fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 101
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 28, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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HOMELAND SECURITY: INDUSTRY LEADERS CONSIDER EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS. Leaders from the broadcast, cable and satellite industries began consideration of best practices recommendations to ensure effective delivery of emergency information through public warning systems. News Release. News Media Contact: Robin Pence at (202) 418-0505 MB  DOC-234929A1.doc  DOC-234929A1.pdf  DOC-234929A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SES-00501 Released: 05/28/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-234907A1.pdf  DOC-234907A1.txt

Report No: SES-00502 Released: 05/28/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-234908A1.pdf  DOC-234908A1.txt

Report No: 45494 Released: 05/28/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-234855A1.txt

Report No: 25494 Released: 05/28/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-234858A1.txt

Released: 05/28/2003. LAKEDALE TELEPHONE COMPANY FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 03-1813). MB. Contact: Karen Kosar or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358  DA-03-1813A1.doc  DA-03-1813A1.pdf  DA-03-1813A1.txt

Report No: 1507 Released: 05/28/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-234914A1.pdf  DOC-234914A1.txt

Report No: 1509 Released: 05/28/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS. WTB  DOC-234880A1.pdf  DOC-234880A1.txt

Report No: 1506 Released: 05/28/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-234913A1.pdf  DOC-234913A1.txt

Report No: 1512 Released: 05/28/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-234911A1.pdf  DOC-234911A1.txt

Report No: 1511 Released: 05/28/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-234910A1.pdf  DOC-234910A1.txt

Released: 05/28/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACTION REGION 40 (NORTHERN TEXAS) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FIFTH MEETING. (DA No. 03-1803). WTB  DA-03-1803A1.doc  DA-03-1803A1.pdf  DA-03-1803A1.txt

Released: 05/28/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS DIVISION APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION TO DISMISS OR DENY. (DA No. 03-1791). WTB. Contact: Richard Arsenault at (202) 418-0920  DA-03-1791A1.doc  DA-03-1791A1.pdf  DA-03-1791A1.txt

Released: 05/28/2003. NEW OPTIONS TO PAY FEES IN THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE. (DA No. 03-1785) The new Pay Fees interface conveniently connects the Universal Licensing System (ULS) to the online FCC Form 159 payment system from the ULS website. WTB  DA-03-1785A1.doc  DA-03-1785A1.pdf  DA-03-1785A1.txt

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TEXTS

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BUDGET CALL LONG DISTANCE. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1786). CGB  DA-03-1786A1.doc  DA-03-1786A1.pdf  DA-03-1786A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1787). CGB  DA-03-1787A1.doc  DA-03-1787A1.pdf  DA-03-1787A1.txt

ERRATUM TO BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING. This erratum corrects footnote 57 to April 7, 2003 Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing. Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/27/2003 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 03-1790). EB  DOC-234877A1.doc  DOC-234877A1.pdf  DOC-234877A1.txt

CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NETWORK, INC. V. TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF SOUTHWEST KENTUCKY/TELE-MEDIA OF FRANKLIN. Granted must carry complaint filed by Christian Television Network, licensee of television broadcast station WHTN-TV, Murfreesboro, TN. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1780). MB  DA-03-1780A1.doc  DA-03-1780A1.pdf  DA-03-1780A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; RBOC/GTE/NET PAYPHONE COALITION PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION. Adopted Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding. Seek comment on whether to amend payphone compensation rules. (Dkt No. 96-128). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/23/2003 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 03-119). WCB  FCC-03-119A1.doc  FCC-03-119A1.pdf  FCC-03-119A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 27, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 100:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/27/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-1864  DOC-234904A1.doc  DOC-234904A1.pdf  DOC-234904A1.txt

Released: 05/27/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham at (202) 418-1864  DOC-234925A1.doc  DOC-234925A1.pdf  DOC-234925A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS BY COMMISSIONER KEVIN J. MARTIN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES ASSOCIATION'S TOP TECH 2003: NC INNOVATION/GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES. CMMR. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, MAY 14, 2003, As Prepared for Delivery  DOC-234905A1.doc  DOC-234905A1.pdf  DOC-234905A1.txt