April 24, 2001

OPEN PROCEEDINGS

The following is a listing of current FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
and Notices of Inquiry open for public comment, except routine petitions
to amend the Table of Allotments. This listing also includes pertinent
Public Notices 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. \*Asterisk indicates comment
period deadline is past, but reply comment period still is open.

# [CABLE SERVICES BUREAU]{.underline}

**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 418-2358.
TTY: (202) 418-7172.

### CS 01-7; ORDER 04/10/01 (adopted 04/09/01); DA 01-905 

**Nondiscrimination in the Distribution of Interactive Television
Services Over Cable.**

The Commission granted in part an extension of time to file reply
comments filed by the Media Access Project and extended the deadline for
filing reply comments until May 11, 2001.

# [COMMON CARRIER BUREAU]{.underline}

**CC 96-61; ORDER 11/17/00 (adopted 11/16/00); DA 00-2586**

**In the Matter of Policy and Rules Concerning the Interstate,
Interexchange Marketplace/Implementation of Section 254(G) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as Amended.**

The Commission extend the deadline for detariffing mass-market consumer
services from January 31\* to April 30, 2001.

**CC 96-98; PN 02/23/01; DA 01-501**

**Common Carrier Bureau Grants Motion for Limited Extension of Time for
Filing Comments and Reply Comments on the use of Unbundled Network
Elements to Provide Exchange Access Service. Revised filing dates.**

The Commission granted a limited extension of time in the above listed
proceeding. Comments due April 5\*; replies due April 30. Contact: Jodie
Donovan-May or Tom Navin at (202) 418-1580.

**CC 96-45; PN 03/07/01; DA 01-584**

**State of Alaska Seeks a Declaratory Ruling and Waiver of Section
54.504(B)(2)(II) of the Commission\'s Rules.**

On January 30, 2001, the State of Alaska, on behalf of its rural school
districts and libraries, filed a petition for waiver of section
54.504(b)(2)(ii) of the Commission\'s rules, which requires that the
services funded by the schools and libraries universal service support
program are used solely for educational purposes. Comments due April
6\*; replies due May 7. Contact: Adrian Wright at (202) 418-0854.

**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 is seeking 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 91-281; PN 03/09/01; DA No. 01-640**

**Macro International Requests a Declaratory Ruling on Interpretation of
47 C.F.R.**

§ **64.1601(d) (2).**

On September 12, 2000, Macro International, Inc. filed a petition for
declaratory ruling regarding section 64.1601 (d)(2) of the Commission\'s
rules, 47 C.F.R. 64.1601 (d) (2). Comments due April 9\*; replies due
April 24. Contact: Susan Magnotti at (202) 418-0871, TTY: (202)
418-0484.

**CC 96-45; PN 03/14/20; DA 01-622**

**Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands Requests Enhanced Lifeline
and Expanded Link up Support for Low**-**Income Consumers. Pleading
Cycle Established.**

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island has filed a request for
expanded universal service support for low-income consumers in the
Commonwealth, similar to the measures

adopted in the Commission\'s Tribal Order for low-income subscribers
living on tribal lands.

Comments due April 13\*; replies due April 30. Contact: Mark Nadel at
(202) 418-7400.

**PN 03/16/01; DA 01-684**

**MPower Communications Corp. Files Petition for Expedited Declaratory
Ruling on Telric Pricing Standards for Loop Conditioning Charges.
Pleading Cycle Established.**

On March 6, 2001, Mpower Communications Corp., a competitive local
exchange carrier, filed a petition for a declaratory ruling seeking
expeditious clarification of the total element long-run incremental cost
pricing methodology. Comments due April 16\*; replies due May 7.
Contact:

Shannon Lipp at (202) 418-1520, TTY (202) 418-0484.

**CC 01-73; PN 03/20/01; DA No. 01-715**

**Commission Seeks Comment on Application for Consent to Transfer
Control Filed by Chorus Communications, Ltd. and Telephone and Data
Systems, Inc. Pleading Cycle Established.**

On March 7, 2001, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. and Chorus
Communications, Ltd. 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 Federal Communications Commission approval to
transfer control to TDS of Commission licenses and authorizations held
by Chorus and its subsidiaries to provide domestic and international
telecommunications services pursuant to parts 22, 63 and 90 of the
Commission\'s rules. Comments due April 19\*; replies due May 4.
Contact: Aaron Goldberger at (202) 418-1580.

