Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 21 No. 46	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 8, 2002

FCC'S COMMON CARRIER BUREAU REORGANIZED ALONG FUNCTIONAL LINES. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris 202-418-0253 CCB. Contact Carol Mattey 202-418-1500  DOC-220644A1.doc  DOC-220644A1.pdf  DOC-220644A1.txt

CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU LAUNCHED; NEW BUREAU HAS EXPANDED POLICY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ROLES. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CIB. Contact Patricia Green at (202) 418-1571  DOC-220637A1.doc  DOC-220637A1.pdf  DOC-220637A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES EFFECTIVE DATE FOR REORGANIZED BUREAUS. Initiates New FCC Reform Web Site. News Release. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 CMMR. Contact Mary Beth Richards at (202) 418-1514  DOC-220635A1.doc  DOC-220635A1.pdf  DOC-220635A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATION OF NEW MEDIA BUREAU. News Release. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358 CSB  DOC-220642A1.doc  DOC-220642A1.pdf  DOC-220642A1.txt

FCC MEDIA BUREAU CHIEF KEN FERREE NAMES DEBORAH KLEIN AS CHIEF OF STAFF OF NEW BUREAU. News Release. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358 CSB  DOC-220643A1.doc  DOC-220643A1.pdf  DOC-220643A1.txt

FCC ENFORCEMENT BUREAU ANNOUNCES REORGANIZATION STRUCTURE. Today, the Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau announced changes that will take effect within the Bureau as a result of the overall reorganization of the Commission, which will go into effect March 25, 2002.. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston 202-418-1107 EB  DOC-220250A1.doc  DOC-220250A1.pdf  DOC-220250A1.txt

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES REORGANIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUREAU. News Release. News Media Contact: Linda Haller at (202) 418-1408 IB. Contact Jacqueline Ponti at (202) 418-0436  DOC-220654A1.doc  DOC-220654A1.pdf  DOC-220654A1.txt

INTERNATIONAL BUREAU ANNOUNCES TWO SENIOR APPOINTMENTS. Richard Engelman and Jacquelynn Ruff Join Office of the Bureau Chief. News Release. News Media Contact: Linda Haller at (202) 418-1408 IB. Contact Jacqueline Ponti at (202) 418-0436  DOC-220655A1.doc  DOC-220655A1.pdf  DOC-220655A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR  DOC-220667A1.doc  DOC-220667A1.pdf  DOC-220667A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-220634A1.doc  DOC-220634A1.pdf  DOC-220634A1.txt

WIRELESS BUREAU TO ASSUME ALL REGULATORY DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH ITFS AND MDS/MMDS SERVICES. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB. Contact Shellie Blakeney at (202) 418-0680  DOC-220627A1.doc  DOC-220627A1.pdf  DOC-220627A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2002. PROPOSED SECOND QUARTER 2002 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 02-562). (Dkt No 96-45). CCB. Contact: Jon Secrest 202-418-7400  DA-02-562A1.doc  DA-02-562A1.pdf  DA-02-562A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON VERIZON SOUTH INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-573). Comments Due: 04/05/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff 202-418-2353  DA-02-573A1.doc  DA-02-573A1.pdf  DA-02-573A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON GTE MIDWEST INCORPORATED D/B/A VERIZON MIDWEST APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-572). Comments Due: 04/05/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff 202-418-2353  DA-02-572A1.doc  DA-02-572A1.pdf  DA-02-572A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2002. ERRATUM TO ADDENDUM TO SBC TELECOM PETITION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CERTAIN LATA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS TO OFFER COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE IN OHIO On page 1, paragraph 2, the comment date should be "March 20, 2002," and the reply comment date should be "March 27, 2002".. CCB. Contact: Alan Thomas 202-418-2320  DOC-220624A1.doc  DOC-220624A1.pdf  DOC-220624A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2002. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON BT NORTH AMERICA, INC'S EXPEDITED PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION OF THE CONTRIBUTION OBLIGATIONS OF VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SERVICE PROVIDERS. (DA No. 02-570). (Dkt No 96-45) Comments due 21 days ater publication in the Federal Register, replies due 31 days after publication in the Federal Register. Comments Due: 04/09/2002. Reply Comments Due: 04/19/2002. CCB. Contact: Contact Paul Gollant 202-418-7400  DA-02-570A1.doc  DA-02-570A1.pdf  DA-02-570A1.txt

Report No: 0030 Released: 03/08/2002. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. CSB  DOC-220161A1.doc  DOC-220161A1.pdf  DOC-220161A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00506 Released: 03/08/2002. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 02-561). IB  DA-02-561A1.pdf  DA-02-561A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00507NS Released: 03/08/2002. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-220676A1.pdf  DOC-220676A1.txt

