DAILY DIGESTVol. 15, No. 84 May 10, 1996
** Before an entry denotes that the item is part of the FCC's implementation of the 1996 Telecom Act. While we will attempt to flag all Telecom Act-related items, this marking is unofficial and informational only.
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The following items were adopted at the May 9, 1996 Commission meeting and released later that day:
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COMMISSION PROPOSES ADOPTION OF DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STANDARD -- MM Docket No. 87-268 (Report No. DC 96-42, Action in Docket Case)
The FCC today took an important step forward towards the introduction of a digital television (DTV) broadcast standard.
Action by the Commission May 9, 1996, by Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 96-207).
News Media Contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202) 418-0500. Mass Media Bureau Contacts: Saul Shapiro at (202) 418-2600 and Roger Holberg at (202) 418-2134. [Internet filename: nrin6019.txt]
FCC PROPOSES EXPANSION IN MARKET ACCESS FOR FOREIGN SATELLITE SYSTEMS; PROPOSED RULES WOULD ENCOURAGE COMPETITION -- IB Docket 96-111, CC Dockets No. 93-23 (Report No. DC 96-41, Action in Docket Case)
Today, the Commission proposed a uniform legal framework for permitting users in the United States to access satellite systems licensed by other countries ( non-U.S. satellite systems ).
Action by the Commission May 9, 1996, by Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 96-210).
News Media contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202) 418-0500.
International Bureau contacts: Paula Ford at (202) 418-0760 and Virginia Marshall at (202) 418-0778. [Internet filename: nrin6019.txt]
FCC STREAMLINES EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL COMPUTERS; Deregulation Will Allow Products to Reach Marketplace Faster --ET Dockets No. 95-19 (Report No. DC 96-43)
The Commission has adopted new rules to relax the equipment authorization requirements for personal computers and personal computer peripherals from FCC certification to a new self-authorization process based on a manufacturer s or supplier s declaration of conformity with FCC standards for limiting radio frequency (RF) emissions.
Action by the Commission May 9, 1996, by Report and Order (FCC 96-208).
News Media contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-0500. Office of Engineering and Technology contacts: Anthony Serafini at (202) 418-2456 and John Reed at (202) 418-2455. [Internet filename:nret6008.txt]
AT&T DECLARED NO LONGER DOMINANT IN INTERNATIONAL MARKET (Report No. IN 96-15, International Action)
Today, the Commission released AT&T from dominant carrier regulation in the international services market.
Action by the Commission May 9, 1996, by Order (FCC 96-206)
News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0500. International Bureau Contact: Joanne Wall (202) 418-0429. [Internet filename:nrin6013.txt]
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The following items are dated for and released May 9, 1996.
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GREGORY ROSSTON NAMED ACTING CHIEF ECONOMIST, COMMON CARRIER BUREAU [Internet filename:nrmc6041.txt
MARK URETSKY NAMED SENIOR ECONOMIST, INTERNATIONAL BUREAU [Internet filename:nrmm6040.txt
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PUBLIC NOTICES
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FCC RESCINDS PUBLIC NOTICE INSTRUCTING GENERAL COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO FAIRNESS DOCTRINE [FCC 96-211]
EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY
COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN NON-RESTRICTED PROCEEDINGS - Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-
0310
NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATION -- APPLICATION OF DIRECT BROADCASTING SATELLITE CORPORATION A DELAWARE CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT BROADCASTING SATELLITE CORPORATION A DELAWARE CORPORATION (File No. 55-SAT-AL-96)
Report No. 280 - MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS
Report No. 23735 - BROADCAST APPLICATIONS
Report No. 43735 - BROADCAST ACTIONS
Report No. LB-96-47 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS SERVICE INFORMATION
Report No. CL-96-27 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL RADIO SERVICE INFORMATION
Report No. 1847 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU: Week of April 29, 1996 thru May 3, 1996
Report No. SPB-47 - SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING & ERRATUM
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TUCSON, AZ. Dismissed petition for reconsideration filed by NAACP; granted to the extent and deny in all other respects the petition for reconsideration and response to NAL to Arizona Lotus Corporation licensee of Stations KTKT(AM)/KLPX (FM) at Tucson, Arizona; and reduced the forfeiture to the amount of $15,000 for EEO violations. (By MO&O and Forfeiture (FCC 96-189) adopted April 24, 1996, by the Commission)
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ADDENDA: The following items released May 9 were not listed on Digest 83:
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THE FURST GROUPS, INC. V. AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY AND THE FURST GROUP, INC., V. AT&T CORP. Granted with prejudice the joint motion to dismiss the two formal complaints filed by The Furst Group, Inc. and terminated the proceedings. (By Order [DA 96-715] adopted May 8, 1996, by the Chief, Formal Complaints and Investigations Branch, Enforcement Division, Common Carrier Bureau)
SNI INNOVATION AND XINEX NETWORKS. Granted to the extent the requests for waivers filed SNI Innovation and XINEX Network to offer for sale to the public devices that detect the presence of a stutter dial tone. (By Order [DA 96-729] adopted May 8, 1996, by the Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau)
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