DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 121                                              June 25,1999

**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/fl990625.html

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Calendar/cl990625.html

OPEN PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Martha Contee at (202) 418-0190, TTY (202) 418-2555. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op990625.html

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Released: June 25, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG FOR JUNE 24.Public Reference Room at (202) 418-1933. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt062499.pdf

Released: June 25, 1999. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTION. CITY OF BOWIE, MD.Media contact: Morgan Broman at (202) 418-2358 Cable Services Bureau Contact: Ben Golant at (202) 418-7111 TTY: (202) 418-7172. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1999/pncb9002.wp

Report No: TEL-00104S. Released: June 25, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.

Released: June 25, 1999. COMMISSION LAUNCHES EARTH STATION STREAMLINING INITIATIVE. (DA No. 99-1259). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da991259.wp

Report No: 44516. Released: June 25, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990625.txt

Report No: 24516. Released: June 25, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990625.txt

Report No: 359. Released: June 25, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Call_Sign_Changes/pnmm9118.wp

Report No: 116. Released: June 25, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9116.html

Released: June 25, 1999. CORRECTED VERSION, FCC TO SEEK COMMENTS ON A LETTER FROM THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION RELATING TO COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION FACILITIES LOCATED AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, CO.Comments: July 23, 1999, Reply: August 9, 1999. Contact: Robert Cleveland: (202) 418-2422. (DA No. 99-1211). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1999/da991211.pdf

Released: June 25, 1999. FEE DECISIONS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. (DA No. 99-1258). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/da991258.txt

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LETTER RULING-CITY OF BOWIE, MD. Clarified franchise fee and PEG cost matters. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 23, 1999. by Letter Ruling. (DA No. 99-1252). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991252.wp

MEDIA GENERAL CABLE OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, INC. The Cable Services Bureau granted a waiver of section 76.605 of the Commission's rules, allowing Media General to keep a number of set - top converter boxes in service past the December 30, 1999 rule deadline. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 23, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1240). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991240.wp

LENFEST ATLANTIC, INC. Dismissed Complaints in South Harrison Township, New Jersey because the complaint concerned a rate that is outside the jurisdiction of the FCC. Action by Acting Chief, FInancial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 23, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1245). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991245.wp

LENFEST ATLANTIC, INC. Dismissed complaints in Woodstown, New Jersey because the complaints concerned rates that are outside the jurisdiction of the FCC. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 23, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1244). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991244.wp

SPACE SYSTEM LICENSE, INC. FOR MODIFICATION OF LICENSE FOR AUTHORITY TO LAUNCH AND OPERATE A LOW EARTH ORBIT SATELLITE SYSTEM IN THE 1616-1626.5 MHZ BAND. Granted Space System License, Inc. the authority to increase by two the number of in - orbit spare satellites authorized for its Iridium satellite constellation. Action by Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division. Adopted: June 24, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1254). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da991254.txt

MADISON, IN. Alloted Channel 266A to Madison as its second local FM service. Dkt No.: MM- 98-105. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1222). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991222.wp

GIDDINGS AND BUDA, TX. Reallocated channel 268C1 from Giddings to Buda and modified license of KROX to specify Buda. Dkt No.: MM- 99-69. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1219). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991219.wp

SHELBY AND DUTTON, MT. Realloted channel 250C from Shelby to Dutton and modified the construction permit of KLHK to specify Dutton. Dkt No.: MM- 99-63. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1221). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991221.wp

EL DORADO AND CAMDEN, AR. Realloted TV Channel 49 from El Dorado to Camden as its first local TV service. Dkt No.: MM- 99-45. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1239). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991239.wp

LORDSBURG AND HURLEY, NM. Alloted Channel 288C1 to Hurley as its first local aural service and modified construction permit. Dkt No.: MM- 98-222. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1220). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991220.wp

FM STATIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA. Amended FM table of allotments for Belfield, Medina, Burlington, Hazelton, Gackle, and New England. Dkt No.: MM- 98-224. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1218). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991218.wp

JOHANNESBURG AND EDWARDS, CA. Proposed amending FM allotments. Comments due Aug. 16, replies Aug. 31. Dkt No.: MM- 99-239. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by NPRM. (DA No. 99-1236). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991236.wp

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENT FOR TEXAS. Proposed amending FM assignments for Graham, Hunt, Ingram, Madisonville, and Medina. Comments due Aug 16, replies Aug. 31. Dkt No.: MM- 99-233. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by NPRM. (DA No. 99-1234). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991234.wp

FORT BRIDGER, WYOMING AND HYRUM, UTAH. Proposed amendments to FM allocations. Comments due August 16, replies Aug. 31. Dkt No.: MM- 99-232. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: June 16, 1999. by NPRM. (DA No. 99-1233). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991233.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released June 24, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 120:

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FCC INTERNATIONAL BUREAU SPEEDS UP EARTH STATION LICENSING. Cuts Processing Time for Routine Ku-band Applications. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball: (202) 418-0500. International Bureau Contacts: Ron Repasi (202) 418-0768; Frank Peace (202) 418-0730. IB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1999/nrin9022.txt

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Released: June 24, 1999. COMPETITIVE PRICING DIVISION OF THE COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES FILING OF PAYPHONE SERVICE PROCEEDING RECONSIDERATION PETITION SUPPLEMENT IN CC DOCKET NO.96-128.Contact Lynne Milne or Renee Terry, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau, (202) 418-1520, TTY (202) 418-0484. (DA No. 99-1178). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991178.wp

Released: June 24, 1999. NEW ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES TAKE EFFECT TODAY. (DA No. 99-1253). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991253.wp

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REQUEST FOR REVIEW BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Ordered that the time period for issuing a decision in the requests for review of the Administrator's decision with respect to Tennessee is extended to no later than August 11, 1999. Dkt No.: 96-45, 97-21. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 24, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-152).

WIRELESS COMPETITION REPORT. Adopted Annual Report and Analysis of Competitive Market Conditions With Respect to Commercial Mobile Services. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 10, 1999. by Reportr. (FCC No. 99-136). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99136.pdf

AMERICAN PAGING INC. (OF OKLAHOMA), ET. AL. Denied 30 Petitions For Reconsideration of Authorizations for Facilities in the 931 MHZ Band in the Paging and Radiotelephone Service. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch. Adopted: June 24, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1250). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991250.wp

CLEAR PAGING INC. ET. AL. FOR RECONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FACILITIES IN THE 93.1 MHZ BAND IN THE PAGING AND RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE. Denied five petitions for a reconsideration of actions by the Commercial Wireless Division's Narrowband Branch. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: June 24, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1251). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991251.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released June 23, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 119:

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Released: June 23, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON INTRALATA TOLL DIALING PARITY IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FILED BY LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS.CC Docket No. 96-98 Comments: July 6, 1999; Reply: July 12, 1999; Contact Gregory Cooke: (202) 418-2351; Robin Smolen: (202) 418-2353 TTY: (202) 418-0484. (DA No. 99-1246). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991246.wp

Released: June 23, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON LETTER FILED BY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE REGARDING SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM.Docket No. 96-45 Contact: Elizabeth Valinoti: (202) 418- 7400. (DA No. 99-1212). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991212.wp

Report No: D-1050-A. Released: June 23, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/pnmm9117.wp

Report No: D-1050-A. Released: June 23, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/md990623.pdf

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The following items are corrections from previous Daily Digests.

In yesterday's digest the item re: Washington, Management Broadcast Co., should have indicated the text was a Forfeiture Order.