DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 16, No. 33                                          February 19,1997

**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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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: February 19, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - 2/18/97.Dominant Carriers. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d021897.pdf

Released: February 19, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG 2/18/97.Non-Dominant Carriers. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd021897.pdf

Released: February 19, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG INFORMATIONAL TARIFFS- 2/18/97.Operator Service Providers. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Operator/os021897.pdf

Report No: 1296. Released: February 19, 1997. CABLE TV RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE:.Applications accepted for filing.

Report No: DS-1710. Released: February 19, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7030.txt

Report No: DS-1709. Released: February 19, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION: RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7029.txt

Report No: 43932. Released: February 19, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970219.txt

Report No: 23932. Released: February 19, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap970219.txt

Report No: 97-2. Released: February 19, 1997. FM TRANSLATOR-BOOSTER APPLICATIONS READY AND AVAILABLE FOR PROCESSING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Radio_Cutoffs/pnmm7026.txt

Released: February 19, 1997. STATION KCCN-TV, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: INTERNET E-MAIL PRESENTATIONS. Action by: Managing Director.

Report No: NCS-97-21-A. Released: February 19, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND BRANCH INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7045.txt

Report No: NCS-97-21. Released: February 19, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND COMMERCIAL RADIO SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7046.txt

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KDTX-TV, DALLAS, TEXAS. Upheld grant of the renewal for KDTX-TX, Dallas, Texas: Denied LULAC's application for review. Action by the Commission. Adopted: February 11, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-45). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97045.txt

KTKA-TV, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Ordered to forfeit $11,000 for failing to comply with the Commission's EEO provisions. Action by the Commission. Adopted: February 11, 1997. by MO&O & NOF. (DA No. 97-46). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97046.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released February 18, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 32:

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NEWS RELEASES

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REMARKS OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU CHIEF MICHELE FARQUHAR AUTOMATION AND LICENSING FORUM - 2/18/97. WTB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1997/faquahr7.txt

FCC TO DEMO ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM AT CTIA'S WIRELESS 97 CONVENTION IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA. News Media Contact: Kara Palamaras (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Tom Dombrowsky at (202) 418-1385. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1997/nrwl7009.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: February 18, 1997. CABLE SERVICES ACTON: RCN-BETG, LLC: OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION -VARIOUS MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITIES. (DA No. 97-369). Contact: Joi Roberson at (202) 418-7200. News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1997/da970369.txt

Released: February 18, 1997. CABLE SERVICES ACTION: RESIDENTIAL COMMUNCATIONS NETWORK OF NEW YORK, INC. OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION -- NEW YORK CITY. (DA No. 97-370). Contact: Joi Roberson at (202) 418-7200. News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1997/da970370.txt

Report No: 1925. Released: February 18, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS.

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS BEFORE THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, WDC - 2/16/97. Libraries: A Critical Lane on the Information Superhighway. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/spsn704.html

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MFS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC. Granted without prejudice MFS's motion to withdraw its petition for preemption, declaratory ruling and injunctive relief in the matter of Preemption of Local Entry Barriers in the District of Columbia. Action by Deputy Chief, CCB. Adopted: February 18, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-347). CCB

EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION WITH LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY FACILITIES. Granted without prejudice MFS's Communication Company, Inc. motion to withdraw its petition for declaratory ruling. Action by Deputy Bureau Chief. Adopted: February 18, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-348). CCB

"REGULATORY REFORM FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS SUBJECT TO RATE OF RETURN REGULATION . Amended Small Teleco Reform Order to clarify certain matters. Action by the Commission. Adopted: February 10, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-41). CCB"

**WEBCEL COMMUNICATIONS INC. Granted application for a Determination of Exempt Telecommunications Company Status under Section 34 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as added by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Action by General Counsel. Adopted: February 18, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-367). OGC Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OGC/Orders/1997/da970367.txt

** CSWC SOUTHWEST HOLDINGS, INC., CSWC TELECHOICE MANAGEMENT, INC., CSWC TELECHOICE, INC., SOUTHWEST TELECHOICE MANAGEMNT, LLC, CSW/ICG CHOICE COM., L.P. Granted application for Determination of Exempt Telecommunications Company Status under Section 34 of the Public Untitliy Holding Company Act of 1935, as added by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Action by General Counsel. Adopted: February 18, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-372). OGC Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OGC/Orders/1997/da970372.txt

PETROLEUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted PetroCom's Petition for Reconsideration of denial of its request for an extention of time to construct SMR facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: February 18, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-371). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1997/da970371.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released February 14, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 31:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: LB-97-20. Released: February 14, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS SERVICE INFORMATION - SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND PACIFIC TELESIS GROUP ACTION TAKEN. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7043.txt