fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 190
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 6, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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RODGER WOOCK NAMED CHIEF ECONOMIST, WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: Michael.Balmoris@fcc.gov WCB  DOC-239560A1.doc  DOC-239560A1.pdf  DOC-239560A1.txt

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Released: 10/06/2003. HAMILTON RELAY, INC. AND HANDS ON VIDEO RELAY SERVICE, INC. PETITIONS FOR WAIVER EXTENSION, PERMANENT WAIVER AND CLARIFICATION OF VIDEO RELAY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. (DA No. 03-3036). (Dkt No 98-67). CGB. Contact: Dana Jackson at (202) 418-2247, TTY: (202) 418-7898, email: Dana.Jackson@fcc.gov  DA-03-3036A1.doc  DA-03-3036A1.pdf  DA-03-3036A1.txt

Report No: 0088 Released: 10/06/2003. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-239557A1.doc  DOC-239557A1.pdf  DOC-239557A1.txt

Released: 10/06/2003. BROADCAST AUCTION WINNING BIDDER APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING AUCTION NO. 54. (DA No. 03-3037) Pleading Cycle Established. MB. Contact: Shaun Maher at (202) 418-2324  DA-03-3037A1.doc  DA-03-3037A1.pdf  DA-03-3037A1.txt

Report No: 45585 Released: 10/06/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-239519A1.txt

Report No: 25585 Released: 10/06/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-239521A1.txt

Released: 10/06/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-239574A1.doc  DOC-239574A1.pdf  DOC-239574A1.txt

Released: 10/06/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-239588A1.pdf  DOC-239588A1.txt

Released: 10/06/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU INITIATES PROCEEDING TO CONSIDER RCC MINNESOTA'S PETITION TO REDEFINE RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE AREAS IN THE STATE OF MAINE. (DA No. 03-3056). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB  DA-03-3056A1.doc  DA-03-3056A1.pdf  DA-03-3056A1.txt

Released: 10/06/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CTC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.-DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AND CTC COMMUNICATIONS OF VIRGINIA, INC.-DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION TO COLUMBIA VENTURES BROADBAND LLC. (DA No. 03-3062). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-03-3062A1.doc  DA-03-3062A1.pdf  DA-03-3062A1.txt

Released: 10/06/2003. REGION 46 (WYOMING) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEXT MEETING. (DA No. 03-3058). WTB  DA-03-3058A1.doc  DA-03-3058A1.pdf  DA-03-3058A1.txt

Released: 10/06/2003. REGION 35 (OREGON) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMTITEE ANNOUNCES SIXTH PLANNING COMMITTEE. (DA No. 03-3057). WTB  DA-03-3057A1.doc  DA-03-3057A1.pdf  DA-03-3057A1.txt

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APCC SERVICES, INC. V. ORION TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.. Granted Request for Waiver and extended the time period to convert their informal complaint against Orion to a formal complaint until November 7, 2003. Action by: Deputy Division Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3022). EB  DA-03-3022A1.doc  DA-03-3022A1.pdf  DA-03-3022A1.txt

WFTV-TV HOLDINGS, INC. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to WFTV-TV Holdings, Inc., licensee of Station WRDQ-DT, DTV Channel 14, Orlando, Florida, for engaging in unauthorized operation in violation of Section 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by LETTER. (DA No. 03-3038). MB  DA-03-3038A1.doc  DA-03-3038A1.pdf  DA-03-3038A1.txt

WOODBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT, WOODBURN, OR. Granted Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3054). WCB  DA-03-3054A1.doc  DA-03-3054A1.pdf  DA-03-3054A1.txt

SMITHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, SMITHTON, MO. Denied the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3050). WCB  DA-03-3050A1.doc  DA-03-3050A1.pdf  DA-03-3050A1.txt

WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WARREN, PA. Denied the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3052). WCB  DA-03-3052A1.doc  DA-03-3052A1.pdf  DA-03-3052A1.txt

SOUTHWEST KANSAS EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM, MEADE, KS. Denied the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3051). WCB  DA-03-3051A1.doc  DA-03-3051A1.pdf  DA-03-3051A1.txt

