2003 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
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DOC-242563WIRELESS PORTABILITY COMPLAINTS: APPROXIMATELY 2,400 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS SINCE PORTING BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24.12/29/2003 DOC-242563A1.doc  DOC-242563A1.pdf  DOC-242563A1.txt   
DOC-242335CHAIRMAN POWELL NAMES MEMBERS OF FCC'S INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.12/18/2003 DOC-242335A1.doc  DOC-242335A1.pdf  DOC-242335A1.txt   
DOC-242001LOUIS SIGNALOS NAMED CHIEF, SHERRY DAWSON NAMED DEPUTY CHIEF OF CGB'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND OUTREACH DIVISION.12/10/2003 DOC-242001A1.doc  DOC-242001A1.pdf  DOC-242001A1.txt   
DOC-241999WIRELESS PORTABILITY COMPLAINTS: APPROXIMATELY 600 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS SINCE PORTING BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24.12/09/2003 DOC-241999A1.doc  DOC-241999A1.pdf  DOC-241999A1.txt   
DOC-241435QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED.. The Commission has released the report on the inquiries and complaints processed by the Consumer & G11/20/2003 DOC-241435A1.doc  DOC-241435A1.pdf  DOC-241435A1.txt   
DOC-245720THE CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING.. Agenda for the Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting.11/20/2003 DOC-245720A1.doc  DOC-245720A1.pdf  DOC-245720A1.txt   
DOC-245724CONUSMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING. Agenda for the CAC Meeting.11/20/2003 DOC-245724A1.doc  DOC-245724A1.pdf  DOC-245724A1.txt   
DOC-241304CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE RELEASES FINAL AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 20.11/17/2003 DOC-241304A1.doc  DOC-241304A1.pdf  DOC-241304A1.txt   
DOC-240702FCC PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERS ON WIRELESS LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY.11/04/2003 DOC-240702A1.doc  DOC-240702A2.pdf  DOC-240702A3.pdf  DOC-240702A1.pdf  DOC-240702A1.txt  DOC-240702A2.txt  DOC-240702A3.txt   
DOC-240296CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET NOVEMBER 20. Agenda Includes Broadband and TRS Recommendations 10/24/2003 DOC-240296A1.doc  DOC-240296A1.pdf  DOC-240296A1.txt   
DOC-239608FCC LOGS IN 2,379 DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY COMPLAINTS SINCE OCTOBER 1.10/08/2003 DOC-239608A1.doc  DOC-239608A1.pdf  DOC-239608A1.txt   
DOC-239625FCC ISSUES UPDATED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON FCC DO-NOT-CALL RULES.10/08/2003 DOC-239625A1.doc  DOC-239625A1.pdf  DOC-239625A1.txt   
DOC-239497FCC LAUNCHES ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEB PAGE.10/02/2003 DOC-239497A1.doc  DOC-239497A1.pdf  DOC-239497A1.txt   
DOC-239505FCC REPRESENTATIVES VISIT ALASKA TO ASSESS COMMUNICATIONS NEEDS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS IDENTIFIED.10/02/2003 DOC-239505A1.doc  DOC-239505A1.pdf  DOC-239505A1.txt   
DOC-239392FCC ISSUES CONSUMER ADVISORY ON FCC DO-NOT-CALL RULES.09/30/2003 DOC-239392A1.doc  DOC-239392A2.doc  DOC-239392A1.pdf  DOC-239392A2.pdf  DOC-239392A1.txt  DOC-239392A2.txt   
DOC-239214CGB CHIEF LAUDS GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT COOPERATION AT CONFERENCE OF AFFILIATED TRIBES OF NORTHWEST INDIANS. Urges Audience to Join with FCC to increase 67.9% Telephone Penetration Rate09/25/2003 DOC-239214A1.doc  DOC-239214A1.pdf  DOC-239214A1.txt   
DOC-239215FCC READY TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM UNWANTED CALLS JOINT FCC, FTC EFFORT ENSURES ENFORCEMENT BEGINS OCTOBER 1.09/25/2003 DOC-239215A1.doc  DOC-239215A1.pdf  DOC-239215A1.txt   
