fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 120
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 24, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC PROPOSES ELIMINATION OF OUTDATED RULES FOR INTERNATIONAL FIXED PUBLIC RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. The FCC proposed to eliminate Part 23 of its rules which govern International Fixed Public Radiocommunications Services. News Release. (Dkt No 00-248 , 05-216). News Media Contact: Jacki Ponti at (202) 418-0436, email: Jacki.Ponti@fcc.gov IB. Contact Fern Jarmulnek at (202) 418-0751 or Steve Spaeth at (202) 418-1539  DOC-259548A1.doc  DOC-259548A1.pdf  DOC-259548A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2717 Released: 06/24/2005. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKINGS FILED. (Dkt No 05-97 , 05-98). CGB  DOC-259517A1.doc  DOC-259517A1.pdf  DOC-259517A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00302 Released: 06/24/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 05-1772) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-05-1772A1.pdf  DA-05-1772A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2005. WRC-07 ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS. (DA No. 05-1746). (Dkt No 04-286). IB. Contact: Donald Weiland at (202) 418-2220  DA-05-1746A1.doc  DA-05-1746A1.pdf  DA-05-1746A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00922S Released: 06/24/2005. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-259558A1.pdf  DOC-259558A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00301 Released: 06/24/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-259560A1.pdf  DOC-259560A1.txt

Report No: 0149 Released: 06/24/2005. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-259561A1.doc  DOC-259561A1.pdf  DOC-259561A1.txt

Report No: 46013 Released: 06/24/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-259514A2.txt  DOC-259514A1.pdf

Report No: 26013 Released: 06/24/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-259513A2.txt  DOC-259513A1.pdf

Released: 06/24/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-259541A1.pdf  DOC-259541A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-259542A1.pdf  DOC-259542A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-259543A1.pdf  DOC-259543A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2005. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 05-1721). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Adam Kirschenbaum at (202) 418-7280  DA-05-1721A1.doc  DA-05-1721A1.pdf  DA-05-1721A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2005. SECTION 272 SUNSETS FOR VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY OPERATION OF LAW ON JUNE 24, 2005 PURSUANT TO SECTION 272(F)(1). (DA No. 05-1784). (Dkt No 02-112). WCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-1580  DA-05-1784A1.doc  DA-05-1784A1.pdf  DA-05-1784A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF A.R.C. NETWORKS INC. TO EUREKA BROADBAND CORPORATION. (DA No. 05-1781). (Dkt No 05-214) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 07/08/2005. Reply Comments Due: 07/15/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393  DA-05-1781A1.doc  DA-05-1781A1.pdf  DA-05-1781A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2005. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 05-1703). (Dkt No 92-237) The next meeting of the North American Numbering Council (NANC) will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2005, from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. WCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at (202) 418-1466, email: Deborah.Blue@fcc.gov  DA-05-1703A1.doc  DA-05-1703A1.pdf  DA-05-1703A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-54 Released: 06/24/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-259521A1.pdf  DOC-259521A1.txt

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TEXTS

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MARK A. CLAY, HUNTINGTON, WV. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/21/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1709). EB  DA-05-1709A1.doc  DA-05-1709A1.pdf  DA-05-1709A1.txt

BROWN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC. Denied Brown Broadcasting System. Inc.'s Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/21/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1708). EB  DA-05-1708A1.doc  DA-05-1708A1.pdf  DA-05-1708A1.txt

ELIMINATION OF PART 23. Proposed to eliminate Part 23 of the Commission's Rules, governing International Fixed Public Radiocommunication Services. by 7th Report and Order. (Dkt No. 00-248 , 05-216). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 06/20/2005 by NPRM. (FCC No. 05-130). IB  FCC-05-130A1.doc  FCC-05-130A1.pdf  FCC-05-130A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION KJEL. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration. (Dkt No. RM-10567). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1715). MB  DA-05-1715A1.doc  DA-05-1715A1.pdf  DA-05-1715A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BOYCE, LOUISIANA. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 04-389 , RM-11090). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1737). MB  DA-05-1737A1.doc  DA-05-1737A1.pdf  DA-05-1737A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FRUITA AND HOTCHKISS, COLORADO. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-300 , RM-11022). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1732). MB  DA-05-1732A1.doc  DA-05-1732A1.pdf  DA-05-1732A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ST. ALBANS AND GRAND ISLE, VT,ET AL. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. RM-11132 , 05-3). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1735). MB  DA-05-1735A1.doc  DA-05-1735A1.pdf  DA-05-1735A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BURLINGTON AND CARY, NORTH CAROLINA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-429 , RM-11120). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1736). MB  DA-05-1736A1.doc  DA-05-1736A1.pdf  DA-05-1736A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, COOSADA, LIVINGSTON, AND ROCKFORD, ALABAMA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-82 , 05-83). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1717). MB  DA-05-1717A1.doc  DA-05-1717A1.pdf  DA-05-1717A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, AMERICUS AND OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these listed communities. (Dkt No. 04-328 , RM-11046). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1734). MB  DA-05-1734A1.doc  DA-05-1734A1.pdf  DA-05-1734A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GUNTOWN AND BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these listed communities. (Dkt No. 05-80 , RM-11160). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1733). MB  DA-05-1733A1.doc  DA-05-1733A1.pdf  DA-05-1733A1.txt

