DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 120                                
              June 23,2000

FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl000623.doc

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Calendar/cl000623.doc

Report No: CWS-00-53. Released: June 23, 2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION.Re: Applications Accepted for Filing Environmental Action.

Released: June 23, 2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 06/22/00. Contact: Reference Information Center: (202) 418-0270. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt062200.pdf

Report No: N-170-A. Released: June 23, 2000. COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICES APPLICATIONS FILED UNDER PART 68 CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Part68_Actions/2000/g2kjun23.doc

Report No: 2421. Released: June 23, 2000. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Public_Notices/2000/pnci0054.doc

Report No: TEL-00-250S. Released: June 23, 2000. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. 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/2000/pnin0158.pdf

Report No: TEL-00249. Released: June 23, 2000. 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. 00-1408). Contact: Telecommunications Division, Policy & Facilities Branch: (202) 418-1460. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/da001408.pdf

Report No: 44762. Released: June 23, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac000623.txt

Report No: 24762. Released: June 23, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap000623.txt

Report No: 201. Released: June 23, 2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxac0623.pdf

Report No: 174. Released: June 23, 2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/mdac0623.pdf

Report No: 114. Released: June 23, 2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/mdaa0623.pdf

Released: June 23, 2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU RELEASES NEW FCC FORM 301-CA APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO MAKE CHANGES IN CLASS A TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION. (DA No. 00-1400). Contact: Hossein Hashemzadeh at (202) 418-1600 or Jackie Swank at (202) 418-2621. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/LPTV_Notices/da001400.doc

Released: June 23, 2000. NOTICE AND FILING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING JULY 31 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2000 LIMITED LOW POWER TELEVISION/TELEVISION TRANSLATOR/CLASS A TELEVISION AUCTION FILING WINDOW.Report No. AUC-00-81-A (Auction No. 81). (DA No. 00-1383). Contact: Video Services Division: Legal: Shaun Maher or Technical: Hossein Hashemzadeh at (202) 418-1600. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/LPTV_Notices/da001383.doc

Released: June 23, 2000. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL TO HOLD FIFTH MEETING. (DA No. 00-1351). Contact: Office of Engineering and Technology: Kent Nilsson at (202) 418-0845, TTY: (202) 418-2989. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/2000/da001351.doc

Released: June 23, 2000. REVISED SECURITY BADGE OFFICE HOURS. Contact: (202) 418-7864 or (202) 418-7884. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/2000/pnmc0010.doc

Report No: CWS-00-54. Released: June 23, 2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION.Environmental Action.

Released: June 23, 2000. AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR 800 MHZ SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO (SMR) SERVICE FREQUENCIES IN THE LOWER 80 CHANNELS.Auction Notice and Filing Requirements for 2,800 Licenses in the 800 MHz SMR Service Frequencies Lower 80 Channels, Auction Rescheduled from September 13, 2000 to November 1, 2000, Minimum Opening Bids and Other Procedural Issues, Report No. AUC-00-36-B (Auction No. 36). (DA No. 00-1388). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da001388.doc

Released: June 23, 2000. 800 MHZ SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO (SMR) SERVICE IN THE GENERAL CATEGORY BAND (851-854 MHZ) AND UPPER BAND (861-865 MHZ) PRE-AUCTION SEMINAR, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2000. (DA No. 00-1389). Contact: Auctions Operations Branch: Linda Sanderson at (717) 338-2888. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da001389.doc

Released: June 23, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON WESTERN RESOURCES, INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER TO PERMIT SHARING OF ITS 900 MHZ INDUSTRIAL AND LAND TRANSPORTATION TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM WITH PUBLIC SAFETY USERS.Comments Due: July 24, 2000, Reply Comments Due: August 8, 2000. (DA No. 00-1405). Contact: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division: Maurice J. DePont at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: mdepont@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da001405.doc

B.F. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY, ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA. Granted Letter of Appeal filed by B.F. Jones seeking reivew of SLD's refusal to consider B.F. Jones appeal to SLD on the grounds that it was untimely filed. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: June 22, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1366). CCB

IN THE MATTER OF BELL ATLANTIC AND GTE PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARIES. Granted Petitioners' request to permit a minor LATA modification where such modification is necessary to meet the needs of local subscribers and will not have any significant effect on competition. Approved the request of Bell Atlantic-Virginia and GTE South for various LATA modifications in Virginia identified in File No. NSD-L-00-35. Action by Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: June 23, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-1355). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da001355.doc

IN THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996/CENTURYTEL OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, LLC, CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS, LLC PETITION FOR WAIVER. Granted, to an extent, the waiver request filed by CenturyTel Communications, Inc. on April 19, 2000. Dkt No.: CC-94-129. Action by Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: June 22, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1402). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da001402.doc