DOC-238948COMMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN TRIBAL MEETINGS AS PART OF INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES PROGRAM. CGB to participate in meetings with Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, and Affiliated Tribes of Northwest In09/16/2003 DOC-238948A1.doc  DOC-238948A1.pdf  DOC-238948A1.txt   
DOC-238896QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED. The Commission has released the report on the inquiries and complaints processed by the Consumer & G09/12/2003 DOC-238896A1.doc  DOC-238896A1.pdf  DOC-238896A1.txt   
DOC-238396DATES SET FOR COMMENTS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES SECOND R&O, ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION AND NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING.08/27/2003 DOC-238396A1.doc  DOC-238396A1.pdf  DOC-238396A1.txt   
DOC-238476FCC SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.08/27/2003 DOC-238476A1.doc  DOC-238476A1.pdf  DOC-238476A1.txt   
DOC-238227FCC CONTINUES FOCUS ON INDIAN TELECOM INITIATIVES WITH VISITS TO STANDING ROCK SIOUX AND CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX. The FCC continued outreach to Indian Country as part of its Indian Telecommunications Initiatives (I08/25/2003 DOC-238227A1.doc  DOC-238227A1.pdf  DOC-238227A1.txt   
DOC-237931FCC EXTENDS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDED FAX ADVERTISING RULES UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2005.08/19/2003 DOC-237931A1.doc  DOC-237931A1.pdf  DOC-237931A1.txt   
DOC-237549K. DANE SNOWDEN, CHIEF, CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REMARKS ON THE LANDS OF OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVE COMMISSION AGENDA MEETING AUGUST 6, 2003.. The Commission, through the concerted work of the bureaus, is committed to addressing the impediment08/12/2003 DOC-237549A1.doc  DOC-237549A1.pdf  DOC-237549A1.txt   
DOC-237391FCC COMMENCES LANDS OF OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVE FOR RURAL AMERICA ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN RURAL AMERICA. Identified three regions - tribal lands, Appalacia and Mississippi Delta - for a comprehensive, 16-m08/06/2003 DOC-237391A1.doc  DOC-237391A1.pdf  DOC-237391A1.txt   
DOC-237022FCC RECOGNIZES TEN YEARS OF NATIONWIDE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND CERTIFIES AS COMPLAINT THE STATE TRS PROGRAMS OF ALL 50 STATES. The FCC recognizes ten years of nationwide provision of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)07/25/2003 DOC-237022A1.doc  DOC-237022A1.pdf  DOC-237022A1.txt   
DOC-236924STRATEGIC PLANNING AND "NUTS AND BOLTS" INFORMATION SESSIONS HIGHLIGHT LAST WEEK'S INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES MEETINGS IN RENO, NV.07/24/2003 DOC-236924A1.doc  DOC-236924A1.pdf  DOC-236924A1.txt   
DOC-236480AGENDA RELEASED FOR FCC'S INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES RENO REGIONAL WORKSHOP AND ROUNDTABLE. To be held July 17-1807/11/2003 DOC-236480A1.doc  DOC-236480A2.doc  DOC-236480A1.pdf  DOC-236480A2.pdf  DOC-236480A1.txt  DOC-236480A2.txt   
DOC-245719CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING. Agenda for the Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting.07/11/2003 DOC-245719A1.doc  DOC-245719A1.pdf  DOC-245719A1.txt   
DOC-245723CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING. Agenda for the CAC Meeting.07/11/2003 DOC-245723A1.doc  DOC-245723A1.pdf  DOC-245723A1.txt   
DOC-236198CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET JULY 11. Agenda Includes Broadband, TCPA Issues07/07/2003 DOC-236198A1.doc  DOC-236198A2.doc  DOC-236198A1.pdf  DOC-236198A2.pdf  DOC-236198A1.txt  DOC-236198A2.txt   
