fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 125
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 1, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 07/01/2005. ENFORCEMENT BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. SECTION 272 BIENNIAL AUDIT REPORT IN EB DOCKET NO. 03-200. (DA No. 05-1916). Comments Due: 08/30/2005. EB. Contact: Hillary DeNigro at (202) 418-7334 or Trent Harkrader at (202) 418-2955  DA-05-1916A1.doc  DA-05-1916A1.pdf  DA-05-1916A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00304 Released: 07/01/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 05-1931) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-05-1931A1.pdf  DA-05-1931A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00925S Released: 07/01/2005. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-259780A1.pdf  DOC-259780A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00303 Released: 07/01/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-259785A1.pdf  DOC-259785A1.txt

Released: 07/01/2005. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES DEADLINES FOR FILING REPORTS RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES. (DA No. 05-1930). MB. Contact: Natalie Roisman at 202-418-1655, email: Natalie.Roisman @fcc.gov  DA-05-1930A1.doc  DA-05-1930A1.pdf  DA-05-1930A1.txt

Report No: 46018 Released: 07/01/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-259756A2.txt  DOC-259756A1.pdf

Report No: 26018 Released: 07/01/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-259754A2.txt  DOC-259754A1.pdf

Released: 07/01/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-259776A1.pdf  DOC-259776A1.txt

Released: 07/01/2005. 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-259781A1.pdf  DOC-259781A1.txt

Released: 07/01/2005. FCC ANNOUNCES EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDED PAYPHONE COMPENSATION RULE. (DA No. 05-1933). (Dkt No 96-128). WCB. Contact: Denise Coca at (202) 418-0574  DA-05-1933A1.doc  DA-05-1933A1.pdf  DA-05-1933A1.txt

Report No: WCB/Pricing 05-28 Released: 07/01/2005. PROTESTED TARIFF TRANSMITTALS ACTION TAKEN. (DA No. 05-1915) 2005 Annual Access Tariff Filings. WCB. Contact: Judith Nitsche at (202) 418-1540  DA-05-1915A1.doc  DA-05-1915A1.pdf  DA-05-1915A1.txt

Report No: 1136 Released: 07/01/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-259746A1.doc  DOC-259746A1.pdf  DOC-259746A1.txt

Report No: 1137 Released: 07/01/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-259747A1.doc  DOC-259747A1.pdf  DOC-259747A1.txt

Released: 07/01/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL AND ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF AKRON CANTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO FIRST COMMUNICATIONS LLC. (DA No. 05-1929). (Dkt No 05-217). Comments Due: 07/15/2005. Reply Comments Due: 07/22/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Adam Kirschenbaum at (202) 418-7280  DA-05-1929A1.doc  DA-05-1929A1.pdf  DA-05-1929A1.txt

Released: 07/01/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA TO OPERATE A WIDE AREA PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM UTILIZING PART 22 VHF FREQUENCIES. (DA No. 05-1768). Comments Due: 07/22/2005. Reply Comments Due: 08/01/2005. WTB. Contact: Tom Eng at (202) 418-0019, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov  DA-05-1768A1.doc  DA-05-1768A1.pdf  DA-05-1768A1.txt

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TEXTS

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GEEMARC TELECOM INTERNATIONAL, LTD. Granted the Petition for Waiver with conditions. Action by: Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1921). CGB  DA-05-1921A1.doc  DA-05-1921A1.pdf  DA-05-1921A1.txt

CLARITY, A DIVISION OF PLANTRONICS, INC. Granted the Petition for Waiver with conditions. Action by: Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1920). CGB  DA-05-1920A1.doc  DA-05-1920A1.pdf  DA-05-1920A1.txt

LORAL SKYNET NETWORK SERVICES, INC. Granted the Application for Authority to Provide Communication Services via the Telstar 18 Satellite from Loral's Fixed Earth Station in Kapolei, Hawaii, using the Conventional C-Band Frequencies. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 07/01/2005 by O&A. (DA No. 05-1910). IB  DA-05-1910A1.doc  DA-05-1910A1.pdf  DA-05-1910A1.txt

RED LION BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. V. ECHOSTAR SATELLITE LLC. Dismissed the request for carriage of Station WGCB-TV, Red Lion, PA. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/29/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1911). MB  DA-05-1911A1.doc  DA-05-1911A1.pdf  DA-05-1911A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, COLFAX, LA AND MOODY, TX. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-117 , 05-119). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/29/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1858). MB  DA-05-1858A1.doc  DA-05-1858A1.pdf  DA-05-1858A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MAYSVILLE AND CROMWELL, OK. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-404 , RM-11098). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/29/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1859). MB  DA-05-1859A1.doc  DA-05-1859A1.pdf  DA-05-1859A1.txt

THE WILD OUTDOORS. Denied petition for exemption from Section 79.1 of Commission's closed captioning rules to the extent indicated in Memorandum Opinion and Order. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/29/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1913). MB  DA-05-1913A1.doc  DA-05-1913A1.pdf  DA-05-1913A1.txt

COX COMMUNICATIONS LOUISIANA, LLC. Granted nine petitions for Determination of Effective Competition regarding Cox's cable systems serving seventeen communities in Louisiana. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1924). MB  DA-05-1924A1.doc  DA-05-1924A1.pdf  DA-05-1924A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted nine petitions regarding Charter's cable systems serving twenty-five communities in Michigan (Auburn City et al. and Bellaire Village et al.). Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1927). MB  DA-05-1927A1.doc  DA-05-1927A1.pdf  DA-05-1927A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted four petitions for Determination of Effective Competition regarding Charter's cable systems serving twenty-seven communities in Michigan (Algoma, MI et al.). Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1926). MB  DA-05-1926A1.doc  DA-05-1926A1.pdf  DA-05-1926A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted eight petitions for Determination of Effective Competition regarding Charter's cable systems serving twenty-three communities in Michigan (Allegan City et al.). Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-1925). MB  DA-05-1925A1.doc  DA-05-1925A1.pdf  DA-05-1925A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 30, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 124:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00924 Released: 06/30/2005. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 05-1909). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-05-1909A1.pdf  DA-05-1909A1.txt

Released: 06/30/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED, AND BENTLEYVILLE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, TO FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND MJD VENTURES, INC. (DA No. 05-1928). (Dkt No 05-215) Non-Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 07/14/2005. Reply Comments Due: 07/21/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Adam Kirschenbaum at (202) 418-7280  DA-05-1928A1.doc  DA-05-1928A1.pdf  DA-05-1928A1.txt

Released: 06/30/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSE. (DA No. 05-1922). (Dkt No 05-149) Auction Event No. 58. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042  DA-05-1922A1.doc  DA-05-1922A2.xls  DA-05-1922A3.doc  DA-05-1922A4.doc  DA-05-1922A5.doc  DA-05-1922A1.pdf  DA-05-1922A2.pdf  DA-05-1922A3.pdf  DA-05-1922A4.pdf  DA-05-1922A5.pdf  DA-05-1922A1.txt  DA-05-1922A2.txt  DA-05-1922A3.txt  DA-05-1922A4.txt  DA-05-1922A5.txt