ADELPHIA/TIME WARNER/COMCAST. Extended the date for filing comments and petitions to deny. Extended the date for filing responses to comments and oppositions to petitions. (Dkt No. 05-192). Action by: Acting Chief, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/21/2005. Reply Comments Due: 08/05/2005. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1780). MB  DA-05-1780A1.doc  DA-05-1780A1.pdf  DA-05-1780A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ATWOOD, KANSAS, MCCOOK AND OGALLALA, NEBRASKA, ET AL. Issued Order to Show Cause in this proceeding. (Dkt No. RM-11147 , 05-45). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 05-1731). MB  DA-05-1731A1.doc  DA-05-1731A1.pdf  DA-05-1731A1.txt

WKML LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SOUND BUSINESS OF ELIZABETHTOWN, INC., RE: WGQR(FM) AND WBLA(AM). Denied the Waiver Request. Dismissed the Applications for Assignment of the Licenses. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 05-1710). MB  DA-05-1710A1.doc  DA-05-1710A1.pdf  DA-05-1710A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, STRONG, ARKANSAS, SILVER SPRINGS, NEVADA, COVINGTON, OKLAHOMA, SPUR, TEXAS, POULTNEY, VERMONT. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-87 , 05-76). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1719). MB  DA-05-1719A1.doc  DA-05-1719A1.pdf  DA-05-1719A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 23, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 119:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 06/23/2005. THE WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION TO REDEFINE A RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE AREA IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. (DA No. 05-1744). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 07/06/2005. Reply Comments Due: 07/21/2005. WCB. Contact: Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-05-1744A1.doc  DA-05-1744A1.pdf  DA-05-1744A1.txt

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MR. QASIM BOKHARI, NOTICE OF DEBARMENT. Notified Mr. Qasim Bokhari of his debarment from the schools and libraries program for three years, pursuant to section 54.521 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 05-1728). EB  DA-05-1728A1.doc  DA-05-1728A1.pdf  DA-05-1728A1.txt

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION - RNSS AT 133 W.L. LICENSING ORDER. Granted the authority to Lockheed to launch and operate a Radionavigation Satellite Service space station aboard separately licensed Panamsat Galaxy-XV satellite (Call Sign S2387) to be located at 133 Degrees W.L. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 06/23/2005 by O&A. (DA No. 05-1747). IB  DA-05-1747A1.doc  DA-05-1747A1.pdf  DA-05-1747A1.txt

VIRGINIA PCS ALLIANCE, LC AND RICHMOND 20 MHZ LLC D/B/A NTELOS. Granted the Petition. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/23/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1745). WCB  DA-05-1745A1.doc  DA-05-1745A1.pdf  DA-05-1745A1.txt

CITIFONE PCS, LLC. Assessed final default payment obligations to Citifone PCS, LLC as computed. Action by: Financial Policy Analyst, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 05-1740). WTB  DA-05-1740A1.doc  DA-05-1740A1.pdf  DA-05-1740A1.txt

TPS UTILICOM, INC. Assessed final default payment obligations to TPS Utilicom, Inc. as computed. Action by: Financial Policy Analyst, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 05-1741). WTB  DA-05-1741A1.doc  DA-05-1741A1.pdf  DA-05-1741A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO FACILITATE THE USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND OTHER WIRELESS DEVICES ABOARD AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT. Extended, by forty-five days, the reply comments deadline. (Dkt No. 04-435). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 08/11/2005. Adopted: 06/23/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1712). WTB  DA-05-1712A1.doc  DA-05-1712A1.pdf  DA-05-1712A1.txt