fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 41
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 4, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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JAY KEITHLEY NAMED ACTING CHIEF, CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB  DOC-257182A1.doc  DOC-257182A1.pdf  DOC-257182A1.txt

QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED - 3RD QUARTER 2004. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Thomas Wyatt at (202) 418-1400  DOC-257124A1.doc  DOC-257124A1.pdf  DOC-257124A1.txt

QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED (4TH QUARTER 2004). News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Thomas Wyatt at (202) 418-1400  DOC-257128A1.doc  DOC-257128A1.pdf  DOC-257128A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-257185A1.doc  DOC-257185A1.pdf  DOC-257185A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00276 Released: 03/04/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 05-594) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-05-594A1.pdf  DA-05-594A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00887S Released: 03/04/2005. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-257194A1.pdf  DOC-257194A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00275 Released: 03/04/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Re: Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-257193A1.pdf  DOC-257193A1.txt

Report No: 0135 Released: 03/04/2005. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-257172A1.doc  DOC-257172A1.pdf  DOC-257172A1.txt

Report No: AUC-04-37-U Released: 03/04/2005. MEDIA BUREAU IS PREPARED TO GRANT CERTAIN AUCTION NO. 37 BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 05-529) Final Payments Due by March 18, 2005, Auction No. 37. MB. Contact: Lisa Scanlan, Thomas Nessinger, or Rudy Bonacci, Media Bureau at 418-2700  DA-05-529A1.doc  DA-05-529A2.doc  DA-05-529A1.pdf  DA-05-529A2.pdf  DA-05-529A1.txt  DA-05-529A2.txt

Report No: 45934 Released: 03/04/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-257117A1.txt  DOC-257117A2.pdf

Report No: 25934 Released: 03/04/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-257116A2.txt  DOC-257116A1.pdf

Report No: 376 Released: 03/04/2005. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS. OET  DOC-257184A1.doc  DOC-257184A1.pdf  DOC-257184A1.txt

Released: 03/04/2005. 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-257198A1.pdf  DOC-257198A1.txt

Released: 03/04/2005. 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-257199A1.pdf  DOC-257199A1.txt

Released: 03/04/2005. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-257192A1.pdf  DOC-257192A1.txt

Released: 03/04/2005. BEAVER CREEK COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 69.2 AND 69.601 OF THE COMMISSIONS RULES. (DA No. 05-593). (Dkt No 05-69) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 03/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 04/08/2005. WCB. Contact: Randy Clarke at (202) 418-1587  DA-05-593A1.doc  DA-05-593A1.pdf  DA-05-593A1.txt

Released: 03/04/2005. WESTGATE COMMUNICATIONS LLC D/B/A WEAVTEL PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 69.2 AND 69.601 OF THE COMMISSION RULES. (DA No. 05-595). (Dkt No 05-58) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 03/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 04/08/2005. WCB. Contact: Randy Clarke at (202) 418-1587  DA-05-595A1.doc  DA-05-595A1.pdf  DA-05-595A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-29 Released: 03/04/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-257188A1.pdf  DOC-257188A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-30 Released: 03/04/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-257189A1.pdf  DOC-257189A1.txt

Released: 03/04/2005. REGION 15 (IOWA) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEXT MEETING. (DA No. 05-596). WTB  DA-05-596A1.doc  DA-05-596A1.pdf  DA-05-596A1.txt

Released: 03/04/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU RECOMMENDS FILERS IN UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM UPGRADE BROWSER PLUG-IN TECHNOLOGY BEGINNING MARCH 18, 2005. (DA No. 05-587). WTB  DA-05-587A1.doc  DA-05-587A1.pdf  DA-05-587A1.txt

Released: 03/04/2005. NEW FCC FORM 602 FILING INTERFACE IN THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM TO BE DEPLOYED ON MARCH 14, 2005. (DA No. 05-448) Announces deployment of Form 602 for Ownership to ULS License Manager. WTB  DA-05-448A1.doc  DA-05-448A1.pdf  DA-05-448A1.txt

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TEXTS

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JACK GERRITSEN. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-534). EB  DA-05-534A1.doc  DA-05-534A1.pdf  DA-05-534A1.txt

