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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS RELEASES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TEXT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CC/ABC, Disney. See first Item listed above under "News Release". ++++++++++++ The following items were dated and released February 9. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS RELEASE --------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES REORGANIZATION -- Contact: Mindy Ginsburg at (202) 418-1500. FCC FILINGS. FCC CALENDER OF EVENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC NOTICES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ********** Addendum: The following items released on February 8, 1996, were not listed on Digest No. 19. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS RELEASES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC NOTICES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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].