DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 208                                           October 29,1999

**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/fl991029.html

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Calendar/cl991029.html

OPEN PROCEEDINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op991029.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: NCD-325. Released: October 29, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-326. Released: October 29, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-327. Released: October 29, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICIATION. Contact: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Released: October 29, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 10/28/99. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-0270. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt102899.pdf

Report No: NCD-324. Released: October 29, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services DIvision: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Released: October 29, 1999. NEVADA BELL, PACIFIC BELL, AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FILE SINGLE CONSOLIDATED COST ALLOCATION MANUAL PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED. (DA No. 99-2371). Contact: Accounting Safeguards Division: Ron Kaufman at (202) 418-7148, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992371.doc

Report No: 1252. Released: October 29, 1999. CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS.

Released: October 29, 1999. BLACK ROCK CABLE FILES A NOTICE OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM. (DA No. 99-2346). Contact: News Media: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358, Cable Services Bureau: Treg Tremont at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1999/da992346.wp

Released: October 29, 1999. RCN AMENDS OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATIONS TO UPDATE STATEMENTS OF OWNERSHIP. (DA No. 99-2347). Contact: News Media: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358, Cable Services Bureau: Treg Tremont at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1999/da992347.wp

Released: October 29, 1999. AMATEUR SERVICE OPERATION IN CEPT COUNTRIES. (DA No. 99-2344). Contact: International Bureau: Marcus Wolf at (202) 418-0736, mwolf@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da992344.wp

Report No: 44602. Released: October 29, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991029.txt

Report No: 24602. Released: October 29, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991029.txt

Report No: 368. Released: October 29, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Call_Sign_Changes/pnmm9250.doc

Report No: CWS-00-8. Released: October 29, 1999. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9277.pdf

Released: October 29, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2000 MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT FEE FOR AMATEUR OPERATOR EXAMINATIONS. (DA No. 99-2237). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992237.wp

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AT&T CORPORATION, BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, PLC, VLT CO., LLC., VIOLET LICENSE CO. LLC, AND TNV (BAHAMAS) LIMITED APPLICATIONS. Granted Section 214 Authority, Modification of Authorizations and Assignment of Licenses in Connection With the Proposed Joint Venture Between AT&T Corporation and British Telecommunications, plc. Dkt No.: IB-98-212. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 22, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-313). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/fcc99313.doc

QUEEN OF PEACE RADIO, INC. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for its willful and repeated violations of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 27, 1999. by NAL Letter. (DA No. 99-2342). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992342.doc

AMERICAN BROADCASTING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.1125 and 73.3527 of the Commission's Rules. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: October 27, 1999. by NAL Letter. (DA No. 99-2343). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992343.doc

CHILLICOTHE AND ASHVILLE, OH. Proposed FM reallotment of Channel 227B from Chillicothe to Ashville, OH as the community's first local aural service, and modification of Station WKKJ's license to specify Ashville as its community of license. Comments Due: December 20, 1999, Reply Comments Due: January 4, 2000. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: October 20, 1999. by NPRM. (DA No. 99-2356). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da992356.doc

CITICASTERS CO./CXR HOLDINGS, INC. CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC./CXR HOLDINGS, INC. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration filed June 1, 1999 by WGUL-FM concerning Assignment of Licenses of Station WFJO(FM), St. Petersburg, FL, Station WHPT(FM), Sarasota, FL. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2357). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992357.wp

HAROLD BROWN. Affirmed the Bureau's decision and denied the Application for Review of Cancellation of Conventional Business Radio Service Station WPGP581 filed by Harold Brown on July 25, 1996. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 21, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-309). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99309.wp

MICHAEL ROEDER. Denied the Application for Review filed by Michael Roeder on February 28, 1996 concerning Finder's Preference Proceeding for Station WNPR528 at Indianapolis, IN. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 21, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-310). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99310.wp

RANDALL G. ATKINSON. Denied the Application for Review filed by Atkinson on October 25, 1995 concerning Finder's Preference Request for Station WNZV952 Licensed to Dana B. Fisher and Dana B. Fisher, Jr. d/b/a Fisher Communications at Indianapolis. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 21, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-311). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99311.wp

COMMUNITRONICS, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Communitronics, Inc. of dismissal of application for an Authorization for a Facility to Operate on Frequency 152.63 MHz at Mooringsport, LA By Order on Reconsideration. Action by Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-2369). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992369.wp

