fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 36
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 25, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC DENIES INDECENCY COMPLAINT AGAINST "ANGEL" EPISODE. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov EB. Contact Janice Wise or Lisa Fowlkes (202) 418-7450  DOC-256988A1.doc  DOC-256988A1.pdf  DOC-256988A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-256964A1.doc  DOC-256964A1.pdf  DOC-256964A1.txt

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Report No: AUC-04-37-T Released: 02/25/2005. MEDIA BUREAU IS PREPARED TO GRANT CERTAIN AUCTION NO. 37 BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 05-474) Final Payments Due by March 11, 2005, Auction No. 37. MB. Contact: Lisa Scanlan, Thomas Nessigner, or Rudy Bonacci at (202) 418-2700  DA-05-474A1.doc  DA-05-474A2.doc  DA-05-474A1.pdf  DA-05-474A2.pdf  DA-05-474A1.txt  DA-05-474A2.txt

Report No: 45929 Released: 02/25/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-256961A2.txt  DOC-256961A1.pdf

Report No: 25929 Released: 02/25/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-256959A2.txt  DOC-256959A1.pdf

Report No: NCD-1068 Released: 02/25/2005. 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-256947A1.doc  DOC-256947A1.pdf  DOC-256947A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1069 Released: 02/25/2005. 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-256948A1.doc  DOC-256948A1.pdf  DOC-256948A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1070 Released: 02/25/2005. 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-256949A1.doc  DOC-256949A1.pdf  DOC-256949A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1071 Released: 02/25/2005. 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-256950A1.doc  DOC-256950A1.pdf  DOC-256950A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1072 Released: 02/25/2005. 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-256952A1.doc  DOC-256952A1.pdf  DOC-256952A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1066 Released: 02/25/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256945A1.doc  DOC-256945A1.pdf  DOC-256945A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1067 Released: 02/25/2005. 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-256946A1.doc  DOC-256946A1.pdf  DOC-256946A1.txt

Released: 02/25/2005. ERRATUM - THE WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION TO REDEFINE A RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE AREA IN THE STATE OF KANSAS. (Dkt No 96-45) Issued Erratum correcting Public Notice, DA 05-464, released February 22, 2005. WCB  DOC-256981A1.doc  DOC-256981A1.pdf  DOC-256981A1.txt

Released: 02/25/2005. ERRATUM - THE WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION TO REDEFINE A RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE AREA IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. (Dkt No 96-45) Issued Erratum correcting Public Notice, DA 05-468, released February 22, 2005. WCB  DOC-256982A1.doc  DOC-256982A1.pdf  DOC-256982A1.txt

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BREVARD YOUTH EDUCATION BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Adopted a Consent Decree terminating the investigation in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-444). EB  DA-05-444A1.doc  DA-05-444A2.doc  DA-05-444A1.pdf  DA-05-444A2.pdf  DA-05-444A1.txt  DA-05-444A2.txt

JUDITH JUDWARE V. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the parties' joint request for a further extension of the period for converting informal complaints. Action by: Deputy Division Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-484). EB  DA-05-484A1.doc  DA-05-484A1.pdf  DA-05-484A1.txt

WBDC BROADCASTING, INC., LICENSEE OF STATION WBDC-TV, WASHINGTON, DC. Denied the complaint filed by the Parents Television Council alleging that WBDC Broadcasting, Inc. aired an episode of the program "Angel" in violation of the federal restrictions regarding the broadcast of indecent material. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/14/2005 by MO&O. (FCC No. 05-37). EB  FCC-05-37A1.doc  FCC-05-37A1.pdf  FCC-05-37A2.pdf  FCC-05-37A1.txt  FCC-05-37A2.txt

