fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 173
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 6, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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SHELLIE BLAKENEY TO SERVE AS LEGAL ADVISOR IN THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU OFFICE OF THE BUREAU CHIEF. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB  DOC-225946A1.doc  DOC-225946A1.pdf  DOC-225946A1.txt

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Released: 09/06/2002. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF INTERSTATE FIBERNET, INC. AND ITC^DELTACOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. (DA No. 02-2193). (Dkt No 02-256) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. CCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-02-2193A1.doc  DA-02-2193A1.pdf  DA-02-2193A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00120 Released: 09/06/2002. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB. Contact: Kathleen Campbell at (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-226006A1.pdf  DOC-226006A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00574S Released: 09/06/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-226005A1.pdf  DOC-226005A1.txt

Report No: 45314 Released: 09/06/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-226003A1.txt

Report No: 25314 Released: 09/06/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-226000A1.txt

Report No: LPFM-S-5 Released: 09/06/2002. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF LOW POWER FM BROADCAST APPLICATIONS AND NOTIFICATION OF PETITION TO DENY DEADLINE. MB, MB  DOC-225941A1.doc  DOC-225941A1.pdf  DOC-225941A1.txt

Released: 09/06/2002. FCC SEEKS COMMENT REGARDING POSSIBLE REVISION OR ELIMINATION OF RULES UNDER THE REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT, 5 U.S.C. SEC. 610. (DA No. 02-2152). Comments Due: 11/08/2002. OCBO. Contact: Carolyn Fleming Williams at (202) 418-1026  DA-02-2152A1.doc  DA-02-2152A1.pdf  DA-02-2152A1.txt

Released: 09/06/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-225945A1.pdf  DOC-225945A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-83 Released: 09/06/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGSTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-225976A1.pdf  DOC-225976A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-82 Released: 09/06/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-225975A1.pdf  DOC-225975A1.txt

Released: 09/06/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 02-2181). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-02-2181A1.doc  DA-02-2181A1.pdf  DA-02-2181A1.txt

Released: 09/06/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 02-2180). WTB. Contact: Yolanda Lee (202) 418-0660  DA-02-2180A1.doc  DA-02-2180A1.pdf  DA-02-2180A1.txt

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BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS. Dismissed complaint concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Jessup, GA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2163). EB  DA-02-2163A1.doc  DA-02-2163A1.pdf  DA-02-2163A1.txt

CABLEONE REFUND PLAN. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Union City, CA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2155). EB  DA-02-2155A1.doc  DA-02-2155A1.pdf  DA-02-2155A1.txt

CENCOM CABLE REFUND PLAN. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Lenoir, NC. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2157). EB  DA-02-2157A1.doc  DA-02-2157A1.pdf  DA-02-2157A1.txt

CENCOM CABLE REFUND PLAN. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Walnut, CA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2160). EB  DA-02-2160A1.doc  DA-02-2160A1.pdf  DA-02-2160A1.txt

CENCOM CABLE REFUND PLAN. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Pasadena, CA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2158). EB  DA-02-2158A1.doc  DA-02-2158A1.pdf  DA-02-2158A1.txt

CENCOM CABLE REFUND PLAN. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in La Canada, CA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2159). EB  DA-02-2159A1.doc  DA-02-2159A1.pdf  DA-02-2159A1.txt

CENCOM CABLE REFUND PLAN. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Florissant, MO. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2156). EB  DA-02-2156A1.doc  DA-02-2156A1.pdf  DA-02-2156A1.txt

JONES GROWTH PARTNERS II, LP. Denied complaint concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Anaheim Hills, CA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2162). EB  DA-02-2162A1.doc  DA-02-2162A1.pdf  DA-02-2162A1.txt

ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS REFUND PLAN. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Plum Borough, PA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2164). EB  DA-02-2164A1.doc  DA-02-2164A1.pdf  DA-02-2164A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS REFUND PLAN. Approved refund plan as modified concerning the cable programming services tier rates in New Albany, IN. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2154). EB  DA-02-2154A1.doc  DA-02-2154A1.pdf  DA-02-2154A1.txt

US CABLE. Granted withdrawal of complaint and modified Order, DA 95 2098 concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Mayville, NY. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2161). EB  DA-02-2161A1.doc  DA-02-2161A1.pdf  DA-02-2161A1.txt

BATTLEFIELD CABLE TV COMPANY. Denied petition for reconsideration of Order, DA 95 1035 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2165). EB  DA-02-2165A1.doc  DA-02-2165A1.pdf  DA-02-2165A1.txt

FALCON FIRST, INC., D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for determination of effective competition petition filed by Falcon for Athens, AL. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2166). MB  DA-02-2166A1.doc  DA-02-2166A1.pdf  DA-02-2166A1.txt

VICKSBURG VIDEO, INC. D/B/A WEHCO VIDEO, INC. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition filed by Vicksburg Video, Inc. for Vicksburg, MS. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2176). MB  DA-02-2176A1.doc  DA-02-2176A1.pdf  DA-02-2176A1.txt

