fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 188
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 27, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-226714A1.doc  DOC-226714A1.pdf  DOC-226714A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-226716A1.doc  DOC-226716A1.pdf  DOC-226716A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2578 Released: 09/27/2002. PETITON FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CGB  DOC-226689A1.doc  DOC-226689A1.pdf  DOC-226689A1.txt

Released: 09/27/2002. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 02-2431). IB  DA-02-2431A1.doc  DA-02-2431A1.pdf  DA-02-2431A1.txt

Released: 09/27/2002. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU POLICY DIVISION GRANTS VERIZON INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AUTHORITY FOR DELAWARE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. (DA No. 02-2428). IB  DA-02-2428A1.doc  DA-02-2428A1.pdf  DA-02-2428A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00123 Released: 09/27/2002. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Accepted for Filing Public Notice. IB. Contact: Kathleen Campbell at (202) 418-0753  DA- A1.pdf  DA- A1.txt

Report No: 45329 Released: 09/27/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-226724A1.txt

Report No: 25329 Released: 09/27/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-226726A1.txt

Released: 09/27/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 PUBLIC NOTICES). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-226692A1.doc  DOC-226692A2.doc  DOC-226692A1.pdf  DOC-226692A2.pdf  DOC-226692A1.txt  DOC-226692A2.txt

Released: 09/27/2002. TARRIF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-226728A1.pdf  DOC-226728A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-87 Released: 09/27/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-226709A1.pdf  DOC-226709A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-88 Released: 09/27/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-226712A1.pdf  DOC-226712A1.txt

Released: 09/27/2002. WTB SUSPENDS ELECTRONIC FILING FOR THE BROADBAND LICENSING SYSTEM ON OCTOBER 11, 2002.. (DA No. 02-2422). WTB  DA-02-2422A1.doc  DA-02-2422A1.pdf  DA-02-2422A1.txt

Released: 09/27/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT UPPER AND LOWER PAGING BANDS LICENSES UPON FULL AND TIMELY PAYMENT AUCTION EVENT NO. 40. (DA No. 02-2426). WTB. Contact: Amal Abdallah or Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-0620. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654  DA-02-2426A1.doc  DA-02-2426A2.xls  DA-02-2426A3.doc  DA-02-2426A4.doc  DA-02-2426A1.pdf  DA-02-2426A2.pdf  DA-02-2426A3.pdf  DA-02-2426A4.pdf  DA-02-2426A1.txt  DA-02-2426A2.txt  DA-02-2426A3.txt  DA-02-2426A4.txt

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TEXTS

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EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION. Denied Emmis Radio License Corporation's petition for reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2401). EB  DA-02-2401A1.doc  DA-02-2401A1.pdf  DA-02-2401A1.txt

PEC CABLE. Granted PEC Cable temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2111). EB  DA-02-2111A1.doc  DA-02-2111A1.pdf  DA-02-2111A1.txt

SHERMAN CABLEVISION. Granted Sherman Cablevision temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2105). EB  DA-02-2105A1.doc  DA-02-2105A1.pdf  DA-02-2105A1.txt

HOWARD CABLE COMPANY. Granted Howard Cable Company temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2104). EB  DA-02-2104A1.doc  DA-02-2104A1.pdf  DA-02-2104A1.txt

S & K TV SYSTEMS, INC. Granted S&K TV Systems, Inc. temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2109). EB  DA-02-2109A1.doc  DA-02-2109A1.pdf  DA-02-2109A1.txt

HLM CABLE CORPORATION. Granted HLM Cable Corporation temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2115). EB  DA-02-2115A1.doc  DA-02-2115A1.pdf  DA-02-2115A1.txt

HFU L.P. D/B/A HFU TV (HFU L.P.). Granted HFU L.P. TV temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2110). EB  DA-02-2110A1.doc  DA-02-2110A1.pdf  DA-02-2110A1.txt

MOOSEHEAD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Granted Moosehead Enterprises, Inc. temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2106). EB  DA-02-2106A1.doc  DA-02-2106A1.pdf  DA-02-2106A1.txt

ALPINE CABLE TELEVISION, LLC. Granted Alpine Cable Television, LLC temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2113). EB  DA-02-2113A1.doc  DA-02-2113A1.pdf  DA-02-2113A1.txt

DODGE COUNTY CABLEVISION, INC. Granted Dodge County Cablevision, Inc. temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2116). EB  DA-02-2116A1.doc  DA-02-2116A1.pdf  DA-02-2116A1.txt

POWHATAN POINT CABLE COMPANY, INC. Granted Powhatan Point Cable Company, Inc. temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2112). EB  DA-02-2112A1.doc  DA-02-2112A1.pdf  DA-02-2112A1.txt

