Vol. 18, No. 119 June 23,1999
FCC CALL CENTER TO OPERATE HALF-DAY ON FRIDAY JUNE 25, 1999 - REPORT NO. CI 99-25. News Media Contact: David Fiske (202) 418-0500. CIB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/News_Releases/1999/nrci9021.txt
Released: June 23, 1999. FCC TO SEEK COMMENTS ON A LETTER FROM THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION RELATING TO COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION FACILITIES LOCATED AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, CO.The FCC seeks comment on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's letter regarding the proposed construction of the tranmissions tower and maintenance facility on Lookout Mountain, Colorado. Comments due July 23; replies August 9. (DA No. 99-1211). Contact: Robert Cleveland at (202) 418-2422. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1999/da991211.pdf
Released: June 23, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - JUNE 22. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt062299.pdf
Report No: NCD-295. Released: June 23, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION RE: NETWORK CHANGE CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Mrs. Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-292. Released: June 23, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Mrs. Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-293. Released: June 23, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Mrs. Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-294. Released: June 23, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Mrs. Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-296. Released: June 23, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Mrs. Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-291. Released: June 23, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION CORRECTION TO NCD-286. Contact: Mrs. Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Released: June 23, 1999. CLARIFICATION OF EX PARTE STATUS FOR UNITED STATES TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION'S PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM DEPRECIATION REGULATION OF PRICE CAP CARRIERS. (DA No. 99-1226). Contact: Tom David at (202) 418-7116; TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991226.wp
Report No: 3684. Released: June 23, 1999. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.
Report No: TEL-00102S. Released: June 23, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9120.pdf
Report No: 44514. Released: June 23, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990623.txt
Report No: 24514. Released: June 23, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990623.txt
Report No: 114. Released: June 23, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9114.html
Report No: 2341. Released: June 23, 1999. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9053.wp
Report No: 256. Released: June 23, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9146.pdf
Report No: 257. Released: June 23, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9147.pdf
STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI AT CENTER FOR MEDIA EDUCATION AND KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION PRESS CONFERENCE ON V-CHIP PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt918.txt
WZDE. Granted must-carry complaint filed by R y F Broadcasting, Inc. against TCI Cablevision of Puerto Rico, In. (Formerly Buena Vision), operator of a cable television system serving Cayey, Aibonito, Barranquitas, Comerio and Naranjito, Puerto Rico. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: June 21, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1191). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991191.wp
WZDE. Granted must-carry complaint filed by R y F Broadcasting, Inc. against TCI Cablevision of Puerto Rico, Inc. (Formerly Buena Vision), operator of a cable television system serving Caguas, Aguas Buenas, Cidra, Gurabo, Juncos and Puerto Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: June 21, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1192). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991192.wp
WZDE. Granted must-carry complaint filed by R y F Broadcasting, Inc. against TCI Cablevision of Puerto Rico, Inc. (formerly Buena Vision), operator of a cable television system serving Vega Baja, Dorado, Monati, and Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: June 21, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1193). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991193.wp
ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF COMPETITION IN MARKETS FOR THE DELIVERY OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING. Issued Notice of Inquiry seeking information, data, and public comment for use in preparation of the 1999 Report to Congress on competition in markets for the delivery of video programming in compliance with Section 628(g) of the Communications Act. Comments due August 6; replies September 1. Dkt No.: CS- 99-230. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 18, 1999. by NOI. (FCC No. 99-148). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Notices/1999/fcc99148.wp
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT SACRAMENTO. Cancelled the Notice of Apparent Liability issued March 9, 1999 to California State University at Sacramento for willful and repeated violations of Section 319(a) of the Communication Act of 1394, as amended. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: June 22, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1201). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991201.wp
PACIFIC SPANISH NETWORK, INC, LICENSEE, STATION. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for $10,000 against Pacific Spanish Network, Inc., licensee, Station KTAA(FM), Esparto, California, for alleged violation of the Commission's public inspection file rule. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: June 22, 1999. by NAL Letter. (DA No. 99-1209). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991209.wp
PACIFIC SPANISH NETWORK, INC, LICENSEE, STATION KLNA(FM), DUNNIGAN, CA. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for $10,000 against Pacific Spanish Network, Inc., licensee, Station KLNA(FM), Dunnigan, California for alleged violations of the Commission's public inspection file rule. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: June 22, 1999. by NAL Letter. (DA No. 99-1203). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991203.wp
929 MHZ PAGING LICENSES. Denied all of the motions for reconsideration for waiver of the Commission's construction period for paging licenses filed by 929 paging licesees. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: June 23, 1999. by Ord. on Rec. (DA No. 99-1223). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991223.wp
APPLICATION OF AT&T WIRELESS PCS INC./APPLICATION OF SPRINTCOM INC. Granted, subject to conditions AT&T Wireless PCS Inc.'s and Sprintcom Inc's applications to modify their licenses in the A and D Blocks respectively, in the broadband PCS spectrum in the Chicago, Illinois, area. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: June 22, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1214). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991214.wp
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES AIRTOUCH/VODAFONE MERGER - WT REPORT NO. 99-18. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, on delegated authority, has approved the merger of AirTouch Communications, Inc. and Vodafone Group, Plc., subject to certain conditions. Action by the Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, June 21, 1999, by MO&O (DA 99-1200). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7240 (Commercial Wireless Division); TTY: (202) 418-7233. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1999/nrwl9026.html
Report No: ARC-00007. Released: June 22, 1999. ACCOUNTING RATE CHANGE RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 99-1199). Contact: Ken Stanley, Telecommunications Division at (202) 418-1486. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da991199.pdf
Released: June 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ESTABLISHES DEADLINE FOR LOWER BAND PAGING AND RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE (PART 22) DATABASE CORRECTIONS. (DA No. 99-1202).
Released: June 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT MORE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS IN JULY 1999. (DA No. 99-1216). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991216.txt
AIRTOUCH AND VODAFONE. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, on delegated authority, has approved the merger of AirTouch Communications, Inc. and Vodafone Group, Plc., subject to certain conditions. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: June 21, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1200). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991200.pdf
JAMES W. O'KEEFE. Granted the Petitions to Deny filed by WinStar Wireless Fiber Corp. against the applications of James W. O'Keefe for licenses for 39 GHz point-to-point microwave stations in various locations throughout the United States; dismissed O'Keefe's applications. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wirelss Division. Adopted: June 22, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1210). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991210.wp
PLAINCOM, INC. Dismissed in part and granted in part Plaincom, Inc.'s petition for reconsideration of the decision by the Licensing and Technical Analysis Branch to dismiss the application to operate systems in the 38.6 to 40.0 GHz band in the area of West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: June 18, 1999. by Ord. on Rec. (DA No. 99-1197). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991197.wp
Released: June 21, 1999. COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NEW PROCEDURES FOR ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION. (DA No. 99-1186). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991186.wp