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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 21 No. 95	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 May 16, 2002

Released: 05/16/2002. ERRATUM TO DA 02-1141 CTI OF MIAMI, INC. Forfeiture Order has been corrected to indicate that its adopted and released dates are May 13, 2002, and May 15, 2002, respectively.. EB. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division  DOC-222533A1.doc  DOC-222533A1.pdf  DOC-222533A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. FCC AND INTERNATIONAL POLICYMAKERS TO DISCUSS BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT. IB. Contact: Patricia Cooper at (202) 418-0723 or Linda Haller at (202) 418-1408  DOC-222573A1.doc  DOC-222573A1.pdf  DOC-222573A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU'S POLICY DIVISION GRANTS BSLD INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AUTHORITY FOR GEORGIA AND LOUISIANA. (DA No. 02-1161) File No. ITC-214-20020219-00085. IB  DA-02-1161A1.doc  DA-02-1161A1.pdf  DA-02-1161A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. APPLICATION OF AMERICATEL CORPORATION AND TELECOM ITALIA OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. TO MODIFY REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION FROM DOMINANT TO NON-DOMINANT ON THE U.S. ARGENTINA ROUTE. (DA No. 02-1165). Comments Due: 06/17/2002. Reply Comments Due: 07/03/2002. IB  DA-02-1165A1.doc  DA-02-1165A1.pdf  DA-02-1165A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL FILED BY BELL ATLANTIC NEW ZEALAND HOLDINGS, INC. AND PACIFIC TELECOM INC.. (DA No. 02-1173). (Dkt No 02-111). Comments Due: 06/17/2002. Reply Comments Due: 07/01/2002. IB. Contact: Gardner Foster at (202) 418-1460, Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1580, John Bransome or Erin McGrath at (202) 418-0620  DA-02-1173A1.doc  DA-02-1173A1.pdf  DA-02-1173A1.txt

Report No: 45236 Released: 05/16/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-222554A1.txt

Report No: 25236 Released: 05/16/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-222555A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 PUBLIC NOTICES)(2 0F 3) & (3 0F 3). OMD. Contact: (202) 418-0310  DOC-222519A1.doc  DOC-222519A2.doc  DOC-222519A1.pdf  DOC-222519A2.pdf  DOC-222519A1.txt  DOC-222519A2.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS ON (MAY 9, 2002) (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-222530A1.doc  DOC-222530A1.pdf  DOC-222530A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information at (202) 418-0270  DOC-222521A1.pdf  DOC-222521A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 02-1175). (Dkt No 92-237). WCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at (202) 418-1466, email: dblue@fcc.gov  DA-02-1175A1.doc  DA-02-1175A1.pdf  DA-02-1175A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON THE COMMISSION'S POLICIES FOR REGULATING PRESUBSCRIBED INTEREXCHANGE CARRIER CHARGES. (DA No. 02-1171). Comments Due: 06/14/2002. Reply Comments Due: 07/01/2002. WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1590  DA-02-1171A1.doc  DA-02-1171A1.pdf  DA-02-1171A1.txt

Released: 05/16/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE OR REQUEST FOR WAIVER. (DA No. 02-1150). WTB. Contact: Donald Johnson at (202) 418-7444, email: dajohn@fcc.gov  DA-02-1150A1.doc  DA-02-1150A1.pdf  DA-02-1150A1.txt

JACQUELINE ORLOFF, VODAFONE AIRTOUCH LICENSES LLC, D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS AND NEW PAR. Denied the complaint filed by Jacqueline Orloff against Vodafone Airtouch Licenses LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and New par, and terminated proceeding. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/13/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-144). EB  FCC-02-144A1.doc  FCC-02-144A1.pdf  FCC-02-144A1.txt

ECHOSTAR SATELLITE CORP. Granted EchoStar Satellite Corporation's request for an orbital channel assignment for its western permit. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division. Adopted: 05/15/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-1163). IB  DA-02-1163A1.doc  DA-02-1163A1.pdf  DA-02-1163A1.txt

ECHOSTAR SATELLITE CORP.; DIRECTSAT CORP.; DIRECT BROADCASTING SATELLITE CORP.. Cancelled Echostar's authorization to operate 22 channels at the 175 Degree W.L. orbit location and orbital assignments granted to Directsat Corp. and Direct Broadcasting Satellite Corp. are available for reassignment. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division. Adopted: 05/15/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-1164). IB  DA-02-1164A1.doc  DA-02-1164A1.pdf  DA-02-1164A1.txt

PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC. V. COMCAST CABLEVISION OF NEW MEXICO, INC. REQ. FOR MANDATORY CARRIAGE OF TV STATION KPTF-TV, FARWELL, TX. Granted the must carry complaint filed by Prime Time Christian Broadcasting, Inc., permittee/licensee of television broadcast station KPTF, Farwell, Texas against Comcast Cablevision of New Mexico, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/13/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-1146). MB  DA-02-1146A1.doc  DA-02-1146A1.pdf  DA-02-1146A1.txt

TELECOMMUNCIATIONS SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. Approved the modificiation of reimbursement rates for interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS), Video Relay Service (VRS), and Speech to Speech (STS) Relay Service submitted by the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (Dkt No. 90-571). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Divisions, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1166). WCB  DA-02-1166A1.doc  DA-02-1166A1.pdf  DA-02-1166A1.txt

LMR SYSTEMS, INC.. Dismissed LMR's applications. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 05/09/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-1148). WTB  DA-02-1148A1.doc  DA-02-1148A1.pdf  DA-02-1148A1.txt

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZES BELLSOUTH TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN GEORGIA AND LOUSIANA. News Release. (Dkt No 02-35). News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 CCB. Contact Renee Crittendon at (202) 418-1580  DOC-222524A1.doc  DOC-222524A1.pdf  DOC-222524A1.txt

Report No: SES-00393 Released: 05/15/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SEVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-222553A1.pdf  DOC-222553A1.txt

Report No: SES-00392 Released: 05/15/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-222497A1.pdf  DOC-222497A1.txt

Report No: 3848 Released: 05/15/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-222559A1.pdf  DOC-222559A1.txt

Released: 05/15/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON ADVANCED TELCOM, INC. D/B/A ADVANCED TELCOM GROUP APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-1172). Comments Due: 05/29/2002. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov or Jon Minkoff at 9202) 418-2353, email: jminkoff@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-1172A1.doc  DA-02-1172A1.pdf  DA-02-1172A1.txt

Report No: AUC-02-45-D (Auction Released: 05/15/2002. AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR CELLULAR RURAL SERVICE AREAS. (DA No. 02-1147) 6 Qualified Bidders. WTB. Contact: Barbara Sibert at (717) 338-2888, Jeff Crooks or Denise Coca at (202) 418-0660, Technical Support at (202) 414-1250, TTY: (202) 414-1255  DA-02-1147A1.doc  DA-02-1147A5.doc  DA-02-1147A6.doc  DA-02-1147A1.pdf  DA-02-1147A2.pdf  DA-02-1147A3.pdf  DA-02-1147A4.pdf  DA-02-1147A5.pdf  DA-02-1147A6.pdf  DA-02-1147A1.txt  DA-02-1147A2.txt  DA-02-1147A3.txt  DA-02-1147A4.txt  DA-02-1147A5.txt  DA-02-1147A6.txt

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZES BELLSOUTH TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN GEORGIA AND LOUISIANA. Application granted.. (Dkt No. 02-35). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 05/12/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-147). CCB  FCC-02-147A1.doc  FCC-02-147A1.pdf  FCC-02-147A1.txt

CORRECTION TO DA -02-1141, RELEASED MAY 15, 2002, CTI OF MIAMI, INC.. Corrected adopted date to read 05/13/2002, and release date to read 05/15/2002. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/13/2002 by Forfeiture Order. EB  DOC-222556A1.doc  DOC-222556A1.pdf  DOC-222556A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PART 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ALLOW CERTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT IN THE 24.05-24.25 GHZ BAND AT FIELD STRENGTHS UP TO 2500 MV/M. Extended the time for filing oppositions to the Petition for Reconsideration this proceeding to June 28, 2002. (Dkt No. 98-156). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 05/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1162). OET  DA-02-1162A1.doc  DA-02-1162A1.pdf  DA-02-1162A1.txt

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR FILING OF REPLY COMMENTS IN CC DOCKET NO. 01-338. Reply Comment Date Extended to June 5, 2002 in Triennial Review NPRM Proceeding. Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-991). CCB  DA-01-991A1.doc  DA-01-991A1.pdf  DA-01-991A1.txt