TELEVISION ASSOCIATION OF REPUBLIC. Granted Television Association of Republic temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2107). EB  DA-02-2107A1.doc  DA-02-2107A1.pdf  DA-02-2107A1.txt

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted Farmers Co-Operative Telephone Company temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2114). EB  DA-02-2114A1.doc  DA-02-2114A1.pdf  DA-02-2114A1.txt

ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture of $12,000.00 to Entercom, licensee of KNDD(FM), Seattle, WA for willful and repeated broadcasts of indecent material in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section 1464 and 47 C.F.R. Sec. 73.3999. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-2402). EB  DA-02-2402A1.doc  DA-02-2402A1.pdf  DA-02-2402A1.txt

W.A.T.C.H. TV AND BENTON RIDGE TELEPHONE CO. Granted W.A.T.C.H. TV and Benton Ridge Telephone Co., operator of wireless cable systems in Ohio, a limited 30-day waiver of the requirement in Section 11.11(a) of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2398). EB  DA-02-2398A1.doc  DA-02-2398A1.pdf  DA-02-2398A1.txt

J. FEENEY ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A CHAIN LAKES CABLE (J. FEENEY ASSOCIATES, INC.). Granted J. Feeney Associates, Inc. temporary 36-month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules for the above-captioned cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2108). EB  DA-02-2108A1.doc  DA-02-2108A1.pdf  DA-02-2108A1.txt

INFINITY RADIO LICENSE, INC., LICENSEE OF STATION WLLD(FM), HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA. Denied the petition for reconsideration filed April 2, 2001, by Infinity, licensee of Station WLLD(FM), Holmes Beach, FL. Infinity seeks reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order, which imposed a $7,000 forfeiture. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2400). EB  DA-02-2400A1.doc  DA-02-2400A1.pdf  DA-02-2400A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR MONTGOMERY, AL. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for Montgomery, AL. Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 09/23/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2366). MB  DA-02-2366A1.doc  DA-02-2366A1.pdf  DA-02-2366A1.txt

TV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR WIGGINS, MS. Amended TV Table of Allotments for Wiggins, MS. (Dkt No. 02-152, RM-10457). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 09/23/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2368). MB  DA-02-2368A1.doc  DA-02-2368A1.pdf  DA-02-2368A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR ENCINAL, TX. Amended FM Table of Allotments for Encinal, TX. (Dkt No. 02-188). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 09/25/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2388). MB  DA-02-2388A1.doc  DA-02-2388A1.pdf  DA-02-2388A1.txt

TV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR NEW IBERIA, LA. Amended the TV Table of Allotments for New Iberia, LA. (Dkt No. 02-153, RM-10454). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 09/23/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2367). MB  DA-02-2367A1.doc  DA-02-2367A1.pdf  DA-02-2367A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR STUART OK. Proposed the Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for Stuart, OK. (Dkt No. 02-287). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 11/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/03/2002. Adopted: 09/11/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-2311). MB  DA-02-2311A1.doc  DA-02-2311A1.pdf  DA-02-2311A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR DE FUNIAK SPRINGS AND VALPARAISO, FL. Amended FM Table of Allotments for De Funiak Springs and Valparaiso, FL. (Dkt No. 02-62). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 09/11/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2309). MB  DA-02-2309A1.doc  DA-02-2309A1.pdf  DA-02-2309A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR PORT ST. JOE, FL. Dismissed the petition for rule making filed by Cecil P. Staton, and terminated the proceeding. (Dkt No. 01-179). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 09/18/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2390). MB  DA-02-2390A1.doc  DA-02-2390A1.pdf  DA-02-2390A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR CLAYTON, OK. Granted the motion of Maurice Salsa to dismiss his petition to allot Channel 232C3 at Clayton, Oklahoma. (Dkt No. 01-191). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 09/11/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2308). MB  DA-02-2308A1.doc  DA-02-2308A1.pdf  DA-02-2308A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS OF GONZALES, HOUMA, AND WESTWEGO, LA AND HATTIESBURG, MS. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for various communities. (Dkt No. 02-295). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 11/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/03/2002. Adopted: 09/11/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-2319). MB  DA-02-2319A1.doc  DA-02-2319A1.pdf  DA-02-2319A1.txt

PAXSON PORTLAND LICENSE, INC. V. TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, L.P.. Granted petition for relief filed by Time Warner. Dismissed Paxon's must carry complaint. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2399). MB  DA-02-2399A1.doc  DA-02-2399A1.pdf  DA-02-2399A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR EMMETSBURG, SANBORN AND SIBLEY, IA AND BRANDON, SD. Amended FM Table of Allotments for Emmetsburg, Sanborn, and Sibley IA and Brandon, SD. (Dkt No. 01-65). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Adopted: 09/25/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-2389). MB  DA-02-2389A1.doc  DA-02-2389A1.pdf  DA-02-2389A1.txt

