DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 16, No. 48                                             March 12,1997

**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: March 12, 1997. DOMINANT CARRIERS TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG, MARCH 11. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d031197.pdf

Released: March 12, 1997. NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG, MARCH 11. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd031197.pdf

Report No: 1299. Released: March 12, 1997. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.

Report No: CS-97-8. Released: March 12, 1997. MODIFICATION OF INDUSTRY PROPOSAL FOR RATING VIDEO PROGRAMMING. (DA No. 97-518). Dkt No.: CS- 97-55. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1997/da970518.txt

Report No: DS-1716. Released: March 12, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.

Report No: DS-1715. Released: March 12, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION.

Report No: TEL-72-A. Released: March 12, 1997. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7051.txt

Report No: TEL-72-B. Released: March 12, 1997. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AND CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING (FORMAL SECTION 63.18 AND 1.767). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7050.txt

Report No: 43947. Released: March 12, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970312.txt

Report No: 23947. Released: March 12, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap970312.txt

Released: March 12, 1997. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN NON-RESTRICTED PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/ex970312.html

Released: March 12, 1997. GOVERNMENT AND NONGOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS SOURCES.

Report No: 2180. Released: March 12, 1997. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED.

Report No: NCS-97-24-A. Released: March 12, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND BRANCH INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7062.txt

Report No: 2179. Released: March 12, 1997. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCESS.In the proceeding regarding the amendment of the Commission's Rules to Provide for Operation of Unlicensed NII Devices in the 5 GHz frequency range.

Report No: NCS-97-24. Released: March 12, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND COMMERCIAL RADIO SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7063.txt

Released: March 12, 1997. MODIFICATION OF INDUSTRY PROPOSAL FOR RATING VIDEO PROGRAMMING.Change in symbol for rating category "Mature Audience Only" from "TV-M" to "TV-MA". (DA No. 97-518). Dkt No.: CS- 97-55. Action by: Bureau Chief.

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REMARKS BY MICHELE FARQUHAR, CHIEF, WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, BEFORE THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES' CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 9.

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TIME WARNER/PARAGON. Granted the petition for determination of effective competition for Time Warner/Paragon's cable systems serving Pinellas County, Florida (CUID FL 0650 and FL 0670) due to the presence of GTE's cable system overbuild. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: March 11, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-520). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970520.txt

NYNEX LONG DISTANCE. Granted NYNEX Long Distance Company's application for authority pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to provide international services from certain points within the U.S. to Gibraltar through the resale of international switched services. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division. Adopted: March 4, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-504). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da970504.txt

IN THE MATTER OF VARTEC TELECOM, INC. Granted Application for Authority pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to transfer control of Telephone Express to Vartec. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division. Adopted: March 4, 1997. by MO&O&Authorization. (DA No. 97-521). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da970521.txt

VALLEY PAGE. Affirmed liability for forfeiture for Public Land Mobile station KNKP463 in the amount of $2,000. Action by Chief, Enforcement Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: March 7, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-499). WTB

220 MHZ. Amended rules to govern future operation and licensing of 220-222 MHz Band. Dkt No.: PR- 89-552, PP- 93-253, GN- 93-252. Action by the Commission. Adopted: February 19, 1997. by 3rd R&O;5th NPRM. (FCC No. 97-57). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1997/fcc97057.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released March 11, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 47:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ADOPTS SERVICE AND AUCTION RULES FOR LMDS. By Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration and Fifth NPRM. Report No: WT-97-11. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: March 11, 1997. Dkt No.: CC- 92-297. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Jane Phillips at (202) 418-1310 or Mark Bollinger or Jay Whaley at (202) 418-0660, or Bob James at (202) 418-0680. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1997/nrwl7019.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 1121. Released: March 11, 1997. CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE REGISTRATIONS: SPECIAL RELIEF AND OTHER FILINGS.

Report No: 43946. Released: March 11, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970311.txt

Report No: 23946. Released: March 11, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap970311.txt

Report No: AUC 97-02, NO. 15. Released: March 11, 1997. DEADLINE ESTABLISHED FOR SUBMISSION OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR APRIL 1 AUCTION OF SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO SERVICE.Deadline for submission of the Supplemental Information is 5:30 ET, March 18, 1997. (DA No. 97-525). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da970525.txt

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REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN REED HUNDT BEFORE THE FREE AIR TIME AND CAMPAIGN REFORM CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 11.

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IN THE MATTER OF INTERSTATE SAVINGS, INC. D/B/A ISI TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Rescinded the proposed forfeiture amount previously set in Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for slamming. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: March 10, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-230). CCB

WJRZ(AM), TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY. Admonished Knox Broadcasting, licensee of WJRZ(AM), for violation of Commission rules; denied Knox's application for review and dismissed the New Jersey Broadcasters Association's petition for reconsideration of denial of Knox's application to extend the construction permit for the station. Action by the Commission. Adopted: February 20, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-63). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97063.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ADVANCED TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND THEIR IMPACT UPON THE EXISTING TELEVISION BROADCAST SERVICE. Amending Appendix A of the Fourth Report and Order released Dec. 24, 1996. Dkt No.: MM- 87-268. Action by the Commission. Adopted: March 4, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-73). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97073.txt