PLAINCOM, INC. Affirmed the Branch's action and denied Plaincom's Petition for Reconsideration of dismissal of application to Provide 39 GHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service in Waco, Texas By Order on Reconsideration. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 29, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-1816). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991816.wp

CHAMPION COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. Denied the three waiver requests and dismissed the SMRS Applications. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 29, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2361). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992361.wp

RADIOFONE, INC. V. BELLSOUTH MOBILITY, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration of denial of complaint filed by Radiofone on May 10, 1999. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2348). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992348.doc

MICHAEL JENKINS D/B/A PAGE ME. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Michael Jenkins d/b/a Page Me of Termination of License for facilities in the Paging and Radiotelephone Service Station KNKP668 at Winnemucca, NV. By Order on Reconsideration. Action by Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 29, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-2358). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992358.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released October 28, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 207:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: October 28, 1999. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON BELL ATLANTIC PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FOR NATIONAL DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE.Comments to Petitions Due: November 12, 1999; Reply Comments to Petitions Due: November 23, 1999. (DA No. 99-2345). Dkt No.: CC-97-172. Contact: Policy and Program Planning Division: (202) 418-1580, email: jmyles@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992345.doc

Released: October 28, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF FORMS FOR AMENDING MARCH 1999 UNIVERSAL SERVICE WORKSHEET (FCC FORM 457) AND SEPTEMBER 1999 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REPORTING WORKSHEET (FCC FORM 499-S). (DA No. 99-2310). Dkt No.: CC-96-45. Contact: Accounting Policy Division: Lisa Boehley or Adrian Wright at (202) 418-7400. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992310.wp

Report No: IHF-00008. Released: October 28, 1999. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, tpolzin@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9215.pdf

Report No: IHF-00007. Released: October 28, 1999. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, tpolzin@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555.

Report No: 44601. Released: October 28, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991028.txt

Report No: 24601. Released: October 28, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991028.txt

Released: October 28, 1999. COMMENTS AND REPLY COMMENT DATES SET FOR NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING IN MM DOCKET NO. 99-292, CONSIDERING THE CREATION OF A CLASS A TELEVISION.Comments Due: December 21, 1999; Reply Comments Due: January 20, 1999. (DA No. 99-2350). Contact: Keith Larson at (202) 418-2600, Policy and Rules Division: Roger Holberg at (202) 418-2130. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/da992350.wp

Released: October 28, 1999. CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE RESUMPTION OF HEARING PROCEEDING IN MM DOCKET NO. 88-577 TO CONSIDER WINNING BIDDER'S BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND TO CLARIFY AMENDMENT PROCEDURES. (DA No. 99-2355). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992355.wp

Released: October 28, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS 24 C BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES AUCTION EVENT NO. 22.Report No. CWD-22-I (Auction No. 22). (DA No. 99-2352). Contact: Commercial Wireless Division, Policy and Rules Branch: (202) 418-7240. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992352.wp

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DELAWARE COUNTY AVTS DISTRICT, MEDIA, PA. Dismissed the Letter of Appeal of SLD funding decision filed June 3, 1999 by the Delaware County AVTS District. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2337). CCB

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. Dismissed the Letter of Appeal of SLD funding decision filed July 2, 1999 by the Board of Education of the City of New York. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2341). CCB

BALD EAGLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, WINGATE, PA. Dismissed the Request for Review of SLD funding decision filed June 10, 1999. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2336). CCB

GRANDE ISLE SUPERVISORY UNION, NORTH HERO, VT. Dismissed the Request for Review of SLD funding decision filed June 29, 1999 by the Grand Isle Supervisory Union. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2338). CCB

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Correcting Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (FCC-99-299) released October 19, 1999. Action by Deputy Chief, Enforcement Division, Common Carrier Bureau. by Erratum. CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/err99299.doc

LASALLE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM, JENA, LA. Dismissed the Request for Review of SLD funding decision filed June 22, 1999 by the LaSalle Parish School System. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2239). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992239.doc

MARIPOSA COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, MARIPOSA, CA. Dismissed the Letter of Appeal of SLD funding decision filed June 4, 1999 by Mariposa County Unified School District. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 99-2340). CCB

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT TO PARTS 73 AND 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSMISSION OF EMERGENCY SIGNALS ON CHANNEL 200. Granted the Motion for Extension of Time for filing comments to November 8, filed by Federal Signal Corporation on October 25, 1999. Action by Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2351). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992351.wp