fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 203
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 24, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET NOVEMBER 20. Agenda Includes Broadband and TRS Recommendations. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB. Contact Scott Marshall at (202) 418-2809  DOC-240296A1.doc  DOC-240296A1.pdf  DOC-240296A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-240310A1.doc

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Report No: TEL-00725S Released: 10/24/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-240333A1.pdf  DOC-240333A1.txt

Released: 10/24/2003. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 03-3360) Section 1.767(a) Cable Landing Licenses, Modifications, and Assignments or Transfers of Control of Interests in Cable Landing Licenses (47 C.F.R. ยง 1.767(a)). IB  DA-03-3360A1.doc  DA-03-3360A1.pdf  DA-03-3360A1.txt

Report No: IHF-00045 Released: 10/24/2003. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY Re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 18-2148, email: tom.polzin@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-240323A1.pdf  DOC-240323A1.txt

Report No: 0090 Released: 10/24/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-240237A1.doc  DOC-240237A1.pdf  DOC-240237A1.txt

Report No: 45598 Released: 10/24/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-240249A1.txt  DOC-240249A1.pdf

Report No: 25598 Released: 10/24/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-240250A1.txt  DOC-240250A1.pdf

Released: 10/24/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-1864  DOC-240239A1.doc  DOC-240239A1.pdf  DOC-240239A1.txt

Released: 10/24/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-240241A1.doc  DOC-240241A1.pdf  DOC-240241A1.txt

Released: 10/24/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-240306A1.pdf  DOC-240306A1.txt

Released: 10/24/2003. NOTICE OF PROCEEDING TERMINATION - NYNEX TELEPHONE COMPANIES PETITION FOR WAIVER. (DA No. 03-3391). WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1530  DA-03-3391A1.doc  DA-03-3391A1.pdf  DA-03-3391A1.txt

Released: 10/24/2003. NOTICE OF PROCEEDING TERMINATION - SPRINT CORPORATION REQUEST FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING APPLICATION OF PICCS. (DA No. 03-3392). WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1530  DA-03-3392A1.doc  DA-03-3392A1.pdf  DA-03-3392A1.txt

Released: 10/24/2003. NOTICE OF PROCEEDING TERMINATION - IN THE MATTER OF ATLANTIC TELCO, INC. AND TEL & TEL PAYPHONES, INC. REQUEST FOR DECLARATORY RULING. (DA No. 03-3389). WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1530  DA-03-3389A1.doc  DA-03-3389A1.pdf  DA-03-3389A1.txt

Released: 10/24/2003. NOTICE OF PROCEEDING TERMINATION - IN THE MATTER OF TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP OPERATING COMPANIES TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 1 TRANSMITTAL NO. 1. (DA No. 03-3390). WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1530  DA-03-3390A1.doc  DA-03-3390A1.pdf  DA-03-3390A1.txt

Released: 10/24/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF DSLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LLC AND VANTAGEPOINT VENTURE PARTNERS. (DA No. 03-3395). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-03-3395A1.doc  DA-03-3395A1.pdf  DA-03-3395A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-2 Released: 10/24/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-240301A1.pdf  DOC-240301A1.txt

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WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3326). CGB  DA-03-3326A1.doc  DA-03-3326A1.pdf  DA-03-3326A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3327). CGB  DA-03-3327A1.doc  DA-03-3327A1.pdf  DA-03-3327A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3330). CGB  DA-03-3330A1.doc  DA-03-3330A1.pdf  DA-03-3330A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/23/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3347). CGB  DA-03-3347A1.doc  DA-03-3347A1.pdf  DA-03-3347A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3323). CGB  DA-03-3323A1.doc  DA-03-3323A1.pdf  DA-03-3323A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3328). CGB  DA-03-3328A1.doc  DA-03-3328A1.pdf  DA-03-3328A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3329). CGB  DA-03-3329A1.doc  DA-03-3329A1.pdf  DA-03-3329A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3322). CGB  DA-03-3322A1.doc  DA-03-3322A1.pdf  DA-03-3322A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3324). CGB  DA-03-3324A1.doc  DA-03-3324A1.pdf  DA-03-3324A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Diuvision, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3325). CGB  DA-03-3325A1.doc  DA-03-3325A1.pdf  DA-03-3325A1.txt

