DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 109                                               June 9,1999

**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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Released: June 9, 1999. BELLSOUTH PETITIONS FOR TEMPORARY WAIVER FROM CROSS-CHECK REQUIREMENT.Comments due June 16; replies June 22; contact: Neil Fried at 202-418-1530. (DA No. 99-1132). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991132.wp

Report No: 3682. Released: June 9, 1999. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.Contact: 202-418-7000.

Report No: 1415. Released: June 9, 1999. CABLE TV RELAY SERVICE APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.

Report No: IN 99-23. Released: June 9, 1999. INTERNATIONAL ACTION -- WRC-2000 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS.Contact: Nancy Wiley at 202-418-2213.

Report No: 44504. Released: June 9, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990609.txt

Report No: 24504. Released: June 9, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990609.txt

Report No: 2337. Released: June 9, 1999. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9047.wp

Report No: 2335. Released: June 9, 1999. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9048.wp

Report No: 2336. Released: June 9, 1999. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9046.wp

Released: June 9, 1999. PETITIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT AND REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PAGING AND RADIOTELEPHONE LICENSES.

Released: June 9, 1999. COMMISSION SEEKS TO FACILITATE WIRELESS E911 IMPLEMENTATION AND REQUESTS A REPORT.CC Docket 94-102; contact: Barbara Reideler at 202-418-1310. (FCC No. 99-132). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/fcc99132.wp

Report No: 245. Released: June 9, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9140.pdf

Report No: 244. Released: June 9, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9139.pdf

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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. Granted petition for special relief filed by Ohio State University, licensee of Stations WPBO-TV, Portsmouth, Ohio, and WOSU-TV, Columbus, Ohio, seeking a permanent waiver of Section 76.501(a) of the Commission's cross-ownership rules, with respect to a video distribution system of the University operates to deliver 54 channels to its residence halls and academic and administrative buildings, including the University's Medical Center, on its Columbua, Ohio campus, and an off-campus laboratory in which the University leases space. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 7, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1121). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991121.wp

TELERAMA AND THE CITY OF BEDFORD, OH. Denied petition for declaratory ruling filed by the City of Bedford, Ohio regarding franchise renewal fees. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1117). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991117.wp

TIME WARNER CABLE. Dismissed a petition for review of a local rate order filed by Time Warner regarding rates for basic service in the Cities of Mankato and North Mankato, MN. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: June 7, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1109). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991109.wp

TIME WARNER CABLE. Denied complaint filed against the February 1, 1999 cable programming services tier rate increase in Northern Manhattan, NY. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: June 7, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1114). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991114.wp

TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS. Denied complaint filed against the January 1, 1999 rate increase for the cable programming services tier in Oahu, Honolulu, Kailua and Waipahu, HI. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: June 7, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1116). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991116.wp

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT, ET AL. V. FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, PA98-002. Granted in part complaint filed against Florida Power & Light Company under Section 224 of the Communications Act concerning cable television pole attachments. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1120). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991120.wp

TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS, D/B/A HAWAII CABLEVISION HILO. Denied complaint filed against the January 1, 1999 cable programming services tier increase in the community of Hilo, Hawaii. Action by Ating Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: June 7, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1115). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991115.wp

TEXAS CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, ET AL. V. ENTERGY SERVICES, INC., ET AL., PA 96-005. Granted in part complaint filed against Entergy Services, Inc., et al. under Section 224 of the Communications Act concerning cable television pole attachments. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 7, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1118). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991118.wp

CTIA PETITION FOR DECLARACTORY RULING. Granted CTIA's withdrawal request and dismissed its petition regarding Federal Preemption of Moratoria imposed by state and local governments on siting of telecom facilities. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. by Order. (DA No. 99-1129). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991129.wp

PUGET SOUND ENERGY, INC. Denied reduction or recision of forfeiture of $20,000 against Puget for acquiring control of the land mobile and microwave stations in the state of Washington. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: June 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1110). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991110.wp

PETITION OF 360 DEGREES COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted 360's request for voluntary withdrawal of petition for declaratory ruling. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: June 9, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1128). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991128.wp

REVISION OF THE FCC'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Improved the ability of analog cellular phone users to successfully complete wireless 911 calls. Dkt No.: CC- 94-102. Action by the Commission. Adopted: May 13, 1999. by 2nd R&O. (FCC No. 99-96). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99096.wp

REVISION OF FCC'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Granted waivers for Centennial Cellular Corp. and West Coast PCS subject to terms and conditions of TTY Waiver Order. Action by Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: June 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1126). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991126.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released June 8, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 108:

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STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON D.C. CIRCUIT COURT DECISION IN US WEST V. FCC. News media contact: Emily Hoffnar at (202) 418-0253. OCH. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/stwek938.html

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Released: June 8, 1999. SECTION 214 APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING: TOUCH 1 LONG DISTANCE, INC.Contact Al McCloud 202-418-2499, TTY 202-418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/pncc9013.wp

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MCI TELECOM CORP. FOR MODIFICATION OF DBS AUTHORIZATION. Granted in part, MCI's application for modification with minor clarifications of several conditions placed on its original authorization. Action by Acting Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: June 8, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1125). IB

ADDENDA: The following items, released June 7, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 107:

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Report No: AUC-99-26-A. Released: June 7, 1999. FIRST PAGING SERVICE SPECTRUM AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 7, 1999.Comment sought on reserve prices or minimum opening bids and other auction procedural issues. (DA No. 99-1103). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991103.txt