Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 21 No. 217	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 November 8, 2002

FCC ESTABLISHES NEW EEO RULES AND POLICIES FOR BROADCASTERS AND MVPDS. Established new EEO rules and policies for broadcasters and revised its EEO rules for multichannel video programming distributors, such as cable and satellite TV operators. News Release. (Dkt No 98-204). Adopted: 11/07/2002. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack 202-418-0512 MB. Contact Roy Boyce 202-418-1438, Estella Salvatierra 418-1789 or Lewis Pulley 418-1456  DOC-228257A1.doc  DOC-228257A2.doc  DOC-228257A3.doc  DOC-228257A4.doc  DOC-228257A5.doc  DOC-228257A1.pdf  DOC-228257A2.pdf  DOC-228257A3.pdf  DOC-228257A4.pdf  DOC-228257A5.pdf  DOC-228257A1.txt  DOC-228257A2.txt  DOC-228257A3.txt  DOC-228257A4.txt  DOC-228257A5.txt

SPECTRUM POLICY TASK FORCE PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECTRUM POLICY REFORM. The FCC's Spectrum Policy Task Force delivered its recommendations in a report presented to the full Commission.. News Release. (Dkt No 02-135). Adopted: 11/07/2002. News Media Contact: Robin Pence at (202) 418-0505 OET. Contact Lauren Van Wazer at (202) 418-0030  DOC-228242A1.doc  DOC-228242A1.pdf  DOC-228242A1.txt

FCC ALLOCATES SPECTRUM FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES AND PROPOSES LICENSING AND SERVICE RULES. Allocated 90 MHz of spectrum for advanced wireless service and seek comment on licensing, technical, and operational rules for this spectrum.. News Release. (Dkt No 00-258, 02-253). Adopted: 11/07/2002. News Media Contact: Lisa Gaisford 202-418-7280 (Order) and Lauren Kravetz Patrich 202-418-7944 (NPRM) OET, WTB. Contact Jamison Prime 202-418-7474 (Order) and John Spencer 202-418-1310 (NPRM)  DOC-228237A1.doc  DOC-228237A2.doc  DOC-228237A3.doc  DOC-228237A4.doc  DOC-228237A1.pdf  DOC-228237A2.pdf  DOC-228237A3.pdf  DOC-228237A4.pdf  DOC-228237A1.txt  DOC-228237A2.txt  DOC-228237A3.txt  DOC-228237A4.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSED LICENSING AND SERVICE RULES IN THE 5.9 GHZ BAND FOR DEDICATED SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATIONS IN THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS RADIO SERVICE. The FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.. News Release. (Dkt No 01-90). Adopted: 11/07/2002. News Media Contact: Lauren Kravetz Patrich at (202) 418-7944 WTB. Contact Nancy Zaczek at (202) 418-0680  DOC-228241A1.doc  DOC-228241A1.pdf  DOC-228241A1.txt

BENJAMIN LEROY CARTER, AKA MALIK "COPAFEEL" ABDUL, PLEADS GUILTY IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT TO SEVEN COUNTS OF UNLICENSED OPERATION.. News Release EB. Contact John Winston at (202) 418-7450, TTY 1(888) 835-5322  DOC-228272A1.doc  DOC-228272A1.pdf  DOC-228272A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-228199A1.doc  DOC-228199A1.pdf  DOC-228199A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-228197A1.doc  DOC-228197A1.pdf  DOC-228197A1.txt

FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 WCB. Contact Alexander Belinfante at (202) 418-0944  DOC-228267A1.doc  DOC-228267A1.pdf  DOC-228267A1.txt

Released: 11/08/2002. THE FCC'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2003 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE APPROVES DRAFT PROPOSAL. (DA No. 02-3071). IB  DA-02-3071A1.doc  DA-02-3071A1.pdf  DA-02-3071A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00596S Released: 11/08/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-228299A1.pdf  DOC-228299A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00597S Released: 11/08/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-228300A1.pdf  DOC-228300A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00595NS Released: 11/08/2002. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-228298A1.pdf  DOC-228298A1.txt

Report No: FCN-00071 Released: 11/08/2002. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 02-3082). IB. Contact: Peggy Reitzel at (202) 418-1460  DA-02-3082A1.pdf  DA-02-3082A1.txt

Report No: 45358 Released: 11/08/2002. BROADCAST ACTION. MB  DOC-228109A1.txt

Report No: 25358 Released: 11/08/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-228112A1.txt