DOC-235841FCC AUTHORIZES NATIONWIDE DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY. Consumers now have easy option to eliminate telemarketing calls.06/26/2003 DOC-235841A1.doc  DOC-235841A2.doc  DOC-235841A3.doc  DOC-235841A4.doc  DOC-235841A5.doc  DOC-235841A1.pdf  DOC-235841A2.pdf  DOC-235841A3.pdf  DOC-235841A4.pdf  DOC-235841A5.pdf  DOC-235841A1.txt  DOC-235841A2.txt  DOC-235841A3.txt  DOC-235841A4.txt  DOC-235841A5.txt   
DOC-235690SUMMER CONSUMER ISSUES FORUM SET FOR JULY 16 IN RENO, NV.06/23/2003 DOC-235690A1.doc  DOC-235690A1.pdf  DOC-235690A1.txt   
DOC-235445FCC TO HOST INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES RENO REGIONAL WORKSHOP AND ROUNDTABLE JULY 17-18, 2003 IN RENO, NV.06/17/2003 DOC-235445A1.doc  DOC-235445A1.pdf  DOC-235445A1.txt   
DOC-235386FCC LAUNCHES NEW "PARENTS' PLACE" WEB SITE.06/13/2003 DOC-235386A1.doc  DOC-235386A1.pdf  DOC-235386A1.txt   
DOC-235075FCC ESTABLISHES INTER-AGENCY LIAISON PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND TRIBAL COORDINATION ISSUES.06/03/2003 DOC-235075A1.doc  DOC-235075A1.pdf  DOC-235075A1.txt   
DOC-235019QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED.05/30/2003 DOC-235019A1.doc  DOC-235019A1.pdf  DOC-235019A1.txt   
DOC-235066QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED. Corrected version05/30/2003 DOC-235066A1.doc  DOC-235066A1.pdf  DOC-235066A1.txt   
DOC-234565TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE RULES MODIFIED; COMMENTS SOUGHT ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, PUBLIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN AND NATIONAL SECURITY STATUS OF TRS. Modified a number of rules pertaining to mandatory minimum standards for TRS, resolved several pendi05/15/2003 DOC-234565A1.doc  DOC-234565A2.doc  DOC-234565A3.doc  DOC-234565A4.doc  DOC-234565A1.pdf  DOC-234565A2.pdf  DOC-234565A3.pdf  DOC-234565A4.pdf  DOC-234565A1.txt  DOC-234565A2.txt  DOC-234565A3.txt  DOC-234565A4.txt   
DOC-234124FCC RELEASES NEW STUDY ON TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP ON AMERICAN INDIAN RESERVATIONS AND OFF-RESERVATION TRUST FUNDS.05/05/2003 DOC-234124A1.doc  DOC-234124A1.pdf  DOC-234124A1.txt   
DOC-234051AMENDED RULES BECOME EFFECTIVE THAT ENSURE PERSONS WITH DISABILITEIS ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN FCC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.05/02/2003 DOC-234051A1.doc  DOC-234051A1.pdf  DOC-234051A1.txt   
DOC-245710CONSUMER ADVISORY MEETING. Agenda for the Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting.04/25/2003 DOC-245710A1.doc  DOC-245710A1.pdf  DOC-245710A1.txt   
DOC-245721AGENDA FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.. Minutes for the CAC meeting.04/25/2003 DOC-245721A1.doc  DOC-245721A1.pdf  DOC-245721A1.txt   
DOC-245722CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE INAUGURAL MEETING.. Agenda for the CAC meeting.04/25/2003 DOC-245722A1.doc  DOC-245722A1.pdf  DOC-245722A1.txt   
DOC-233571DATES SET FOR COMMENTS IN SLAMMING RULEMAKING. The FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau released the 3rd Order on Reconsideration and 2nd04/24/2003 DOC-233571A1.doc  DOC-233571A1.pdf  DOC-233571A1.txt   
DOC-233412CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET APRIL 25, AGENDA INCLUDES INTERNAL BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION..04/21/2003 DOC-233412A1.doc  DOC-233412A1.pdf  DOC-233412A1.txt   
DOC-233010DATES SET FOR COMMENTS ON DO-NOT-CALL IMPLEMENTATION ACT AS PART OF TELEMARKING PROCEEDING.04/07/2003 DOC-233010A1.doc  DOC-233010A1.pdf  DOC-233010A1.txt   
DOC-232887ENHANCED MILITARY OUTREACH CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO SERVICEMEMBERS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.. The FCC launched an enhanced version of its "Calling Home" program, originally begun last May, which04/02/2003 DOC-232887A1.doc  DOC-232887A1.pdf  DOC-232887A1.txt   
