Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 22 No. 217	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 November 14, 2003

FCC BEGINS INQUIRY AND PROPOSED RULEMAKING REGARDING "INTERFERENCE TEMPERATURE" APPROACH FOR INTERFERENCE MANAGEMENT. The FCC adopted a Notice of Inquiry and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that sets forth and seeks comment on a possible new way to quantify and manage interference among different services. News Release. (Dkt No 03-237). Adopted: 11/13/2003. News Media Contact: Lauren M. Van Wazer at (202) 418-0030 OET. Contact Gary R. Thayer at (202) 418-2290, John Reed at (202) 418-2455, Ahmed Lahjouji at (202) 418-2061  DOC-241226A1.doc  DOC-241226A2.doc  DOC-241226A3.doc  DOC-241226A4.doc  DOC-241226A1.pdf  DOC-241226A2.pdf  DOC-241226A3.pdf  DOC-241226A4.pdf  DOC-241226A1.txt  DOC-241226A2.txt  DOC-241226A3.txt  DOC-241226A4.txt

FCC ADJUSTS UNIVERSAL SERVICE RURAL HEALTH CARE RULES TO BROADEN THE BENEFITS OF TELEMEDICINE PROGRAM. Adopted new rules to improve the universal service program for rural health care providers. The program helps rural health care providers obtain access to modern telecommunications and information services for medical and health maintenance purposes. News Release. Adopted: 11/13/2003. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: Michael.Balmoris@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Regina Brown and Shannon Lipp at (202) 418-7400  DOC-241210A1.doc  DOC-241210A2.doc  DOC-241210A3.doc  DOC-241210A4.doc  DOC-241210A5.doc  DOC-241210A1.pdf  DOC-241210A2.pdf  DOC-241210A3.pdf  DOC-241210A4.pdf  DOC-241210A5.pdf  DOC-241210A1.txt  DOC-241210A2.txt  DOC-241210A3.txt  DOC-241210A4.txt  DOC-241210A5.txt

FCC EXPANDS E911 RULES. Adds Services, Opens Second Notice on Mobile Satellite Services and Multi-Line Telephone Systems, and Directs Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Study Technical Issues. News Release. Adopted: 11/13/2003. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 WTB. Contact Gregory Guice at (202) 418-0095  DOC-241214A1.doc  DOC-241214A2.doc  DOC-241214A3.doc  DOC-241214A4.doc  DOC-241214A5.doc  DOC-241214A6.doc  DOC-241214A1.pdf  DOC-241214A2.pdf  DOC-241214A3.pdf  DOC-241214A4.pdf  DOC-241214A5.pdf  DOC-241214A6.pdf  DOC-241214A1.txt  DOC-241214A2.txt  DOC-241214A3.txt  DOC-241214A4.txt  DOC-241214A5.txt  DOC-241214A6.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-241229A1.doc  DOC-241229A1.pdf  DOC-241229A1.txt

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FROM STATISTICS OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMON CARRIERS. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: Michael.Balmoris@fcc.gov WCB. Contact (202) 418-0940, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-241275A1.doc  DOC-241275A1.pdf  DOC-241275A1.txt

Released: 11/14/2003. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU LAUNCHES DESIGN PHASE OF ENHANCEMENTS TO ITS ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM, IBFS. The International Bureau will host a public meeting to officially kick off the design phase for planned enhancements to its electronic filing system, IBFS. IB. Contact: Mary Jane Solomon at (202) 418-0593 or email: MaryJane.Solomon@fcc.gov  DOC-241277A1.doc  DOC-241277A1.pdf  DOC-241277A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00732S Released: 11/14/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Accepted for Filing Streamlined. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-241272A1.pdf  DOC-241272A1.txt

Released: 11/14/2003. BIENNIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING FOR BROADCAST STATION LICENSEES. (DA No. 03-3642). MB. Contact: CDBS Help Desk at (202) 418-2662, FCC Reports 323 or 323-E at (202) 418-1626 or (202) 418-1627  DA-03-3642A1.doc  DA-03-3642A1.pdf  DA-03-3642A1.txt

Report No: 45612 Released: 11/14/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-241158A1.txt  DOC-241158A1.pdf

Report No: 25612 Released: 11/14/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-241157A1.txt  DOC-241157A1.pdf

Released: 11/14/2003. FEE DECISIONS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. (DA No. 03-3623). OMD. Contact: (202) 418-1995  DA-03-3623A1.doc  DA-03-3623A1.pdf  DA-03-3623A1.txt

Released: 11/14/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham@ (202) 418-1864  DOC-241264A1.doc  DOC-241264A1.pdf  DOC-241264A1.txt