DELEON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, DELEON, TX. Granted Request for Review and remanded. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3048). WCB  DA-03-3048A1.doc  DA-03-3048A1.pdf  DA-03-3048A1.txt

WESTERN NEW YORK REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER (GOWANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT), WEST SENECA, NY. Denied the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3053). WCB  DA-03-3053A1.doc  DA-03-3053A1.pdf  DA-03-3053A1.txt

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HARRISONBURG CITY, VA. Denied the Request for Review and affirmed SLD's denial of Harrisburg's application. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3049). WCB  DA-03-3049A1.doc  DA-03-3049A1.pdf  DA-03-3049A1.txt

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO COMPUTER COOPERATIVE, MANSFIELD, OH. Denied Request for Review and affirmed SLD's decision to denied initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3047). WCB  DA-03-3047A1.doc  DA-03-3047A1.pdf  DA-03-3047A1.txt

FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF SPECTRUM-BASED SERVICES TO RURAL AREAS AND PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANIES TO PROVIDE SPECTRUM-BASED SERVICES; ET AL. Proposed examining ways to promote the rapid and efficient deployment of quality spectrum-based services. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/10/2003 by NPRM. (FCC No. 03-222). WTB  FCC-03-222A1.doc  FCC-03-222A1.pdf  FCC-03-222A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 3, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 189:

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FCC LOCALISM TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE OF HEARINGS AND LISTS FULL MEMBERSHIP OF TASK FORCE. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654 OMR. Contact Michelle Russo (202) 418-2358  DOC-239578A1.doc  DOC-239578A2.doc  DOC-239578A1.pdf  DOC-239578A2.pdf  DOC-239578A1.txt  DOC-239578A2.txt

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Released: 10/03/2003. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXTENDED. (DA No. 03-3055). CGB. Contact: Sue McNeil at (202) 418-7619. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511  DA-03-3055A1.doc  DA-03-3055A1.pdf  DA-03-3055A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF GLYPHICS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. BY BUYERS UNITED, INC., D/B/A BUYERSONLINE, D/B/A UNITED CARRIER NETWORKS. (DA No. 03-3044). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-03-3044A1.doc  DA-03-3044A1.pdf  DA-03-3044A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. COMMENTS INVITED ON QWEST INTERPRISE AMERICA, INC. AND QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 03-3046). Comments Due: 10/17/2003. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513 , email: Rodney.Mcdonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-3046A1.doc  DA-03-3046A1.pdf  DA-03-3046A1.txt

Released: 10/03/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACTION REGION 45 (WISCONSIN) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEXT MEETING. (DA No. 03-3026). WTB  DA-03-3026A1.doc  DA-03-3026A1.pdf  DA-03-3026A1.txt

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RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991. The Commission temporarily stays the limitations imposed in section 64.1200 (f)(3) on the duration of an "established business relationship" as applied to the sending of unsolicited facsimile advertisements. (Dkt No. 02-278). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-230). CGB  FCC-03-230A1.doc  FCC-03-230A1.pdf  FCC-03-230A1.txt

COMPLAINTS AGAINST VARIOUS BROADCAST LICENSEES REGARDING THEIR AIRING OF THE "GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS" PROGRAM. Denied complaints received from the Parents Television Council and individuals who have alleged that various television station licensees aired program material during the "Golden Globe Awards" program that violate the federal restrictions. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/03/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3045). EB  DA-03-3045A1.doc  DA-03-3045A1.pdf  DA-03-3045A1.txt

PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Adopted policies, rules, and requirements in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 96-128). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2003 by R&O. (FCC No. 03-235). WCB  FCC-03-235A1.doc  FCC-03-235A1.pdf  FCC-03-235A1.txt

APPLICATIONS OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND AND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES FUND. Amended rules governing certain financial reporting and auditing requirements applicable to USF and TRS Funds to ensure that the Commission can maintain its obligations under federal financial management and reporting statutes and directives of the OMB. (Dkt No. 96-45, 03-123). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-232). WCB  FCC-03-232A1.doc  FCC-03-232A1.pdf  FCC-03-232A1.txt