DOC-232792DATES SET FOR COMMENTS ON THE PAY-PER-CALL AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE.04/01/2003 DOC-232792A1.doc  DOC-232792A1.pdf  DOC-232792A1.txt   
DOC-232622CHAIRMAN POWELL NAMES MEMBERS OF FCC'S CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AGENDA AND SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED.03/28/2003 DOC-232622A1.doc  DOC-232622A1.pdf  DOC-232622A1.txt   
DOC-232604QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED. The Commission has released the report on the inquiries and complaints processed by the Consumer & G03/27/2003 DOC-232604A1.doc  DOC-232604A1.pdf  DOC-232604A1.txt   
DOC-232350QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED. The Commission has released the attached report on the inquiries and complaints received by the Cons03/20/2003 DOC-232350A1.doc  DOC-232350A1.pdf  DOC-232350A1.txt   
DOC-232219CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AGAINST SLAMMING ABUSES AFFIRMED; FURTHER VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS PROPOSED.03/17/2003 DOC-232219A1.doc  DOC-232219A1.pdf  DOC-232219A1.txt   
DOC-232078COMMISSION ACTS TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN FCC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. New "Accessibility Handbook" Details Uniform Procedures for Accommodations at the Commission03/13/2003 DOC-232078A1.doc  DOC-232078A2.doc  DOC-232078A3.doc  DOC-232078A4.doc  DOC-232078A1.pdf  DOC-232078A2.pdf  DOC-232078A3.pdf  DOC-232078A4.pdf  DOC-232078A1.txt  DOC-232078A2.txt  DOC-232078A3.txt  DOC-232078A4.txt   
DOC-231750FCC AND TRIBES CONTINUE IMPORTANT DIALOGUE ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO TELECOM SERVICES IN INDIAN COUNTRY. Commission and Tribal Leaders Hold Day-Long Meeting03/05/2003 DOC-231750A1.doc  DOC-231750A1.pdf  DOC-231750A1.txt   
DOC-231387PANELS AND AGENDA SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN RICHMOND, VA, ON BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES.02/21/2003 DOC-231387A1.doc  DOC-231387A2.doc  DOC-231387A1.pdf  DOC-231387A2.pdf  DOC-231387A1.txt  DOC-231387A2.txt   
DOC-231031LOCATION SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES. Greater Richmond Convention Center to be Locale for February 27 Field Hearing02/07/2003 DOC-231031A1.doc  DOC-231031A1.pdf  DOC-231031A1.txt   
DOC-230974CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU LAUNCHES NEW POLICY ISSUES PAGE ON WEB SITE. New page will centralize information relating to the CGB Policy Division02/06/2003 DOC-230974A1.doc  DOC-230974A1.pdf  DOC-230974A1.txt   
DOC-230800STATEMENT BY K. DANE SNOWDEN, CHIEF OF CGB, ON THE COMMISSION'S REVIEW OF ITS TELEMARKETING RULES.01/31/2003 DOC-230800A1.doc  DOC-230800A1.pdf  DOC-230800A1.txt   
DOC-230808FCC TO OBSERVE FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK WITH SERIES OF CONSUMER TIPS ON WEB SITE.01/31/2003 DOC-230808A1.doc  DOC-230808A1.pdf  DOC-230808A1.txt   
DOC-230622RICHARD SMITH NAMED ACTING CHIEF AND NANCY STEVENSON NAMED ACTING DEPUTY CHIEF OF CGB'S POLICY DIVISION.01/29/2003 DOC-230622A1.doc  DOC-230622A1.pdf  DOC-230622A1.txt   
DOC-230507FCC TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES. Field hearing set for Thursday, Feb. 27, in Richmond, VA01/23/2003 DOC-230507A1.doc  DOC-230507A1.pdf  DOC-230507A1.txt   
DOC-230406KRIS ANNE MONTEITH NAMED DEPUTY CHIEF, CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU.01/21/2003 DOC-230406A1.doc  DOC-230406A1.pdf  DOC-230406A1.txt   
DOC-230234CONSUMER-FRIENDLY VERSION OF FCC'S ELECTRONIC COMMENT FILING SYSTEM LAUNCHED. The FCC has launced ECFS Express, a simplified system makes it easier for consumers to participate i01/14/2003 DOC-230234A1.doc  DOC-230234A1.pdf  DOC-230234A1.txt