Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 22 No. 10	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 January 15, 2003

FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL ANNOUNCES STAFFING CHANGES. News Release. News Media Contact: Robin Pence 202-418-0505 OCH  DOC-230317A1.doc  DOC-230317A1.pdf  DOC-230317A1.txt

Released: 01/15/2003. NOTICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) APPLICATIONS FOR STATE CERTIFICATION ACCEPTED, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENT ON TRS CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-99). (Dkt No 98-67). Comments Due: 02/17/2003. Reply Comments Due: 03/03/2003. CGB. Contact: Erica Myers at (202) 418-2429, TTY: (202) 418-0464, TTY: emyers@fcc.gov  DA-03-99A1.doc  DA-03-99A1.pdf  DA-03-99A1.txt

Released: 01/15/2003. THE FCC'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2003 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE APPROVES DRAFT PROPOSALS. (DA No. 03-91). IB. Contact: (202) 418-2220  DA-03-91A1.doc  DA-03-91A1.pdf  DA-03-91A1.txt

Report No: SES-00464 Released: 01/15/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-230273A1.pdf  DOC-230273A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00624S Released: 01/15/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-230271A1.pdf  DOC-230271A1.txt

Report No: SES-00463 Released: 01/15/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-230272A1.pdf  DOC-230272A1.txt

Report No: 45402 Released: 01/15/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-230269A1.txt

Report No: 25402 Released: 01/15/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-230270A1.txt

Report No: 3884 Released: 01/15/2003. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-230238A1.pdf  DOC-230238A1.txt

Released: 01/15/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-230306A1.doc  DOC-230306A1.pdf  DOC-230306A1.txt

Released: 01/15/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-230263A1.pdf  DOC-230263A1.txt

Released: 01/15/2003. COMMENTS REQUESTED ON THE APPLICATION BY QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICES IN NEW MEXICO, OREGON AND SOUTH DAKOTA. (DA No. 03-125). (Dkt No 03-11). Comments Due: 02/05/2003. Reply Comments Due: 02/27/2003. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Cook at (202) 418-7532. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253  DA-03-125A1.doc  DA-03-125A2.doc  DA-03-125A1.pdf  DA-03-125A2.pdf  DA-03-125A1.txt  DA-03-125A2.txt

Report No: 1389 Released: 01/15/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-230276A1.pdf  DOC-230276A1.txt

Report No: 1391 Released: 01/15/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS. WTB  DOC-230259A1.pdf  DOC-230259A1.txt

Report No: 1388 Released: 01/15/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-230275A1.pdf  DOC-230275A1.txt

Report No: 1393 Released: 01/15/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS. WTB  DOC-230262A1.pdf  DOC-230262A1.txt

Report No: 1392 Released: 01/15/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-230261A1.pdf  DOC-230261A1.txt

Released: 01/15/2003. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NATIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE. (DA No. 03-135). WTB. Contact: Michael Wilhelm at (202) 418-0680, email: mwilhelm@fcc.gov  DA-03-135A1.doc  DA-03-135A1.pdf  DA-03-135A1.txt

Released: 01/15/2003. PUBLIC SAFETY NATIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS NOTICE. (DA No. 03-134). WTB. Contact: Michael J. Wilheim at (202) 418-0680, email: mwilhelm@fcc.gov  DA-03-134A1.doc  DA-03-134A1.pdf  DA-03-134A1.txt

Released: 01/15/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER BY MIDPORT ELECTRONICS, INC. TO ALLOW OPERATION ON FREQUENCIES IN THE 421-430 MHZ BAND IN THE DETROIT, MI AREA. (DA No. 03-90). Comments Due: 02/14/2003. Reply Comments Due: 03/03/2003. WTB. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: jalford@fcc.gov  DA-03-90A1.doc  DA-03-90A1.pdf  DA-03-90A1.txt

CITY SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. V. CITY OF PEPPER PIKE. Granted motion to withdraw petition for declaratory ruling and terminated proceeding. (Dkt No. 00-255). Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-95). MB  DA-03-95A1.doc  DA-03-95A1.pdf  DA-03-95A1.txt

COMCAST CABLEVISION OF DANBURY, INC. Denied the Petition for special relief (CSR-5969-A) filed by Comcast Cablevision of Danbury, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/10/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-94). MB  DA-03-94A1.doc  DA-03-94A1.pdf  DA-03-94A1.txt

NORWELL TELEVISION LLC. Granted the petition for special relief (CSR-5970-A) filed by Norwell Television seeking to add the community of Westport, MA and the unincorporated areas of Bristol County, MA. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/13/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-98). MB  DA-03-98A1.doc  DA-03-98A1.pdf  DA-03-98A1.txt

GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORPORATION. Granted petition for reconsideration filed on behalf of Gray MidAmerica TV Licensee Corp. (formerly Benedek License Corporation), licensee of station WILX-TV (NBC, Ch. 10), Lansing, MI. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-97). MB  DA-03-97A1.doc  DA-03-97A1.pdf  DA-03-97A1.txt

THE CALHOUN SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NY. Granted the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-121). WCB  DA-03-121A1.doc  DA-03-121A1.pdf  DA-03-121A1.txt

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, REMER MN. Dismissed the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-113). WCB  DA-03-113A1.doc  DA-03-113A1.pdf  DA-03-113A1.txt

UBLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, UBLY MI. Conditionally granted the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-108). WCB  DA-03-108A1.doc  DA-03-108A1.pdf  DA-03-108A1.txt

CHELSEA SCHOOL, CHELSEA, ME. Denied the 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: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-119). WCB  DA-03-119A1.doc  DA-03-119A1.pdf  DA-03-119A1.txt

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL, MELBOURNE, FL. Denied the Request for Review as untimely filed. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-107). WCB  DA-03-107A1.doc  DA-03-107A1.pdf  DA-03-107A1.txt

PASO ROBLES PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PASO ROBLES, CA. Denied the Request for Review as untimely filed. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-106). WCB  DA-03-106A1.doc  DA-03-106A1.pdf  DA-03-106A1.txt

WEST BRANCH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, WEST BRANCH, IA. Denied the Request for Review as untimely filed. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-109). WCB  DA-03-109A1.doc  DA-03-109A1.pdf  DA-03-109A1.txt

ST. NORBERT SCHOOL, NORTHBROOK, IL. Denied the 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: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-117). WCB  DA-03-117A1.doc  DA-03-117A1.pdf  DA-03-117A1.txt

MIRRER YESHIVA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, BROOKLYN, NY. Denied the Request for Review as untimely filed. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-101). WCB  DA-03-101A1.doc  DA-03-101A1.pdf  DA-03-101A1.txt

QUEEN OF APOSTLES SCHOOL, ALEXANDRIA, VA. Denied the 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: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-120). WCB  DA-03-120A1.doc  DA-03-120A1.pdf  DA-03-120A1.txt

ST. JOHNS PREPARATORY SCHOOL, ASTORIA, NY. Denied the 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: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-118). WCB  DA-03-118A1.doc  DA-03-118A1.pdf  DA-03-118A1.txt

GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 204, GRANGER WA. Denied the 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: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-124). WCB  DA-03-124A1.doc  DA-03-124A1.pdf  DA-03-124A1.txt

WESTERN HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT I-41, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny funding for internal connections. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-128). WCB  DA-03-128A1.doc  DA-03-128A1.pdf  DA-03-128A1.txt

PORT ANGELES SCHOOL DISTRICT 12, PORT ANGELES, WA. Denied the Request for Review for failure to submit FCC Form 486. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-102). WCB  DA-03-102A1.doc  DA-03-102A1.pdf  DA-03-102A1.txt

LOCUST VALLEY LIBRARY, LOCUST VALLEY, NY. Denied the Request for Review for failure to file a completed application. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-105). WCB  DA-03-105A1.doc  DA-03-105A1.pdf  DA-03-105A1.txt

GLOVERSVILLE ENLARGED SCHOOL DISTRICT, GLOVERSVILLE, NY. Denied the 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: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-111). WCB  DA-03-111A1.doc  DA-03-111A1.pdf  DA-03-111A1.txt

WESTCEL, RANGELY, CO. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny funding for discounted services. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-115). WCB  DA-03-115A1.doc  DA-03-115A1.pdf  DA-03-115A1.txt

WASHINGTON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER, MARIETTA, OH. Denied the 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: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-123). WCB  DA-03-123A1.doc  DA-03-123A1.pdf  DA-03-123A1.txt

QUEEN OF APOSTLES SCHOOL, ALEXANDRIA, VA. Granted the Request for Review and remanded matter to SLD for further processing. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-122). WCB  DA-03-122A1.doc  DA-03-122A1.pdf  DA-03-122A1.txt

SC GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, HARTSFIELD SC. Denied the 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: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-112). WCB  DA-03-112A1.doc  DA-03-112A1.pdf  DA-03-112A1.txt

ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOL, ALBANY, NY. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny funding for discounted services. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-114). WCB  DA-03-114A1.doc  DA-03-114A1.pdf  DA-03-114A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICES IN THE STATES OF NEW MEXICO, OREGON AND SOUTH DAKOTA. Issued Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 03-11). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-126). WCB  DA-03-126A1.doc  DA-03-126A1.pdf  DA-03-126A1.txt

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, JACKSON, MS. Denied the Request for Review for failure to post internal connections on FCC Form 470. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-104). WCB  DA-03-104A1.doc  DA-03-104A1.pdf  DA-03-104A1.txt

GUNTER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, GUNTER, TX. Denied the Request for Waiver to consider application as timely filed within the filing window. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-103). WCB  DA-03-103A1.doc  DA-03-103A1.pdf  DA-03-103A1.txt

BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT, ALSACE SCHOOL, READING, PA. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision for failure to sign FCC Form 471. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-110). WCB  DA-03-110A1.doc  DA-03-110A1.pdf  DA-03-110A1.txt

ALBUQUERQUE/BERNALILLO COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM, ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny funding for discounted services. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-116). WCB  DA-03-116A1.doc  DA-03-116A1.pdf  DA-03-116A1.txt

NUCENTRIX SPECTRUM RESOURCES, INC. Denied the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s Petition. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/10/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-72). WTB  DA-03-72A1.doc  DA-03-72A1.pdf  DA-03-72A1.txt

INDUSTRIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. Modified the license for Industrial/Business Pool, Conventional Station WPIR684, Mempis, TN, and modified Hertz Corp.'s license by deleting frequency pair 463/468.2650. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-83). WTB  DA-03-83A1.doc  DA-03-83A1.pdf  DA-03-83A1.txt