**CC 01-77; PN 03/22/01; DA No. 01-728**

**Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition of Coalition of
Competitive Fiber Providers for Declaratory Ruling of Sections 251(B)(4)
and 224(F)(1).**

On March 15, 2001, the Coalition of Competitive Fiber Providers filed a
petitionrequesting a declaratory ruling pursuant to sections 25 (b)(4)
and 224(f)(1) of the Communications Act, that incumbert local exchange
carriers (ILEC\'s) must provide to telecommunications carriers
nondiscriminatory access to any \"duct, conduit, or right-of-way owned
or controlled by \"an ILEC leading to or located in, ILEC central
offices. Comments due April 23; replies due May 8.

Contact: Janice M. Myles at (202) 418-1577.

**CC 98-141, 98-184; PN 03/26/01; DA 01-764**

**Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Worldnet
Telecommunications, Inc. Ex Parte Letter Concerning Bell Atlantic/GTE
Merger Conditions.**

On February 12, 2001, WorldNew Telecommunications, Inc. filed an Ex
Parte Letter requesting that the Commission reopen the above referenced
docket. Comments due April 25; replies due May 10. Contact: Janice M.
Myles 202-418-1577.

**CC 96-45; PN 03/27/01; DA 01-757**

**Petition of Genesis Communications International, Inc. for Declaratory
Ruling Regarding Lifeline Assistance Revenues. Pleading Cycle
Established.**

On November 17, 2000, Genesis Communications International, Inc. filed a
Petition for Declaratory Ruling. Genesis requests declaratory rulings
regarding: (1) Whether Commission certification of Genesis\' eligibility
was a prerequisite to obtaining reimbursement from the National Exchange
Carrier Association, Inc. for Lifeline discounts given to eligible end
users under California\'s Universal Lifeline Telephone Service program;
and (2) whether Genesis was entitled to submit claims and receive
reimbursement from NECA on a retroactive basis.

Comments due April 26; replies due May 11. Contact: Sheryl Todd at (202)
418-7400, TTY (202) 418-0484.

**CC 98-141, CC 98-184; PN 03/30/01; DA 01-722**

**CCB Seeks Comment on Letters Filed by Verizon and Birch Re:
Most-Favored Nation Condition of SBC/Ameritech and Bell Atlantic/GTE
Orders.**

The Commission seeks comment on both letters and as to whether there are
grounds to waive or modify the relevant MFN conditions. Comments due
April 30; replies due May 14. Contact: Mark Stone at (202) 418-0816.

**CC 96-45; PN 04/02/01; DA 01-814**

**Smith Bagley, Inc. Petitions to Redefine the Service Area of Table Top
Telephone Company on Tribal Lands Within the State of Arizona.**

The Common Carrier Bureau provides notice that Smith Bagley, Inc. has
filed a petition, pursuant to section 54.207 of the Commission\'s rules,
requesting the Commission\'s consent to the Arizona Corporation
Commission\'s proposed \"service area\" definition for areas served by
Table Top Telephone Company within Arizona**.** Comments due April 30;
replies due May 14. Contact:

Richard D. Smith or Anita Cheng at (202) 418-7400, TTY (202) 418-0484.

### CC 01-88; PN 04/04/01; DA 01-768

**Comments Requested on the Application by SBC Communications Inc. for
Authorization under Section 271 of the Communication Act to Provide
in-region, Interlata Service in the State of Missouri.**

On April 4, 2001, SBC Communications Inc. and its subsidiaries,
Southwestern Bell Telephone company and Southwestern Bell Communications
Services, Inc., d/b/a Southwestern Bell Long Distance filed an
application for authorization to provide in-region, interLATA service in
the

State of Missouri, pursuant to section 271 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended 47 U.S.C. § 271. Comments must be filed on or before
April 24. Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-1500 or Janice Myles at
(202) 418-1580.

