DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 156                                            August 16,1999

**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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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: August 16, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Contact Public Reference Room at (202) 418-1933, August 13, 1999. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt081699.pdf

Report No: 44551. Released: August 16, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990816.txt

Report No: 24551. Released: August 16, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990816.txt

Report No: 24551A. Released: August 16, 1999. LOGAN CHANNEL 12, L.L.C. (FORMERLY VALLEY CHANNEL BROADCASTING, INC.) NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING OF TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PETITION TO DENY DEADLINE.Petitions to deny the application of Logan, UT Channel 12, L.L.C. must be on file with the Commission not later than the close of business September 24, 1999. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/TV_Notices/pnmm9159.wp

Released: August 16, 1999. LABORATORY DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES TRAINING SEMINARS ON ELECTRONIC FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION.Training Seminars scheduled for September 15, 1999. First session to be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Second Session to be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Sessions will be held at FCC Laboratory, 7435 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046. Office of Engineering and Technology Contact: Phyllis Parrish at (301) 362-3045. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1999/pnet9016.wp

Released: August 16, 1999. FCC'S INTERFERENCE STUDY OF FM BROADCAST RECEIVERS AND OTHER TECHNICAL STUDIES SUBMITTED IN LOW POWER FM PROCEEDINGS ARE AVAILABLE ON FCC'S WEBSITE.Internet address: www.fcc.gov/mmb/prd/lpfm. Dkt No.: MM- 99-25. Action by: Chief, Mass Media Bureau.

Released: August 16, 1999. LABORATORY DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSITION TO MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION.Office of Engineering and Technology Contact: Betty Taube at (301) 362-3028. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1999/pnet9015.wp

Released: August 16, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REQUESTS COMMENT ON WIRELESS E911 REPORT FILED BY CTIA, PCIA, APCO, NENA, AND NASNA ON AUGUST 9, 1999.Comment due date: September 14, 1999. Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Contact: Barbara Reideler at (202) 418-1310. (DA No. 99-1627). Dkt No.: CC- 94-102. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991627.wp

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TIME WARNER CABLE. Denied application for review and dismissed petition for stay of Cable Services Bureau Order, DA 99-1219, which rejected Time Warner Cable's uniform rate-setting methodology in place in its cable television systems in Rochester, NY and Finger Lakes, NY. Action by the FCC. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-217). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/fcc99217.wp

TIME WARNER CABLE. Denied Time Warner Cable's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 98-1277; approved Refund Plan as modified. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1618). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991618.wp

TIME WARNER CABLE. Denied Time Warner Cable's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 98-1543; approved Refund Plan as modified. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1619). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991619.wp

HISPANIC KEYS BROADCASTING CORP. AND WEYS TELEVISION CORP. Denied by Commission Order, 8 Applications for Review and Petitions for Reconsideration filed on behalf of Hispanic Keys Broadcasting Corp., seeking to overturn the Cable Services Bureau's grant of 8 market modification orders involving the Miami, FL ADI market. Action by the FCC. Adopted: August 12, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-219). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/fcc99219.wp

BELLSOUTH INTERACTIVE MEDIA SERVICES. Granted BellSouth Interactive Media Services ("BellSouth") petition for special relief requesting a finding of effective competition to its cable system serving the City of Pembroke Pines, FL. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1622). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991622.wp

BELLSOUTH INTERACTIVE MEDIA SERVICES. Granted BellSough Interactive Media Services ("BellSouth") petition for special relief requesting a finding of effective competition relating to its cable system serving the City of Davie, FL. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1621). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991621.wp

TIME WARNER CABLE. Denied complaint filed against its cable programming service tier rate in Lakewood and Carroll, NY. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1623). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991623.wp

CABLEVISION SYSTEMS. Denied complaints filed against its cable programming services tier rate in Huntington, Babylon Village, Babylon Town, North Hempstead, Hempstead Town, Oyster Bay, Bayville, Westbury Village and Rockville Center, NY. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1624). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991624.wp

RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC. Granted application for Open Video System certification in Seattle, WA filed by RCN Washington. Action by Acting Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1620). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991620.wp

