fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 45
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 8, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE PRICING POLICY DIVISION. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: Michael.Balmoris@fcc.gov WCB  DOC-244666A1.doc  DOC-244666A1.pdf  DOC-244666A1.txt

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Released: 03/08/2004. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 04-628). (Dkt No 04-4). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460 or (202) 418-0719  DA-04-628A1.doc  DA-04-628A2.doc  DA-04-628A5.doc  DA-04-628A1.pdf  DA-04-628A2.pdf  DA-04-628A3.pdf  DA-04-628A4.pdf  DA-04-628A5.pdf  DA-04-628A1.txt  DA-04-628A2.txt  DA-04-628A3.txt  DA-04-628A4.txt  DA-04-628A5.txt

Report No: 325-00065 Released: 03/08/2004. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-2941, email: Jack.Yachbes@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-244691A1.pdf  DOC-244691A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-244693A1.doc  DOC-244693A1.pdf  DOC-244693A1.txt

Report No: 45687 Released: 03/08/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-244639A1.txt  DOC-244639A1.pdf

Report No: 25687 Released: 03/08/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-244640A1.txt  DOC-244640A1.pdf

Released: 03/08/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-244662A1.pdf  DOC-244662A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Barbara Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-244664A1.pdf  DOC-244664A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3) This Erratum corrects the Ex Parte Public Notice released March 1, 2004 changing Docket No. WC 03-184 to WC 03-128. OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-244663A1.doc  DOC-244663A1.pdf  DOC-244663A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-244695A1.pdf  DOC-244695A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 04-631). (Dkt No 04-22). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-04-631A1.doc  DA-04-631A1.pdf  DA-04-631A1.txt

Report No: NCD-920 Released: 03/08/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244673A1.doc  DOC-244673A1.pdf  DOC-244673A1.txt

Report No: NCD-921 Released: 03/08/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SPRINT. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-244674A1.doc  DOC-244674A1.pdf  DOC-244674A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF SURE-TEL, INC. TO METRO TELECONNECT COMPANIES, INC.. (DA No. 04-629). (Dkt No 04-41). Comments Due: 03/15/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/22/2004. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Gail Cohen at (202) 418-0939  DA-04-629A1.doc  DA-04-629A1.pdf  DA-04-629A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR INFLEXION COMMUNICATIONS' PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING THAT INFLEXION'S EXTENDIP VOIP SERVICE IS EXEMPT FROM ACCESS CHARGES. (DA No. 04-627). (Dkt No 04-52). Comments Due: 04/07/2004. Reply Comments Due: 04/22/2004. WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1530, email: Jennifer.McKee@fcc.gov  DA-04-627A1.doc  DA-04-627A1.pdf  DA-04-627A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF CABLE & WIRELESS USA, INC. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 04-623). (Dkt No 04-49). Comments Due: 03/22/2004. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, Brad Koerner at (202) 418-0866, email: Brad.Koerner@fcc.gov, or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.Mcdonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-623A1.doc  DA-04-623A1.pdf  DA-04-623A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY REPORTING DATES FOR WIRELESS CARRIERS AND HANDSET MANUFACTURERS. (DA No. 04-630). (Dkt No 01-309). WTB. Contact: Andra Cunningham at (202) 418-1630 or Greg Guice at (202) 418-0095, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-04-630A1.doc  DA-04-630A1.pdf  DA-04-630A1.txt

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CLARITY, A DIVISION OF PLANTRONICS, INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF VOLUME CONTROL RESET, 47 C.F.R. SECTION 68.317(F). Granted the Petition for Waiver with conditions. Action by: Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/05/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-622). CGB  DA-04-622A1.doc  DA-04-622A1.pdf  DA-04-622A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 5, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 44:

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FCC LOCALISM TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES DATE OF RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA HEARING, RM 10803. News Release. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358, Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 MB  DOC-244629A1.doc  DOC-244629A2.doc  DOC-244629A1.pdf  DOC-244629A2.pdf  DOC-244629A1.txt  DOC-244629A2.txt

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Released: 03/05/2004. PROPOSED SECOND QUARTER 2004 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 04-621). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Karen Franklin at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-621A1.pdf  DA-04-621A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2004. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 04-625). (Dkt No 04-18). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-04-625A1.doc  DA-04-625A1.pdf  DA-04-625A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE FORMAT FOR TARIFF REVIEW PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED BY PRICE CAP CARRIERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2004 ANNUAL ACCESS TARIFF FILING. (DA No. 04-584). (Dkt No 04-15). Comments Due: 03/19/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/26/2004. WCB. Contact: Raj Kannan at (202) 418-1540  DA-04-584A1.doc  DA-04-584A1.pdf  DA-04-584A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2004. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF ALLEGIANCE TELECOM, INC., TO XO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. (DA No. 04-624). (Dkt No 04-45). Comments Due: 03/19/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/26/2004. WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-04-624A1.doc  DA-04-624A1.pdf  DA-04-624A1.txt

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PETITION OF CAVALIER TELEPHONE, LLC PURSUANT TO SECTION 252(E)(5) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT FOR PREEMPTION OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE VIRGINIA STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION REGARDING INTERCONNECTION DISPUTES WITH VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. AND FOR ARBITRATION. Approved the Interconnection Agreement submitted jointly by Cavalier and Verizon, as modified. (Dkt No. 02-359). Action by: Associate Bureau Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/05/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-626). WCB  DA-04-626A1.doc  DA-04-626A1.pdf  DA-04-626A2.pdf  DA-04-626A1.txt  DA-04-626A2.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 3, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 42:

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Report No: 1760 Released: 03/03/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-244545A1.pdf  DOC-244545A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 25, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 37:

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Report No: 1753 Released: 02/25/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-244703A1.pdf  DOC-244703A1.txt