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Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 24 No. 42 | News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 7, 2005 |
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU ANNOUNCES STAFFING CHANGES, GARDNER FOSTER AND BRAD LERNER JOIN FRONT OFFICE TEAM. News Release. News Media Contact: Jacki Ponti at (202) 418-0436, email: Jacki.Ponti@fcc.gov IB  DOC-257224A1.doc  DOC-257224A1.pdf  DOC-257224A1.txt FCC ANNOUNCES FINAL DETAILS OF 2ND ANNUAL SATELLITE FORUM TO BE HELD MARCH 21, 2005. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654, email: Meribeth.McCarrick@fcc.gov or Jacki Ponti at (202) 418-0436, IB  DOC-257223A1.doc  DOC-257223A1.pdf  DOC-257223A1.txt Report No: 45935 Released: 03/07/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-257187A2.txt  DOC-257187A1.pdf Report No: 25935 Released: 03/07/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-257186A2.txt  DOC-257186A1.pdf Released: 03/07/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara.Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-257213A1.pdf  DOC-257213A1.txt Released: 03/07/2005. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-257219A1.pdf  DOC-257219A1.txt Released: 03/07/2005. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 05-597). (Dkt No 05-27). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Terri Natoli at (202) 418-1574  DA-05-597A1.doc  DA-05-597A1.pdf  DA-05-597A1.txt Report No: 1075 Released: 03/07/2005. 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-257207A1.doc  DOC-257207A1.pdf  DOC-257207A1.txt Report No: 1079 Released: 03/07/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-257208A1.doc  DOC-257208A1.pdf  DOC-257208A1.txt Report No: 1082 Released: 03/07/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-257210A1.doc  DOC-257210A1.pdf  DOC-257210A1.txt Report No: 1073 Released: 03/07/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-257206A1.doc  DOC-257206A1.pdf  DOC-257206A1.txt Report No: 1080 Released: 03/07/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-257209A1.doc  DOC-257209A1.pdf  DOC-257209A1.txt Released: 03/07/2005. ERRATUM - FCR, INC. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF FIVE-YEAR CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT Issued Erratum correcting Letter released March 3, 2005 , DA-541 should read DA 05-541. WTB  DOC-257221A1.doc  DOC-257221A1.pdf  DOC-257221A1.txt Released: 03/07/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS AND WAIVER REQUESTS OF THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. (DA No. 05-606). Comments Due: 03/22/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/29/2005. WTB. Contact: Tom Eng at (202) 418-0019, email: Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-05-606A1.doc  DA-05-606A1.pdf  DA-05-606A1.txt MCI, INC. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-557). CGB  DA-05-557A1.doc  DA-05-557A1.pdf  DA-05-557A1.txt MCI, INC. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-558). CGB  DA-05-558A1.doc  DA-05-558A1.pdf  DA-05-558A1.txt SPECTROTEL. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-584). CGB  DA-05-584A1.doc  DA-05-584A1.pdf  DA-05-584A1.txt AMERICATEL CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-552). CGB  DA-05-552A1.doc  DA-05-552A1.pdf  DA-05-552A1.txt AMERICATEL CORPORATION. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-554). CGB  DA-05-554A1.doc  DA-05-554A1.pdf  DA-05-554A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-550). CGB  DA-05-550A1.doc  DA-05-550A1.pdf  DA-05-550A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-555). CGB  DA-05-555A1.doc  DA-05-555A1.pdf  DA-05-555A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-559). CGB  DA-05-559A1.doc  DA-05-559A1.pdf  DA-05-559A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-564). CGB  DA-05-564A1.doc  DA-05-564A1.pdf  DA-05-564A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-567). CGB  DA-05-567A1.doc  DA-05-567A1.pdf  DA-05-567A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-570). CGB  DA-05-570A1.doc  DA-05-570A1.pdf  DA-05-570A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-572). CGB  DA-05-572A1.doc  DA-05-572A1.pdf  DA-05-572A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-569). CGB  DA-05-569A1.doc  DA-05-569A1.pdf  DA-05-569A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-571). CGB  DA-05-571A1.doc  DA-05-571A1.pdf  DA-05-571A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-560). CGB  DA-05-560A1.doc  DA-05-560A1.pdf  DA-05-560A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-562). CGB  DA-05-562A1.doc  DA-05-562A1.pdf  DA-05-562A1.txt ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-582). CGB  DA-05-582A1.doc  DA-05-582A1.pdf  DA-05-582A1.txt ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-583). CGB  DA-05-583A1.doc  DA-05-583A1.pdf  DA-05-583A1.txt ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-585). CGB  DA-05-585A1.doc  DA-05-585A1.pdf  DA-05-585A1.txt ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATIONS. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-586). CGB  DA-05-586A1.doc  DA-05-586A1.pdf  DA-05-586A1.txt MEDIACOM IOWA LLC. Granted the petitions for determinations of effective competition in Buffalo Center, Huxley, and Slater, Iowa filed by Mediacom Iowa. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/28/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-524). MB  DA-05-524A1.doc  DA-05-524A1.pdf  DA-05-524A1.txt ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for determination of effective competition in Cullman, Garden City, Hanceville, and Holly Pond, Alabama filed by Adelphia. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/28/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-530). MB  DA-05-530A1.doc  DA-05-530A1.pdf  DA-05-530A1.txt MCC IOWA LLC AND MCC GEORGIA LLC. Granted the petitions of MCC Iowa LLC and MCC Georgia LLC for determination of effective competition in Spencer, Iowa, and in Cairo, Moultrie, Tifton, and Thomasville, Georgia. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/01/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-542). MB  DA-05-542A1.doc  DA-05-542A1.pdf  DA-05-542A1.txt ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for determination of effective competition in Green Acres, Hypoluxo, Lake Charles Shores, Lantana, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach, Florida, filed by Adelphia. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/28/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-545). MB  DA-05-545A1.doc  DA-05-545A1.pdf  DA-05-545A1.txt CABLE ONE, INC. Granted the petitions for a determination of effective competition in twenty three communities. Revoked all certifications to regulate basic cable rates issued by the Commission to any of the twenty three communities. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/01/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-547). MB  DA-05-547A1.doc  DA-05-547A1.pdf  DA-05-547A1.txt CABLE ONE, INC. Granted the petition of Cable One, Inc. for a determination of effective competition in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Revoked the Commission's certification of the City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico to regulate basic cable rates. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/28/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-544). MB  DA-05-544A1.doc  DA-05-544A1.pdf  DA-05-544A1.txt IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 207 OF THE SATELLITE HOME VIEWER EXTENSION AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004, RECIPROCAL BARGAINING OBLIGATIONS. The Commission seeks comments on the implementation of Section 207 of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004. (Dkt No. 05-89). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by NPRM. (FCC No. 05-49). MB  FCC-05-49A1.doc  FCC-05-49A1.pdf  FCC-05-49A1.txt MEDIACOM MINNESOTA LLC. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition in the Franchise Area, filed by MedaiCom Minnesota. Revoked the certification of the Lake Minnesota Cable Commission to regulate basic cable service in the Franchise Area. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/28/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-546). MB  DA-05-546A1.doc  DA-05-546A1.pdf  DA-05-546A1.txt SMALL ENTITY COMPLIANCE GUIDE: DIGITAL LOW POWER TV/TV TRANSLATORS. MB prepared small entity compliance guide for Digital LPTV/TV Translators item. (Dkt No. 03-185). Adopted: 03/07/2005 by Compliance guide. (DA No. 05-605). OCBO. Contact Allan Manuel at (202) 418.1164  DA-05-605A1.doc  DA-05-605A1.pdf  DA-05-605A1.txt Released: 03/04/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES DELAY OF EFFECTIVE DATE FOR REVISED FORM 497 USED FOR LOW-INCOME UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (DA No. 05-604). (Dkt No 03-109). WCB. Contact: Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-05-604A1.doc  DA-05-604A1.pdf  DA-05-604A1.txt Released: 03/04/2005. WTB GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN AND TRANSFER CONTROL OF MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE STATION LICENSES. (DA No. 05-598). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-05-598A1.doc  DA-05-598A1.pdf  DA-05-598A1.txt Released: 03/04/2005. THE WTB AND MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCE NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS AND PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC AND NON-ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS OF SECTION 106 INFORMATION TO THE COMMISSION UNDER THE NATIONWIDE PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT. (DA No. 05-599). WTB. Contact: Dan Abeyta at (202) 418-1538, email: Dan.Abeyta@fcc.gov; David Roberts at (202) 418-1618, email: David.Roberts@fcc.gov; Michael Wagner at (202) 418-2700, email: Michael.Wagner@fcc.gov  DA-05-599A1.doc  DA-05-599A1.pdf  DA-05-599A1.txt AFRISPACE, INC., APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO LAUNCH AND OPERATE AFRISTAR -2 AT 21ยบ E.L. Dismissed the application without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 03/04/2005 by LETTER. (DA No. 05-601). IB  DA-05-601A1.pdf  DA-05-601A1.txt LITTLE DIXIE RADIO, INC. AND BOTTOM LINE BROADCASTING, ASSIGNORS AND KESC ENTERPRISES, LLC AND SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA RADIO, LLC. Ordered that the record in this proceeding be presented to the Commission for review and consideration. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/04/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-54). MB  FCC-05-54A1.doc  FCC-05-54A2.doc  FCC-05-54A1.pdf  FCC-05-54A2.pdf  FCC-05-54A1.txt  FCC-05-54A2.txt SECTION 63.71 APPLICATION OF CHOICE ONE COMMUNICATIONS INC. ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR AUTHORITY TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Granted the Application. (Dkt No. 05-38). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/04/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-602). WCB  DA-05-602A1.doc  DA-05-602A1.pdf  DA-05-602A1.txt