*Pages 1--9 from Microsoft Word - 9779.doc* NEWS News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 TTY 202 / 418- 2555 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D. C. Circ 1974). June 25, 2001 OPEN PROCEEDINGS The following is a listing of current FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Notices of Inquiry (NOIs) open for public comment; however, routine petitions to amend the Table of Allotments are not included. This listing also includes pertinent Public Notices (PNs) announcing comment subjects and dates. For additional information, contact Marilyn Abraham, Consumer Information Bureau at (202) 418- 2374. Please note: as comment and reply comment periods expire, they are deleted from this listing. An asterisk indicates the comment period deadline has past, but the reply comment period is still open. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU PN 03/ 28/ 01; DA 01- 780 Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals, Amendments to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Published in the Federal Register, March 26, 2001. Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals, Amendments of Part 76 of the Commission's Rules, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 01- 22 (CS Docket Nos. 98- 120, 00- 96, 00- 2) regarding cable carriage of broadcast digital television pursuant to mandatory carriage and retransmission consent has been published in the Federal Register, 66 Fed. Reg. 16523, 16532 (March 26. 2001). Comments due May 10*; replies due June 25. Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418- 2358 (VOICE), (202) 418- 7172 TTY. CS 98- 120, 00- 96, 00- 2; ORDER 04/ 25/ 01 (adopted 04/ 24/ 01); FCC 01- 22 Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals and Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999. Order issued to extend the period for filing comments on the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the above captioned proceeding. Comments due June 11*; replies due July 26. Contact: Eloise Gore at (202) 418- 7200. 1 2 MM 92- 266; ORDER 05/ 17/ 01 (05/ 15/ 01) DA 01- 1219 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 3 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992. The Commission ordered cable systems subject to the price survey requirements described in the above- captioned proceeding to complete and return the questionnaire no later than July 21. MO& O 05/ 31/ 01 (adopted 05/ 31/ 01); DA 01- 1335 Time Warner Cable. The Commission granted Gemstar TV Guide International, Inc. 's request for an extension of the filing deadlines. Comments responsive to the Petition for Declaratory Ruling are due June 18*; replies due June 28. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU CC 95- 20, 98- 10; PN 03/ 07/ 01; DA 01- 620 Further Comment Requested to Update and Refresh Record on Computer III Requirements. The Commission seeks comment on whether ISPs can obtain, under the ONA framework, the telecommunications service inputs that they require from the BOCs, including Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) service. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Jodie Donovan- May or Jessica Rosenworcel at (202) 418- 1580. CC 96- 98; PN 04/ 23/ 01; DA 01- 1041 Common Carrier Bureau Grants Motion for Extension of Time for Filing Comments and Reply Comments on BOC Joint Motion Regarding Unbundled Network Elements. On April 5, 2001, BellSouth Corporation and BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., BellSouth Commissions, Inc., and Verizon Telephone Companies filed a Joint Petition asking the Commission to find that high- capacity loops and dedicated transport should not be subject to mandatory unbundling. Comments due June 11*; replies due June 25. Contact: Janice Myles at (202) 418- 1580. CC 96- 45; FNPRM 04/ 30/ 01 (adopted 04/ 26/ 01); FCC 01- 143 In the Matter of Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service. 