VARIOUS COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE CABLE/SATELLITE TELEVISION PROGRAM "NIP/TUCK". Denied the complaints received from individuals who have alleged that the television program "Nip/Tuck," shown on the FX Network, violate federal restrictions regarding indecent and obscene material. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-528). EB  DA-05-528A1.doc  DA-05-528A1.pdf  DA-05-528A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for various locations. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-553). MB  DA-05-553A1.doc  DA-05-553A1.pdf  DA-05-553A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BIG PINE KEY, FL. Dismissed the Petition for Rule Making. (Dkt No. 04-248 , RM-10990). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-566). MB  DA-05-566A1.doc  DA-05-566A1.pdf  DA-05-566A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, KERMAN, CA, ET AL. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-301 , 04-302). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-556). MB  DA-05-556A1.doc  DA-05-556A1.pdf  DA-05-556A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ALTHEIMER, AR. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. RM-11102 , 05-81). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-578). MB  DA-05-578A1.doc  DA-05-578A1.pdf  DA-05-578A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, OPELIKA, AL. Proposed the Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. RM-10983 , 05-79). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-580). MB  DA-05-580A1.doc  DA-05-580A1.pdf  DA-05-580A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DURANT, OK AND TOM BEAN, TX. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-401 , RM-11095). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-561). MB  DA-05-561A1.doc  DA-05-561A1.pdf  DA-05-561A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GASSVILLE, AR AND NANTUCKET, MA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-237 , 04-238). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-563). MB  DA-05-563A1.doc  DA-05-563A1.pdf  DA-05-563A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ROBY AND ANSON, TX. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-66 , RM-11146). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-574). MB  DA-05-574A1.doc  DA-05-574A1.pdf  DA-05-574A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GUNTOWN AND BOONEVILLE, MS. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-80 , RM-11160). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-579). MB  DA-05-579A1.doc  DA-05-579A1.pdf  DA-05-579A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, HENNESSEY, OK, ODIN, IL AND SPUR, TX. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-85 , 05-86). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-573). MB  DA-05-573A1.doc  DA-05-573A1.pdf  DA-05-573A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION KHTT(FM), MUSKOGEE, OK. Issued Order to Show Cause in this proceeding why its license should not be modified. (Dkt No. RM-11175). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 05-581). MB  DA-05-581A1.doc  DA-05-581A1.pdf  DA-05-581A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, COOSADA, AL, LIVINGSTON, AL AND ROCKFORD, AL. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-82 , 05-83). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 05/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-575). MB  DA-05-575A1.doc  DA-05-575A1.pdf  DA-05-575A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SILVER SPRINGS, NV, COVINGTON, OK, POULTNEY, VT. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-76 , 05-77). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-576). MB  DA-05-576A1.doc  DA-05-576A1.pdf  DA-05-576A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SAN LUIS OBISPO AND LOST HILLS AND MARICOPA, CA. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-88 , RM-11173). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-577). MB  DA-05-577A1.doc  DA-05-577A1.pdf  DA-05-577A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FISHERS, LAWRENCE, INDIANAPOLIS AND CLINTON, IN. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. By Order to Show Cause. (Dkt No. 05-67 , RM-11116). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/25/2005. Reply Comments Due: 05/10/2005. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (DA No. 05-551). MB  DA-05-551A1.doc  DA-05-551A1.pdf  DA-05-551A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 3, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 40:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2005  DOC-257183A1.doc  DOC-257183A1.pdf  DOC-257183A1.txt

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL COMMENDS SWIFT ACTION TO PROTECT INTERNET VOICE SERVICES. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Richard Diamond at (202) 418-0506 CMMR  DOC-257175A1.doc  DOC-257175A1.pdf  DOC-257175A1.txt

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MADISON RIVER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-543). EB  DA-05-543A1.doc  DA-05-543A2.doc  DA-05-543A1.pdf  DA-05-543A2.pdf  DA-05-543A1.txt  DA-05-543A2.txt

APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS OF NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC AND SPRINT CORPORATION. Issued Protective Order in this Proceeding. (Dkt No. 05-63). Action by: Chief, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by Protective Order. (DA No. 05-565). WTB  DA-05-565A1.doc  DA-05-565A1.pdf  DA-05-565A1.txt

ERRATUM - AMENDMENT OF PART 22 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO BENEFIT THE CONSUMERS OF AIR-GROUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ET AL.. Issued Erratum correcting Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 04-287, released February 22, 2005. (Dkt No. 03-103 , 05-42). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by ERRATUM. WTB  DOC-257179A1.doc  DOC-257179A1.pdf  DOC-257179A1.txt