fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 178
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 13, 2002


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2002, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2002, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON UPDATING TELEMARKETING RULES. FCC has asked for comments on whether it should change its rules that restrict telemarketing calls and, if so, how.. News Release. (Dkt No 02-278). News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB. Contact Erica McMahon at (202) 418-2512  DOC-226183A1.doc  DOC-226183A2.doc  DOC-226183A3.doc  DOC-226183A4.doc  DOC-226183A1.pdf  DOC-226183A2.pdf  DOC-226183A3.pdf  DOC-226183A4.pdf  DOC-226183A1.txt  DOC-226183A2.txt  DOC-226183A3.txt  DOC-226183A4.txt

FCC INITIATES THIRD BIENNIAL REVIEW OF BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES. Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiated the third Biennial Regulatory Review of Broadcast Ownership Rules.. News Release. (Dkt No 02-277). Adopted: 09/12/2002. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at 202-418-2358 MB. Contact Paul Gallant at 202-418-7200  DOC-226188A1.doc  DOC-226188A2.doc  DOC-226188A3.doc  DOC-226188A1.pdf  DOC-226188A2.pdf  DOC-226188A3.pdf  DOC-226188A1.txt  DOC-226188A2.txt  DOC-226188A3.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-226178A1.doc  DOC-226178A1.pdf  DOC-226178A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-226233A1.doc  DOC-226233A1.pdf  DOC-226233A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00575S Released: 09/13/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNAITONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-226252A1.pdf  DOC-226252A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00121 Released: 09/13/2002. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-226234A1.pdf  DOC-226234A1.txt

Report No: 45319 Released: 09/13/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-226167A1.txt

Report No: 25319 Released: 09/13/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-226171A1.txt

Released: 09/13/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara J. Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-226204A1.doc  DOC-226204A1.pdf  DOC-226204A1.txt

Released: 09/13/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-226205A1.pdf  DOC-226205A1.txt

Released: 09/13/2002. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 02-2264). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Bill Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-02-2264A1.doc  DA-02-2264A1.pdf  DA-02-2264A1.txt

Released: 09/13/2002. NGS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 02-2280). Comments Due: 09/20/2002. Reply Comments Due: 09/25/2002. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers  DA-02-2280A1.doc  DA-02-2280A1.pdf  DA-02-2280A1.txt

Released: 09/13/2002. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR CONSENT TO ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF ATG AND SHARED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. BY GE BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS, INC.. (DA No. 02-2262). (Dkt No 02-279) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or William Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-02-2262A1.doc  DA-02-2262A1.pdf  DA-02-2262A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-84 Released: 09/13/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-226212A1.pdf  DOC-226212A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-85 Released: 09/13/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-226213A1.pdf  DOC-226213A1.txt

Released: 09/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT DEMONSTRATION OF ELECTRONIC FILING OF FCC FORM 602. (DA No. 02-2261). WTB. Contact: James K. Brown at (202) 418-1546  DA-02-2261A1.doc  DA-02-2261A1.pdf  DA-02-2261A1.txt

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NECA, INC. TARIFF FCC NO. 5. Suspended the NECA, Inc. Tariff No. 5 for 5 months pending investigation. Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2263). WCB  DA-02-2263A1.doc  DA-02-2263A1.pdf  DA-02-2263A1.txt

WEST OTTAWA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HOLLAND, MI. Dismissed the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2249). WCB  DA-02-2249A1.doc  DA-02-2249A1.pdf  DA-02-2249A1.txt

SCOTTSDALE HORIZONS SCHOOL, SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Denied the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2253). WCB  DA-02-2253A1.doc  DA-02-2253A1.pdf  DA-02-2253A1.txt

HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WAUCHULA, FL.. Dismissed the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2244). WCB  DA-02-2244A1.doc  DA-02-2244A1.pdf  DA-02-2244A1.txt

WILCOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, CAMDEN, AL. Dismissed the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2250). WCB  DA-02-2250A1.doc  DA-02-2250A1.pdf  DA-02-2250A1.txt

SALEM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SALEM, NJ. Dismissed as moot the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2246). WCB  DA-02-2246A1.doc  DA-02-2246A1.pdf  DA-02-2246A1.txt

