DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 5                              
              January 7,2000

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON SPORTS BLACKOUT AND PROGRAM EXCLUSIVITY RULES FOR SATELLITE. FCC moving quickly to implement Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act. Comments due Feb. 7, replies Feb. 28, 2000; News media contact: Michele Russo 202-418-2358; Cable Services Bureau contact: Eloise Gore 202-418-7200. by NPRM. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: January 5, 2000. Dkt No.: CS- 00-2. (FCC No. 00-4) CSB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/2000/nrcb0001.doc

FCC INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST OF SUSPECT INTERFERING WITH POLICE FREQUENCIES IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA. News Media contact: David Fiske 202-418-0500; Enforcement Bureau contact: John Winston 202-418-7450. ENF. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/News_Releases/2000/nren0002.html

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/fl000107.html

Report No: NCD-336. Released: January 7, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Report No: NCD-338. Released: January 7, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Report No: NCD-337. Released: January 7, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Report No: NCD-335. Released: January 7, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICAITON.

Report No: NCD-334. Released: January 7, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Released: January 7, 2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG: JAN. 6. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt010600.pdf

Released: January 7, 2000. ASSOCIACION DE PROVEEDORES COMPETITIVOS DE TELECOMMUNICACIONES, INC.'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME DENIED.Contact: Renee Terry 202-318-1530. (DA No. 00-23). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da000023.doc

Released: January 7, 2000. COMMENTS INVITED ON GTE MIDWEST INCORPORATED'S APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING INTERSTATE SERVICES EFFECTIVE WITH THE SALE OF CERTAIN LOCAL EXCHANGE PROPERTIES IN IOWA.Comments due Feb. 7, 2000; contact Al McCloud 202-418-2499. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/pncc0001.doc

Released: January 7, 2000. COMMENTS INVITED ON GTE ALASKA INCORPORATED'S APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING INTERSTATE SERVICES EFFECTIVE WITH THE SALE OF CERTAIN LOCAL EXCHANGE PROPERTIES IN ALASKA.Comments due Feb. 7, 2000; contact Al McCloud 202418-2499. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/pncc0004.doc

Released: January 7, 2000. COMMENTS INVITED ON GTE MIDWEST INCORPORATED'S APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING INTERSTATE SERVICES EFFECTIVE WITH THE SALE OF CERTAIN LOCAL EXCHANGE PROPERTIES IN NEBRASKA.Comments due Feb. 7, 2000; contact Al McCloud 202-418-2499. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/pncc0006.doc

Released: January 7, 2000. COMMENTS INVITED ON GTE MIDWEST INCORPORATED'S APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING INTERSTATE SERVICES EFFECTIVE WITH THE SALE OF CERTAIN LOCAL EXCHANGE PROPERTIES IN MISSOURI.Comments due Feb. 7, 2000; contact Al McCloud 202-418-2499. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/pncc0002.doc

Released: January 7, 2000. COMMENTS INVITED ON GTE SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED'S APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING INTERSTATE SERVICES EFFECTIVE WITH THE SALE OF CERTAIN LOCAL EXCHANGE PROPERTIES IN OKLAHOMA.Comments due Feb. 7, 2000; contact Al McCloud 202-418-2499. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/pncc0005.doc

Released: January 7, 2000. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF GTE ARKANSAS INCORPORATED, GTE MIDWEST INCORPORATED, AND GTE SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED'S APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING INTERSTATE SERVICES EFFECTIVE WITH THE SALE OF CERTAIN LOCAL EXCHANGE PROPERTIES IN ARKANSAS.Comments due Feb. 7, 2000; contact Al McCloud 202-418-2499. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/pncc0003.doc

Report No: 2377. Released: January 7, 2000. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Public_Notices/2000/pnci0002.doc

Report No: 2376. Released: January 7, 2000. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Public_Notices/2000/pnci0001.doc

Report No: 1260. Released: January 7, 2000. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS.

Report No: TEL-00175S. Released: January 7, 2000. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0009.pdf

Report No: TEL-00177NS. Released: January 7, 2000. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0010.pdf

Report No: SAT-00032. Released: January 7, 2000. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0007.pdf

Released: January 7, 2000. NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION RELEASES ADDITIONAL DRAFT PROPOSALS FOR THE 2000 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE.Comments due Jan. 21, 2000. (DA No. 00-14). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/da000014.doc

Report No: 44647. Released: January 7, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac000107.txt

Report No: 24647. Released: January 7, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap000107.txt

Report No: 153. Released: January 7, 2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxac0107.html

Report No: 191. Released: January 7, 2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxat0107.html

Released: January 7, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000/ex000107.html

Released: January 7, 2000. VOICESTREAM WIRELESS HOLDING CORPORATION AND AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. SEEK FCC CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS.WT Docket 00-3; comments due Feb. 7, replies Feb. 17, 2000. (DA No. 00-24). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000024.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Remanded United Talmudical Academy, Brookly, NY, application to Schools and Libraries Division for further determination with respect to its request for funding of basic voice telephone service. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by the Commission. Adopted: January 4, 2000. by Order. (FCC No. 00-2). CCB

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Dened request for review by Madison School District No. 321, Rexburg, Idaho. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-16). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000016.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied letter of appeal and affirmed Schools and Libraries Divison's denial of Brimfeld School District #309, Brimfield, IL. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-15). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000015.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied letter of appeal filed by Scranton School District, Scranton, PA. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-20). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000020.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Dismissed letter of appeal filed by Mark Twain Union Elementary School District, Angels Camp, CA. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-17). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000017.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Dismissed letter of appeal from communities in California. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-21). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000021.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE YNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied letter of appeal filed by Ozarks Unlimited Resources Cooperative, Harrison, AR. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-19). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000019.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied letter of appeal filed by Ozarks Unlimited Resources Cooperative, Harrison, AR. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-18). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000018.doc

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Extended comment dates for Fourth FNPRM to Jan. 19, and replies to Feb. 18, 2000. Dkt No.: CC- 96-98. Action by Deputy Chief, Policy and Program Planning Division. Adopted: January 6, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-10). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000010.doc

MEDIA GENERAL CABLE OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, INC. Granted petition filed by Media General Cable of Fairfax County, Inc., seeking special relief to modify the Washington, D.C. DMA to exclude stations WHAG-TV and WJAL-TV both Hagerstown, MD, from carriage in the communities of Vienna, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, and unincorporated areas of Fairfax County, VA. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: January 4, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-7). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000007.doc

PAPPAS TELECASTING INCORPORATED, RETLAW ENTERPRISES, AND SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Granted request for proposed rulemaking filed by joint petitioners to amend Section 76.51 of rules to add the communities of Merced and Porterville, CA, to the hyphenated market of Fresno-Visalia-Hanford-Clovis, CA. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 4, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-12). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Notices/2000/da000012.doc

FCC ADOPTS RULES FOR LICENSING AND OPERATIONS IN PORTION OF 700 MHZ BAND REALLOCATED FROM TELEVISION CHANNELS 60 THROUGH 69. News Media contact: Meribeth McCarrick 202-418-0654; Wireless Bureau contacts: Stan Wiggins 418-1310, Marty liebman 418-1310 or Howard Davenport 418-0660. by R&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: January 6, 2000. Dkt No.: WT- 99-168. (FCC No. 00-5) WTB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/2000/nrwl0001.zip

Report No: SES-00145. Released: January 5, 2000. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0003.pdf

Report No: SES-00144. Released: January 5, 2000. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0002.pdf

Report No: 420. Released: January 5, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0003.pdf