fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 51
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 15, 2002


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE MARCH 14, 2002, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE MARCH 14, 2002, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC OPENS PROCEEDING REGARDING MITIGATION OF ORBITAL DEBRIS. Minimization of orbital debris will help maximize the usefulness of space for satellite communications and services. News Release. (Dkt No 02-54). Adopted: 03/14/2002. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at 202-418-0506. Contact Karl Kensinger at 202-418-0773 or Linda Haller at 202-418-1408  DOC-220821A1.doc  DOC-220821A2.doc  DOC-220821A1.pdf  DOC-220821A2.pdf  DOC-220821A1.txt  DOC-220821A2.txt

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) UPDATES MERGER REVIEW PROCESS. The FCC adopted rules to streamline review of applications for section 214 authorization to transfer control of domestic transmission lines. News Release. (Dkt No 01-150). Adopted: 03/14/2002. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov CCB. Contact Bill Dever at (202) 418-1578  DOC-220823A1.doc  DOC-220823A2.doc  DOC-220823A1.pdf  DOC-220823A2.pdf  DOC-220823A1.txt  DOC-220823A2.txt

FCC LAUNCHES PROCEEDING TO EXAMINE FEES CHARGED CONSUMERS FOR SWITCHING THEIR LONG DISTANCE CARRIER. The FCC initiated a proceeding to examine the Commission's policies related to fees charged consumers for changing their presubscribed interexhange carrier, or long distance carrier. News Release. (Dkt No 02-53). Adopted: 03/14/2002. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov, CCB. Contact Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1520  DOC-220824A1.doc  DOC-220824A1.pdf  DOC-220824A1.txt

FCC CLASSIFIES CABLE MODEM SERVICE AS "INFORMATION SERVICE". The FCC adopted another major rulemaking, part of a series of actions, designed to promote widespread deployment of broadband services. News Release. (Dkt No 00-185, 02-52). Adopted: 03/14/2002. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at 202-418-2358 CSB. Contact Sarah Whitesell at 202-418-7200  DOC-220835A1.doc  DOC-220835A2.doc  DOC-220835A3.doc  DOC-220835A4.doc  DOC-220835A1.pdf  DOC-220835A2.pdf  DOC-220835A3.pdf  DOC-220835A4.pdf  DOC-220835A1.txt  DOC-220835A2.txt  DOC-220835A3.txt  DOC-220835A4.txt

FCC EXPLORES OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES FOR IMPROVING THE SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND. The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to explore ways to improve the spectrum environment for public safety operations in the 800 MHz band. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB. Contact Michael Wilhelm at (202) 418-0870  DOC-220822A1.doc  DOC-220822A2.doc  DOC-220822A3.doc  DOC-220822A4.doc  DOC-220822A1.pdf  DOC-220822A2.pdf  DOC-220822A3.pdf  DOC-220822A4.pdf  DOC-220822A1.txt  DOC-220822A2.txt  DOC-220822A3.txt  DOC-220822A4.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-220820A1.doc  DOC-220820A1.pdf  DOC-220820A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-220876A1.doc  DOC-220876A1.pdf  DOC-220876A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/15/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. CCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-220827A1.pdf  DOC-220827A1.txt

Released: 03/15/2002. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT FOR A TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NORTHERN IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY TO MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY,. (DA No. 02-615). (Dkt No 02-1). CCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Bill Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-02-615A1.doc  DA-02-615A1.pdf  DA-02-615A1.txt

Report No: 2540 Released: 03/15/2002. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. Comments Due: 04/05/2002. CIB  DOC-220866A1.doc  DOC-220866A1.pdf  DOC-220866A1.txt

Report No: 2539 Released: 03/15/2002. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CIB  DOC-220497A1.doc  DOC-220497A1.pdf  DOC-220497A1.txt

Report No: 1327 Released: 03/15/2002. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. CSB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-220372A1.doc  DOC-220372A1.pdf  DOC-220372A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00510S Released: 03/15/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-220861A1.pdf  DOC-220861A1.txt

Report No: 45192 Released: 03/15/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220869A1.txt

Report No: 25192 Released: 03/15/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-220868A1.txt

Report No: 693 Released: 03/15/2002. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220849A1.pdf  DOC-220849A1.txt

Report No: 692 Released: 03/15/2002. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-220848A1.pdf  DOC-220848A1.txt