### CC 96-45; ORDER 04/05/01 (adopted 04/04/01); DA 01-835

**St Jean Vianney School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Cleveland Municipal
School District, Cleveland, Ohio, Total Com USA, Ltd., Doolittle West
School, Chicago, Illinois, Seventh Day Adventist School, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.**

The Commission extended the time period for taking action in the above
captioned Requests for Review of decisions by the Schools and Libraries
Division is extended by 30 days to April 19, 2001, for the Request for
Review filed by St. Jean Vianney School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; to May
10, 2001 for the Requests for Review filed by Cleveland Municipal School
District, Cleveland, Ohio, for Funding Request Numbers 418921 and
421840; to May 10, 2001, for the Request for Review filed by Total Com
USA, Ltd.; to May 14, 2001 for the Request for Review filed by Doolittle
West School, Chicago, Illinois, and; to May 16, 2001 for Request for
Review filed by Seventh Day Advantist School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

**PN 04/05/01; DA 01-864**

**Comments Sought on Century Tel of Washington Cost Allocation Manual.**

On April 2, 2001, Century Tel of Washington, Inc. filed revisions to its
cost allocation manual, in accordance with Section 64.903 of the
Commission\'s rules. Comments due May 7; replies due May 22. Contact:
Debbie Weber at (202) 418-0812, TTY (202) 418-0484.

**CC 96-98; PN 04/10/01; DA 01-911**

**Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Joint Petition of BellSouth
, SBC and Verizon.**

On April 5, 2001, BellSouth Corporation and BellSouth
Telecommunications, Inc. and Verizon Telephone Companies filed a Joint
Petition asking the Commission to find that high-capacity loops and
dedicated not be subject to mandatory unbundling. Contact: Janice M.
Myles at (202) 418-1577.

**PN 04/11/01; DA 01-912**

**Citizens Communications Company and QWEST Corporation's Petition for
Waiver of Section 61.48(o)(2), Pleading Cycle Established.**

On March 23, 2001, Citizens Communications Company and Qwest
Corporation, filed a petition requesting a waiver to extend the
provisions of Section 61.48(o)(2). Comments due April 18\*; replies due
April 25. Contact: Aaron Goldschmidt at (202) 418-1530

**ORDER 04/03/01 (adopted 04/02/01); DA 01-772**

**ComSat Communications.**

The Commission granted COMSAT\'s request for an extension of time from
April 1 until June 1, 2001, to file its annual Joint Cost Report and
independent audit report on its cost allocation manual.

**PN 04/13/01; DA 01-937**

**Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on National Exchange Carrier
Association, Inc. Petition for Interim Waiver of Section 69.602 of
Commission Rules.**

On April 10, 2001, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. filed
a Petition for Interim Waiver of Section 69.602 of the Commission Rules
concerning annual election requirements for NECA\'s Board of Directors.
(See 47 C.F.R. § 69.602). Comments due April 23; replies due April 30.
Contact: Andrew Mulitz at (202 418-0850.

**[ENFORCEMENT BUREAU]{.underline}**

**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 is seeking 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 propose to revise Part 11 of the
Rules to eliminate references to the now-defunct Emergency Action
Notification network and its participants. Further, the Commission
propose 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.

**[INTERNATIONAL BUREAU]{.underline}**

**IB 00-248; NPRM 12/14/00; (adopted 12/11/00); FCC 00-435**

**2000 Biennial Regulatory Review \-- Streamlining and Other Revisions
of Part 25 of the Commission\'s Rules et al.**

The Commission is seeking comment on steps to facilitate licensing of
earth stations.

Comments due March 26\*; replies due April 23.

**PN 03/02/01; DA 01-554**

**International Bureau Seeks Comment on a Proposal by City of Laredo,
Texas, and City of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, to Create a Cross-Border Local
Calling Area.**

On November 30, 2000, the City Manager of the City of Laredo, Texas
filed with the Commission a copy of a *\"Collaborative Agreement between
the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo,* *Tamaulipas (Mexico) and the City of
Laredo, Texas.\"* The Commission is seeking comment on the
*Collaborative Agreement* and its proposed cross-border calling area.
Comments due April 16\*; replies due April 30. Contact: John Copes at
(202) 418-1478, TTY: (202) 418-2555.

