fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 89
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 8, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FDA-FCC CELLULAR PHONE AND RADIOFREQUENCY ENERGY WEBSITE POSTED FOR PUBLIC USE AND COMMENT. News Release. News Media Contact: Tricia Kinch at (202) 418-2088 OET. Contact Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2470  DOC-222202A1.doc  DOC-222202A1.pdf  DOC-222202A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 3847 Released: 05/08/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. CSB. Contact: (202) 418-7000

Report No: 1574 Released: 05/08/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. CSB. Contact: (202) 418-7000

Released: 05/08/2002. FCC PARTICIPANTS IN JOINT U.S.-MEXICAN COMMISSION MEETING XXVI. (DA No. 02-1063). EB. Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450  DA-02-1063A1.doc  DA-02-1063A1.pdf  DA-02-1063A1.txt

Report No: SES-00391 Released: 05/08/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION ACTION TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-221843A1.pdf  DOC-221843A1.txt

Released: 05/08/2002. WRC-03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE SCHEDULES NINTH MEETING. (DA No. 02-1069) June 4, 2002; 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.. IB. Contact: Alex Roytblat at (202) 418-7501  DA-02-1069A1.doc  DA-02-1069A1.pdf  DA-02-1069A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00527NS Released: 05/08/2002. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-222249A1.pdf  DOC-222249A1.txt

Report No: SPB-178 Released: 05/08/2002. REQUEST FOR COORDINATION OF CANADIAN EARTH STATIONS WITH USA TERRESTRAL FIXED STATIONS. IB. Contact: George Sharp at (202) 418-0722, email: gsharp@fcc.gov  DOC-222244A1.doc  DOC-222244A1.pdf  DOC-222244A1.txt

Report No: SES-00390 Released: 05/08/2002. SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB, IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-222238A1.pdf  DOC-222238A1.txt

Report No: 45230 Released: 05/08/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-222247A1.txt

Report No: 25230 Released: 05/08/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-222201A1.txt

Report No: 432 Released: 05/08/2002. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-222228A1.pdf  DOC-222228A1.txt

Released: 05/08/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-222223A1.doc  DOC-222223A1.pdf  DOC-222223A1.txt

Released: 05/08/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT- BUT- DISCLOSE PROCEEDING ON APRIL 30, 2002 (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-222195A1.doc  DOC-222195A1.pdf  DOC-222195A1.txt

Report No: 1172 Released: 05/08/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-222216A1.pdf  DOC-222216A1.txt

Report No: 1171A Released: 05/08/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-222215A1.pdf  DOC-222215A1.txt

Report No: 1174 Released: 05/08/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIOSN BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATONS. WTB  DOC-222212A1.pdf  DOC-222212A1.txt

Report No: 1173 Released: 05/08/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-222211A1.pdf  DOC-222211A1.txt

Report No: 1171 Released: 05/08/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-222214A1.pdf  DOC-222214A1.txt

Report No: 1175 Released: 05/08/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS. WTB  DOC-222204A1.pdf  DOC-222204A1.txt

Report No: 1176 Released: 05/08/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-222205A1.pdf  DOC-222205A1.txt

Released: 05/08/2002. ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO THE OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE FORM, FCC FORM 602, IS NOW AVAILABLE. (DA No. 02-1030). WTB. Contact: Denise Walter at (202) 418-0620  DA-02-1030A1.doc  DA-02-1030A1.pdf  DA-02-1030A1.txt

Released: 05/08/2002. DELETE NOW PER AR- ERRATUM TO 02-1044 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING THAT AMENDMENTS TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND ZONING ORDINANCE ARE PREEMPTED AS IMPERMISSIBLE REGULATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE FCC. WTB. Contact: Gary Oshinsky at (202) 418-7167  DOC-222248A1.doc  DOC-222248A1.pdf  DOC-222248A1.txt

Released: 05/08/2002. ERRATUM TO DA 02-1044 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING THAT AMENDMENTS TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND. (DA No. 02-1044) Amended to change the date for filing comments in paragraph 3 first sentence of the text, from June 7, 2002 to June 10, 2002, and reply comments of June 25, 2002 remains unchanged.. Comments Due: 06/10/2002. Reply Comments Due: 06/25/2002. WTB. Contact: Gary Oshinsky at (202) 418-7167  DOC-222252A1.doc  DOC-222252A2.doc  DOC-222252A1.pdf  DOC-222252A2.pdf  DOC-222252A1.txt  DOC-222252A2.txt

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TEXTS

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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted complaints and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in New Albany, IN. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1055). EB  DA-02-1055A1.doc  DA-02-1055A1.pdf  DA-02-1055A1.txt

CABLEONE, INC.. Disapproved refund plan and and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Port Lavaca, TX. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1047). EB  DA-02-1047A1.doc  DA-02-1047A1.pdf  DA-02-1047A1.txt

MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES, LP. Granted complaints and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Cleburne, TX. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1049). EB  DA-02-1049A1.doc  DA-02-1049A1.pdf  DA-02-1049A1.txt

BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaints and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Bay City, MI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1054). EB  DA-02-1054A1.doc  DA-02-1054A1.pdf  DA-02-1054A1.txt

BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaints and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Bay City, MI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1053). EB  DA-02-1053A1.doc  DA-02-1053A1.pdf  DA-02-1053A1.txt

MARCUS CABLE PARTNERS, LP. Disapproved refund plan and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Mishicot, WI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1052). EB  DA-02-1052A1.doc  DA-02-1052A1.pdf  DA-02-1052A1.txt

BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaints and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in City of Hampton, MI.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1051). EB  DA-02-1051A1.doc  DA-02-1051A1.pdf  DA-02-1051A1.txt