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON UFSD, HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY. Dismissed the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2252). WCB  DA-02-2252A1.doc  DA-02-2252A1.pdf  DA-02-2252A1.txt

DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, DEER PARK, NY. Dismissed the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2251). WCB  DA-02-2251A1.doc  DA-02-2251A1.pdf  DA-02-2251A1.txt

ST. THERESA OF AVILA REGIONAL SCHOOL, GONZALES, LA. Dismissed as moot the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2248). WCB  DA-02-2248A1.doc  DA-02-2248A1.pdf  DA-02-2248A1.txt

ST. JOHN'S COUNTY SCHOOL DISTIRCT, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. Dismissed as moot the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2247). WCB  DA-02-2247A1.doc  DA-02-2247A1.pdf  DA-02-2247A1.txt

BRANDON SCHOOL, NATICK, MA. Denied Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2241). WCB  DA-02-2241A1.doc  DA-02-2241A1.pdf  DA-02-2241A1.txt

THE BALTIMORE ACADEMY, BALTIMORE, MD. Denied Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2240). WCB  DA-02-2240A1.doc  DA-02-2240A1.pdf  DA-02-2240A1.txt

GRAYDON MANOR DAY SCHOOL, STERLING, VA. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2243). WCB  DA-02-2243A1.doc  DA-02-2243A1.pdf  DA-02-2243A1.txt

CHICHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOOTHWYN, PA. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because it was untimely filed. By Order on Reconsideration. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2242). WCB  DA-02-2242A1.doc  DA-02-2242A1.pdf  DA-02-2242A1.txt

ROUND LAKE AREA SCHOOLS DISTRICT #116, ROUND LAKE, IL. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2245). WCB  DA-02-2245A1.doc  DA-02-2245A1.pdf  DA-02-2245A1.txt

DICKEY RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, ET AL. AND CITIZENS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH DAKOTA. Granted the petition for waiver of the study area boundary freeze as codified in Part 36, Appendix-Glossary of the Commisison's rules filed by Dickey Rural Telephone Cooperative, et al. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2260). WCB  DA-02-2260A1.doc  DA-02-2260A1.pdf  DA-02-2260A1.txt

1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW 47 C.F.R. PART 90 PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES. This Erratum corrects errors in the MO&O & 2nd R&O that the Commission adopted in the proceeding on May 2, 2002. (Dkt No. 98-182) by ERRATUM. (DA No. 02-2256). WTB  DOC-226200A1.doc  DOC-226200A1.pdf  DOC-226200A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 12, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 177:

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Released: 09/12/2002. FCC REOPENS THE REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER TO THE PUBLIC. CGB. Contact: Bill Cline at (202) 418-0267  DOC-226195A1.doc  DOC-226195A1.pdf  DOC-226195A1.txt

Released: 09/12/2002. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON DISPOSITION OF DOWN PAYMENTS AND PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES WON DURING AUCTION NO. 35 FOR SPECTRUM FORMERLY LICENSED TO NEXTWAVE PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC.. (Dkt No 02-276). Comments Due: 10/11/2002. Reply Comments Due: 10/21/2002. (FCC No. 02-248). WTB. Contact: Scott Delacourt (202) 418-0639. Action by: Commission  FCC-02-248A1.doc  FCC-02-248A1.pdf  FCC-02-248A1.txt

Released: 09/12/2002. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON DISPOSITION OF DOWN PAYMENTS AND PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES WON DURING AUCTION NO. 35. (Dkt No 02-276) FOR SPECTRUM FORMERLY LICENSED TO NEXTWAVE PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC., NEXTWAVE POWER PARTNERS, INC. AND URBAN COMM -- NORTH CAROLINA, INC. This Public Notice corrects the comment date and reply comment date contained in the text of FCC 02-248. Comments Due: 10/11/2002. Reply Comments Due: 10/21/2002. WTB. Contact: Scott Delacourt (202) 418-0639  DOC-226206A1.doc  DOC-226206A1.pdf  DOC-226206A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 402(B)(1)(A) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Denied the petitions for reconsideration filed by AT&T, MCI, and SWBT. Denied the requests for clarification filed by AT&T and MCI. (Dkt No. 96-187). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/28/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-242). WCB  FCC-02-242A1.doc  FCC-02-242A1.pdf  FCC-02-242A1.txt