03-1773A1.doc  DA-03-1773A1.pdf  DA-03-1773A1.txt