fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 229
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 27, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: FCN-00072 Released: 11/27/2002. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 02-3301). IB. Contact: Peggy Reitzel at (202) 418-1460, TTY 418-2555  DA-02-3301A1.pdf  DA-02-3301A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00129 Released: 11/27/2002. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-228995A1.pdf  DOC-228995A1.txt

Report No: SES-00449 Released: 11/27/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB. Contact: Sophie Arrington  DOC-228965A1.pdf  DOC-228965A1.txt

Report No: SES-00448 Released: 11/27/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Jeanette Spriggs  DOC-228964A1.pdf  DOC-228964A1.txt

Report No: 45370 Released: 11/27/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-228889A1.txt

Report No: 1350 Released: 11/27/2002. MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB. Contact: Avis A. Mitchell  DOC-228892A1.doc  DOC-228892A1.pdf  DOC-228892A1.txt

Report No: 25370 Released: 11/27/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-228891A1.txt

Report No: 1602 Released: 11/27/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB  DOC-228950A1.pdf  DOC-228950A1.txt

Released: 11/27/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB  DOC-228939A1.pdf  DOC-228939A1.txt

Released: 11/27/2002. QWEST SERVICES CORPORATION FILES PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE COMMISSIONS "AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS" RULE (SECTION 32.27). (DA No. 02-3303). Comments Due: 12/30/2002. Reply Comments Due: 01/15/2003. WCB. Contact: Debbie Weber at (202) 418-0812  DA-02-3303A1.doc  DA-02-3303A1.pdf  DA-02-3303A1.txt

Report No: 1349 Released: 11/27/2002. MARKET-BASED APPLICATONS ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-228922A1.pdf  DOC-228922A1.txt

Report No: 1348 Released: 11/27/2002. MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-228921A1.pdf  DOC-228921A1.txt

Report No: 1347 Released: 11/27/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (SITE-BY-SITE) ACTION. WTB  DOC-228933A1.pdf  DOC-228933A1.txt

Report No: 1346 Released: 11/27/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (SITE-BY-SITE) ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-228932A1.pdf  DOC-228932A1.txt

Report No: 1351 Released: 11/27/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-228947A1.pdf  DOC-228947A1.txt

Report No: 1350 Released: 11/27/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-228943A1.pdf  DOC-228943A1.txt

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2000 BIENNIAL REVIEW-REVIEW OF POLICIES AND RULES CONCERNING UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OF CONSUMERS' LONG DISTANCE CARRIERS. Granted the waiver request filed by Verizon New England. (Dkt No. 94-129, 00-257, 94-129). Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3299). CGB  DA-02-3299A1.doc  DA-02-3299A1.pdf  DA-02-3299A1.txt

RCC HOLDINGS INC.. Designated an eligible telecommunications carrier throughout its licensed service area in the state of Alabama to RCC Holdings, Inc. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3181). WCB  DA-02-3181A1.doc  DA-02-3181A1.pdf  DA-02-3181A1.txt

COLORADO CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, COLORADO CITY, ARIZONA. Denied the Request for Review filed by Colorado City Public Library, Colorado City, Arizona. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3250). WCB  DA-02-3250A1.doc  DA-02-3250A1.pdf  DA-02-3250A1.txt

CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Granted the Request for Review filed by Charleston County School District, Charleston South Carolina. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3249). WCB  DA-02-3249A1.doc  DA-02-3249A1.pdf  DA-02-3249A1.txt

FOYIL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOYIL, OKLAHOMA. Denied the Request for Review filed by Foyil Public Schools, Foyil, Oklahoma. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3259). WCB  DA-02-3259A1.doc  DA-02-3259A1.pdf  DA-02-3259A1.txt

CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA. Denied the Request for Review filed by the city of Newport News, Newport News, Virginia. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3256). WCB  DA-02-3256A1.doc  DA-02-3256A1.pdf  DA-02-3256A1.txt

DAVIDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS, LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Denied the Request for Review filed by Davidson County Schools, Lexington, North Carolina. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3257). WCB  DA-02-3257A1.doc  DA-02-3257A1.pdf  DA-02-3257A1.txt

KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Granted its Motion for Withdrawal. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3253). WCB  DA-02-3253A1.doc  DA-02-3253A1.pdf  DA-02-3253A1.txt

SULLINS ACADEMY, BRISTOL, VIRGINIA. Dismissed the Request for Review filed by Sullins Academy, Bristol, Virginia and Denied the request to waive the 60-day time limit in which to file an appeal. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3255). WCB  DA-02-3255A1.doc  DA-02-3255A1.pdf  DA-02-3255A1.txt

BARBERTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BARBERTON, OHIO. Extended by an additional sixty (60) days to December 31, 2002 the Request for Review filed by Barberton City School District, Barberton, Ohio. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunication Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3251). WCB  DA-02-3251A1.doc  DA-02-3251A1.pdf  DA-02-3251A1.txt

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY. Denied the Request for Review filed by St. Mary High School, Jersey Cit, New Jersey, as well as the request to waive the deadline for filing its appeal with SLD. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3254). WCB  DA-02-3254A1.doc  DA-02-3254A1.pdf  DA-02-3254A1.txt

DES MOINES MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22, DES MOINES, NEW MEXICO. Extended by an additional (30) days the Request for Review filed by Des Moines Municipal School District No. 22, Des Moines, New Mexico and to December 23, 2002, for the Request for Review filed by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Austin,. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief,Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3252). WCB  DA-02-3252A1.doc  DA-02-3252A1.pdf  DA-02-3252A1.txt

QUALCOMM INCORPORATED. Waived the requirement that the ADV of $114,425,078 be used in auctions taking place after June 8, 2000, and allowed the ADV to be used to satisfy outstanding auction obligations by licensees using CDMA technology in Auction 5, 10, and 11. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-321). WTB  FCC-02-321A1.doc  FCC-02-321A1.pdf  FCC-02-321A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 26, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 228:

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HOMELAND SECURITY: PROTECTING THE NATION'S COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AGAINST ATTACK TOPS AGENDA FOR UPCOMING NATIONAL RELIABILITY AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2002. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 and Robin Pence at (202) 418-0505 OET. Contact Jeffery Goldthorp at (202) 418-1096  DOC-228954A1.doc  DOC-228954A1.pdf  DOC-228954A1.txt

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Released: 11/26/2002. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL TO HOLD MEETING. (DA No. 02-3294) Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 10:00 a.m.. OET. Contact: Jeffrey Goldthorp 202-418-1096  DA-02-3294A1.doc  DA-02-3294A1.pdf  DA-02-3294A1.txt

Released: 11/26/2002. AUCTION OF MULTICHANNEL VIDEO DISTRIBUTION AND DATA SERVICE LICENSES (MVDDS) IS RESCHEDULED. (DA No. 02-3293). WTB. Contact: Auctions Hotline (888) 225-5322  DA-02-3293A1.doc  DA-02-3293A1.pdf  DA-02-3293A1.txt

Report No: AUC-35 Released: 11/26/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS DISMISSAL REQUESTS OF ELIGIBLE AUCTION NO. 35 WINNERS AND DISMISSES APPLICATIONS FOR 12 C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSES. (DA No. 02-3288). WTB  DA-02-3288A1.doc  DA-02-3288A2.xls  DA-02-3288A3.doc  DA-02-3288A4.doc  DA-02-3288A1.pdf  DA-02-3288A2.pdf  DA-02-3288A3.pdf  DA-02-3288A4.pdf  DA-02-3288A1.txt  DA-02-3288A2.txt  DA-02-3288A3.txt  DA-02-3288A4.txt

Report No: AUC-02-50-A Released: 11/26/2002. NARROWBAND PCS SPECTRUM AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 26, 2003. (DA No. 02-3234) Comment Sought on Reserve Prices or Minimum Opening bids and Other Auction Proc. WTB. Contact: Christopher Shields (202) 418-0660, Jeff Crooks 418-0660, or Lisa Stover (717) 338-2888  DA-02-3234A1.doc  DA-02-3234A2.xls  DA-02-3234A1.pdf  DA-02-3234A2.pdf  DA-02-3234A1.txt  DA-02-3234A2.txt

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PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE OF IOWA. Denied in Part and Granted in Part Iowa Telecommunications Services' Petition for Forbearance. (Dkt No. 01-331). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 11/25/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-323). WCB  FCC-02-323A1.doc  FCC-02-323A1.pdf  FCC-02-323A1.txt

MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC PETITION FOR PREEMPTION. Granted the petition for Commission preemption of jurisdiction filed by MCImetro. Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3289). WCB  DA-02-3289A1.doc  DA-02-3289A1.pdf  DA-02-3289A1.txt

CORBAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC.'S APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Granted petitions for reconsideration filed by AT&T Corp., Grande Communications Networks, Inc., MCI WorldCom Communications and KIFI-TV. Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2002 by RECON. (DA No. 02-3204). WCB  DA-02-3204A1.doc  DA-02-3204A1.pdf  DA-02-3204A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Clarified what constitutes a valid Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) request so as to trigger a wireless carrier's obligation to provide enhanced 911 (E911) service to that PSAP within six months. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-318). WTB  FCC-02-318A1.doc  FCC-02-318A1.pdf  FCC-02-318A1.txt