fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 224
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 20, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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DATES EXTENDED FOR FILING COMMENTS AND REPLY COMMENTS ON TELEMARKETING RULES. News Release. Comments Due: 12/09/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/08/2003. (Dkt No 02-278). News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: rkimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Erica McMahon at (202) 418-2512  DOC-228684A1.doc  DOC-228684A1.pdf  DOC-228684A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2583 Released: 11/20/2002. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CGB. Contact: Wanda Pulliam at (202) 418-0969  DOC-228697A1.doc  DOC-228697A1.pdf  DOC-228697A1.txt

Report No: SES-00446 Released: 11/20/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. IB. Contact: Jeanette Spriggs at (202) 418-0727  DOC-228685A1.pdf  DOC-228685A1.txt

Report No: SES-00447 Released: 11/20/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB. Contact: Jeanette Spriggs at (202) 418-0727  DOC-228686A1.pdf  DOC-228686A1.txt

Report No: 45365 Released: 11/20/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-228571A1.txt

Report No: 25365 Released: 11/20/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-228574A1.txt

Report No: 1601 Released: 11/20/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS Applications Accepted For Filing. MB. Contact: Gloria Conway at (202) 418-7001  DOC-228681A1.pdf  DOC-228681A1.txt

Report No: 3875 Released: 11/20/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: Mary Miller at (202) 418-7000  DOC-228651A1.pdf  DOC-228651A1.txt

Report No: 446 Released: 11/20/2002. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-228695A1.pdf  DOC-228695A1.txt

Released: 11/20/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270

Report No: 1341 Released: 11/20/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-228692A1.pdf  DOC-228692A1.txt

Report No: 1340 Released: 11/20/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FILING. WTB  DOC-228691A1.pdf  DOC-228691A1.txt

Report No: 1343 Released: 11/20/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-228679A1.pdf  DOC-228679A1.txt

Report No: 1342 Released: 11/20/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-228678A1.pdf  DOC-228678A1.txt

Report No: 1344 Released: 11/20/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS. WTB  DOC-228689A1.pdf  DOC-228689A1.txt

Report No: 1345 Released: 11/20/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-228688A1.pdf  DOC-228688A1.txt

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TEXTS

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RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991. Granted in part, and denied in part the request for extension of time filed by American Teleservices Association. (Dkt No. 02-278). Action by: Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Comments Due: 12/09/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/08/2003. Adopted: 11/19/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3210). CGB  DA-02-3210A1.doc  DA-02-3210A1.pdf  DA-02-3210A1.txt

ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC. Granted waiver of Section 73.3555(a)(1) of the Rules to permit Entercom's joint ownership of expanded band station KXTR(AM) and existing band station KKHK(AM) for the full duration of Entercom's dual operating authority. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/14/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-313). CMMR  FCC-02-313A1.doc  FCC-02-313A1.pdf  FCC-02-313A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR FORT MYERS, FLORIDA. Amended the DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 00-180, RM-9956). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 11/14/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-3154). MB  DA-02-3154A1.doc  DA-02-3154A1.pdf  DA-02-3154A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR BACO RATON, FLORIDA. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Sherjan Broadcasting Company, Inc., and denied all other respects to the extent indicated. (Dkt No. 00-138, RM-9896). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 11/14/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3176). MB  DA-02-3176A1.doc  DA-02-3176A1.pdf  DA-02-3176A1.txt

REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S BROADCAST AND CABLE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RULES AND POLICIES. Adopted equal employment opportunity rules for broadcasters and multichannel video programming distributors, such as cable and satellite TV operators.. (Dkt No. 98-204). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 11/07/2002 by R&O. (FCC No. 02-303). MB  FCC-02-303A1.doc

MCELROY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Dismissed as moot the Petition to Deny by Smith Bagley, Inc. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 11/19/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3209). WTB  DA-02-3209A1.doc  DA-02-3209A1.pdf  DA-02-3209A1.txt

MALDEN R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT. Denied Malden's Waiver Requests and Dismissed its Applications. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 11/18/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3208). WTB  DA-02-3208A1.doc  DA-02-3208A1.pdf  DA-02-3208A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 19, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 223:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: WCB/Pricing - 02-31 Released: 11/19/2002. PROTESTED TARIFF TRANSMITTALS ACTIONS TAKEN. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-1540  DOC-228667A1.doc  DOC-228667A1.pdf  DOC-228667A1.txt

Released: 11/19/2002. CORRECTION - DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF STARTEC GLOBAL LICENSING COMPANY. (DA No. 02-3206). (Dkt No 02-357) Streamlining Pleading Cycle Established. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or William Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-02-3206A1.doc  DA-02-3206A1.pdf  DA-02-3206A1.txt

Released: 11/19/2002. CORRECTION DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF LIGHTWAVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. BY LOOKING GLASS NETWORKS, INC.. (DA No. 02-3207). (Dkt No 02-358) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or William Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-02-3207A1.doc  DA-02-3207A1.pdf  DA-02-3207A1.txt

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CORRECTIONS

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CORRECTING DA 02-3194 TO BE RELEASED 11/19/2002 NOT 11/18/2002 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACTION REGION 16 (KANSAS) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THIRD MEETING. Contact: Edwin Geer at (785) 295-5948, email: egeer@ksdot.org or Captain Ken Justice at (785) 296-5981, email: kjustice@mail.khp.state.ks.us