**PN 04/12/01**

**Satellite Policy Branch Information Inmarsat Ventures PLC.**

The Commission has received a request from Inmarsat Ventures PLC for an
extension of a July 1, 2001, deadline established under Section
621(5)(A)(ii) of the Open-market Reorganization for the betterment of
international Telecommunications Act (Pub. Law 106-180, 114 Stat. 48
(2000)). Comments due April 27; replies due May 7. Contact: Kathleen
Campbell at (202) 418-0753 or James Ball at (202) 418-0427.

**PN 04/13/01**

**International Bureau Information Report to Congress Regarding the
Orbit Act.**

Section 646 of the Open-Market Reorganization for the Betterment of
International Telecommunication Act, requires the Commission to an
report to the Committees on Commerce and International Relations of the
House of Representatives and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and Foreign Relations of the Senate on the progress made
to achieve the objectives and carry out and provisions of the ORBIT Act.
Comments due April 27; replies due May 7. Contact: James Ball
202-418-0427 or Alexandra Field at (202) 418-2064.

**[MASS MEDIA BUREAU]{.underline}**

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# MM 00-39; R&O and FNPRM 01/19/01 (adopted 01/18/01) FCC 01-24

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# Review of the Commission\'s Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television. 

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# The Commission resolved several issues crucial to the rapid conversion of the nation\'s broadcast television system from analog to digital. Comments due April 6\*; replies due May 7. Contact: Roger Holberg at (202) 418-2134. 

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**ORDER 04/03/01 (adopted 03/28/01); FCC 01-111**

**Request for Further Extension of the November 1, 2000, Digital
Television Construction Deadline.**

Granted extension of the November 1, 2000 DTV construction deadline,
depending on the facts and circumstances of each case, and denied the
petition to deny filed by Canyon Area Residents for the Environment.

# [OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY]{.underline}

**ET 00-47; NPRM 12/08/00 (adopted 12/07/00) FCC 00-430**

**Authorization and Use of Software Defined Radios.**

Proposed amending Part 2 of rules to streamline the equipment
authorization procedures for software defined radios. Comments due 75
days and replies due 135 days from publication in the Federal Register.

**ET 98-153; PN 03/23/01; DA 01-753**

**Comments Requested on Reports Addressing Potential Interference from
Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems.**

The Commission is requesting comments on four reports it has received
regarding the potential for ultra-wideband transmission systems to cause
harmful interference to other radio operations.

Comments due April 23; replies due May 8. Contact: John A. Reed at (202)
418-2455.

**ET 98-153; PN 03/26/01; DA 01-753**

**Revised - Comments Requested on Reports Addressing Potential
Interference from Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems**

The Commission is requesting comments on five reports it has received
regarding the potential for ultra-wideband transmission systems to cause
harmful interference to other radio operations.

Comments due April 25; replies due May 10. Contact: John A. Reed at
(202) 418-2455.

**ET 98-206; ORDER 3/26/01 (adopted 3/26/01)**

**Erratm - Part 2 and Part 25. Extended the Reply Comment period from
March 26, 2001 to April 5, 2001, DA 01-754, released March 23, 2001.**

On March 21, 2001, DIRECTV, Inc., and EchoStar Satellite Corporation
jointly filed a motion,

Pursuant to Section 1.46 of the Commission\'s Rules, to extend the
period for filing reply comments to the *Further Notice of Proposed Rule
Making* in the above-captioned proceeding from March 26, 2001 to April
26, 2001.

**GN 01-74; NPRM 03/28/01 (adopted 03/16/01); FCC 01-91**

**Reallocation and Service Rules for the 698-746 MHz Spectrum Band**

**(Television Channels 52-59).**

The Commission proposed to reallocate the 698-746 MHz spectrum band,
currently comprising television (\"TV\") Channels 52-59. Comments due
May 14; replies due June 4.

**[OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR]{.underline}**

**MD 01-76; NPRM 03/29/01 (adopted 03/19/01); FCC 01-97**

**Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2001.**

Proposed to revise its Schedule of Regulatory Fees to collect the amount
of regulatory fees that

Congress, as amended, has required us to collect for Fiscal Year 2001.
Comments due April 27; replies due May 7.

