fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 153
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 11, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 08/11/2003. SPRINT PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING TRS ACCESS TO 900 PAY-PER-CALL SERVICES VIA 711. (DA No. 03-2629). (Dkt No 98-67). Comments Due: 09/10/2003. Reply Comments Due: 09/25/2003. CGB. Contact: Erica Myers at (202) 418-2429, TTY: (202) 418-0464, or email: Erica.Myers@fcc.gov  DA-03-2629A1.doc  DA-03-2629A1.pdf  DA-03-2629A1.txt

Released: 08/11/2003. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION REGARDING THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE (VRS) INTERIM PER-MINUTE COMPENSATION RATE, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. (DA No. 03-2628). (Dkt No 98-67). Comments Due: 08/26/2003. Reply Comments Due: 09/05/2003. CGB. Contact: Traci Randolph at (202) 418-0569, TTY: (202) 418-0537 or email: Traci.Randolph@fcc.gov  DA-03-2628A1.doc  DA-03-2628A1.pdf  DA-03-2628A1.txt

Report No: 45546 Released: 08/11/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-237504A1.txt

Report No: 25546 Released: 08/11/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-237506A1.txt

Released: 08/11/2003. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DECLARES VISTA CONTROLS REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF PART 15 FOR AN ULTRA-WIDEBAND SYSTEM TO BE A "PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE" PROCEEDING FOR EX PARTE PURPOSES. (DA No. 03-2631). OET. Contact: John A. Reed at (202) 418-2455  DA-03-2631A1.doc  DA-03-2631A1.pdf  DA-03-2631A1.txt

Released: 08/11/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATION AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Avis Mitchell @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-237492A1.doc  DOC-237492A1.pdf  DOC-237492A1.txt

Released: 08/11/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2 ). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-237473A1.doc  DOC-237473A1.pdf  DOC-237473A1.txt

Released: 08/11/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-237463A1.pdf  DOC-237463A1.txt

Released: 08/11/2003. REGION 8 (NEW YORK-METROPOLITAN AREA) PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEES ANNOUNCE REGION 8 (700 MHZ) REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING AND REGION 8 NPSPAC (800 MHZ) REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 03-2635). WTB  DA-03-2635A1.doc  DA-03-2635A1.pdf  DA-03-2635A1.txt

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TEXTS

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APCC SERVICES, INC. V. ATX TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to October 10, 2003. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2618). EB  DA-03-2618A1.doc  DA-03-2618A1.pdf  DA-03-2618A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC. V. ATX TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to October 10, 2003. Action by: Deputy Division Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2617). EB  DA-03-2617A1.doc  DA-03-2617A1.pdf  DA-03-2617A1.txt

ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC. Denied the Request of Entercom Portland License, LLC, licensee of KNRK(FM), Camas, Washington, for confidential treatment of material submitted in response to an inquiry. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2626). EB  DA-03-2626A1.doc  DA-03-2626A1.pdf  DA-03-2626A1.txt

FARNELL O'QUINN, LICENSEE OF RADIO STATION WUFF, EASTMAN, GA. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to Farnell O'Quinn for failing to operate in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/07/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-2616). EB  DA-03-2616A1.doc  DA-03-2616A1.pdf  DA-03-2616A1.txt

BILLY R. AUTRY, LICENSEE OF WKRA (AM), HOLLY SPRINGS, MS. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $11,000 to Billy Autry for willfully violating Section 73.49 of the Rules and willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1745 of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/07/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-2614). EB  DA-03-2614A1.doc  DA-03-2614A1.pdf  DA-03-2614A1.txt

PINNACLE TOWERS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Pinnacle Towers, Inc., Owner of antenna structure number 1053157 in Des Moines, Iowa, for failing to clean and repaint its antenna structure to maintain good visibility. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/07/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-2620). EB  DA-03-2620A1.doc  DA-03-2620A1.pdf  DA-03-2620A1.txt

BEST COUNTRY BROADCASTING, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to Best Country Broadcasting, LLC ("Best Country"), owner of the antenna structure located at 30º 50' 29" North Longitude by 89º 50' 06" West Longitude in Bogalusa, LA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/06/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-2615). EB  DA-03-2615A1.doc  DA-03-2615A1.pdf  DA-03-2615A1.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Dismissed the Application for Review. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 08/11/2003 by ORDER. WTB  DOC-237512A1.doc  DOC-237512A1.pdf  DOC-237512A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 8, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 152:

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NEWS RELEASES

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RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO PARTICIPATE IN FCC RURAL WIRELESS ISP SHOWCASE. Event rescheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2003. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 OPP. Contact Robert Pepper at (202) 418-2030, email: Robert.Pepper@fcc.gov  DOC-237490A1.doc  DOC-237490A1.pdf  DOC-237490A1.txt

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AIRADIGM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Motion and Dismissed as moot Airadigm's pending Petition. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 08/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2606). WTB  DA-03-2606A1.doc  DA-03-2606A1.pdf  DA-03-2606A1.txt