Vol. 15, No. 222 November 22,1996
FCC FILINGS. OPA.
FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA.
Report No: 1104. Released: November 22, 1996. CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND OTHER FILINGS.
Released: November 22, 1996. REPORT NO. TEL-53-B.NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AND CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.
Released: November 22, 1996. REPORT NO. TEL-53-A.STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.
Report No: 43873. Released: November 22, 1996. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac961122
Released: November 22, 1996. REPORT NO. 23873.BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap961122
Report No: 294. Released: November 22, 1996. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Call_Sign_Changes/pnmm6145
Released: November 22, 1996. REPORT NO. 2165.PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS.
Released: November 22, 1996. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN NON-RESTRICTED PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310.
Released: November 22, 1996. REPORT NO. 2166.OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED.
Report No: LB-97-07. Released: November 22, 1996. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS SERVICE INFORMATION.
Report No: CL-97-11. Released: November 22, 1996. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL RADIO SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1996/pnwl6167
ANN ARBOR, MI. Denied Blackstar of Ann Arbor, Inc.'s request to redesignate its current area or dominant influence (ADI) from the Lansing, MI, ADI to the Detroit, MI, ADI. Action by Dep. Chief. Adopted: November 14, 1996. by MO&O. (DA No. 96-1921). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1996_TXT/da961921.txt
ERRATUM. to DA 96-1730 released October 23, 1993, in the matter of TCI Cablevision of San Jose, order regarding cable programming services tier rate increase for the Redwood City, CA, franchise. Action by Chief, Fin. Analysis & Compliance Div. Adopted: November 13, 1996. (DA No. 96-1902). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1996_TXT/da961902
LINDEN, AL. Granted, with conditions, the application of Radio Communicators, Inc., for renewal of license for Station WINL-FM, Linden, AL; notified Radio Communications of an apparent liability for a forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 for EEO violations. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 15, 1996. by MO&O/NAL. (FCC No. 96-445). MMB
MONROE, LA. Denied New South Communications, Inc.'s application for review of MO&O of the Chief, Mass Media Bureau denying New South's petition for reconsideration of the Bureau's decision to assign the license of KMYY(FM), Monroe, LA, from OPUS Media Group, Inc. to Radioactive Images, Inc. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 15, 1996. by MO&O. (FCC No. 96-444). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1996/fcc96444.txt
FOREST CITY, PA. Proposed allotting Channel 261A to Forest City, PA, as its first broadcast service. Comments are due January 13, replies January 28, 1997. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: November 15, 1996. by NPRM. (DA No. 96-1911). MMB
SANTA BARBARA, CA. Over objections, granted Pinnacle Communications, Inc.'s request and rescinded the forfeiture assessed against Stations KTMS/KHTY-FM, Santa Barbara, CA, for EEO violations. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 15, 1996. by MO&O. (FCC No. 96-446). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1996/fcc96446.txt
WAKE VILLAGE, TX. Proposed allotting Channel 223A to Wake Village, TX, as its first broadcast service. Comments are due January 13, replies January 28, 1997. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: November 15, 1996. by NPRM. (DA No. 96-1913). MMB
FCC MODIFIES IVDS AUCTION RULES. The FCC modified the auction rules for the Interactive Video and Data Service (IVDS). Specifically, the Commission amended certain provisions concerning the treatment of small business and businesses owned by members of minority groups and women. In addition, the Commission amended its IVDS auction procedures.. Report No: DC 96-103. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: November 15, 1996. (FCC No. 96-447) News Media Contact: Kara Palamaras (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Christina Clearwater and Howard Griboff at (202) 418-0660. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1996/nrwl6047.txt
Report No: 43872A. Released: November 21, 1996. BROADCAST ACTIONS.
DIRECT DIAL AUDIO CORPORATION. Declined to address Direct Dial's complaint stating that Direct Dial was not a telecom carrier and such complaint was outside of the limitations period established by the Communications Act of 1934. Direct Dial sought recovery of damages against Michigan Bell and GTE. Action by Chief, Enforcement Div. Adopted: November 21, 1996. by Letter. (DA No. 96-1947). CCB
TELEPORT DENVER , LTD. V. US WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted joint request and dismissed with prejudice Teleport's complaint against US West alleging that, inter alia, US West, in seeking to double-charge Teleport for construction of its colloctin space and provision of power, had violated the Communications Act. Action by Chief, Formal Complaints & Invest. Branch. Adopted: November 20, 1996. by MO&O. (DA No. 96-1935). CCB
"NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. (NCA) V. AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY (AT&T). Granted NCA's request to withdraw its complaint against AT&T alleging violations of Section 202 of the Communications Act. . Action by Chief, Formal Complaints & Invest. Branch. Adopted: November 21, 1996. by Order. (DA No. 96-1948). CCB"
INTERACTIVE VIDEO AND DATA SERVICE (IVDS) LICENSES. Modified competitive bidding rules for the upcoming auction of IVDS licenses. Dkt No.: PP- 93-253. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 15, 1996. by Order. (FCC No. 96-447). OMD Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Orders/1996/fcc96447