fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 54
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 19, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-245164A1.doc  DOC-245164A1.pdf  DOC-245164A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/19/2004. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) VOLUNTARY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS APPROVED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (DA No. 04-741). (Dkt No 98-67). CGB. Contact: Dana Jackson or Cheryl King at (202) 418-2517, TTY: (202) 418-7898  DA-04-741A1.doc  DA-04-741A1.pdf  DA-04-741A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00770S Released: 03/19/2004. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-245155A1.pdf  DOC-245155A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00201 Released: 03/19/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 04-749) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-04-749A1.pdf  DA-04-749A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00202 Released: 03/19/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-245157A1.pdf  DOC-245157A1.txt

Report No: AUC-04-84-B Released: 03/19/2004. CERTAIN AM AUCTION NO. 84 FILING WINDOW APPLICATIONS ARE DETERMINED INELIGIBLE FOR AUCTION PROCESSING. (DA No. 04-744) Auction No. 84. MB. Contact: Edward De La Hunt, Ann Gallagher, Lisa Scanlan, or Tom Nessinger at (202) 418-2700  DA-04-744A1.doc  DA-04-744A1.pdf  DA-04-744A1.txt

Released: 03/19/2004. COMMENT SOUGHT ON "REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED DECLARATORY RULING" CONCERNING THE TERRITORIAL EXCLUSIVITY RULE (SECTION 73.658(B) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES). "PERMIT BUT DISCLOSE" EX PARTE STATUS ACCORDED. (DA No. 04-747). MB. Contact: Jane Gross at (202) 418-2120  DA-04-747A1.doc  DA-04-747A1.pdf  DA-04-747A1.txt

Report No: 45696 Released: 03/19/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-245096A1.txt  DOC-245096A1.pdf

Report No: 25696 Released: 03/19/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-245095A1.txt  DOC-245095A1.pdf

Released: 03/19/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-245139A1.pdf  DOC-245139A1.txt

Released: 03/19/2004. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 04-751). (Dkt No 04-21). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-04-751A1.doc  DA-04-751A1.pdf  DA-04-751A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-27 Released: 03/19/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-245118A1.pdf  DOC-245118A1.txt

Released: 03/19/2004. REGION 9 (FLORIDA) PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEES ANNOUNCE REGION 9 (800 MHZ) NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING AND REGION 9 (700 MHZ) REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 04-745). WTB  DA-04-745A1.doc  DA-04-745A1.pdf  DA-04-745A1.txt

Report No: AUC-44 Released: 03/19/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT LOWER 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES UPON FULL AND TIMELY PAYMENT. (DA No. 04-742) Auction no. 44. WTB. Contact: Gail Glasser or Tim Dates at (202) 418-0578, Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142  DA-04-742A1.doc  DA-04-742A2.xls  DA-04-742A3.doc  DA-04-742A4.doc  DA-04-742A1.pdf  DA-04-742A2.pdf  DA-04-742A3.pdf  DA-04-742A4.pdf  DA-04-742A1.txt  DA-04-742A2.txt  DA-04-742A3.txt  DA-04-742A4.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN, COMMISSIONER, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, SOLUTIONS SUMMIT: 911/E911 ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNET-BASED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 18, 2004. CMMR. [As prepared for delivery]  DOC-245159A1.doc  DOC-245159A1.pdf  DOC-245159A1.txt

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KASPAR BROADCASTING CO. OF MISSOURI. Cancelled the $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture issued to Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri, licensee of Station KWRE(AM), Warrenton, Missouri. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-711). EB  DA-04-711A1.doc  DA-04-711A1.pdf  DA-04-711A1.txt

RADIO BONNERS FERRY, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $5,600 to Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc., licensee of Station KBFI(AM), Bonners Ferry, ID for failure to keep KBFI's antenna structure enclosed within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-710). EB  DA-04-710A1.doc  DA-04-710A1.pdf  DA-04-710A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GOLDTHWAITE, TX. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 01-154). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-734). MB  DA-04-734A1.doc  DA-04-734A1.pdf  DA-04-734A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, NAMPA, ID. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 01-54). Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/09/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-655). MB  DA-04-655A1.doc  DA-04-655A1.pdf  DA-04-655A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS). Amended FM Table of Allotments for various locations. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-736). MB  DA-04-736A1.doc  DA-04-736A1.pdf  DA-04-736A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DURANT, OK AND WHITEWRIGHT, TX. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 03-245). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-735). MB  DA-04-735A1.doc  DA-04-735A1.pdf  DA-04-735A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, WINDSOR AND BETHEL, NC. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-72). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 05/10/2004. Reply Comments Due: 05/25/2004. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-733). MB  DA-04-733A1.doc  DA-04-733A1.pdf  DA-04-733A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FORT COLLINS, WESTCLIFFE AND WHEAT RIDGE, CO. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-57). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-738). MB  DA-04-738A1.doc  DA-04-738A1.pdf  DA-04-738A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FREER, HEBBRONVILLE, AND ORANGE GROVE, TX. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-260). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/17/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-717). MB  DA-04-717A1.doc  DA-04-717A1.pdf  DA-04-717A1.txt

