DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 16, No. 140                                              July 22,1997

**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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CABLE SERVICES BUREAU PREEMPTS LOCAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF OVER-THE-AIR-RECEPTION DEVICES IMPOSED BY MEADE KANSAS. The Cable Services Bureau preempted an ordinance adopted by the City of Meade, Kansas that restricted the installation and use of satellite dishes.. by Order. Action by: Bureau Chief. Adopted: July 22, 1997. (DA No. 97-1554). News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. CSB Contact: Nancy Markowitz or Eloise Gore at (202) 418-7200. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/1997/nrcb7019.txt

GREG ROSSTON TO JOIN FACULTY AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY. OPP. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1997/nrmc7052.txt

JON GARCIA TO LEAD PCS FINANCING ISSUES TASK FORCE. Jon Garcia of the Commission's Office of Plans and Policy will lead a Task Force on Personal Communications Services (PCS) C and F Block Financing Issues.. WTB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1997/nrwl7033.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: July 22, 1997. DOMINANT CARRIERS - TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG: JULY 21. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d072197.pdf

Released: July 22, 1997. NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS - TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG: JULY 21. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd072197.pdf

Released: July 22, 1997. OPERATOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG INFORMATIONAL TARIFFS: JULY 21. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Operator/os072197.pdf

Report No: SPB-89. Released: July 22, 1997. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING; AUGUST 21 CUT-OFF ESTABLISHED FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE STATION APPLICATIONS AND LETTERS OF INTENT IN THE 36-51.4 GHZ FREQUENCY BAND. (DA No. 97-1551). Contact: Virginia Marshall (202) 418-0778 and Kathleen Campbell (202) 418-0753.. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/da971551.txt

Report No: SPB-88. Released: July 22, 1997. AUGUST 21 CUT-OFF ESTABLISHED FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE STATION APPLICATIONS, LETTERS OF INTENT, AND AMENDMENTS TO PENDING APPLICATIONS IN THE 2 GHZ FREQUENCY BAND. (DA No. 97-1550). Contact: Virginia Marshall (202) 418-0778, William Kirsch (202) 418-0764, or Kathleen Campbell (202) 418-0753.. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/da971550.txt

Report No: 44038. Released: July 22, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970722.txt

Report No: 24038. Released: July 22, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap970722.txt

Report No: 97-5. Released: July 22, 1997. FM TRANSLATOR-BOOSTER APPLICATIONS READY AND AVAILABLE FOR PROCESSING - AUGUST 22, 1997 CUT-OFF DATE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Radio_Cutoffs/pnmm7143.txt

Released: July 22, 1997. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Barbara Lowe (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/ex970722.html

Report No: 1946. Released: July 22, 1997. WIRELESS TELCOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS.

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CABLE SERVICES BUREAU PREEMPTS LOCAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF OVER-THE-AIR-RECEPTION DEVICES IMPOSED BY MEADE, KANSAS. See First News Release Under July 22 Addenda. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: July 22, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1554). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971554.txt

QUINCY JONES BROADCASTING, INC. Notified Quincy Jones Broadcasting, licensee of Station WNOL-TV, New Orleans, LA, of an apparent liability for a forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 for repeated violations of the Commission's rules limiting the amount of commercial matter that may be aired during children's programming; granted license renewal for Station WNOL-TV. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: July 21, 1997. by NAL Letter. (DA No. 97-1535). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1997/da971535.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released July 21, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 139:

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FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/calendar.html

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: NCD-60. Released: July 21, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Ginny Kennedy (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-61. Released: July 21, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Ginny Kennedy (202) 418-2328.

Report No: 44037. Released: July 21, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970721.txt

Report No: 24037. Released: July 21, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap970721.txt

Released: July 21, 1997. FCC ANNOUNCES THE GRANT OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE LICENSES - BALANCE OF WINNING BIDS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 4, 1997.Auction Event No. 14. (DA No. 97-1552). Contact: Payment Questions: Regina Dorsey (202) 418-1995; Legal/Licensing Questions: Zenji Nakazawa, Tania Hanna (202) 418-7240. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da971552.txt

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ETHC MERGER COMPANY. Granted ETHC's application for a determination that it is an exempt telecommunication company as that term is defined in PUHCA. Action by General Counsel. Adopted: July 21, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1546). OGC Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OGC/Orders/1997/da971546.txt

SONITROL SOUTHEAST, INC. Granted Sonitrol's application for a determination that it is an exempt telecommunications company as that term is defined in PUHCA. Action by General Counsel. Adopted: July 21, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1547). OGC Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OGC/Orders/1997/da971547.txt

EUA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted EUA's application for a determination that it is an exempt telecommunications company as that term is defined in Section 34(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA). Action by General Counsel. Adopted: July 21, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1545). OGC Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OGC/Orders/1997/da971545.txt

SENTRY ALARMS SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, INC., ET. AL. Granted the consolidated application of Sentry Alarms, et. al, that each is an exempt telecommunications company as that term is defined in PUHCA. Action by General Counsel. Adopted: July 21, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1548). OGC Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OGC/Orders/1997/da971548.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released July 18, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 138:

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FCC FILINGS.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: B-168. Released: July 18, 1997. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING OF TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION APPLICATIONS AND NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER 2 PETITION TO DENY DEADLINE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/TV_Notices/pnmm7141.txt

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NORTH AMERICAN-NUMBERING PLAN CARRIER IDENTIFICATION CODES (CICS). Denied VarTec Telecom, Inc.'s motion for stay of implementation of the CICs Second Report and Order. Dkt No.: CC- 92-237. Action by Deputy Chief. Adopted: July 18, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1524). CCB

ADDENDA: The following items, released July 15, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 135:

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EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE (ELCS) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Approved the 23 requests for LATA relief in order to provide flat-rate, non-optional EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE. Action by the Commission. Adopted: July 3, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-244). CCB