2 3 The Commission seeks comment on a proposed rule change to give funding priority to requests for internal connections made by individual schools and libraries that did not receive funding commitments for internal connections during the previous funding year. The Commission also seeks comment on proposed administrative modifications to its rules to provide additional time for recipients under the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism to implement contracts or agreements with service providers for non- recurring services. Comments due 15 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 22 days after publication in the Federal Register. CC 96- 45; 98- 171; NPRM 05/ 08/ 01 (adopted 04/ 26/ 01); FCC 01- 145 Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service; 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Streamlining Contributor Reporting Requirements et al. Proposed streamlining and reforming both the manner in which the Commission assesses carrier contributions to the universal service fund and the manner in which carriers may recover those costs from their customers. Comments due 30 days from publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days from publication in the Federal Register. PN 05/ 14/ 01; DA 01- 1211 Common Carrier Bureau Requests Comment on Crandall Declaration. On April 30, 2001, the United States Telecom Association (USTA) filed reply comments as requested by the Commission's Public Notice in CC Docket No. 96- 98 inviting comment on issues raised in conjunction with the use of unbundled network elements to provide exchange access service. USTA attached to its reply comments a declaration by Robert W. Crandall. Comments on the Crandall Declaration are due June 11*; replies due June 25. Contact: Jeremy Miller or Julie Veach at (202) 418- 1580. PN 05/ 22/ 01; DA 01- 1233 Comments on Cost Allocation Manual Revisions Filed by Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company. On May 11, 2001, Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company filed revisions to its cost allocation manual in accordance with Section 64.903 of the Commission's rules. Comments due June 23*; replies due July 9. Contact: Colleen Nibbe at (202) 418- 0388. PN 05/ 25/ 01; DA 01- 1299 CompTel Files Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Presubscribed Interexchange Carrier Charges. Pleading Cycle Established. 3 4 On May 16, 2001, the Competitive Telecommunications Association, pursuant to Section 1.401 of the Commission's rules, petitioned the FCC to initiate a rulemaking proceeding revising its policies governing the federally- tariffed charges of incumbent local exchange carriers for changing the presubscribed interexchange carrier for end- user subscribers. Comments due June 18*; replies due July 2. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418- 1530. CC 01- 117; PN 06/ 04/ 01; DA 01- 1348 Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Mpower Petition for Forbearance and Rulemaking. On May 25, 2001, Mpower Communications Corp. filed a petition for forbearance and rulemaking requesting that the Commission establish a new flexible contract mechanism, that would be in addition to the UNE "safety net." Comments due July 3; replies due July 18. Contact: Janice M. Myles at (202) 418- 1580. CC 96- 98, 99- 200; PN 06/ 05/ 01; DA 01- 1354 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on the Florida Public Service Commission's Petition for Delegated Authority to Implement Thousands- Block Number Pooling in the 941 Area Code. The Commission seeks comment on the Florida Commission's request for delegated authority to implement thousands- block number pooling in the 941 NPA. Comments due June 22*; replies due July 9. Contact: Jennifer Gorny at (202) 418- 2320. PN 06/ 07/ 01; DA 01- 1376 Comments Sought on Cost Allocation Manual Filed by SBC Communications On May 29, 2001, pursuant to Section 64.903 of the Commission's rules, SBC Communications, Inc. filed revisions to its consolidated cost allocation manual for Nevada Bell, Pacific Bell and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Comments due July 9; replies due July 24. Contact: Ed Dashkin at (202) 418- 0806 (VOICE), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. PN 06/ 08/ 01; DA 01- 1403 Commission Seeks Further Comment in Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Review of the Accounting Requirements and Armis Reporting Requirements for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers. The Commission seeks comment on the additions, consolidations, or eliminations of Class A and Class B accounts listed in the attachment to the Public Notice referenced above. Comments due 20 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. 