Released: 11/14/2003. EX PARTE-PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-241271A1.doc  DOC-241271A1.pdf  DOC-241271A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-05 Released: 11/14/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-241258A1.pdf  DOC-241258A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division,Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3607). CGB  DA-03-3607A1.doc  DA-03-3607A1.pdf  DA-03-3607A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3606). CGB  DA-03-3606A1.doc  DA-03-3606A1.pdf  DA-03-3606A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3603). CGB  DA-03-3603A1.doc  DA-03-3603A1.pdf  DA-03-3603A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3605). CGB  DA-03-3605A1.doc  DA-03-3605A1.pdf  DA-03-3605A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3604). CGB  DA-03-3604A1.doc  DA-03-3604A1.pdf  DA-03-3604A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3602). CGB  DA-03-3602A1.doc  DA-03-3602A1.pdf  DA-03-3602A1.txt

ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Found Isothermal is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000.00 for violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2003 by NALF. (DA No. 03-3638). EB  DA-03-3638A1.doc  DA-03-3638A1.pdf  DA-03-3638A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FARGO, ND. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-234). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 01/05/2004. Reply Comments Due: 01/20/2004. Adopted: 11/06/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3644). MB  DA-03-3644A1.doc  DA-03-3644A1.pdf  DA-03-3644A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, POCATELLO, ID. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-233). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 01/05/2004. Reply Comments Due: 01/20/2004. Adopted: 11/06/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3561). MB  DA-03-3561A1.doc  DA-03-3561A1.pdf  DA-03-3561A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, WORCESTER AND WESTBOROUGH, MA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-49). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3554). MB  DA-03-3554A1.doc  DA-03-3554A1.pdf  DA-03-3554A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PELHAM AND MEIGS, GA. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Mitchell. (Dkt No. 03-58). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3556). MB  DA-03-3556A1.doc  DA-03-3556A1.pdf  DA-03-3556A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, APOPKA, MAITLAND, AND HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-24). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by R&O. (DA No. 03-3555). MB  DA-03-3555A1.doc  DA-03-3555A1.pdf  DA-03-3555A1.txt

LONE PINE TELEVISION, INC. Granted Lone Pine's market modification, and dismissed both KVMD's must carry complaint and Lone Pine's petition for reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/07/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3643). MB  DA-03-3643A1.doc  DA-03-3643A1.pdf  DA-03-3643A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHASE CITY, VA AND CREEDMOOR, AHOSKIE, GATESVILLE, AND NASHVILLE, NC. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-232). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 01/05/2004. Reply Comments Due: 01/20/2004. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3551). MB  DA-03-3551A1.doc  DA-03-3551A1.pdf  DA-03-3551A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MT. UNION, HUNTINGDON, CENTRE HALL, AND SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-231). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 01/05/2004. Reply Comments Due: 01/20/2004. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by NPRM. (DA No. 03-3552). MB  DA-03-3552A1.doc  DA-03-3552A1.pdf  DA-03-3552A1.txt

FRONTIER, A CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted Frontier's petition for special relief to modify the television market of KVMD-DT. Dismissed KVMD-DT's must carry complaint against Frontier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3610). MB  DA-03-3610A1.doc  DA-03-3610A1.pdf  DA-03-3610A1.txt

ALTRIO COMMUNICATIONS. Granted Altrio's petition for special relief to modify the television market of KVMD-DT. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KVMD Licensee Co., LLC against Altrio. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3612). MB  DA-03-3612A1.doc  DA-03-3612A1.pdf  DA-03-3612A1.txt

MEDIACOM CALIFORNIA LLC. Granted in part Mediacom's petition for special relief and dismissed KVMD' s carriage complaint. Dismissed must carry complaint filed by KVMD against Mediacom California LLC. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/07/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3652). MB  DA-03-3652A1.doc  DA-03-3652A1.pdf  DA-03-3652A1.txt

AVENUE TV CABLE SERVICE, INC. Granted Avenue TV Cable Service, Inc. petition for special relief to modify the television market of KVMD-DT. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KVMD Licensee Co., LLC against Avenue TV Cable Service, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/10/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3611). MB  DA-03-3611A1.doc  DA-03-3611A1.pdf  DA-03-3611A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, KETCHUM, JEROME, AND RUPERT, ID AND COALVILLE, NAPLES, HUNTSVILLE, SOUTH JORDAN, TOOELE, WELLINGTON, CASTLE DALE, SALINA, PAROWAN AND PAYSON, UT. Issued an Order to Show Cause directed to Moenkopi Communications, Inc., licensee of Station KTCE, Channel 222A, Payson, Utah in this proceeding. By Order to Show Cause. (Dkt No. 02-14). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3553). MB  DA-03-3553A1.doc  DA-03-3553A1.pdf  DA-03-3553A1.txt