Report No: 0055 Released: 11/08/2002. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: Media Bureau at (202) 418-7200  DOC-228235A1.doc  DOC-228235A1.pdf  DOC-228235A1.txt

Released: 11/08/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB  DOC-228264A1.pdf  DOC-228264A1.txt

Released: 11/08/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON NECA'S PETITION FOR RULEMAKING TO ADJUST THE APPLICATION OF END USER COMMON LINE CHARGES ON CERTAIN T-1 EXCHANGE ACCESS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-3060). Comments Due: 12/02/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/12/2002. WCB. Contact: Jeremy D. Marcus at (202) 418-1520

Report No: CWS-03-09 Released: 11/08/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-228291A1.pdf  DOC-228291A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-08 Released: 11/08/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-228290A1.pdf  DOC-228290A1.txt

Released: 11/08/2002. AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. AND CINGULAR WIRELESS LLC SEEK FCC CONSENT TO ASSIGN AND TRANSFER CONTROL OF PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 02-3081). WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath or Kathy Harris at (202) 418-7240, or Rita Cookmeyer at (202) 418-0660  DA-02-3081A1.doc  DA-02-3081A1.pdf  DA-02-3081A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Hooks, Texas. (Dkt No. 02-203). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-3068). MB  DA-02-3068A1.doc  DA-02-3068A1.pdf  DA-02-3068A1.txt

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Encino, Texas. (Dkt No. 02-314). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 12/30/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2003. Adopted: 10/23/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-2927). MB  DA-02-2927A1.doc  DA-02-2927A1.pdf  DA-02-2927A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Buttonwillow, California. (Dkt No. 02-208). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 11/06/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-3069). MB  DA-02-3069A1.doc  DA-02-3069A1.pdf  DA-02-3069A1.txt

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Blanket, Texas. (Dkt No. 02-351). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 12/30/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2003. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-3064). MB  DA-02-3064A1.doc  DA-02-3064A1.pdf  DA-02-3064A1.txt

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Glenville, North Carolina. (Dkt No. 02-352). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 12/30/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2003. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-3066). MB  DA-02-3066A1.doc  DA-02-3066A1.pdf  DA-02-3066A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS (GOLIAD, TEXAS). Terminated this proceeding. (Dkt No. 01-155). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 10/23/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2929). MB  DA-02-2929A1.doc  DA-02-2929A1.pdf  DA-02-2929A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Hart, Pentwater, and Coopersville, Michigan. (Dkt No. 02-335). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 12/30/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/15/2003. Adopted: 10/23/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-2721). MB  DA-02-2721A1.doc  DA-02-2721A1.pdf  DA-02-2721A1.txt

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Encinal, Texas and Sheffield, Texas. (Dkt No. 02-349, 02-350). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 12/30/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2003. Adopted: 11/06/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-3065). MB  DA-02-3065A1.doc  DA-02-3065A1.pdf  DA-02-3065A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Snyder, Littlefield, Wolfforth, and Floydada, Texas and Hobbs, New Mexico. (Dkt No. 01-144). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 10/23/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-3087). MB  DA-02-3087A1.doc  DA-02-3087A1.pdf  DA-02-3087A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Bethel Springs, Martin, Tiptonville, Trenton, and South Fulton, Tennessee. (Dkt No. 99-196). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB by ERRATUM. (DA No. 02-3088). MB  DOC-228292A1.doc  DOC-228292A1.pdf  DOC-228292A1.txt

MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES, LLC D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted effective competition petition filed by Marcus for Duncanville, Texas. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3079). MB  DA-02-3079A1.doc  DA-02-3079A1.pdf  DA-02-3079A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Dickens, Texas, Floydada, Texas, Rankin, Texas, San Diego, Texas, and Westbrook, Texas. (Dkt No. 02-258, 02-259, 02-262, 02-264, 02-265). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 11/06/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-3067). MB  DA-02-3067A1.doc  DA-02-3067A1.pdf  DA-02-3067A1.txt

PAXSON INDIANAPOLIS LICENSE, INC. V. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted carriage of WIPX in the communities of Orleans, Orleans Township, Paoli, Paoli Township, and the unincorportated areas of Orange County, Indianna. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/05/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3035). MB  DA-02-3035A1.doc  DA-02-3035A1.pdf  DA-02-3035A1.txt

BOONE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, MADISON, WEST VIRGINIA. Denied in part Request for Review and remanded remainder to SLD. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3053). WCB  DA-02-3053A1.doc  DA-02-3053A1.pdf  DA-02-3053A1.txt

