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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 21 No. 247	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 December 24, 2002

Report No: IHF-00039 Released: 12/24/2002. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, TTY (202) 418-2555  DOC-229871A1.pdf  DOC-229871A1.txt

Report No: 45388 Released: 12/24/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-229811A1.txt

Report No: 25388 Released: 12/24/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-229825A1.txt

Report No: 2002-06 Released: 12/24/2002. FM TRANSLATOR APPLICATION READY AND AVAILABLE FOR PROCESSING. MB  DOC-229726A1.doc  DOC-229726A1.pdf  DOC-229726A1.txt

Released: 12/24/2002. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES. (DA No. 02-3559). MB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200  DA-02-3559A1.doc  DA-02-3559A1.pdf  DA-02-3559A1.txt

Released: 12/24/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-229866A1.doc  DOC-229866A1.pdf  DOC-229866A1.txt

Released: 12/24/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara J. Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-229873A1.doc  DOC-229873A1.pdf  DOC-229873A1.txt

Report No: AUC-35 Released: 12/24/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS DISMISSAL REQUESTS OF ELIGIBLE AUCTION NO. 35 WINNERS AND DISMISSES APPLICATIONS FOR FIVE C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSES. (DA No. 02-3585). WTB. Contact: Amal Abdallah at (202) 418-7307  DA-02-3585A1.doc  DA-02-3585A2.xls  DA-02-3585A3.doc  DA-02-3585A4.doc  DA-02-3585A1.pdf  DA-02-3585A2.pdf  DA-02-3585A3.pdf  DA-02-3585A4.pdf  DA-02-3585A1.txt  DA-02-3585A2.txt  DA-02-3585A3.txt  DA-02-3585A4.txt

THOMAS A. BROTHERS. Granted petition for reconsideration filed by Thomas A. Brothers. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3566). EB  DA-02-3566A1.doc  DA-02-3566A1.pdf  DA-02-3566A1.txt

GARIN STRATEGIC RESEARCH GROUP LLC, D/B/A PETER D. HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.. Dismissed with prejudice the complaint of Garin Strategic Research Group LLC, d/b/a Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/23/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3574). EB  DA-02-3574A1.doc  DA-02-3574A1.pdf  DA-02-3574A1.txt

EARTHLINK, INC. V. SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC., PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC.. Granted the joint motion to dismiss with prejudice the above-captioned complaint filed by Earthlink, Inc.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/23/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3584). EB  DA-02-3584A1.doc  DA-02-3584A1.pdf  DA-02-3584A1.txt

MCC GEORGIA LLC D/B/A MEDIACOM. Granted petition filed by MCC Georgia LLC, d/b/a Mediacom. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3507). MB  DA-02-3507A1.doc  DA-02-3507A1.pdf  DA-02-3507A1.txt

TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS STERLING AND FORT MORGAN, COLORADO. Proposed amending Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-388). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 02/14/2003. Reply Comments Due: 03/03/2003. Adopted: 12/20/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-3567). MB  DA-02-3567A1.doc  DA-02-3567A1.pdf  DA-02-3567A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS LAHAINA AND WAIANAE, HAWAII. Proposed amending Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-387, RM-10623). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 02/14/2003. Reply Comments Due: 03/03/2003. Adopted: 12/20/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-3568). MB  DA-02-3568A1.doc  DA-02-3568A1.pdf  DA-02-3568A1.txt

SUPREME RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Modified license for Station WNGS881, held by Supreme Radio Communications, Inc. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3569). WTB  DA-02-3569A1.doc  DA-02-3569A1.pdf  DA-02-3569A1.txt

FCC AUTHORIZES QWEST TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN NINE STATES. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris 202-418-0253 WCB  DOC-229860A1.doc  DOC-229860A1.pdf  DOC-229860A1.txt

Released: 12/23/2002. FCC ANNOUNCES POLICY FOR ISSUING REFUNDS FOR SUSPENDED APPLICATION FEES. (DA No. 02-3564). OMD. Contact: Claudette Pride at (202) 418-1995  DA-02-3564A1.doc  DA-02-3564A1.pdf  DA-02-3564A1.txt

Released: 12/23/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON TALKINGNETS HOLDINGS, LLC APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. (DA No. 02-3582). Comments Due: 01/07/2003. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325 or John Adams at (202) 418-0394  DA-02-3582A1.doc  DA-02-3582A1.pdf  DA-02-3582A1.txt

Released: 12/23/2002. SECTION 272 SUNSETS FOR VERIZON IN NEW YORK STATE BY OPERATION OF LAW ON DECEMBER 23, 2002 PURSUANT OT SECTION 272 (F)(1). (Dkt No 02-112). (FCC No. 02-335). WCB. Contact: Claudia Pabo or Pamela Arluk 202-418-1580. Action by: Commission  FCC-02-335A1.doc  FCC-02-335A1.pdf  FCC-02-335A1.txt

BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION AND GTE CORPORATION. Granted Verizon's request in pursuant to the Bell Atlantic/GTE Merger Order. (Dkt No. 98-184). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/23/2002 by LETTER. (DA No. 02-3570). WCB  DA-02-3570A1.doc  DA-02-3570A1.pdf  DA-02-3570A1.txt

VERIZON PETITION FOR EMERGENCY DECLARATORY AND OTHER RELIEF. Provided general guidance to incumbent local exchange carriers seeking to revise the deposit and payment provisions of their interstate access tariffs. (Dkt No. 02-202). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 12/20/2002 by Policy Statement. (FCC No. 02-337). WCB  FCC-02-337A1.doc  FCC-02-337A1.pdf  FCC-02-337A1.txt

SECTION 272(F)(1) SUNSET OF THE BOC SEPARATE AFFILIATE AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS. Addressed certain issues concerning scope of provisions of section 272 applicable to BOC provision of in-region, interLATA telecommunications services sunset. (Dkt No. 02-112). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 12/20/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-336). WCB  FCC-02-336A1.doc  FCC-02-336A1.pdf  FCC-02-336A1.txt

SBC / AMERITECH MERGER ORDER. Clarified the letter to SBC intended to grant SBC authority to change a typographical error to PM 5a of the California business rules as well as the other PMs specified in that letter. (Dkt No. 98-141). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/23/2002 by LETTER. (DA No. 02-3571). WCB  DA-02-3571A1.doc  DA-02-3571A1.pdf  DA-02-3571A1.txt

APPLICATION BY QWEST COMMUNICATIONS FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN NINE STATES. Granted Application by Qwest for Authorization to Provide In-Region InterLATA Services in the States of Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 12/20/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-332). WCB  FCC-02-332A1.pdf  FCC-02-332A1.txt