4 5 CC 01- 125; PN 06/ 15/ 01; DA 01- 1394 Commission Seeks Comment on Application for Consent to Transfer Control Filed by Berkshire Cable Corporation d/ b/ a Berkshire Long Distance and Citizens Communications Company. On May 21, 2001, Berkshire Cable Corporation d/ b/ a Berkshire Long Distance and Citizens Communications Company filed applications pursuant to sections 214 and 310( d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U. S. C. § § 214, 310( d), requesting Commission approval to transfer control to Citizens of Commission, licenses and authorizations held by Berkshire to provide domest ic and internat ional telecommunications services. Comments due within 30 days following the release of the Public Notice. Final action will be taken 31 days following the date of the Public Notice. Contact: Aaron Goldberger at (202) 418- 1580. CC 96- 45; PN 06/ 15/ 01; DA 01- 1414 M& L Enterprises, Inc., d/ b/ a Skyline Telephone Company Petition for Waiver of Sections 36.611, 36.612 and 69. 2( HH) "Universal Service Fund" of the Commission's Rules. On May 25, 2001, M& L Enterprises, Inc., d/ b/ a Skyline Telephone Company, filed a petition for waiver of 47 C. F. R. Sections 36.611, 36. 612 and 69.2 (hh) of the Commission's rules. Comments due June 29; replies due July 16. Contact: Antoinette Stevens at (202) 418- 7400. CC 01- 126; PN 06/ 15/ 01; DA 01- 1445 Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Qwest Petition for Waiver to Provide Operator- Assisted Reverse Directory Assistance Services. On June 8, 2001, Qwest Corporation filed a petition for authority to provide operator assisted reverse directory assistance services on an integrated basis. Comments due July 2; replies due July 12. Contact: Jance Myles at (202) 418- 1580. CC 96- 45; PN 06/ 20/ 01; DA 01- 1458 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Translation of Cost Model to Delphi Computer Language and Announces Posting of Updated Cost Model. The Commission seeks comment on whether it should use the Delphi version for purposes of calculating support amounts for 2002. Comments due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Katie King or Tom Buckley at (202) 418- 0725. 5 6 ENFORCEMENT BUREAU EB 01- 66; NPRM 03/ 20/ 01 (adopted 03/ 13/ 01); FCC 01- 88 Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The Commission seeks comment on requested revisions to the Part 11 rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) set forth in petitions for rulemaking filed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service and the Society of Broadcast Engineers. In addition, the Commission proposed to revise Part 11 of the Rules to eliminate references to the now- defunct Emergency Action Notification network and its participants. Further, the Commission proposed to amend Part 11 to delete the requirement that international High Frequency broadcast stations purchase and install EAS equipment. Comments due 75 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 105 days after publication in the Federal Register. PN 06/ 07/ 01; DA 01- 1376 Comments Sought on CAM Filed by SBC Communications. On May 29, 2001, SBC Communications filed revisions to its consolidated cost allocation manual (CAM) for Nevada Bell, Pacific Bell and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Comments due July 9; replies due July 24. Contact: Ed Dashkin at (202) 418- 0806 (VOICE), (202) 418- 857- 3800 TTY. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU IB 01- 96; NPRM 05/ 03/ 01 (adopted 04/ 19/ 01) FCC 01- 134 In the Matter of the Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Non- Geostationary Satellite Orbit, Fixed Satellite Service in the Ku- Band. The Commission initiates a proceeding to determine the means by which multiple satellite network licensees will share spectrum recently designated for the non- geostationary satellite orbit, fixed- satellite service. Comments due June 18; replies due July 19. Contact: Mark Young at (202) 418- 0762. IB 97- 95; FNPRM 05/ 31/ 01; (adopted 05/ 24/ 01); FCC 01- 182 Allocation and Designation of Spectrum for Fixed- Satellite Services in the 37. 5- 38.5 GHZ, 40.5- 41.5 GHZ and 48. 2- 50.2 GHZ Frequency Bands, et al. The Commission has proposed to modify the band plan for the 36.051.4 GHz band. Comments due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 90 days after publication in the Federal Register. 6 7 MASS MEDIA BUREAU PN 05/ 22/ 01; DA 01- 1264 Comment Sought on "Petition for Inquiry into Network Practices" Filed by Network Affiliated Stations Alliance. On March 8, 2001, Network Affiliated Stations Alliance filed a Petition for Inquiry into network practices. The Commission seeks comment on the Petition and the responses to the Petition. Comments due July 23; replies due August 22. Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi at (202) 418- 2120. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ET 99- 231; FNPRM & ORDER 05/ 11/ 01 (adopted 05/ 10/ 01); FCC 01- 158 Amendment of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Spread Spectrum Devices, WI- LAN, Inc. et al. The Commission proposes to amend Part 15 of its rules to improve spectrum sharing by unlicensed devices operating in the 2.4 GHZ band (2400 - 2483.5 MHz), provide for introduction of new digital transmission technologies, and eliminate unnecessary regulations for spread spectrum systems. Comments due 75 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 105 days after publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Neal L. McNeil at (202) 418- 2408 (VOICE), (202) 418- 2989 TTY. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WT 01- 97; NPRM 05/ 07/ 01( adopted 04/ 27/ 01); FCC 01- 148 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 90. 20( e)( 6) of the Commission's Rules to Revise the Authorized Duty Cycle on 173.075 MHz. The Commission seeks comment on a proposal to amend Section 90.20( e)( 6) of the Commission's rules to revise the authorized duty cycle for stolen vehicle recovery system (SVRS) operations on 173.075 MHz. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Freda Lippert Thyden at (202) 418- 0627 (VOICE), (202) 418- 7233 TTY. PN 05/ 15/ 01; DA 01- 1191 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Waiver by Shell Chemical Company to Obtain a License for Eleven Unassigned UHF Public Mobile Service Channel Pairs. 7 8 On February 28, 2001, Shell Chemical Company filed an application and a request for waiver to use the eleven unassigned Part 22 Public Mobile Service UHF channel pairs for use in Deer Park, Texas. Comments due: June 12*; replies due June 26. Contact: Guy Benson at (202) 418-0680 (VOICE), (202) 418- 7233 TTY. PN 05/ 15/ 01; DA 01- 1216 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Requests for Waiver of Part 22 Air- Ground Radio Telephone Service Rules. On April 9, 2001, Claircom Licensee Corporation and GTE Airfone Incorporated submitted separate requests for joint waiver of a number of commercial Air- Ground Radiotelephone Service licensing rules. Comments due June 14*; replies due June 29. Contact: Kathy Harris at (202) 418- 0609. WT 01- 108; NPRM 05/ 17/ 01 (adopted 05/ 03/ 01); FCC 01- 153 In the Matter of Year 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review - Amendment of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules to Modify or Eliminate Out dated Rules Affecting the Cellular Radiotelephone Service et al. The Commission seeks comment on modification or elimination of certain other Part 22 rules that apply both to cellular and to other CMRS. The Commission also seeks comment on its proposal to eliminate or modify certain cellular anti- trafficking rules, specifically Sections 22.937, 22.943, and 22.945. Comments due: July 2; replies due August 1. CC 94- 102; FNPRM 05/ 25/ 01 (adopted 05/ 23/ 01); FCC 01- 175 In the Matter of Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems. The Commission is examining further the issue of non- service initialized mobile wireless phones used to make 911 calls and whether such phones should provide for call back by Public Safety Answering Points. Comments due July 9; replies due August 8. CC 94- 102; PN 06/ 08/ 01; DA 01- 1396 WTB Seeks Comment on Wireless E911 Phase II Amended Waiver Request Filed by Cincinnati Bell Wireless. The Commission is seeking comments on Cincinnati Bell Wireless's amended waiver request. Comments due July 9; replies due July 23. Contact: Gregory Vadas at (202) 418- 1310. PN 06/ 14/ 01; DA 01- 1422 8 9 WTB Seeks Comment on Request for Waiver by the Jersey City, New Jersey, Police Department to Obtain a Public Safety License for Eighteen UHF Paging Control Frequencies. On May 24, 2001, Jersey City, New Jersey, Police Department filed an application and a request for waiver to use, for public safety purposes, eighteen Part 22 paging UHF control channels in the Jersey City area. Comments due June 25; replies due July 2. Contact: Michael Connelly at (202) 418- 0680. Gen 90- 7; PN 06/ 18/ 01; DA 01- 1385 Comments Invited on Region 20 (Washington, Maryland & Northern Virginia) Public Safety Plan Amendment. On June 4, 2001, the Commission received an amendment request from the Region 20 Regional Planning Committee proposing to amend its 821- 824/ 866- 869 MHz Public Safety Plan, which was adopted by the Commission on March 26, 1990. Comments due July 18; replies due August 2. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418- 0694 (VOICE), (202) 418- 7233 TTY. 9