TCI CABLEVISION OF WASHINGTON, INC.. Granted the Motion to Withdraw Application for Review filed by TCI, and dismissed the application for review filed on April 28, 1995. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/24/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2392). MB  DA-02-2392A1.doc  DA-02-2392A1.pdf  DA-02-2392A1.txt

ERRATUM IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS OF DEPOE BAY, GARIBALDI, COTTAGE GROVE, VENETA AND TOLEDO, OR. Corrected NPRM, DA 02-2066, released August 30, 2002. (Dkt No. 02-255). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB by ERRATUM. MB  DOC-226718A1.doc  DOC-226718A2.doc  DOC-226718A1.pdf  DOC-226718A2.pdf  DOC-226718A1.txt  DOC-226718A2.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS OF TIGNALL, GA, IDAHO FALLS, ID, MANILA, UT, ARTHUR, NE, MCLEAN, TX, WHEELER, TX, OPAL, WY. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for various communities. (Dkt No. 02-288, 02-289, 02-290, 02-291, 02-292, 02-293). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 11/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/03/2002. Adopted: 09/11/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-2320). MB  DA-02-2320A1.doc  DA-02-2320A1.pdf  DA-02-2320A1.txt

AT&T BROADBAND. Dismissed AT&T's appeal of local rate order setting basic service and equipment rates issued by the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission for the communities of Portland, Multnomah, and Portland (Hayden Island), Oregon. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2393). MB  DA-02-2393A1.doc  DA-02-2393A1.pdf  DA-02-2393A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS OF O'BRIEN, TX, STAMFORD, TX, PANHANDLE, TX, SHAMROCK, TX, COLORADO CITY, TX, BROKEN BOW, OK, TALOGA, OK. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for various communities. (Dkt No. 02-296, 02-297, 02-298, 02-299, 02-300, 02-301). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 11/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/03/2002. Adopted: 09/11/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-2321). MB  DA-02-2321A1.doc  DA-02-2321A1.pdf  DA-02-2321A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION WLWI-FM, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA AND WQST-FM, FOREST, MISSISSIPPI. Issued Show Cause Order requiring Cumulus and AFA to show why their authorizations should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 222C0 in lieu of Channel 222C at Montgomery, AL and Channel 223C0 in lieu of Channel 223C at Forest, MS. (Dkt No. RM-10570). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, MB. Comments Due: 11/27/2002. Adopted: 09/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2310). MB  DA-02-2310A1.doc  DA-02-2310A1.pdf  DA-02-2310A1.txt

MONET MOBILE NETWORKS, INC. Granted the request of Monet Mobile Networks, Inc. on behalf of subsidiary BWI Midwest LHC, Inc. for an extension of time to satisfy the construction requirements for the Willmar-Marshall and Bemidji BTAs. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2427). WTB  DA-02-2427A1.doc  DA-02-2427A1.pdf  DA-02-2427A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 26, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 187:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 09/26/2002. THE COMMISSION SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE 2002 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU. (Dkt No 02-311). Comments Due: 10/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/04/2002. (FCC No. 02-265). CGB. Contact: Gene Fullano at 202-418-0492. Action by: Commission  FCC-02-265A1.doc  FCC-02-265A1.pdf  FCC-02-265A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2002. COMMISSION SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT IN 2002 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUREAU. (Dkt No 02-309). Comments Due: 10/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/04/2002. (FCC No. 02-263). IB. Contact: David Krech at 202-418-7443. Action by: Commission  FCC-02-263A1.doc  FCC-02-263A1.pdf  FCC-02-263A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2002. THE COMMISSION SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE 2002 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. Comments Due: 10/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/04/2002. (FCC No. 02-266). OET. Contact: Bruce Romano (202) 418-2124. News Media Contact: Lisa Gaisford (202) 418-7280. Action by: Commission  FCC-02-266A1.doc  FCC-02-266A1.pdf  FCC-02-266A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2002. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FROM STREAMLINED TREATMENT. (DA No. 02-2430). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Bill Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-02-2430A1.doc  DA-02-2430A1.pdf  DA-02-2430A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2002. THE COMMISSION SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE 2002 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU. (Dkt No 02-313). Comments Due: 10/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/04/2002. (FCC No. 02-267). WCB. Contact: Pam Slipakoff at 202-418-7705  FCC-02-267A1.doc  FCC-02-267A1.pdf  FCC-02-267A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2002. THE COMMISSION SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE 2002 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU. (Dkt No 02-264). Comments Due: 10/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/04/2002. (FCC No. 02-264). WTB. Contact: Milton Price at 202-418-7240. Action by: Commission  FCC-02-264A1.doc  FCC-02-264A1.pdf  FCC-02-264A1.txt