TRIPP COUNTY LIBRARY, WINNER, SOUTH DAKOTA. Denied Request for Waiver filed by Tripp County Library, Winner, South Dakota. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3061). WCB  DA-02-3061A1.doc  DA-02-3061A1.pdf  DA-02-3061A1.txt

ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL, ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS. Denied Request for Review filed by St. Joseph High School, St. Criox, Virgin Islands. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3060). WCB  DA-02-3060A1.doc  DA-02-3060A1.pdf  DA-02-3060A1.txt

CROWN COMMUNICATION, INC.. Extended by ninety days the time for taking action on the Request for Review filed by Crown Communication, Inc. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Assistant Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3075). WCB  DA-02-3075A1.doc  DA-02-3075A1.pdf  DA-02-3075A1.txt

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, UNION, WEST VIRGINIA. Denied Request for Review filed by the Monroe County School District, Union, West Virginia. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3057). WCB  DA-02-3057A1.doc  DA-02-3057A1.pdf  DA-02-3057A1.txt

MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Extended by ninety days the time for taking action on the Request for Review filed by Morris Communications, Inc. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Assistant Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3076). WCB  DA-02-3076A1.doc  DA-02-3076A1.pdf  DA-02-3076A1.txt

SHEPHERD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SHEPHERD, TEXAS. Denied Request for Review filed by the Shepherd Independent School District, Shepherd Texas. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3059). WCB  DA-02-3059A1.doc  DA-02-3059A1.pdf  DA-02-3059A1.txt

BROOKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WELLSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA. Denied Request for Review filed by the Brooke County School District, Wellsburg, West Virginia. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3054). WCB  DA-02-3054A1.doc  DA-02-3054A1.pdf  DA-02-3054A1.txt

GREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA. Denied Request for Review filed by the Greenbrier County School District, Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3055). WCB  DA-02-3055A1.doc  DA-02-3055A1.pdf  DA-02-3055A1.txt

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA. Denied Request for Review filed by Jefferson County School District, Charles Town, West Virginia. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3056). WCB  DA-02-3056A1.doc  DA-02-3056A1.pdf  DA-02-3056A1.txt

NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SUMMERSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA. Denied Request for Review filed by the Nicholas County School District, Summersville, West Virginia. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3058). WCB  DA-02-3058A1.doc  DA-02-3058A1.pdf  DA-02-3058A1.txt

BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SUTTON, WEST VIRGINIA, ET. AL. Denied Requests for Review filed by Braxton County School District, Sutton, West Virginia, Summers County School District, Summersville, West Virginia, and Webster County School District. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3052). WCB  DA-02-3052A1.doc  DA-02-3052A1.pdf  DA-02-3052A1.txt

ABERNATHY PROMOTES BRILL, APPOINTS GROVES TO HER STAFF. News Release. News Media Contact: Matthew Brill at (202) 418-2532 CMMR  DOC-228253A1.doc  DOC-228253A1.pdf  DOC-228253A1.txt

TWO SPECTRUM PRIORITIES OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS SUPPORTED BY SPECTRUM POLICY TASK FORCE. STMT. News Media Contact: Paul Margie at (202) 418-2000 CMMR  DOC-228244A1.doc  DOC-228244A1.pdf  DOC-228244A1.txt

PRESS STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL ON SPECTRUM POLICY TASK FORCE. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 OCH  DOC-228243A1.doc  DOC-228243A1.pdf  DOC-228243A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2002. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR APPLICATION FEES. (DA No. 02-3080). OMD. Contact: Claudette Pride at (202) 418-1995  DA-02-3080A1.doc  DA-02-3080A1.pdf  DA-02-3080A1.txt

Released: 11/07/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS ON NOVEMBER 1, 2002 (2 OF 2) RELEASED NOVEMBER 7, 2002. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0313  DOC-228281A1.doc  DOC-228281A1.pdf  DOC-228281A1.txt

Report No: AUC-02-48-A Released: 11/07/2002. AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR THE LOWER AND UPPER PAGING BANDS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13, 2003. (DA No. 02-1441). Comments Due: 11/20/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/27/2002. WTB. Contact: Rosemary Cabral (202) 418-0660  DA-02-1441A1.doc  DA-02-1441A2.xls  DA-02-1441A1.pdf  DA-02-1441A2.pdf  DA-02-1441A1.txt  DA-02-1441A2.txt

Released: 11/06/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB  DOC-228262A1.pdf  DOC-228262A1.txt