Released: 03/15/2002. PETITION TO DENY FILING PERIODS FOR NON-RESERVED CHANNEL FM AND FM TRANSLATOR APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 02-604) Filing Periods to be Announced via "Broadcast Applications" Public Notice. MMB. Contact: Jim Bradshaw at (202) 418-2780  DA-02-604A1.doc  DA-02-604A1.pdf  DA-02-604A1.txt

Released: 03/15/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-310  DOC-220871A1.doc  DOC-220871A1.pdf  DOC-220871A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-45 Released: 03/15/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-220841A1.pdf  DOC-220841A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-46 Released: 03/15/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-220842A1.pdf  DOC-220842A1.txt

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DELEGATION OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO THE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU. This Order delegates responsibility to the Enforcement Bureau to carry out certain merger-related audit and compliance tasks formerly delegated to the Common Carrier Bureau for the SBC/Ameritech, Bell Atlantic/GTE, and US West/Qwest mergers. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 03/13/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-76). CCB  FCC-02-76A1.doc  FCC-02-76A1.pdf  FCC-02-76A1.txt

INQUIRY CONCERNING HIGH-SPEED ACCESS TO THE INTERNET OVER CABLE AND OTHER FACILITIES; INTERNET OVER CABLE DECLARATORY RULING. Classified cable modem service and initiated a rulemaking proceeding. (Dkt No. 00-185, 02-52). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/14/2002 by NPRM. (FCC No. 02-77). CMMR  FCC-02-77A1.doc  FCC-02-77A1.pdf  FCC-02-77A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS PROPERTIES, LLC, PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF EFFECTIVE COMPETITION IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Erratum to MO&O (DA 02-605) released March 14, 2002, replacing prior MO&O containing errors. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/14/2002 by ERRATUM. CSB  DOC-220844A1.doc  DOC-220844A1.pdf  DOC-220844A1.txt

FALCON CABLE SYSTEMS COMPANY II, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted petitions for a determination of effective competition filed by Falcon Cable Systems Company II, a California Limited Partnership d/b/a Charter Communications. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-611). CSB  DA-02-611A1.doc  DA-02-611A1.pdf  DA-02-611A1.txt

METROCALL, INC. V. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AND PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Denied Metrocall's petition for reconsideration. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/12/2002 by RECON. (FCC No. 02-72). EB  FCC-02-72A1.doc  FCC-02-72A1.pdf  FCC-02-72A1.txt

PANAMSAT. Required PanAMSat Corporation to disclose information to Pegasus Development Corporation pursuant to the Protective Order included as Appendix A to this Order. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division. Adopted: 03/14/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-609). IB  DA-02-609A1.doc  DA-02-609A1.pdf  DA-02-609A1.txt

BOSCOBEL, WISCONSIN. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 01-349). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 03/06/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-612). MMB  DA-02-612A1.doc  DA-02-612A1.pdf  DA-02-612A1.txt

JACKSON AND SALYERSVILLE, KENTUCKY. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 00-79). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 03/06/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-614). MMB  DA-02-614A1.doc  DA-02-614A1.pdf  DA-02-614A1.txt

DE RIDDER AND MERRYVILLE, LOUISIANA. Proposed changes to the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-56). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 05/06/2002. Reply Comments Due: 05/21/2002. Adopted: 03/06/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-613). MMB  DA-02-613A1.doc  DA-02-613A1.pdf  DA-02-613A1.txt

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF THE ANA G. MENDEZ FOUNDATION/CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN JUAN. Denied the petition for reconsideration filed by the Catholic Archdiocese of San Juan. Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, MMB. Adopted: 03/07/2002 by RECON. (DA No. 02-566). MMB  DA-02-566A1.doc  DA-02-566A1.pdf  DA-02-566A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 14, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 50:

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Report No: 691-A Released: 03/14/2002. MASS MEDIA BUREAU PREPARED TO ISSUE MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE BTA AUTHORIZATIONS. MMB. Contact: Gail Glasser at (202) 418-1995, Barrett Brick at (202) 418-1065 or Nazifa Naim at (202) 418-7059  DOC-220870A1.pdf  DOC-220870A1.txt

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL TECHNICAL AND SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS THROUGH THE YEAR 2020. Addressed issues raised in these petitions and other filings, and considered several matters raised sua sponte. (Dkt No. 96-86). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/05/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-67). WTB  FCC-02-67A1.doc  FCC-02-67A1.pdf  FCC-02-67A1.txt