# [WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU]{.underline}

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**WT 96-86; 4^th^ R&O and 5^th^ NPRM 01/17/01 (adopted 01/11/01) FCC
01-10**

**In the Matter of the Development of Operational, Technical and
Spectrum Requirements for Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and
Local Public Safety Communication Requirements through the Year 2010.**

The Commission adopted various technical and operational rules and
policies regarding the use of frequencies in the764-776 MHz and 794-806
MHz bands designated for interoperability uses. The Commission is
seeking comments on the NCC\'s recommendations and certain related
issues. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register;
replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.

**PN 03/15/01; DA 01-688**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Rule
Change and Conditionally Waives Section 1.929(C)(1) to Permit Expansion
of Paging Contours Over Water on a Secondary Basis.**

Pursuant to Section 1.925 of the Commission\'s rules, the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau seek Comment on a Request for Rule Change
filed by the Paging and Messaging Alliance of the Persona Communications
Industry Association. Comments on the Waiver Request due

April 16\***;** replies due May 1. Contact: Leon Jackler at (202)
418-0946.

**PN 03/16/01; DA 01-686**

**Correction - Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment
Regarding Intelligent Transportation System Applications Using Dedicated
Short Range Communications.**

The Commission is seeking information regarding current, emerging and
potential intelligent Transportation System applications that use
Dedicated Short Range Communication. The

information will be used to assist in developing the licensing and
service rules that will apply to DSRC-based ITS applications. Comments
due: April 16\*; replies due May 1. Contact: Nancy M. Zaczek at (202)
418-7590, (TTY) 202-418-7233.

**PN 03/19/01; DA 01-698**

**Wireless Telecommunication Bureau Seeks Comment on Request by Maritel,
Inc. to Assign Maritime Mobile Service Indentities (MMSIS) to Vessel
that are Required to be Licensed.**

On March 6, 2001, Maritel, Inc. filed an informal request to permit
private entities to assign MMSIs to vessels required by FCC rules and
international regulations to obtain FCC authorization. Comments due
April 18\*; replies due May 3. Contact: Jim Shaffer at (202) 418-0687,
TTY (202) 418-7233.

**WT 94-102; PN 04/06/01; DA 01-894**

**WTB Seeks Comment on Wireless E911 Phase 2 Waiver Request Filed by
AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.**

The Commission seeks comment on the above caption proceeding. Comments
due May 7; replies due May 21. Contact: Dan Grosh or Patrick Forster at
(202) 418-1310.

### CC 94-102; PN 04/05/01; DA 01-886

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Requests for
Clarification or Declaratory Ruling Concerning Public Safety Answering
Point Requests for Phase 2**

**Enhanced 911.**

The Commission seeks comment on a petition filed April 5, 2001, by the
City of Richardson, Texas seeking clarification and/or a declaratory
ruling concerning the process by which a Public Safety Answering Point
requests Phase II enhanced 911 service from a wireless carrier.

Comments due April 23; replies due May 3. Contact: Wendy Austrie at
(202) 418-1310.

**WT 01-72; PN 04/05/01; DA 01-887**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Extends Deadline for Reply Comments
on CTIA Request to Commence Rulemaking to Establish Fair Location
Information Practices.**

The Commission granted Sprint\'s motion, in part, and extended the
deadline for the filing of reply comments from April 17 to April 24,
2001. Contact: Barbara Reideler at (202) 418-1310.

**PN 04/11/01; DA 01-910**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Waiver
by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Obtain a License for
Twelve Unassigned UHF**

**Paging Control Frequencies.**

Comments due April 23; replies due April 30. Contact: Michael Connelly
at (202) 418-0680, TTY (202) 418-7233.

**ORDER 04/13/01 (adopted 04/12/01); DA 01-932**

**Intelligent Transportation System Applications Using Dedicated Short
Range Communications.**

The Commission extended the comment period to May 16, 2001 and the reply
period to May 31, 2001.

**PN 04/18/01; DA 01-970**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Space Data
Research, LLC\'S Request for Declaratory Ruling or Waiver Regarding the
Narrowband PCS Rules.**

On April 10, 2001, Space Data Research, LLC, filed with the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau a Request for Declaratory Ruling or, in the
Alternative a Waiver (Request), regarding three Commission rules that
affect Space Data operation Bureau seeks comment on the Request**.**

Comments due May 18; replies due May 28. Contact: Melvin Spann

202-418-1333.