DAILY DIGESTVol. 15, No. 20 February 9, 1996
The following items were adopted at the Commission
meeting on February 8, 1996, and released later that day.
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FCC GRANTS THE APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER
OF CONTROL OF BROADCASTERS LICENSES AND
PERMITS OF CAPITAL CITIES/ABC, INC. TO THE
WALT DISNEY COMPANY AND GRANTS VARIOUS
WAIVERS OF ITS MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP RULES,
WHILE DENYING OTHER (Report No. MM 96-8, Mass
Media Action)
The FCC has granted applications approving the
transfer of control of the broadcast licenses and permit of
Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. (CC/ABC) to The Walt Disney
Company (Disney).
Action by the Commission February 8, 1996 by
MO&O (FCC 96-48).
News Media contacts: David Fiske and Rosemary
Kimball at (202) 418-0500. Mass Media Bureau contact:
Robert Ratcliffe at (202) 418-2600. [Internet filename:
nrmm6005.txt]
COMMISSION ISSUES BROADCAST EEO
STREAMLINING PROPOSALS AND PROPOSES
FORFEITURE GUIDELINES -- MM Docket No. 96-16
(Report No. DC 96-9, Action in Docket Case)
The Commission has begun a proceeding to
streamline EEO requirements for broadcasters, specially
those who operate small stations or stations in small
markets.
Action by the Commission February 8, 1996, by
Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 96-49).
News Media contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202)
418-0500. Mass Media Bureau contact: Hope Cooper at
(202) 418-1450. [Internet filename:nrmm6004.txt]
SUGGESTIONS SOLICITED FOR IMPROVING FCC
SERVICES AND PROCEDURES --PP DOCKET 96-17
(Report No. DC 96-12, Action in Docket Case)
The Commission today adopted a Notice of Inquiry
seeking suggestions from all interested parties on how best
to streamline its processes and improve its delivery of
services.
Action by the Commission February 8, 1996 by
NOI (FCC 96-50).
News Media contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202)
418-0500. Office of Plan and Policy contact: Donnajean
Ward, at (202) 418-2051 [Internet filename:nrmc6009.txt]
COMMISSION ADOPTS STREAMLINED LICENSING
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR FIXED MICROWAVE
SERVICES --WT Docket No. 94-148, CC Docket No. 93-2
(Report No. DC 96-10, Action in Docket Case)
The Commission had adopted streamlined, simpler
licensing rules and procedures for the fixed microwave
services.
Action by the Commission February 8, 1996 by
R&O (FCC 96-51).
News Media contact: Kara Palamaras at (202) 418-
0500. Wireless Telecommunications Bureau contacts: Robert
James and Sonia Greenaway at (202) 418-0680 [Internet
filename:nrwl6006.txt]
FCC PROPOSES CONSOLIDATION OF COMMON
CARRIER AND PRIVATE CARRIER PAGING
SERVICES TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND
STREAMLINE REGULATION --WT Docket No. 96-18,
PP Docket No. 93-253 (Report No. DC 96-11, Action in
Docket Case)
The Federal Communication Commission today
adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which initiates
changes to the regulation and licenses of the paging
industry.
Action by the Commission February 8, 1996 by
NPRM (FCC 95-51).
News Media contacts: Kara Palamaras at (202)
418-0654. Wireless Telecommunications Bureau contact:
Mika Savir or Rhonda Lien at (202) 418-0620. [Internet
filename:nrwl6007.txt]
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CC/ABC, Disney. See first Item listed above under "News
Release".
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The following items were dated and released February 9.
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COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES
REORGANIZATION -- Contact: Mindy Ginsburg at (202)
418-1500.
FCC FILINGS.
FCC CALENDER OF EVENTS.
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COMMISSION TAKING TOUGH MEASURES AGAINST
FRIVOLOUS PLEADINGS - [FCC 96-42].
NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATION RECEIVED
DURING SUNSHINE PERIOD -- Implementation of the
Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act
of 1992; Cable Home Wiring (MM Docket No. 92-260).
EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY
COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN NON-RESTRICTED
PROCEEDINGS.
TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG -
February 8, 1994.
Report No. B-165 - NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR
FILING OF TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION
APPLICATIONS AND NOTICE OF PETITION TO DENY
DEADLINE -- Cut-Off date: March 25, 1996.
Report No. 273 - MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALLL SIGN
ACTIONS.
Report No. 23671 - BROADCAST APPLICATIONS.
Report No. 23671A - BROADCAST APPLICATIONS
CORRECTION.
Report No. 43671 - BROADCAST ACTIONS.
