fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 38
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 1, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC PROPOSES $770,000 FORFEITURE AGAINST DYNASTY MORTGAGE, L.L.C. FOR APPARENT VIOLATION OF NATIONAL DO-NOT-CALL RULES. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-7450, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov EB. Contact Janice Wise at (202) 418-7450, Mary Romano at (202) 418-0975 or Kurt Schroeder at (202) 418-0966  DOC-257062A1.doc  DOC-257062A1.pdf  DOC-257062A1.txt

FCC RELEASES ANNUAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY REVENUE REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov, WCB. Contact Jim Lande or Ken Lynch at (202) 418-0940, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-257067A1.doc  DOC-257067A1.pdf  DOC-257067A1.txt

FCC RELEASES TELEPHONE NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Craig Stroup at (202) 418-0989 or John Vu at (202) 418-2333, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-257066A1.doc  DOC-257066A1.pdf  DOC-257066A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/01/2005. PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING FILED BY THE CALIFORNIA COALITION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (CCASDHH) CONCERNING VIDEO RELAY SERVICE (VRS) INTEROPERABILITY. (DA No. 05-509). (Dkt No 98-67 , 03-123) Pleading Cycle Established. CGB. Contact: Dana Jackson at (202) 418-2247, email: Dana.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7898  DA-05-509A1.doc  DA-05-509A1.pdf  DA-05-509A1.txt

Released: 03/01/2005. REMOVAL OF FM BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION FROM PREPARED TO GRANT PUBLIC NOTICE. (DA No. 05-511) Auction No. 37. MB. Contact: Rodolfo Bonacci at (202) 418-2700  DA-05-511A1.doc  DA-05-511A1.pdf  DA-05-511A1.txt

Released: 03/01/2005. DTV CHANNEL ELECTION ISSUES - PROPOSED NEGOTIATED CHANNEL ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR FILING ASSOCIATED PLEADINGS. (DA No. 05-519). (Dkt No 03-15). Comments Due: 03/15/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/22/2005. MB. Contact: Nazifa Sawez at (202) 418-1600, email: Nazifa.Sawez@fcc.gov or Kim Matthews at (202) 418-2120, TTY: (202) 418-7172  DA-05-519A1.doc  DA-05-519A2.xls  DA-05-519A1.pdf  DA-05-519A2.pdf  DA-05-519A1.txt  DA-05-519A2.txt

Report No: 45931 Released: 03/01/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-257013A2.txt  DOC-257013A1.pdf

Report No: 25931 Released: 03/01/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-257010A2.txt  DOC-257010A1.pdf

Released: 03/01/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-257042A1.pdf  DOC-257042A1.txt

Released: 03/01/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-257045A1.pdf  DOC-257045A1.txt

Released: 03/01/2005. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-257039A1.pdf  DOC-257039A1.txt

Released: 03/01/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BELLSOUTH'S MILTON AND GATEWOOD EXCHANGES TO MADISON RIVER TELEPHONE COMPANY, LLC, NON-STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED; MADISON RIVER TELEPHONE COMPANY, LLC, MEBTEL, INC. (DA No. 05-521). (Dkt No 96-45 , 05-51) D/B/A MEBTEL COMMUNICATIONS AND BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. SEEK WAIVER OF THE STUDY AREA BOUNDARY FREEZE AS CODIFIED IN PART 36 AND WAIVER OF SECTION 69.3(e)(11), PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 03/15/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/22/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Alex Johns at (202) 418-1167  DA-05-521A1.doc  DA-05-521A1.pdf  DA-05-521A1.txt

Released: 03/01/2005. WESTERN WIRELESS CORPORATION AND ALLTEL CORPORATION APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS. (DA No. 05-516). (Dkt No 95-116 , 99-200) NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND FORECAST (NRUF) REPORTS AND LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY REPORTS PLACED INTO THE RECORD, SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042, Susan Singer at (202) 418-1340, or Sanford Williams at (202) 418-1508  DA-05-516A1.doc  DA-05-516A1.pdf  DA-05-516A1.txt

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TEXTS

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DYNASTY MORTGAGE, L.L.C. Notified Dynasty Mortgage, L.L.C. of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $770,000 for failing to honor the National Do-Not-Call Registry rules and requirements. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/28/2005 by NALF. (FCC No. 05-47). EB  FCC-05-47A1.doc  FCC-05-47A1.pdf  FCC-05-47A1.txt

TEXAS GRACE COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS TO TOLL THE PERIOD TO CONSTRUCT UNBUILT STATION KRZB(FM), ARCHER CITY, TEXAS. Dismissed the Applications for Review filed by Texas Grace Communications as untimely. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Texas Grace Communications as untimely. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/16/2005 by MO&O. (FCC No. 05-40). MB  FCC-05-40A1.doc  FCC-05-40A1.pdf  FCC-05-40A1.txt

APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS OF WESTERN WIRELESS CORPORATION AND ALLTEL CORPORATION. Issued Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 05-50). Action by: Chief, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/01/2005 by Protective Order. (DA No. 05-517). WTB  DA-05-517A1.doc  DA-05-517A1.pdf  DA-05-517A1.txt

PETITION OF CINGULAR WIRELESS, LLC FOR A DECLARATORY RULING THAT PROVISIONS OF THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE ARE PREEMPTED AS IMPERMISSIBLE REGULATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. Granted the Request to Withdraw. (Dkt No. 02-100). Action by: Deputy Chief, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/28/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-518). WTB  DA-05-518A1.doc  DA-05-518A1.pdf  DA-05-518A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 28, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 37:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: AUC-05-81-B Released: 02/28/2005. APPLICANTS FOR LOW POWER TELEVISION CONSTRUCTION PERMITS TO BE AWARDED IN AUCTION NO. 81 MUST SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BY MARCH 18, 2005. (DA No. 05-505) (Auction No. 81). WTB. Contact: FCC Technical Support at 1-877-480-3201, Option 9, (202) 414-1250 or TTY: (202) 414-1255  DA-05-505A1.doc  DA-05-505A1.pdf  DA-05-505A1.txt

Released: 02/28/2005. NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SPRINT CORPORATION SEEK FCC CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS. (DA No. 05-502). (Dkt No 05-63) Pleading Cycle Established, Petitions to Deny: 03/30/2005; Oppositions Due: 04/11/2005. Reply Comments Due: 04/18/2005. WTB. Contact: Louis Peraertz at (202) 418-1879 or Sara Mechanic at (202) 418-0793  DA-05-502A1.pdf  DA-05-502A1.txt

Report No: AUC-05-81-C Released: 02/28/2005. LOW POWER TELEVISION AUCTION NO. 81 SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2005; AUCTION NO. 81 APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BY MARCH 18, 2005; COMMENT SOUGHT ON RESERVE PRICES OR MINIMUM OPENING BIDS & OTHER AUCTION PROCEDURES. (DA No. 05-506) (Auction No. 81). WTB. Contact: Lynne Milne at (202) 418-0660, Jeff Crooks at (202) 418-0660 or Lisa Stover at (717) 338-2888, Shaun Maher or Hossein Hashemzadeh at (202) 418-1600  DA-05-506A1.doc  DA-05-506A2.xls  DA-05-506A1.pdf  DA-05-506A2.pdf  DA-05-506A1.txt  DA-05-506A2.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS , 9-1-1 GOES TO WASHINGTON CRITICAL ISSUES FORUM,. CMMR. February 28, 2005  DOC-257040A1.doc  DOC-257040A1.pdf  DOC-257040A1.txt