FLEXIBILITY FOR DELIVERY OF COMMUNICATIONS BY MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE 2 GHZ BAND, THE L-BAND, AND THE 1.6/2.4 GHZ BANDS. The FCC reaffirmed its decision to allow satellite operators to integrate ATC to existing MSS systems and modified the rules governing ATC to facilitate provision of improved services to U.S. consumers and public safety officials. by 2ND ORDER ON RECON. (Dkt No. 01-185). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/10/2005 by MO&O. (FCC No. 05-30). IB  FCC-05-30A1.doc  FCC-05-30A2.doc  FCC-05-30A1.pdf  FCC-05-30A2.pdf  FCC-05-30A1.txt  FCC-05-30A2.txt

FEDERAL STATE-JOINT BOARD ON JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS. Appointed Mark K. Johnson to serve on the Federal State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations. (Dkt No. 80-286). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-44). WCB  FCC-05-44A1.doc  FCC-05-44A1.pdf  FCC-05-44A1.txt

AUBREY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AUBREY, TX, ET AL. Denied the Requests for Waiver. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/23/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-497). WCB  DA-05-497A1.doc  DA-05-497A1.pdf  DA-05-497A1.txt

ATEK CONSTRUCTION, INC., LOS ANGELES, CA, ET AL. Granted the Requests for Review, and Remanded them to USAC for further consideration. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/23/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-498). WCB  DA-05-498A1.doc  DA-05-498A1.pdf  DA-05-498A1.txt

PETITIONS FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR DEDICATED TRANSPORT AND SPECIAL ACCESS SERVICES FOR AMERITECH OPERATING COMPANIES, SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY, AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Authorized examination of the revenue data listed in the second category for which confidential treatment has been sought, subject to compliance with this Protective Order. Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/24/2005 by Protective Order. (DA No. 05-499). WCB  DA-05-499A1.doc  DA-05-499A2.doc  DA-05-499A1.pdf  DA-05-499A2.pdf  DA-05-499A1.txt  DA-05-499A2.txt

OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN, LTD AND NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Requests for Waiver. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-477). WTB  DA-05-477A1.doc  DA-05-477A1.pdf  DA-05-477A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 24, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 35:

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FCC RESOLVES DISPUTE OVER WIRELESS SERVICE IN RURAL AREAS. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB  DOC-256958A1.doc  DOC-256958A1.pdf  DOC-256958A1.txt

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Released: 02/24/2005. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR SBC PETITIONS FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY FOR DEDICATED TRANSPORT AND SPECIAL ACCESS SERVICES. (DA No. 05-488). Comments Due: 03/07/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/17/2005. WCB. Contact: Lynne Hewitt at (202) 418-2350  DA-05-488A1.doc  DA-05-488A1.pdf  DA-05-488A1.txt

Released: 02/24/2005. SECTION 272 SUNSETS FOR VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC., IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND BY OPERATION OF LAW ON FEBRUARY 24, 2005. (DA No. 05-485). (Dkt No 02-112). WCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-1580  DA-05-485A1.doc  DA-05-485A1.pdf  DA-05-485A1.txt

Released: 02/24/2005. WTB SEEKS COMMENT ON CMRS MARKET COMPETITION. (DA No. 05-487). (Dkt No 05-71). Comments Due: 03/28/2005. Reply Comments Due: 04/12/2005. WTB. Contact: Heidi Kroll at (202) 418-1310  DA-05-487A1.doc  DA-05-487A1.pdf  DA-05-487A1.txt

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DEVELOPING A UNIFIED INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION REGIME/T-MOBILE ET AL. PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING INCUMBENT LEC WIRELESS TERMINATION TARIFFS. Denied T-Mobile's Petition. Amended the Commission's rules on a prospective basis to prohibit the use of tariffs to impose intercarrier compensation obligations with respect to non-access CMRS traffic. by DECLARATORY RULING. (Dkt No. 01-92). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/17/2005 by R&O. (FCC No. 05-42). WCB  FCC-05-42A1.doc  FCC-05-42A1.pdf  FCC-05-42A1.txt