DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 217                                          November 12,1999

**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 CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/calendar.html

FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl991112.doc

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: November 12, 1999. ERRATUM - COMMENTS INVITED ON NEW ENGLAND AREA (REGION 19) PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN AMENDMENT.This erratum corrects the comment and reply comment dates referenced in paragraph three of the Public Notice DA-99-2167 to read Comments Due: December 9, 1999; Reply Comments Due: December 27, 1999. Dkt No.: GN-90-53. Contact: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694.

Report No: N-141-A. Released: November 12, 1999. COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICES APPLICATIONS FILED UNDER PART 68. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Part68_Actions/1999/y99nov12.txt

Released: November 12, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 11/10/99. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-0270. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt111099.pdf

Released: November 12, 1999. MICHIGAN PAY TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION FILES PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING CCB/CPD NO. 99-35 - PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.Comments Due: December 17, 1999; Reply Comments Due: January 5, 2000. (DA No. 99-2509). Contact: Competitive Pricing Division: Lynne Milne or Jon Stover at (202) 418-1520, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992509.doc

Report No: 3704. Released: November 12, 1999. CABLE TELEVISION ACTIONS.

Report No: TEL-00157S. Released: November 12, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING 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.6316); SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS.

Report No: TEL-00158. Released: November 12, 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. 99-2517). Contact: Policy & Facilities Branch: (202) 418-1460. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da992517.pdf

Report No: 44611. Released: November 12, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991112.txt

Report No: 24611. Released: November 12, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991112.txt

Report No: 135. Released: November 12, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9271.html

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS BY COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, BEFORE THE MEXICO COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SYMPOSIUM, NOVEMBER 10, 1999, DEPLOYING BROADBAND MORE BROADLY: WORKING TOGETHER TO ROLL-OUT RURAL AREAS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/spgt919.html

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DONNIE G. JONES. Denied the Petition For Reconsideration of Finder's Preference Request for Station WNPU571 at Greenville, South Carolina. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: November 12, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2515). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992515.doc

JAMES A. CASSELL. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration of a decision by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Office of Operations awarding a Request for a Finder's Preference for SMR station WNNH846 to James A. Cassell, and set aside the notice of cancellation to Delta Communications of Watertown, Inc. at Black River, NY. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: November 12, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2505). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992505.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released November 10, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 216:

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FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1999, 9:30 AM, COMMISSION MEETING ROOM, TW-C305, 445 12TH STREET, SW, WASHINGTON, DC. OMD. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Agenda/1999/ag991118.html

FCC FACILITIES WIRELESS BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT. Proposes Rules for Future Auction of Fixed Wireless Licenses. Report No: WT-99-31. by NPRM. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: November 4, 1999. Dkt No.: WT-99-327. (FCC No. 99-333) News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Howard Davenport at (202) 418-0660, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: hdavenpo@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1999/nrwl9045.doc

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: CCB/CPD-99-34. Released: November 10, 1999. PROTESTED TARIFF TRANSMITTALS ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 99-2482). Contact: Judith Nitsche at (202) 418-1540. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992482.doc

Released: November 10, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU DESIGNATES PETITIONS RELATING TO TRUTH-IN-BILLING RULES FILED BY VARIOUS PARTIES PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE. (DA No. 99-2513). Dkt No.: CC-98-170.

Released: November 10, 1999. WESTERN WIRELESS CORPORATION PETITIONS FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER TO PROVIDE SERVICES ELIGIBLE FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT IN WYOMING - PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.Comments Due: December 17, 1999; Reply Comments Due: January 10, 2000. (DA No. 99-2511). Contact: Accounting Policy Division: Richard D. Smith at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992511.doc

Report No: SES-0129. Released: November 10, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9227.pdf

Report No: SES-00128. Released: November 10, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9228.pdf

Released: November 10, 1999. NEW FCC FORMS 314 & 315 AVAILABLE FOR USE. Contact: Jim Brown at (202) 418-1600 or Jackie Swank at (202) 418-2621.

Released: November 10, 1999. COMMENT SOUGHT ON 911 CALL PROCESSING METHOD PROPOSED BY NOKIA.Comments Due: November 30, 1999; Reply Comments Due: December 10, 1999. (DA No. 99-2508). Dkt No.: WT-99-328. Contact: Dan Grosh or Ron Netro at (202) 418-1310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992508.pdf

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PELLISH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Dismissed Tri-State's Dismissal Request as moot for Private Carrier Paging Facilities at Multiple Sites in the State of New York. Adopted: November 10, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2512). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992512.wp

RADIOFONE, INC. Granted the modified petition for reconsideration filed by Radiofone, Inc. on November 5, 1999, extended implementation request on frequencies 929.6375 & 929.6875 MHz. Action by Chief, Policy and. Adopted: November 10, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2510). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992510.wp

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENTS TO PARTS 1, 2 AND 101. Proposed Licensing and service rules to govern the 24 GHz band. Comments Due: December 10, 1999; Reply Comments Due: December 27, 1999. Dkt No.: WT-99-327. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NPRM. (FCC No. 99-333). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/1999/fcc99333.doc

JEREMEY A. GREENE. Denied Jeremey A. Greene the request for waiver of competitive bidding rules filed on July 16, 1999. Action by Chief, Auctions & Industry Analysis, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. by Letter. (DA No. 99-2494). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992494.doc

MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES, INC. Denied Mobile Relay Associates, Inc. Petitions for Reconsideration of the dismissals of its finder's preference requests for SMR Station KCC433 licensed to Bell Wholesale Electric and SMR Station WNPY311 licensed to Mark Lyon Wh. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: November 10, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2329). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992329.doc

CHADMOORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied Chadmoore Communications, Inc. Petition for Reconsideration of a decision by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Office of Operations denying its finder's preference request against Station WPA1716. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: November 10, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2503). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992503.doc

COUNTY OF FRESNO. Denied the requested Reconsideration of the imposition of a secondary status condition on the authorization for fixed microwave service (FMS) Stations WPJC967, Fresno, California, and WNTR292, Kerman, California. By Order on Reconsideration. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: November 10, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-2507). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992507.doc

GOOSETOWN ENTERPRISES, INC. Denied Petition for Reconsideration of the denial of its waiver request to operate a base station in NewYork urban area. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: November 10, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2514). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992514.doc

APPLICATION OF TOSCO CORPORATION. Denied the informal petition to dismiss or deny or to require deletion of channels from the application of Tosco Corporation filed on February 26, 1998. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: November 9, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2504). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992504.doc

CENTRAL FLORIDA SAFE AND LOCK CO., INC. Denied Central Florida Safe and Lock Company, Inc.'s request to change the frequencies but granted its renewal application for the frequencies for which it is currently authorized. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: November 10, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2506). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992506.doc