Report No: 45187 Released: 03/08/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220666A1.txt

Report No: 25187 Released: 03/08/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-220665A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-43 Released: 03/08/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTION. WTB  DOC-220650A1.pdf  DOC-220650A1.txt

Released: 03/08/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES TO OPERATE IN THE MULTIPLE ADDRESS SYSTEMS BANDS. (DA No. 02-568) (Balance of Winning Bids are due by March 22, 2002). WTB  DA-02-568A1.doc  DA-02-568A2.doc  DA-02-568A1.pdf  DA-02-568A2.pdf  DA-02-568A1.txt  DA-02-568A2.txt

REMARKS OF MICHAEL K. POWELL, CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. OCH. Competitive Telecommunications Association's (CompTel) Annual Convention and Trade Exposition, Miami, Florida, March 4, 2002  DOC-220653A1.doc  DOC-220653A1.pdf  DOC-220653A1.txt

2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW-COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS AND ARMIS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS. Reinstated Account 3400, Accumulated Amortization-tangible, at the request of United Telecom Association. At Sprint's request, clarified that mid-sized carriers are not required to file ARMIS 43-02, 43-03, and 43-04.. (Dkt No. 00-199). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 03/06/2002 by RECON. (FCC No. 02-68). CCB  FCC-02-68A1.doc  FCC-02-68A1.pdf  FCC-02-68A1.txt

ALLTEL CORPORATION. Resolved complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Information Network Division. Adopted: 03/05/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-540). CIB  DA-02-540A1.doc  DA-02-540A1.pdf  DA-02-540A1.txt

VOX POPULI TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Resolved complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Information Network Division. Adopted: 03/05/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-543). CIB  DA-02-543A1.doc  DA-02-543A1.pdf  DA-02-543A1.txt

POWERNET GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS. Resolved complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Information Network Division. Adopted: 03/05/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-542). CIB  DA-02-542A1.doc  DA-02-542A1.pdf  DA-02-542A1.txt

GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Resolved the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Information Network Division. Adopted: 03/05/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-541). CIB  DA-02-541A1.doc  DA-02-541A1.pdf  DA-02-541A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P.. Resolved complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Information Network Division, Consumer Information Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-555). CIB  DA-02-555A1.doc  DA-02-555A1.pdf  DA-02-555A1.txt

UNITED CABLE TELEVISION OF CALIFORNIA INC. D/B/A TCI CABLEVISION OF DAVIS. Granted motion to withdraw appeals of local rate orders setting basic service and equipment rates issued by the City of Davis, CA. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/05/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-553). CSB  DA-02-553A1.doc  DA-02-553A1.pdf  DA-02-553A1.txt

CUTHBERT AND BUENA VISTA, GA. Proposed amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-48). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Comments Due: 04/29/2002. Reply Comments Due: 05/14/2002. Adopted: 02/27/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-564). MMB  DA-02-564A1.doc  DA-02-564A1.pdf  DA-02-564A1.txt

WORCESTER AND WESTBOROUGH, MA. Proposed amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-49). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Comments Due: 04/29/2002. Reply Comments Due: 05/14/2002. Adopted: 02/27/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-565). MMB  DA-02-565A1.doc  DA-02-565A1.pdf  DA-02-565A1.txt

CINGULAR WIRELESS LLC. Granted Cingular Wireless LLC a limited and conditioned waiver of the cellular vertical wave polarization requirement.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 03/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-558). WTB  DA-02-558A1.doc  DA-02-558A1.pdf  DA-02-558A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON ARBROS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES JOINT APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-571). Comments Due: 03/21/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff 202-418-2353  DA-02-571A1.doc  DA-02-571A1.pdf  DA-02-571A1.txt

Report No: IHF-00031 Released: 03/07/2002. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-220674A1.pdf  DOC-220674A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2002. DELETION OF AGENDA ITEM FROM MARCH 14TH OPEN MEETING Item No. 6 has been deleted. OMD  DOC-220684A1.doc  DOC-220684A1.pdf  DOC-220684A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2002. FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.. OMD  DOC-220683A1.doc  DOC-220683A1.pdf  DOC-220683A1.txt

Released: 03/07/2002. REGION 43 (WASHINGTON STATE). (DA No. 02-557) Region 43 (Washington State) Public Safety Planning Committee Announce 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Meeting.. WTB  DA-02-557A1.doc  DA-02-557A1.pdf  DA-02-557A1.txt