DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 5                                            January 8,1999

**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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FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl990108.html

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Calendar/cl990108.html

OPEN PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Martha Contee (202) 418-0260. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op990108.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: January 8, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG, JAN. 7.Contact Public Reference Room at (202) 418-1933. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt010799.pdf

Report No: CI 99-2. Released: January 8, 1999. FCC RELEASES THIRD REPORT AND ORDER REGARDING EAS RULES.The FCC declined to adopt rules that would require cable systems to install selective channel override equipment for use during Emergency Alert System activations. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/Public_Notices/1999/pnci9001.wp

Report No: TEL-00053S. Released: January 8, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214, CABLE LANDING LICENSE AND SECTION 310(B)(4) APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.International Bureau Reference Center at (202) 418-1492 or (202) 418-1493; TTY 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9004.pdf

Report No: 44404. Released: January 8, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990108.txt

Report No: 24404. Released: January 8, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990108.txt

Released: January 8, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS.Contact: Barbara Loew at (202) 418-0310.

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TEXTS

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1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- PART 76-- CABLE TV SERVICE PLEADING AND COMPLAINT RULES. In conjunction with its biennial review of its rules and processes, the FCC has streamlined the procedural rules for petitions and complaints filed under Part 76. Dkt No.: CS-98-54. Action by the Commission. Adopted: December 18, 1998. by R&O. (FCC No. 98-348). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1998/fcc98348.wp

VISTA POINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC., MARQUETTE, MI. Ordered Vista Point, former licensee of Station WFXD(FM) to forfeit $4,800 for repeated violations of Section 73.1943 of FCC's rules. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: January 7, 1999. by MO&O & FO. (DA No. 99-118). MMB

CITICASTERS CO., CLEARWATER, FL. Issued Citicasters Co., licensee of WXTB(FM), Clearwater, FL a Notice of Apparant Liability for $7,000 for broadcasting allegedly indecent material. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. by Letter. (DA No. 99-116). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990116.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 7, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 4:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: January 7, 1999. FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR EXPEDITIOUS REVIEW OF THE TRANSFER OF THE LOCKHEED MARTIN COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY SERVICES BUSINESS.Issues and/or questions due Jan. 22, 1999; comments on Lockheed Martin request due Mar. 17, 1999; Kris Monteith at (202) 418-1520 or Jared Carlson or Jeannie Grimes at (202) 418-2320; TTY (202) 418-0484. (DA No. 99-117). Dkt No.: CC- 92-237. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da990117.wp

Report No: SAT-00009. Released: January 7, 1999. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION.Applications Accepted For Filing; contact Satellite and Radio communication Division at (202) 418-0719; TTY (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9002.pdf

Report No: SPB-146. Released: January 7, 1999. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU INFORMATION: COST RECOVERY FOR SATELLITE NETWORK FILINGS.Comments due Jan. 19, 1999, comments should reference "Report SPB-146" contact Cecily Holiday at (202) 418-0750 or Sande Taxali at (202) 418-7586; TTY at (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9003.wp

Released: January 7, 1999. DATE EXTENDED FOR MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING OF CHILDREN'S TV PROGRAMMING REPORT.Electronic filing extended to Feb. 10, 1999; contact: Laura Johnson or Laura Gallo at (202) 418-1600. (DA No. 99-122). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/da990122.wp

Released: January 7, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO BEGIN USE OF UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) FOR AIRCRAFT STATION LICENSING BEGINNING JAN. 19, 1999.Technical Support Hoteline (202) 414-1250; ULS Aircraft Licensing Support (717) 338-2646. (DA No. 99-120). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da990120.wp

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KIDS-TV 6, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA. Issued KIDS-TV 6, licensee of low power Station K06MU(TV) a Notice of Apparent Liability for a forfeiture of $4,000 for unauthorized broadcast of telephone conversations. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 1999. by Letter. (DA No. 99-112). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990112.wp

AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 74.1231, 74.1232, 74.1233, 74.1284 OF THE FCC'S RULES. Extended due date for filing comments to February 10, 1999. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: January 7, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-115). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990115.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 6, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 3:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SES-00039. Released: January 6, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN.Satellite and Radiocommunications Divison Contact 418-0719; TTY (202) 418-2555.

Report No: SES-00038. Released: January 6, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICS RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.Contact Satellite and Radiocommunications Division at 418-0719; TTY (202) 418-2555.

Report No: 44402. Released: January 6, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990106.txt

Report No: 24402. Released: January 6, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990106.txt

Released: January 6, 1999. EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JANUARY 11, THE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS RELOCATE TO PORTALS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9000.html

Report No: 121. Released: January 6, 1999. ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.Contact Elizabeth Williams at (202) 418-1343. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9004.pdf