Report No. 1066 - CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE
REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND OTHER
FILINGS.
Report No. 2120 - PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS.
Report No. 2121 - OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITIONS FOR
RULEMAKING FILED.
Report No. 1834 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
BUREAU WEEK OF JANUARY 29 THRU FEBRUARY
2, 1996.
Report No. CL-96-25 - WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL
WIRELESS DIVISION -- ANNOUNCEMENT OF
ACCEPTANCE OF SOLE APPLICATIONS AND
TENTATIVE SELECTEES FOR UNSERVED AREAS.
Report No. CL-96-26 - WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL
RADIO SERVICES INFORMATION.
Report No. CL-96-27 - WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL
RADIO SERVICES INFORMATION.
Report No. LB-96-14 - WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL
WIRELESS SERVICES INFORMATION.
Report No. I-8143 - OVERSEAS SECTION 214
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING (Formal
Section 63.01).
Report No. I-8144 - IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW
RULES GOVERNING INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214
APPLICATION AND SECTION 310(b)(4)
DETERMINATIONS [DA 96-157].
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REORGANIZATION OF COMPLIANCE AND
INFORMATION BUREAU. Completed a full review of
the mission, processes, and organization of the Bureau and
determined to make changes to them in order to create a
more effective organizations within the limits of budgetary
constraints. (By Order [FCC 95-423] adopted October 6,
1995, by the Commission)
AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS. Denied petitions
filed by ICORE and the Personal Communications Industry
Association seeking reconsideration of order delegating
certain investigation authority to the Chief, Common Carrier
Bureau. (By Order on Reconsideration [FCC 95-471]
adopted November 27, 1995, by the Commission)
OMAHA, NE. Clarified 1991 declaratory ruling regarding
the application of the Charity Games Advertising Act of
1988. (By Letter [DA 96-113] adopted January 29, 1996, by
the Chief Complaints and Investigations Branch,
Enforcement Division, Mass Media Bureau)
NANCY NALESZKIEWICZ AND ROBERT O. TYLER,
TRUSTEE. Approved setlement agreement and granted
Naleszkiewicz's re application for authority to construct and
operate a domestic public cellular radio telecommunications
system at Jewell, KS. (CC Docket No. 90-591 by Order
[FCC 96-41] adopted February 2, 1996, by the
Commission)
SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP V. LUFKIN-CONROE TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE, INC. Dismissed with prejudice the
complaint filed against Lufkin-Conroe. (By Order [DA 96-
136] adopted February 1, 1996, by the Acting Chief,
Formal Complaints & Investigations Branch, Enforcement
Division, Common Carrier Bureau)
JOINT USE CALLING CARDS. Granted in part and
denied in Part US West petition for reconsideration of the
Second BNA Reconsideration Order billing information to
customers. (CC Docket No. 91-115 by Third Order on
Reconsideration [FCC 96-38]
COMSAT CORPORATION. Granted applications for
authority to participate in the launch of the INTELSAT VII-
A (F-7 and F-8). (By Orders and Authorizations [DA 96-
121 and DA 96-122] adopted January 26, 1996, by the
Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunications Division
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Addendum: The following items released on February 8,
1996, were not listed on Digest No. 19.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 ENACTS 21
PROPOSALS TO REINVENT AGENCY - For more
information, please contact Steve Klitzman, Associate
Director, FCC Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs, at (202) 418-1900. [Internet filename:nrmc6008.txt]
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU RELEASES REPORT ON
GLOBAL COMMUNICATION ALLIANCES. Inquiries
and submissions should be directed to Douglas Galbi, Chief
Economist, International Bureau, or Aileen A. Pisciotta,
Chief, Planning & Negotiations Division at (202) 418-2150.
JUDITH HARRIS STEPPING DOWN AS DIRECTOR,
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS; DANIEL B.
PHYTHYON TO BE NAMED SUCCESSOR [Internet
filename:nrmc6010.txt]
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PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS
ON ALLTEL'S PETITION FOR WAIVER OF PART 69
OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CCBPol 96-05 [DA 96-
153].
PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS
ON NECA'S PETITION FOR WAIVER OF 69.104,
69.105 AND 69.203 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES
FOR NECA POOL MEMBERS TO PROVIDE
UNBUNDLED LOCAL LOOPS -- CCBPol 96-06 [DA 96-
154].
REVISION -- TARIFF FILINGS SUBMITTED DURING
THE RECENT GOVERNMENT CLOSURE (Cancels and
supersedes Public Notice DA 96-130, dated February 5,
1996) [DA 96-151].