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, LP. Granted complaints and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in West Allis, WI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1050). EB  DA-02-1050A1.doc  DA-02-1050A1.pdf  DA-02-1050A1.txt

CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS. Disapproved refund plan and ordered the payment of refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Chino, CA.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1058). EB  DA-02-1058A1.doc  DA-02-1058A1.pdf  DA-02-1058A1.txt

FALCON CABLE TV. Reconsidered and amended the prior order DA 98-652, 13 FCC Rcd 7158 (1998), and dismissed Operator's Petition and refund plan as moot. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1060). EB  DA-02-1060A1.doc  DA-02-1060A1.pdf  DA-02-1060A1.txt

CABLEONE, INC.. Amended Order, DA 98-1665 and dismissed petition for reconsideration concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Sioux City, IA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1057). EB  DA-02-1057A1.doc  DA-02-1057A1.pdf  DA-02-1057A1.txt

COMCAST CABLEVISION OF INDIANA, LP. Granted in part petition for reconsideration of order, DA 99-794 concerning the cable programming services tier rates in St. Joseph, IN. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1056). EB  DA-02-1056A1.doc  DA-02-1056A1.pdf  DA-02-1056A1.txt

JONES INTERCABLE, INC., JONES SPACELINK OF OHIO CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION FOR REVIEW. Vacated orders, DA 95-1794 and DA 95-1742, and dismissed Operator's Application as moot. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1059). EB  DA-02-1059A1.doc  DA-02-1059A1.pdf  DA-02-1059A1.txt

MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES, LP. Dismissed petition for reconsideration of order, DA 99-173 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Hurst, TX. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1048). EB  DA-02-1048A1.doc  DA-02-1048A1.pdf  DA-02-1048A1.txt

BOOTH AMERICAN COMPANY D/B/A/ BLOOMFIELD CABLE TV. Denied petition for reconsideration of Order, DA 97-1204 concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Bloomfield, MI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1046). EB  DA-02-1046A1.doc  DA-02-1046A1.pdf  DA-02-1046A1.txt

AT&T CORP. V. CTC TELCOM, INC.. Granted consent motion of AT&T Corporation requesting additional extension of time in which to convert informal complaint against CTC Telecom to formal complaint and toll limitations period until May 24, 2002. Action by: Deputy Division Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 05/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1065). EB  DA-02-1065A1.doc  DA-02-1065A1.pdf  DA-02-1065A1.txt

INDIANA PAGING NETWORK, INC. V. INDIANA BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, AN SBC/AMERITECH OPERATING COMPANY, VERIZON, BELLSOUTH OF INDIANA, SPRINT CORPORATION AND ROCHESTER TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted the partial withdrawal and request for dismissal of informal complaint filed by Indiana Paging Network, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 05/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1072). EB  DA-02-1072A1.doc  DA-02-1072A1.pdf  DA-02-1072A1.txt

PANAMSAT LICENSEE CORP.. Granted authority to launch and operate a satellite in the FSS in the Ku-band to replace its Galaxy VIII(I) satellite, experiencing subsystem failures, located at the 95 degree WL location. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division. Adopted: 05/07/2002 by O&A. (DA No. 02-1068). IB  DA-02-1068A1.doc  DA-02-1068A1.pdf  DA-02-1068A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF JAMES A. KAY, JR. LICENSEE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO PART 90 LICENSES IN THE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AREA.. Denied the petition for reconsideration on behalf of James A. Kay, Jr., and granted the petition for reconsideraiton filed February 25, 2002 by the Enforcement Bureau.. (Dkt No. 94-147). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/02/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-137). OGC  FCC-02-137A1.doc  FCC-02-137A1.pdf  FCC-02-137A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF MARC SOBEL APPLICANT FOR CERTAIN PART 90 AUTHORIZATIONS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA AND REQUESTOR OF CERTAIN FINDER'S PREFERENCES MARC SOBEL AND MARC SOBEL. Denied joint petition for reconsideration on behalf of Marc D. Sobel and James A. Kay, Jr. filed February 25, 2002 for several stations in the 800 MHz service. Denied revised request for inquiry and investigation filed February 27, 2002. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/02/2002 by M&O. (FCC No. 02-138). OGC  FCC-02-138A1.doc  FCC-02-138A1.pdf  FCC-02-138A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT TO PART 95 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PROVIDE REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY IN THE 218-219 MHZ SERVICE. Dismissed the second petition for reconsideration. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 04/29/2002 by RECON. (FCC No. 02-130). WTB  FCC-02-130A1.doc  FCC-02-130A1.pdf  FCC-02-130A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 21, 22, 24,25,27,73,74,80,90,95,100 AND 101 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES- COMPETITIVE BIDDING. This erratum makes minor corrections to the text and final rules of the Order, DA 02-847, released on April 11, 2002. By Second Erratum. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division by ERRATUM. WTB  DOC-222224A1.doc  DOC-222224A1.pdf  DOC-222224A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 309(J) AND 337 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. Erratum corrects MO&O, FCC 02-82, released April 18, 2002, concerning the implementation of Sections 309(j) and 337 of the Communications Act 0f 1934 as Amended. (Dkt No. 99-87). Action by: Public Safety and Private 'Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunicatons Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2002 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 02-1064). WTB  DOC-222218A1.doc  DOC-222218A1.pdf  DOC-222218A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 7, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 88:

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ECHOSTAR SATELLITE CORPORATION MODIFICATION OF KA-BAND AUTHORIZATION CELSAT AMERICA, INC. MODIFICATION OF LICENSE TO AUTHORIZE GEOSATIONARY SATELLITE ORBIT MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE FEEDER LINK OPERATIONS IN THE KA-BAND. Denied petition and reaffirmed the intital orders. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-1045). IB  DA-02-1045A1.doc  DA-02-1045A1.pdf  DA-02-1045A1.txt