fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 222
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 18, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC PROPOSES TO FINE A-O BROADCASTING $28,000 FOR VIOLATIONS OF RF RADIATION LIMITS AND OTHER COMMISSION RULES. Issued an NALF proposing that A-O, licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, NM be held liable for a $28,000 forfeiture for violations of the radiofrequency radiation exposure limits applicable to transmitters on towers and for other rule violations. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact John Winston at (202) 418-7450 or Kathy Berthot at (202) 418-7454  DOC-228609A1.doc  DOC-228609A1.pdf  DOC-228609A1.txt

INTERNATIONAL BUREAU RELEASES 2001 YEAR - END CIRCUIT STATUS REPORT FOR U.S. FACILITIES-BASED INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS SHOWING SLOW GROWTH IN CAPACITY USE. The year-end 2001 report reflects slow growth in the use of U.S. international-facilities for international calls and private line services from the United States. News Release IB. Contact Cathy Hsu at (202) 418-2114  DOC-228584A1.doc  DOC-228584A2.doc  DOC-228584A1.pdf  DOC-228584A2.pdf  DOC-228584A3.pdf  DOC-228584A1.txt  DOC-228584A2.txt  DOC-228584A3.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 3875 Released: 11/18/2002. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB  DOC-228510A1.doc  DOC-228510A1.pdf  DOC-228510A1.txt

Report No: 45363 Released: 11/18/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-228550A1.txt

Report No: 25363 Released: 11/18/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-228572A1.txt

Report No: 0056 Released: 11/18/2002. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: Claudia Tillery at (202) 418-7000  DOC-228578A1.doc  DOC-228578A1.pdf  DOC-228578A1.txt

Released: 11/18/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (4 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-228611A1.doc  DOC-228611A2.doc  DOC-228611A1.pdf  DOC-228611A2.pdf  DOC-228611A1.txt  DOC-228611A2.txt

Released: 11/18/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-228620A1.doc  DOC-228620A1.pdf  DOC-228620A1.txt

Released: 11/18/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-228626A1.doc  DOC-228626A1.pdf  DOC-228626A1.txt

Released: 11/18/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-228592A1.doc  DOC-228592A1.pdf  DOC-228592A1.txt

Released: 11/18/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-228618A1.pdf  DOC-228618A1.txt

Released: 11/18/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON AT&T'S PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULEING THAT AT&T'S PHONE-TO-PHONE IP TELPHONY SERVICES ARE EXEMPT FROM ACCESS CHARGES. (DA No. 02-3184). (Dkt No 02-361). Comments Due: 12/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/07/2003. WCB, WCB. Contact: Kathy O'Neill at (202) 418-1520 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-02-3184A1.doc  DA-02-3184A1.pdf  DA-02-3184A1.txt

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A-O BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Issued a NALF to A-O Broadcasting Corporation, licensee of KTMN(FM), Cloudcroft, NM liable for a $28,000 forfeiture for failing to comply with radiofrequency radiation limits. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/14/2002 by NAL. (FCC No. 02-312). EB  FCC-02-312A1.doc  FCC-02-312A1.pdf  FCC-02-312A1.txt

BESTOV BROADCASTING, INC. OF PUERTO RICO. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000.00 to Bestov Broadcasting, Inc. of PR, licensee of WTIL (AM), Mayaguez, PR for willfully violating Section 17.51 of the Commission's Rules involving failure to light WTIL(AM's) antenna structure. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/14/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-3174). EB  DA-02-3174A1.doc  DA-02-3174A1.pdf  DA-02-3174A1.txt

FARMERS' AND BUSINESS MENS' TELEPHONE CO. V. AT&T CORP., HEART OF IOWA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. V. AT&T CORP., FOREST CITY TELECOM, INC. V. AT&T CORP.. Granted the Sixth Consent Motion of Complainants For Extension Of Time In Which To Convert Informal Complaints To Formal Complaint and Toll Limitations and extended the deadline until December 4, 2002. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3182). EB  DA-02-3182A1.doc  DA-02-3182A1.pdf  DA-02-3182A1.txt

ST. HELEN SCHOOL, HOWARD BEACH, NY. Denied Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3163). WCB  DA-02-3163A1.doc  DA-02-3163A1.pdf  DA-02-3163A1.txt

NORWOOD R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT, NORWOOD, MO. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3158). WCB  DA-02-3158A1.doc  DA-02-3158A1.pdf  DA-02-3158A1.txt

WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WINNEBAGO, NE. Granted the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3160). WCB  DA-02-3160A1.doc  DA-02-3160A1.pdf  DA-02-3160A1.txt

OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3159). WCB  DA-02-3159A1.doc  DA-02-3159A1.pdf  DA-02-3159A1.txt

ROANOKE RAPIDS GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC. Denied Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3162). WCB  DA-02-3162A1.doc  DA-02-3162A1.pdf  DA-02-3162A1.txt

WM. H. & LUCY F. RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY, NORTH TROY, VT. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3161). WCB  DA-02-3161A1.doc  DA-02-3161A1.pdf  DA-02-3161A1.txt

GRAND VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, ORWELL, OH. Dismissed Request for Review because it was untimely filed. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3157). WCB  DA-02-3157A1.doc  DA-02-3157A1.pdf  DA-02-3157A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 15, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 221:

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PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS ON SENATE CONFIRMATION OF JONATHAN ADELSTEIN. News Release CMMR. Contact Jordan Goldstein (202) 418-2000  DOC-228576A1.doc  DOC-228576A1.pdf  DOC-228576A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 11/15/2002. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 02-3183). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson 202-418-1394 or Bill Dever 418-1578  DA-02-3183A1.doc  DA-02-3183A1.pdf  DA-02-3183A1.txt

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NATIONAL ACCOUNTS LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted complaint filed against National for unauthorized change in Complainant's telecommunications service provider. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3169). CGB  DA-02-3169A1.doc  DA-02-3169A1.pdf  DA-02-3169A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES FROM COMCAST CORPORATION AND AT&T CORPORATION, TRANSFERORS TO AT&T COMCAST CORPORATION, TRANSFEREE. Erratum to paragraphs 167 and 227 of the MO&O released November 14, 2002, (FCC 02-310), the words "as of closing" are corrected to read "within 60 days afer closing.". Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/15/2002 by ERRATUM. MB  DOC-228615A1.doc  DOC-228615A1.pdf  DOC-228615A1.txt

MR. JACK BOND, MOUNTAIN SMR GROUP, LLC, RE: FINAL WITHDRAWAL AND DEFAULT PAYMENTS FOR AUCTION NO. 16. Assessed the final bid withdrawal and default payment obligations for Mountain SMR Group L.L.C. Action by: Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 02-3178). WTB  DA-02-3178A1.doc  DA-02-3178A2.doc  DA-02-3178A1.pdf  DA-02-3178A2.pdf  DA-02-3178A1.txt  DA-02-3178A2.txt

AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING DEDICATED SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATION SERVICES IN THE 5.850-5.925 GHZ BAND (5.9 GHZ BAND). Propose service rules to govern the licensing and use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band for Dedicated Short Range Communications of Intelligent Transportation Services. (Dkt No. 98-95, 9096, 01-90). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by NPRM. (FCC No. 02-302). WTB  FCC-02-302A1.doc  FCC-02-302A1.pdf  FCC-02-302A1.txt