DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 198                                           October 15,1999

**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/fl991015.html

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Calendar/cl991015.html

OPEN PROCEEDINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op991015.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: October 15, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 10/14/99. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt101499.pdf

Released: October 15, 1999. NORTH CAROLINA PAYPHONE ASSOCIATION FILES PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING CCB/CPD NO. 99-27 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.Comments Due: November 30, 1999; Reply Comments Due: December 15, 1999. (DA No. 99-2174). Contact: Competitive Pricing Division: Lynne Milne or Renee Terry at (202) 418-1520, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992174.wp

Report No: TEL-00146S. Released: October 15, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.R.R. SECTION 1.767) REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R. SECTION.63.16); SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9205.pdf

Report No: TEL-00145. Released: October 15, 1999. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 1.767); REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R SECTION 63.16); SECTION 310(B)(4).REQUESTS. (DA No. 99-2181). Contact: Telecommunications Division, Policy and Facilities Branch: (202) 418-1460. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da992181.pdf

Report No: 157. Released: October 15, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9232.html

Report No: GN 99-8. Released: October 15, 1999. FCC ANNOUNCES A NEW MECHANISM FOR MAKING PAYMENTS OF APPLICATIONS FOR FEEABLE SERVICES. Contact: Claudette Pride at (202) 418-1995 or Computech, Inc.: David Janoskie at (202) 728-7710 ext 306. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9083.doc

Report No: CWS-00-4. Released: October 15, 1999. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9263.pdf

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TEXTS

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REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY. Granted Special Temporary Authority, subject to the the conditions specified in this Order, for a period beginning October 15, 1999 and ending April 13, 2000 to operate the existing land earth stations listed in the Appendix which are currently accessing Inmarsat satellites that have transferred to Inmarsat Limited. Action by Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division. Adopted: October 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2185). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da992185.doc

DANIEL T. MEEK. Granted the Petition to set aside finder's preference award to Meek; reinstated license for WNRQ903. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2200). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992200.doc

AMERICAN PAGING, INC. Dismissed as moot the Petition to Institute Show Cause Proceeding filed by Page Telecommunications, Inc. on July 14, 1995. Action by Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commericial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2192). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992192.wp

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE 37.0-38.6 GHZ AND 38.6-40.0 GHZ RULES/IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT -- COMPETITIVE BIDDING, 37.0 - 38.6 GHZ AND 38.6-40.0 GHZ BANDS. This Errata corrects portions of the final rules in the Memorandum Opinion and Order in this proceeding, FCC-99-179, released July 29, 1999. Dkt No.: ET-95-183, PP-93-253. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. by Further Errata. WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/err99179.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released October 14, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 197:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: October 14, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCE COMMENT DATES FOR TWO RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRIBAL AREAS, AND NEW FCC WEBSITE FOR INDIAN ISSUES CC DOCKET NO. 96-45, WT DOCKET NO. 99-266. (DA No. 99-2190). Contact: Office of Communications Business Opportunies: Eric Jensen at (202) 418-0928. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992190.doc

Report No: 44590. Released: October 14, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991014.txt

Report No: 24590. Released: October 14, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991014.txt

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SPEECHES

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FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD STATEMENT ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR ALL AMERICANS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/stwek962.html

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UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT 217/ROLLA, KANSAS. Erratum to Order released October 8, 1999 to amend the second sentence of paragraph 3 to read, "That order also specified that these rules would go into effect on January 1, 1999. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. by Erratum. CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/er992144.doc

NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT/PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. Denied the appeal filed by North Hills School District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 16, 1999 concerning funding decision of SLD. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 14, 1999. by Order. CCB

WEST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT/WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY. Erratum to Order released October 12, 1999 to amend the second sentece of paragraph 2 to read, "The SLD Funding Commitment Decision Letter relating to the request at issue is dated December 18, 1998.". Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. by Erratum. CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/er992160.wp

RADIOFONE, INC. Dismissed Radiofone's Request for Stay as moot. Adopted: October 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2183). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992183.wp

JKR PARTNERSHIP. Denied JKR Partnership Petition for Reconsideration of denial of its request for Finder's Preference Request against Specialized Mobile Radio Station WNIC901 licensed to Pittencrief Communications, Inc. at San Antonio, Texas. Action by Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 14, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2159). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992159.doc

GEORGE NITECKI. Denied George Nitecki's Petition for Reconsideration of denial of this request for Finder's Preference against Specialized Mobile Radio Station WNDH908, Licensed to Centro de Communicaciones de Puerto Rico. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 14, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2156). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992156.doc

PAGING NETWORK OF FLORIDA, INC. Dismissed the Petition to limit grant of Regional Exclusivity filed by MobileMedia Communications, Inc. on September 26, 1994. Action by Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2180). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992180.wp