CHATTERBOX, INC., LICENSEE OF WQXB(FM), GRENADA, MS. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 to Chatterbox, Inc., licensee of radio station WQXB(FM), Grenada, MS for willful and repeated violation of Section 11.61 of the Rules for failure to conduct required Emergency Alert System tests. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-3339). EB  DA-03-3339A1.doc  DA-03-3339A1.pdf  DA-03-3339A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CAMBRIA, CA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-182). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3229). MB  DA-03-3229A1.doc  DA-03-3229A1.pdf  DA-03-3229A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, EHRENBERG, AZ. Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-174). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3230). MB  DA-03-3230A1.doc  DA-03-3230A1.pdf  DA-03-3230A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, WRIGHT CITY, OK. Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 01-255). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3337). MB  DA-03-3337A1.doc  DA-03-3337A1.pdf  DA-03-3337A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, LAMONT AND MCFARLAND, CA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-64). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3335). MB  DA-03-3335A1.doc  DA-03-3335A1.pdf  DA-03-3335A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CROWELL, TX AND FLORIEN, LA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-168, 03-169). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3336). MB  DA-03-3336A1.doc  DA-03-3336A1.pdf  DA-03-3336A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHARLOTTE AND GRAND LEDGE, MI. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-222). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/15/2003. Reply Comments Due: 12/30/2003. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3228). MB  DA-03-3228A1.doc  DA-03-3228A1.pdf  DA-03-3228A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHARLES TOWN, WV AND STEPHENS CITY, VA. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-12). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3338). MB  DA-03-3338A1.doc  DA-03-3338A1.pdf  DA-03-3338A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, LAGRANGE, GREENVILLE, AND WAVERLY HALL, GA. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-223). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/15/2003. Reply Comments Due: 12/30/2003. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3227). MB  DA-03-3227A1.doc  DA-03-3227A1.pdf  DA-03-3227A1.txt

EASYTEL COMMUNICATIONS CARRIER CORPORATION. Granted the application of EasyTEL Communications Carrier Corporation for certification to operate an open video system in the Service Area. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/24/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3401). MB  DA-03-3401A1.doc  DA-03-3401A1.pdf  DA-03-3401A1.txt

FAIRCLARK CABLE TV, INC., D/B/A TIME WARNER CABLE. Granted the request for clarification filed in the captioned proceeding by Fairclark Cable TV, Inc., d/b/a Time Warner Cable, to the extent indicated. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3344). MB  DA-03-3344A1.doc  DA-03-3344A1.pdf  DA-03-3344A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION WYSF(FM), BIRMINGHAM, AL. Reissued Order to Show Cause to Citadel Broadcasting Company ("Citadel"), licensee of Station WYSF, Channel 233C, Birmingham, AL. By Order to Show Cause. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/08/2003. Adopted: 10/22/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3334). MB  DA-03-3334A1.doc  DA-03-3334A1.pdf  DA-03-3334A1.txt

RE: AUCTION NO. 44 WITHDRAWAL LETTER, LYNCH 3G COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Determined that no withdrawal payment is owed and calculated the appropriate refund by LETTER. (DA No. 03-3359). WTB. Contact Howard Davenport at (202) 418-0660  DA-03-3359A1.doc  DA-03-3359A1.pdf  DA-03-3359A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 23, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 202:

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FORBEARANCE FROM SEPARATE AFFILIATE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 272 IN CONNECTION WITH 1+ CALLS FROM PAYPHONES GRANTED BY OPERATION OF LAW TO VERIZON ON OCTOBER 22, 2003 PURSUANT TO SECTION 10(C). News Release. (Dkt No 02-200). News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: michael.balmoris@fcc.gov WCB  DOC-240146A1.doc  DOC-240146A2.doc  DOC-240146A1.pdf  DOC-240146A2.pdf  DOC-240146A1.txt  DOC-240146A2.txt

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Released: 10/23/2003. FINAL AGENDA ANNOUNCED FOR THE OCTOBER 29 AND 30, 2003 MEETING OF THE COMMISSION'S WIRELESS E911 COORDINATION INITIATIVE. (DA No. 03-3388). CGB, WTB. Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944, email: lauren.patrich@fcc.gov or Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: janice.wise@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654, email: meribeth.mccarrick@fcc.gov  DA-03-3388A1.doc  DA-03-3388A1.pdf  DA-03-3388A1.txt

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PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Issued Erratum correcting, Report and Order, FCC 03-235, released October 3, 2003. The corrected version will be published in the FCC Record. In addition, the corrected version will be posted on the Commission's website. (Dkt No. 96-128). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/23/2003 by ERRATUM. WCB  DOC-240305A1.doc  DOC-240305A1.pdf  DOC-240305A1.txt