fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 51
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 18, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00280 Released: 03/18/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 05-733) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-05-733A1.pdf  DA-05-733A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00891S Released: 03/18/2005. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-257531A1.pdf  DOC-257531A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00279 Released: 03/18/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-257528A1.pdf  DOC-257528A1.txt

Report No: 0137 Released: 03/18/2005. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-257515A1.doc  DOC-257515A1.pdf  DOC-257515A1.txt

Report No: 45944 Released: 03/18/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-257486A2.txt  DOC-257486A1.pdf

Report No: 25944 Released: 03/18/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-257485A2.txt  DOC-257485A1.pdf

Released: 03/18/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-257506A1.pdf  DOC-257506A1.txt

Released: 03/18/2005. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-257536A1.pdf  DOC-257536A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-32 Released: 03/18/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-257514A1.pdf  DOC-257514A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-33 Released: 03/18/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-257522A1.pdf  DOC-257522A1.txt

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TEXTS

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VODAFONE AIRTOUCH, PLC AND BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION, ET AL. Dismissed to the extent set forth and otherwise denied the Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/02/2005 by MO&O. (FCC No. 05-52). WTB  FCC-05-52A1.doc  FCC-05-52A1.pdf  FCC-05-52A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 17, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 50:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC TO CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR EXPANDING, STRENGTHENING LPFM SERVICE. News Release MB. Contact Rebecca Fisher at (202) 418-2359  DOC-257524A1.doc  DOC-257524A1.pdf  DOC-257524A1.txt

FCC AFFIRMS BAN ON INTEGRATED SET-TOP BOXES, EXTENDS EFFECTIVE DATE AND IMPOSES STRINGENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. News Release. (Dkt No 05-76). News Media Contact: Rebecca Fisher at (202) 418-2359 MB  DOC-257519A1.doc  DOC-257519A1.pdf  DOC-257519A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/17/2005. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF CLEARTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 05-723). (Dkt No 05-105). Comments Due: 03/31/2005. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Denise Coca at (202) 418-0574, Denise.Coca@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-05-723A1.doc  DA-05-723A1.pdf  DA-05-723A1.txt

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CAGUAS EDUCATIONAL TV, INC., LICENSE OF NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATION STATION WLAZ(FM), KISSIMMEE, FL. Notified Cauguas Educational TV, Inc. of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 for broadcasting prohibited advertisements. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2005 by NALF. (DA No. 05-725). EB  DA-05-725A1.doc  DA-05-725A1.pdf  DA-05-725A1.txt

VARIOUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING CNN'S AIRING OF THE 2004 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. Denied the complaints alleging that CNN aired program material during the 2004 Democratic National Convention that violated federal restrictions regarding the broadcast of obscene, indecent and profane material. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-717). EB  DA-05-717A1.doc  DA-05-717A1.pdf  DA-05-717A1.txt

CREATION OF A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE. Granted in part and denied in part Petitions for Reconsideration. Seek comment on technical and ownership rules related to LPFM. By 2nd Order on Reconsideration & FNPRM. (Dkt No. 99-25). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/17/2005 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 05-75). MB  FCC-05-75A1.doc  FCC-05-75A2.doc  FCC-05-75A3.doc  FCC-05-75A1.pdf  FCC-05-75A2.pdf  FCC-05-75A3.pdf  FCC-05-75A1.txt  FCC-05-75A2.txt  FCC-05-75A3.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 304 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - COMMERCIAL AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES. Adopted a Second Report and Order extending the ban on integrated navigation devices for one year until July 1, 2007. The order also imposes various reporting requirements. By 2nd R&O. (Dkt No. 97-80). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/17/2005 by R&O. (FCC No. 05-76). MB  FCC-05-76A1.doc  FCC-05-76A2.doc  FCC-05-76A1.pdf  FCC-05-76A2.pdf  FCC-05-76A1.txt  FCC-05-76A2.txt

WORLDCOM INTERCONNECTION DISPUTE WITH VERIZON VIRGINIA. Denied the Motion of MCI, Inc. for Extension of Time to File Amendments to Interconnection Agreement. (Dkt No. 00-218). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-730). WCB  DA-05-730A1.doc  DA-05-730A1.pdf  DA-05-730A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Adopted additional requirements for ETC designation proceedings in which the Commission acts pursuant to section 214(e)(6) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/25/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-46). WCB  FCC-05-46A1.doc  FCC-05-46A2.doc  FCC-05-46A3.doc  FCC-05-46A4.doc  FCC-05-46A1.pdf  FCC-05-46A2.pdf  FCC-05-46A3.pdf  FCC-05-46A4.pdf  FCC-05-46A1.txt  FCC-05-46A2.txt  FCC-05-46A3.txt  FCC-05-46A4.txt

1993, 1994 ANNUAL ACCESS TARIFF FILINGS. Reviewed the refund plans submitted by various price cap local exchange carriers (LECs) in response to the Commission's order concluding the investigation of the 1993 and 1994 access tariffs of price cap LECs. (Dkt No. 93-193 , 94-65). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-719). WCB  DA-05-719A1.doc  DA-05-719A1.pdf  DA-05-719A1.txt

WESTEL, L.P., REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 24.203 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND EXTENSION OF FIVE-YEAR CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT. Denied the Request for an Extension of Time to meet the five-year construction requirement for Personal Communications Services license, Call Sign WPOJ830 in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI. Denied the Westel's Request for Waiver of Section 24.203. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2005 by LETTER. (DA No. 05-677). WTB  DA-05-677A1.doc  DA-05-677A1.pdf  DA-05-677A1.txt