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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).
FCC Filings
December 9
In the Matter of Extending Wireless Telecommunications Services to Tribal Lands (WT Docket No. 99-266). Reply Comments - CELSAT America, Inc., Freespace Communications, Motorola Iridium North America and Iridium LLC, The Personal Communications Industry Association, United States Department of Commerce/The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, South Dakota Independent Telephone Coalition, Inc., Hughes Communications Galaxy, Inc.
In the Matter of Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers (CC Docket 94-1)/Access Charge Reform (CC Docket No. 96-262). Comments on Petition for Extension of Time --SBC Communications, Inc.
December 10
In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on July 15, 1997 Order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Regarding Area Codes/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98/NSD File N. L-97-42). Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission's Petition for Additional Delegated Authority to Implement Number Conservation Measures.
In the Matter of Amendments to Parts 1, 2 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to License Fixed Service at 24 GHz (WT Docket No. 99-327). Comments - DIRECTV Enterprises, Inc.
In the Matter of Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems (CC Docket No. 99-328). Reply Comments - Nokia, Inc.
In the Matter of Reading Broadcasting, Inc. for Renewal of License of Station WTVE(TV), Channel 51, Reading, Pennsylvania (MM Docket No. 99-153/File No. BRCT-940407KF and Adams Communications Corporation for Construction Permit for a New Television Station on Channel 51, Reading, Pennsylvania/File No. BPCT-940630KG). Opposition to Motion for Leave to File Supplement to Consolidated Reply - Adams Communications Corporation.
December 13
In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Inglis, Florida)(MM Docket No. 99-306/RM 9729). Reply Comments --Levy County Broadcasting.
In the Matter of Reading Broadcasting, Inc. for Renewal of License of Station WTVE(TV), Channel 51, Reading, Pennsylvania (MM Docket No. 99-153/File No. BRCT-940407KF and Adams Communications Corporation for Construction Permit for a New Television Station on Channel 51, Reading, Pennsylvania/File No. BPCT-940630KG). Reply to Opposition for Leave to File Supplement - Adams Communications Corporation.
In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Greenwood and Mauldin, SC)(MM Docket No. 99-313/RM 9753). Petitioner's Comments - Sutton Radiocasting Corporation.
In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Station (Metropolis, Illinois and Paducah, Kentucky)(MM Docket No. 99-314/RM 9754). Comments In Support of Proposed Rulemaking - Sun Media, Inc.
In the Matter of Liberty Productions, A Limited Partnership For Construction Permit for an FM Broadcast Station/Biltmore Forest, North Carolina (MM Docket No. 88-577/File No. BPH-870831MI). Second Motion to Enlarge the Issues - Willsyr Communications, LP, Reply to Opposition of Liberty - Willsyr Communications, LP.
In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Mill Hall, Pennsylvania; Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania; and Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania)(MM Docket No. 99-312/RM 9735). Comments - Forever Broadcasting, LLC, Carl T. Jones Corporation.
In the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217)/Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services/Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association Petition for Rulemaking and Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Preempt State and local Imposition of Discriminatory And/Or Excessive Taxes and Assessments/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98). Reply Comments - Teligent, Inc., Level 3 Communications, LLC, Bell Atlantic, Concerned Communities and Organizations, The Personal Communications Industry Association, The National League of Cities and its member state leagues, The Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications of the City of New York, The Multistate Tax Commission.
In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Television Broadcasting (MM Docket No. 91-221)/Television Satellite Stations Review of Policy and Rules (MM Docket No. 87-8)/Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests (MM Docket No. 94-150)/Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry (MM Docket No. 92-51)/Reexamination of the Commissoin's Cross-Interest Policy (MM Docket No. 87-154). Reply to Oppositions to Petitions for Reconsideration - The National Association of Broadcasters; Reply to Oppositions - United Church of Christ, Black Citizens for a Fair Media, Center for Media Education, Civil Rights Forum, League of United Latin American Citizens, Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Task Force, Washington Area Citizens Coalition Interested in Viewers' Constitutional Rights, Wider Opportunities for Women, and Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press (UCC, et al.)
December 14
In the Matter of Applications for Consent to the Transfer of Control of Licenses of MediaOne Group, Inc. to AT&T Corporation (CS Docket No. 99-251). Comments - SBC Communications, Inc., US West, Inc.
In the Matter of Application by New York Telephone Company d/b/a Bell Atlantic Communications, inc., NYNEX Long Distance Company, and Bell Atlantic Global Networks, Inc. for Authorization to Provide-In-Region, InterLATA Services in New York (CC Docket No. 99-295). Reply to AT&T's Opposition to Bell Atlantic's Motion to Strike or to Disregard Portions of AT&T's Submissions - Bell Atlantic.
In the Matter of Application by New York Telephone Company d/b/a Bell Atlantic Communications, inc., NYNEX Long Distance Company, and Bell Atlantic Global Networks, Inc. for Authorization to Provide-In-Region, InterLATA Services in New York (CC Docket No. 99-295). Comments on the Post-Application Evidence Relating to the Section 271 Application By Bell Atlantic-New York.
In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, (Camp Wood, Texas)(MM Docket No. 99-214/RM9546). Motion to Strike - La Radio Cristiana Network, Inc.
In the Matter of Reading Broadcasting, Inc. for Renewal of License of Station WTVE(TV), Channel 51, Reading, Pennsylvania (MM Docket No. 99-153/File No. BRCT-940407KF and Adams Communications Corporation for Construction Permit for a New Television Station on Channel 51, Reading, Pennsylvania/File No. BPCT-940630KG). Consent Motion for One-Day Extension of Time to Submit Local Residence/Civic Involvement Exhibit - Reading Broadcasting, Inc.
In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations Farmington, Grass Valley, Jackson Linden, Placerville and Fair Oaks California, and Carson City and Sun Valley, Nevada (MM Docket No. 90-189/RM 6904/RM 7114/RM 7186/RM 7415/RM 7298). Motion for Extension of Time re Application for Review - Gold Country Communications, Inc.
In the Matter of Application of Section 73.606(b), Table of Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations and Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments Digital Television Broadcast Stations (Buffalo, New York)(MM Docket No. 98-175/RM 9364). Motion to Strike "Petition for Emergency Relief" - Western New York Public Broadcasting Association.
In the Matter of Consideration of 911 Call Processing Method That Includes Digital and Analog Modes Proposed By Nokia, Inc. (WT Docket No. 99-328). Reply Comments - Nokia, Inc.
In the Matter of Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Service Licensees (MM Docket No. 97-234)/Reexamination of the Policy Statement on Comparative Broadcast Hearings (GC Docket no. 95-52)/Proposals to Reform the Commission's Comparative Hearing Process to Expedite the Resolution of Cases (GEN Docket No. 90-264). Petition for Declaratory Ruling - Anchor Broadcasting Limited Partnership.