DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 19                             
              February 1,2000

**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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Released: February 1, 2000. OBTAINING INFORMATION RELATING TO SBC'S SECTION 271 APPLICATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICES IN TEXAS. (DA No. 00-170). Dkt No.: CC- 00-04. Contact: William Dever at (202) 418-1578; Audrey Wright (202) 418-2725.

Released: February 1, 2000. RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF OREGON, INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION.Comments due February 2, 2000. (DA No. 00-183). Contact: Treg Tremont at (202) 418-7200; TTY (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/2000/da000183.doc

Report No: 44661. Released: February 1, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac000201.txt

Report No: 24661. Released: February 1, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap000201.txt

Report No: 162. Released: February 1, 2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxac0201.html

Report No: 198. Released: February 1, 2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxat0201.html

Report No: 2078. Released: February 1, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS.

Report No: AUC-00-26-C. Released: February 1, 2000. AUCTION OF 2,499, 929 AND 931 MHZ PAGING LICENSES STATUS OF APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION.For question about payment or instrutions for wiring upfront payments, contact Gail Glasser or Michelle Bennett, Auction Accounting Group at (202) 418-1995. For additional information, contact: Rosemary Cabral, Legal Branch at (202) 418-0660; Lisa Hartigan, Auction Operations at (202) 418-0695 (Bidding and general filing status); Bob Reagle, Analyst, Auction Operations at (717) 338-2807 (bidding). (DA No. 00-173). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000173.doc

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BT NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND CBS BROADCASTING, INC. Granted applications to authorize U.S. earth stations to provide international satellite service to and from the United States using the European Telecommunications Satellite Organization's II-F2 satellite located the at 12.5 degrees W.L. orbit location. Action by Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: February 1, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-162). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/2000/da000162.doc

LOGANDALE, NEVADA. Denied Petition for rule making filed by Mountain West Broadcasting to amend FM Table of Allotments. Dkt No.: MM- 99-118. Action by Chief, Allocation Branch, Policy and Rules Division. Adopted: January 27, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-166). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da000166.doc

STANFIELD, OREGON. Effective March 17, amended FM Table of Allotments, to allot Channel 241C3 to Stanfield, Oregon. Dkt No.: MM- 99-44. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division. Adopted: January 12, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-120). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da000120.doc

WEST RUTLAND, VERMONT. Proposed amending FM Table of Allotments to substitute Channel 298A for Channel 298C3 at West Ruttland; Ordered to show cause why its construction permit should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 298A as proposed herein instead of Channel 289C3 comments due March 23, 2000, reply comments due April 7, 2000. Dkt No.: MM- 00-12. Action by Chief, Allocation Branch, Policy and Rules Division. Adopted: January 19, 2000. by NPRM & Or. (DA No. 00-142). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da000142.doc

WALTON AND LIVINGSTON MANOR, NEW YORK. Effective March 17, amended FM Table to allot Channel 296A to Livingston Manor. Dkt No.: MM- 99-10. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division. Adopted: January 19, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-158). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da000158.doc

BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND PEMBROKE, DOUGLAS AND WILLACOOCHEE, GEORGIA. Proposed amending FM Table of Allotments for these communities; comments due March 23, 2000, reply comments due April 7, 2000. Dkt No.: MM- 00-18. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: January 27, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-172). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da000172.doc

CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA. Granted the Request for Waiver filed on July 26, 1999 to obtain a License for Frequencies Allocated for Use by Part 22 Licensees. Action by Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: January 31, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-161). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000161.doc

LINCOLN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued letter to Paul L. Valois, President of Lincoln Communications denying the request for confidential treatment of certain revenue information. Action by Acting Chied, Auction and Industry Analysis Division. by Letter. (DA No. 00-156). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000156.doc

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification filed by Omnipoint Communications, Inc. on January 19, 1999. Dkt No.: CC- 94-102. Action by Chief, Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: January 28, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-157). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000157.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 31, 2000, did not appear in Digest No. 18:

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FCC RELEASES CARRIER LOCATOR REPORT. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Jim Lande or Katie Rangos (202) 418-0940; TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/2000/nrcc0004.doc

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Released: January 31, 2000. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON SUPPLEMENTAL FILING SUBMITTED BY BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION AND GTE CORPORATION.Petitions/Comments on Internet backbone proposal due: February 15, 2000. Oppositions/Responses on Internet backbone proposal due: February 22, 2000. Petitions/Comments on all other issues due: March 1, 2000; Oppositions/Responses on all other issues due: March 16, 2000. (DA No. 00-165). Dkt No.: CC- 98-184. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da000165.doc

Released: January 31, 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/ex000131.html

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QUEEN OF PEACE RADIO, INC. Imposed a forfeiture of $7,000 for Station WQOP, Atlantic Beach, Florida for willful and repeated violation of the main studio rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 74.1125. Action by Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: January 28, 2000. by order. (DA No. 00-141). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da000141.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 28, 2000, did not appear in Digest No. 17:

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FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OMR. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/calendar.html

FCC FILINGS. OMR. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl000128.html

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Released: January 28, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER TO USE OUT OF BAND SPECTRUM.Comments Due: February 4, 2000. (DA No. 00-130). Contact: Roger Noel of the Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0620. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000130.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 27, 2000, did not appear in Digest No. 16:

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Released: January 27, 2000. DEADLINE FOR FINAL EX PARTE AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS ON ISSUES RELATED TO GUARD BANDS IN THE 746-764 MHZ AND 776-794 MHZ SPECTRUM BLOCK EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2000. (DA No. 00-134). Dkt No.: WT- 99-168. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000134.doc


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