KILGORE VIDEO, INC. D/B/A WEHCO VIDEO, INC. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition petition filed by Kilgore Video, Inc. for Kilgore, TX. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2177). MB  DA-02-2177A1.doc  DA-02-2177A1.pdf  DA-02-2177A1.txt

LONGVIEW CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY, INC. D/B/A WEHCO VIDEO, INC. Granted the petition for determination of effective competition petition filed by Longview Cable for Longview, TX. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2175). MB  DA-02-2175A1.doc  DA-02-2175A1.pdf  DA-02-2175A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition filed by Charter Communications and revoked the certifcation to regulate basic cable service in Rockwall, TX. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2169). MB  DA-02-2169A1.doc  DA-02-2169A1.pdf  DA-02-2169A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition filed by Charter Communications and revoked the certification to regulate basic cable service in Murray, KY. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2171). MB  DA-02-2171A1.doc  DA-02-2171A1.pdf  DA-02-2171A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition filed by Charter Communications, and revoked the certification to regulate basic cable service in Decaturville, TN. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2170). MB  DA-02-2170A1.doc  DA-02-2170A1.pdf  DA-02-2170A1.txt

MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES, LLC D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition filed in the captioned proceeding by Marcus Cable and revoked the certifcation to regulate basic cable service in Denton, TX. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2174). MB  DA-02-2174A1.doc  DA-02-2174A1.pdf  DA-02-2174A1.txt

THE HELICON GROUP, LP D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for determination of effective competition petition filed by the Helicon Group and revoked the certification of the Vermont Public Service Board for Bradford, Chelsea, Royalton and Turnbridge, VT. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2167). MB  DA-02-2167A1.doc  DA-02-2167A1.pdf  DA-02-2167A1.txt

THE HELICON GROUP, LP D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition filed by the Helicon Group and revoked the certifcation of the Vermont Public Service Board to regulate basic cable for various cities in the state of Vermont. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2168). MB  DA-02-2168A1.doc  DA-02-2168A1.pdf  DA-02-2168A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS VIII OPERATING, LLC D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the petition for a determination of effective competition filed in the captioned proceeding by Charter Communications and revoked the certification to regulate basic cable service in the City of Marshall, MN. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/05/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2172). MB  DA-02-2172A1.doc  DA-02-2172A1.pdf  DA-02-2172A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR AGENCY RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. Revised the schedule of fees. Action by: the Managing Director. Adopted: 08/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-901). OMD  DA-02-901A1.doc  DA-02-901A1.pdf  DA-02-901A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 5, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 172:

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PRESS STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL. Re: Federal-State Joint Conference on Regulatory Accounting Issues. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske at 202-418-0513 OCH  DOC-225969A1.doc  DOC-225969A1.pdf  DOC-225969A1.txt

FCC CONVENES FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON REGULATORY ACCOUNTING ISSUES. News Release. (Dkt No 02-269). News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris 202-418-0253 WCB. Contact Jane Jackson at 202-418-1500  DOC-225968A1.doc  DOC-225968A1.pdf  DOC-225968A1.txt

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Released: 09/05/2002. FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002. OMD  DOC-225973A1.doc  DOC-225973A1.pdf  DOC-225973A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-225944A1.doc  DOC-225944A1.pdf  DOC-225944A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-225935A1.doc  DOC-225935A1.pdf  DOC-225935A1.txt

Released: 09/05/2002. 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY BAND-ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPDATES OF INTEROPERABILITY SPECTRUM ADMINISTRATION DECISIONS. (DA No. 02-2142). (Dkt No 96-86). WTB. Contact: Jeanine Benfaida at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: jbenfaid@fcc.gov  DA-02-2142A1.doc  DA-02-2142A1.pdf  DA-02-2142A1.txt

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HILCO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (ASSIGNOR) AND CUMULUS LICENSING CORP. (ASSIGNEE) APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE OF KAYD-FM, SILSBEE, TX. Designated application for evidentiary hearing pursuant to Section 309(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. (Dkt No. 02-236). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/15/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-236). MB  FCC-02-236A1.doc  FCC-02-236A1.pdf  FCC-02-236A1.txt

VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS BROADCASTING, INC. (ASSIGNOR) AND CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC. (ASSIGNEE) APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE OF KCOL-FM, GROVES, TX. Designated application for evidentiary hearing pursuant to Section 309(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. (Dkt No. 02-272). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/04/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-246). MB  FCC-02-246A1.doc  FCC-02-246A1.pdf  FCC-02-246A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON ACCOUNTING ISSUES. Convened a Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues to provide a forum for an ongoing dialogue between FCC and the states. (Dkt No. 02-269). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/27/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-240). WCB  FCC-02-240A1.doc  FCC-02-240A1.pdf  FCC-02-240A1.txt