GERARD A. TURRO, MONTICELLO MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, INC. - INITIAL DECISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE ARTHUR I. STEINBERG. Granted applications of Gerard A. Turro for renewal of licenses for FM translator stations W276Q(FM), Fort Lee, NJ, and W232AL(FM), Pomona, NY. Did not revolke construction permit for FM radio station WJUX(FM), Monticello, NY. Dkt No.: MM- 97-122. Action by Administrative Law Judge. Adopted: August 9, 1999. by Initial Decision. (FCC No. 99D-03). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99d03.wp

SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS, L.C. Dismissed in part, denied in part Petition for Further Notice filed by Spectrum Communications, L.C. on May 29, 1997 concerning Monterey, CA point-to-point station. Dismissed as untimely a Petition for Partial Reconsideration filed by Spectrum Communications, L.C. on April 3, 1997. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: August 12, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1626). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991626.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released August 13, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 155:

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Released: August 13, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITIONS RELATING TO TRUTH-IN-BILLING FILED BY THE FOLLOWING PARTIES: AMERITECH; CABLE PLUS, P.P. AND MULTITECHNOLOGY SERVICES, L.P.; SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC.; SPRINT CORPORATION; USTA, US WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Comment due date: September 3, 1999; Reply Comment due date: September 10, 1999. (DA No. 99-1616). Dkt No.: CC- 98-170. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991616.wp

Report No: 99-7. Released: August 13, 1999. FM TRANSLATOR-BOOSTER APPLICATIONS READY AND AVAILABLE FOR PROCESSING.Petitions to deny these applications must be on file not later than the close of business on September 13, 1999. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Radio_Cutoffs/pnmm9156.wp

Report No: CWS 99-56. Released: August 13, 1999. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION.Applications Accepted for Filing - Environmental Action. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9195.pdf

Released: August 13, 1999. PHASE II 220 MHZ SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING - AUCTION 24 - PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.Petitions to deny the applications in this auction must be filed no later than August 23, 1999. (DA No. 99-1615). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991615.pdf

Released: August 13, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT OF REQUESTS FOR WAIVER BY BRENTWOOD AND HAUPPAUGE FIRE DISTRICTS, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO OBTAIN LICENSES FOR 47 MHZ FREQUENCIES ALLOCATED FOR HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE.Comment due date: September 13, 1999; Reply comment due date: September 28, 1999. Wireless Telecommunications Bureau contact: John Fernandez at (202) 418-0680. (DA No. 99-1612). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991612.wp

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CEDAR KEY, FL. Effective September 27, 1999, amended FM Table of Allotments to allot Channel 261A to Cedar Key, Fl. Mass Media Bureau Contact: Kathleen Scheuerle at (202) 418-2180. Dkt No.: MM- 99-72. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1603). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991603.wp

FRUITLAND, NM. Denied petition of Mountain West Broadcasting to amend the FM Table of Allotments to allot Channel 300A to Fruitland, NM. Mass Media Bureau Contact: Leslie Shapiro at (202) 418-2180. Dkt No.: MM- 99-86. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1604). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991604.wp

GULF HAMMOCK, FL. Dismissed petition of Levy County Broadcasting for proposed amendment of the FM Table of Allotments to allot Channel 257A at Gulf Hammock, FL. Mass Media Bureau Contact: Kathleen Scheuerle at (202) 418-2180. Dkt No.: MM- 99-73. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1602). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991602.wp

ST. ANNE AND BEAVERVILLE, IL. Effective September 27, 1999, amended FM Table of Allotments to allot Channel 293A to St. Anne, IL. Mass Media Bureau Contact: Sharon MacDonald at (202) 418-2180. Dkt No.: MM- 98-64. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1574). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991574.wp

TELEVISION SATELLITE STATIONS REVIEW OF POLICY AND RULES - ERRATUM TO REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 99-209) RELEASED AUGUST 6, 1999. Clarification of Sections 73.3555(b)(2)(i) and (ii) and 73.3555(c)(2)(i) and (ii) to conform their wording to the Commission's description of the rules in the text of the Report and Order. Dkt No.: MM- 91-221, MM- 87-8. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/err99209.wp