FALCON BROADBAND, INC. Granted the Application for Open Video System certification for Colorado Springs, Colorado filed by Falcon Broadband, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/19/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-750). MB  DA-04-750A1.doc  DA-04-750A1.pdf  DA-04-750A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 18, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 53:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC AFFIRMS FORFEITURE AGAINST INFINITY FOR VIOLATION OF INDECENCY RULE. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact Janice Wise and Lisa Fowlkes at (202) 418-7450  DOC-245138A1.doc  DOC-245138A1.pdf  DOC-245138A1.txt

FCC FINDS THAT BROADCAST OF "F-WORD" DURING GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS WAS INDECENT AND PROFANE. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact Janice Wise or Lisa Fowlkes at (202) 418-7450  DOC-245133A1.doc  DOC-245133A1.pdf  DOC-245133A1.txt

COMMISSION PROPOSES STATUTORY MAXIMUM FORFEITURE OF $27,500 AGAINST INFINITY FOR APPARENT INDECENCY VIOLATION. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact Janice Wise and Lisa Fowlkes at (202) 418-7450  DOC-245134A1.doc  DOC-245134A1.pdf  DOC-245134A1.txt

FCC PROPOSES STATUTORY MAXIMUM FORFEITURE OF $55,000 AGAINST CAPSTAR, A SUBSIDIARY OF CLEAR CHANNEL, FOR APPARENT VIOLATIONS OF INDECENCY RULE. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact Janice Wise and Lisa Fowlkes at (202) 418-7450  DOC-245136A1.doc  DOC-245136A1.pdf  DOC-245136A1.txt

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INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC. Proposed Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $27,500 Against Infinity For Apparent Indecency Violation. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by NALF. (FCC No. 04-49). EB  FCC-04-49A1.doc  FCC-04-49A2.doc  FCC-04-49A3.doc  FCC-04-49A4.doc  FCC-04-49A1.pdf  FCC-04-49A2.pdf  FCC-04-49A3.pdf  FCC-04-49A4.pdf  FCC-04-49A1.txt  FCC-04-49A2.txt  FCC-04-49A3.txt  FCC-04-49A4.txt

INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC. LICENSEE OF STATION WLLD(FM), HOLMES BEACH, FL. Affirmed Forfeiture Against Infinity For Violation of Indecency Rule. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/04/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-48). EB  FCC-04-48A1.doc  FCC-04-48A2.doc  FCC-04-48A3.doc  FCC-04-48A4.doc  FCC-04-48A1.pdf  FCC-04-48A2.pdf  FCC-04-48A3.pdf  FCC-04-48A4.pdf  FCC-04-48A1.txt  FCC-04-48A2.txt  FCC-04-48A3.txt  FCC-04-48A4.txt

COMPLAINTS AGAINST VARIOUS BROADCAST LICENSEES REGARDING THEIR AIRING OF THE "GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS" PROGRAM. Found that Broadcast of "F-Word" During Golden Globe Awards was Indecent and Profane. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/03/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-43). EB  FCC-04-43A1.doc  FCC-04-43A2.doc  FCC-04-43A3.doc  FCC-04-43A4.doc  FCC-04-43A5.doc  FCC-04-43A6.doc  FCC-04-43A1.pdf  FCC-04-43A2.pdf  FCC-04-43A3.pdf  FCC-04-43A4.pdf  FCC-04-43A5.pdf  FCC-04-43A6.pdf  FCC-04-43A1.txt  FCC-04-43A2.txt  FCC-04-43A3.txt  FCC-04-43A4.txt  FCC-04-43A5.txt  FCC-04-43A6.txt

CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, LICENSEE OF WAVW(FM), STUART, FL AND WCZR(FM) VERO BEACH, FL. Proposed Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $55,000 Against CAPSTAR, A Subsidiary of Clear Channel, For Apparent Violations Of Indecency Rule. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/20/2004 by NALF. (FCC No. 04-36). EB  FCC-04-36A1.doc  FCC-04-36A2.doc  FCC-04-36A3.doc  FCC-04-36A4.doc  FCC-04-36A1.pdf  FCC-04-36A2.pdf  FCC-04-36A3.pdf  FCC-04-36A4.pdf  FCC-04-36A1.txt  FCC-04-36A2.txt  FCC-04-36A3.txt  FCC-04-36A4.txt