QUILLAYUTE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORKS, WA. Granted request for review seeking funding for discounted services and remanded to SLD for further consideration. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3635). WCB  DA-03-3635A1.doc  DA-03-3635A1.pdf  DA-03-3635A1.txt

LOWER YUKON SCHOOL DISTRICT, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, AK. Granted request for review seeking funding for discounted services and remanded to SLD for further consideration. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3634). WCB  DA-03-3634A1.doc  DA-03-3634A1.pdf  DA-03-3634A1.txt

SAYVILLE LIBRARY, SAYVILLE, NY. Denied request for review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny Sayville's application for discounted services. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3637). WCB  DA-03-3637A1.doc  DA-03-3637A1.pdf  DA-03-3637A1.txt

DES MOINES MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22, DES MOINES, NM. Denied 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: 11/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3636). WCB  DA-03-3636A1.doc  DA-03-3636A1.pdf  DA-03-3636A1.txt

QWEST'S PETITION TO WITHDRAW PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM THE PROHIBITION OF PERFORMING OPERATING, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS UNDER SECTION 53.203(A)(2)-(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Granted Qwest's request to withdraw, and dismissed the petition. (Dkt No. 96-149). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division. Adopted: 11/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3657). WCB  DA-03-3657A1.doc  DA-03-3657A1.pdf  DA-03-3657A1.txt

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY. Denied Oregon State's petition for reconsideration, and request for a waiver of Section 74.903 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by RECON. (DA No. 03-3622). WTB  DA-03-3622A1.doc  DA-03-3622A1.pdf  DA-03-3622A1.txt

THE FLIGHT DEPARTMENT INC. Dismissed the application for a new aeronautical advisory station (unicom) at the Garfield County Airport in Rifle, Colorado. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3639). WTB  DA-03-3639A1.doc  DA-03-3639A1.pdf  DA-03-3639A1.txt

HISPANIC INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. Denied HITN's petitions for reconsideration of the dismissal of its Indianapolis and Anderson applications. Dismissed HITN's petition to deny Ball State's Kokomo application and its petition for stay of the grant of Ball State's Anderson application. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, WIreless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3621). WTB  DA-03-3621A1.doc  DA-03-3621A1.pdf  DA-03-3621A1.txt

COMMISSION ADOPTS PROPOSALS FOR BROADBAND BY SATELLITE ON VESSELS. News Release. News Media Contact: Linda L. Haller at (202) 418-1408 IB. Contact Belinda Nixon at (202) 418-1460, email: Belinda.Nixon@fcc.gov  DOC-241228A1.doc  DOC-241228A1.pdf  DOC-241228A1.txt

FCC COMPLETES FIRST PHASE OF IMPLEMENTATION FOR 2003 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE (WRC-03) FINAL ACTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Lauren M. Van Wazer at (202) 418-0030 OET  DOC-241238A1.doc  DOC-241238A2.doc  DOC-241238A1.pdf  DOC-241238A2.pdf  DOC-241238A1.txt  DOC-241238A2.txt

FCC MAKES ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM AVAILABLE FOR UNLICENSED USE. As part of its ongoing effort to promote more flexible, innovative, and market driven uses of the radio spectrum, the FCC made available an additional 255 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.470-5.725 GHz band for unlicensed devices. News Release. (Dkt No 03-122). Adopted: 11/12/2003. News Media Contact: Lauren M. Van Wazer (202) 418-0030 OET. Contact Ahmed Lahjouji (202) 418-2061  DOC-241220A1.doc  DOC-241220A2.doc  DOC-241220A3.doc  DOC-241220A1.pdf  DOC-241220A2.pdf  DOC-241220A3.pdf  DOC-241220A1.txt  DOC-241220A2.txt  DOC-241220A3.txt

FCC TASK FORCE REPORTS ON SPECTRUM POLICY REFORM PROGRESS AND INITIATIVES. The FCC's Spectrum Policy Task Force reported steps the FCC has taken during the past year to implement spectrum policy reform and initiatives.. News Release. Adopted: 11/13/2003. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB. Contact Peter Tenhula at (202) 418-7783  DOC-241195A1.doc  DOC-241195A2.doc  DOC-241195A1.pdf  DOC-241195A2.pdf  DOC-241195A1.txt  DOC-241195A2.txt