DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 16, No. 118                                              June 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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NEWS RELEASES

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PUBLIC FORUM ON LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER BILLING FOR OTHER BUSINESSES: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Robert W. Spangler at (202) 418-0700. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1997/nrcc7044.txt

FCC AMENDS RULES TO INCORPORATE GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSING FORFEITURES. Dkt No.: CC-95-6. News Media Contact: Patricia Chew (202) 418-0500. CIB Contact: Ana J. Curtis at (202) 418-1160. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/News_Releases/1997/nrci7007.txt

MARY ELLEN BURNS, DEPUTY CHIEF, MASS MEDIA BUREAU, TO LEAVE FCC. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1997/nrmc7042.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: June 19, 1997. UPDATED ISDN/PSDS GRANDFATHERED EQUIPMENT LIST. Contact: John Vu at (202) 418-2333.

Released: June 19, 1997. " DOMINANT CARRIERS TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 06/18/97. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-1933." Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d061897.pdf

Released: June 19, 1997. " NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 06/18/97. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-1933." Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd061897.pdf

Released: June 19, 1997. COMMISSION POSTPONES EN BANC HEARING ON INDUSTRY PROPOSAL FOR RATING VIDEO PROGRAMMING AND ON "V-CHIP" TECHNOLOGY.Surreply Comments Due: July 28, 1997. (DA No. 97-1284). Contact: Meryl S. Icove or Rick Chessen (202) 418-7200, Buck Logan at (202) 418-2130, Rick Engleman at (202) 418-2157. News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1997/da971284.txt

Report No: I-8248. Released: June 19, 1997. OVERSEAS COMMON CARRIER SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACTIONS TAKEN. Contact: International Bureau's Telecommunications Division, Policy & Facilities Branch at (202) 418-1460.

Report No: 44016. Released: June 19, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970619.txt

Report No: 24016. Released: June 19, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap970619.txt

Report No: 2205. Released: June 19, 1997. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS.

Report No: 2206. Released: June 19, 1997. " OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED."

Released: June 19, 1997. FCC RELEASES MICROWAVE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM. Contact: Tom Dombrowsky at (202) 418-0620. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7156.txt

Released: June 19, 1997. COMMISSION APPLIES "PERMIT BUT DISCLOSE" EX PARTE RULES TO PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO RELOCATION OF 18 GHZ DEMS LICENSEES TO 24 GHZ BAND. (DA No. 97-1282).

Released: June 19, 1997. " CELLULAR SERVICE AND OTHER COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES INTHE GULF OF MEXICO.Erratum that amends the second sentence of paragraph 6 of teh Order, DA-97-1143, released May 30, 1997, in the above-captioned proceeding Reply Comments Due: August 4, 1997. (DA No. 97-1143). Dkt No.: WT-97-112, CC-90-6. Action by: Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau."

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SPEECHES

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"CHAIRMAN REED E. HUNDT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BROOKINGS INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, DC JUNE 19, 1997. ""Thinking About Why Some Communications Mergers are Unthinkable"". Internet URL: " https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/spreh735.html

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TEXTS

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LAWTON CHILES, BOB MARTINEZ, AND BILL NELSON. Dismissed a complaint filed on behalf of Lawton Chiles, Bob Martinez, and Bill Nelson (hereinafter, collectively, "Complainants") against Station WCPX-TV, Orlando, Florida. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 5, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-200). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97200.txt

NATIONAL TELECOM PCS, INC. Granted request for waiver of Bid Withdrawal Payment and Application for Authority to Construct a Personal Communications System on Frequency Block C in American Samoa, Market No. B492. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 3, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-192). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1997/fcc97192.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released June 18, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 117:

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NEWS RELEASES

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COMMISSION DENIES PETITIONS FOR STAY OF ITS ACCESS REFORM AND X-FACTOR ORDERS. Report No: CC-97-31. by Order. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: June 18, 1997. Dkt No.: CC-96-262,, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72. (FCC No. 97-216) News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Rich Lerner at (202) 418-1520.

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SPEECHES

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"CHAIRMAN REED E. HUNDT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REMARKS TO CITIZENS FOR A SOUND ECONOMY WASHINGTON, DC JUNE 18, 1997 . ""Spectrum Policy and Auctions: What's Right, What's Left"". Internet URL: " https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/spreh734.html

"REED E. HUNDT CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ADDRESS TO PROJECT TELL CELEBRATION THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY CENTER OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK JUNE 17, 1997. Internet URL: " https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/spreh733.html

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TEXTS

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US WEST COMMUNICATIONS. Suspended and set for investigation US West Communications Tariff F.C.C. No. 5, Transmittal No. 846. Dkt No.: CC-96-94-97. Action by Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: June 18, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1270). CCB

ACCESS CHARGE REFORM. Denied motion for stay of Access Reform Order and X-Factor Order. Dkt No.: CC-96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 17, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-216). CCB Contact: Rich Lerner at (202) 418-1520. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97216.txt