fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 198
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 11, 2002


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE , , COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ENFORCEMENT BUREAU REPORTS ON MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN OBSERVING ITS THIRD ANNIVERSARY. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB  DOC-227275A1.doc  DOC-227275A1.pdf  DOC-227275A1.txt

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BEGINS REVIEW OF POLICIES ON INTERNATIONAL CALLING TO ACHIEVE GREATER CONSUMER BENEFITS. News Release. (Dkt No 96-261, 02-324). News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 or Audrey Spivack at (202) 418-0512 IB. Contact Lisa Choi or Gardner Foster at (202) 418-1460  DOC-227276A1.doc  DOC-227276A1.pdf  DOC-227276A1.txt

FCC SELECTS DIGITAL RADIO TECHNOLOGY. Selected in-band, on-channel (IBOC) as the technology that will bring the benefits of digital audio broadcasting to AM and FM radio broadcasters efficiently and rapidly.. News Release. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418- 0512 OMR. Contact Peter Doyle (202) 418-2789  DOC-227261A1.doc  DOC-227261A2.doc  DOC-227261A3.doc  DOC-227261A1.pdf  DOC-227261A2.pdf  DOC-227261A3.pdf  DOC-227261A1.txt  DOC-227261A2.txt  DOC-227261A3.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-227299A1.doc  DOC-227299A1.pdf  DOC-227299A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-227303A1.doc  DOC-227303A1.pdf  DOC-227303A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 10/11/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. CGB  DOC-227300A1.pdf  DOC-227300A1.txt

Released: 10/11/2002. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 02-2618). IB. Contact: Cynthia Bryant at (202) 418-8164, TTY (202) 418-2555  DA-02-2618A1.doc  DA-02-2618A1.pdf  DA-02-2618A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00586S Released: 10/11/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-227281A1.pdf  DOC-227281A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00582NS Released: 10/11/2002. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-227280A1.pdf  DOC-227280A1.txt

Report No: FCN-00070 Released: 10/11/2002. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 02-2620). IB. Contact: Peggy Reitzel at (202) 418-1460, TTY (202) 418-2555  DA-02-2620A1.pdf  DA-02-2620A1.txt

Report No: 45339 Released: 10/11/2002. BROADCAST ACTION. MB  DOC-227237A1.txt

Report No: 25339 Released: 10/11/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-227242A1.txt

Released: 10/11/2002. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES.. (DA No. 02-2616). MB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200  DA-02-2616A1.doc  DA-02-2616A1.pdf  DA-02-2616A1.txt

Released: 10/11/2002. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES.. (DA No. 02-2617). MB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200  DA-02-2617A1.doc  DA-02-2617A1.pdf  DA-02-2617A1.txt

Released: 10/11/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara J. Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-227296A1.doc  DOC-227296A1.pdf  DOC-227296A1.txt

Released: 10/11/2002. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION, INC. 2003 MODIFICATION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FORMULAS. (DA No. 02-2626). (Dkt No 96-45, 97-21). Comments Due: 10/28/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/07/2002. WCB. Contact: Gary Seigal at (202) 418-0879  DA-02-2626A1.doc  DA-02-2626A1.pdf  DA-02-2626A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-03 Released: 10/11/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-227284A1.pdf  DOC-227284A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-04 Released: 10/11/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-227285A1.pdf  DOC-227285A1.txt

Released: 10/11/2002. DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE NEWLY REDESIGNED ULS LICENSE SEARCH TO BE CONDUCTED MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2002 IN WASHINGTON, DC. (DA No. 02-2622). WTB  DA-02-2622A1.doc  DA-02-2622A1.pdf  DA-02-2622A1.txt

Released: 10/11/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSE. (DA No. 02-2625). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee (202) 418-0660  DA-02-2625A1.doc  DA-02-2625A1.pdf  DA-02-2625A1.txt

Released: 10/11/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF 218-219 MHZ SERVICE LICENSE. (DA No. 02-2621). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee (202) 418-0660  DA-02-2621A1.doc  DA-02-2621A1.pdf  DA-02-2621A1.txt

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INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS POLICY REFORM INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT RATES. Proposed rulemaking to examine possible reform of International Settlements Policy (ISP) and International Simple Resale (ISR) and benchmarks policies.. (Dkt No. 96-261, 02-324). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 10/10/2002 by NPRM. (FCC No. 02-285). IB  FCC-02-285A1.doc  FCC-02-285A1.pdf  FCC-02-285A1.txt

DIGITAL BROADCAST COPY PROTECTION. Granted the request for extension of time filed by Public Knowledge, the Center for Democracy and Technology and Consumers Union. (Dkt No. 02-230). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/06/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/17/2003. Adopted: 10/10/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2624). MB  DA-02-2624A1.doc  DA-02-2624A1.pdf  DA-02-2624A1.txt

HERBERT L. SCHOENBOHM FOR A STATION LICENSE IN THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICES AND HERBERT L.SCHOENBOHM FOR A GENERAL CLASS OPERATOR LICENSE IN THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE. Granted application of Herbert L. Schoenbohm for a station license in the Amateur Radio Service, and the application of Herbert L. Schoenbohm for a General Class Operator License in the Amateur Radio Service. Action by: ALJ STEINBERG. Adopted: 10/09/2002 by Initial Decision. (FCC No. 02D-01). OALJ  FCC-02D-01A1.doc  FCC-02D-01A1.pdf  FCC-02D-01A1.txt

APPLICATION FOR ORDER DEEMING LOST NATION-ELWOOD TELEPHONE. Granted without prejudice motion to withdraw the application filed by Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. (Dkt No. 01-139). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2557). WCB  DA-02-2557A1.doc  DA-02-2557A1.pdf  DA-02-2557A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 10, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 197:

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AMERITECH, NEVADA BELL, PACIFIC BELL, SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND , AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL. Designated for investigation, pursuant to sections 204 and 205 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), certain issues regarding the rates, terms, and conditions in tariff Transmittal Nos. 1312, 20, 77, 772, and 2906. (Dkt No. 02-319). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division. Adopted: 10/10/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2577). WCB  DA-02-2577A1.doc  DA-02-2577A1.pdf  DA-02-2577A1.txt

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CORRECTIONS

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CORRECTION TO DIGEST FOR DA 02-2571. DA 02-2571 was inadvertenly listed on 10/9 digest as being released 10/8. Correct release date is 10/10