MARYLAND CABLE PARTNERS, L.P. Application for review of Maryland Cable Partners v. Citgy of Bowie, Maryland, 13 FCC Rcd 5218 CSB 1998) denied by the Commission By Order on Review. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: June 15, 2000. by Order. (FCC No. 00-218). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/fcc00218.doc

TESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted application for Open Video System certification in various communities in Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada, filed by TESS Communications, Inc. Action by Acting Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 22, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-1399). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da001399.doc

TCI CABLEVISION OF DALLAS, INC. Dismissed seven appeals of local rate orders setting basic service and equipment rates in the City of Farmers Branch, Texas. Action by Acting Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 21, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1387). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da001387.doc

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECITON 73.2O2(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS, (FREDONIA AND FALCONER, NEW YORK)(MM DOCKET NO. 00-55). Dismissed the petition for rulemaking of North County Broadcasting Inc. to reallot Channel 243A from Fredonia to Falconer, New York. Dkt No.: MM-00-55. Adopted: June 14, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-1394). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da001394.doc

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLTOMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS, BOULDER CITY, NEVADA, BULLHEAD CITY, LAKE HAVASU CITY, KINGMAN, DOLAN SPRINGS, AND MOHAVE VALLEY, ARIZONA, AND LUDLOW, CALIFORNIA. Correction to Report and Order, released June 16, 2000, DA 00-1331. By Erratum. Dkt No.: MM-99-271. Action by the FCC. MMB

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS (MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA). Effective August 7, 2000, Amended the FM Table of Allotments for Mojave, California. Dkt No.: 99-353. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: June 14, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-1393). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da001393.doc

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS (HOLBROOK, ARIZONA). Effective August 7, 2000 Amended FM Table to Allot Channel 253C1 to Holbrook, Arizona as that community's license, subject to conditions. Dkt No.: MM-99-351. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: June 14, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-1392). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da001392.doc

IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS (SCAPPOOSE AND TILLAMOOK, OREGON). Effective August 7, 2000, Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. Dkt No.: MM-99-276. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: June 14, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-1395). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da001395.doc

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS, (FALLON, NEVADA), (WEISER, OREGON), (RANDOLPH, NEW YORK). Proposed Amending FM Table for these communities. Comments Due: August 14, 2000, Reply Comments Due: August 29, 2000. Dkt No.: MM-00-111, MM-00-112, MM-00-113. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: June 14, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-1396). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da001396.doc

IN THE MATTERS OF ITFS 2020 EMERGENCY PETITION FOR POSTPONEMENT OF THE JULY 3 - JULY 10, 2000 FILING WINDOW FOR TWO-WAY MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS AND THE ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS. CONSULTING ENGINEERS PETITION REQUESTING REVISION OF INITIAL FILING WINDOW FOR TWO-WAY MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE. Denied ITFS 2020's emergency petuition for a nine-month postponement of the filing window and AFCCE's similar request for a 130-day postponement. Granted a postponement of the July 3 through July 10, 2000 filing window for MDS and ITFS applications for two-way operations. The new filing window will begin August 14, 2000 and end August 18, 2000. Dkt No.: MM-97-217. Action by Chief, Video Services Division. Adopted: June 22, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1401). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da001401.doc

IN THE MATTER OF STATEMENT OF POLICY ON ESTABLISHING A GOVERNMENT-T0-GOVERNMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIAN TRIBES. Affirmed commitment to promote such a relationship. By Policy Statement. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 8, 2000. by Policy Statement. (FCC No. 00-207). OGC Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OGC/Orders/2000/fcc00207.doc

AMERICAN WIRELESS, L.L.C. Granted the Application for Waiver/Extension of the Five-Year Construction Requirement filed by American Wirelss, L.L.C. extending the time for complying with the PCS construction requirements for a period of six months, until December 23, 2000. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: June 22, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-1404). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da001404.doc

CAMBRIDGE PARTNERS, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Cambridge Partners, Inc. on April 20, 2000 By Order on Reconsideration. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: June 21, 2000. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 00-1397). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da001397.doc

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN, WILLIAM E. KENNARD REGARDING AT&T V. CITY OF PORTLAND. Kennard. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/2000/stwek052.html

COMMISSIONER POWELL ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF MARSHA MACBRIDE. Powell.

FCC AFFIRMS RULES FOR THE 700 MHZ BAND AND CONSIDERS POSSIBLE VOLUNTARY MEASURES TO FACILITATE SPECTRUM CLEARING AND ACCELERATE DTV TRANSITION. The FCC affirmed its service rules for the 747-762 MHz and 777-792 MHz spectrum auction scheduled for September 6, 2000 By Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Wireless Bureau Contacts: Stan Wiggins at (202) 418-1308, email: swiggins@fcc.gov, Marty Lieberman at (202) 418-0663, email: mliebman@fcc.gov, Joel Rabinovitz at (202) 418-0689, email: jrabinov@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7233, Mass Media Bureau: Barbara Kreisman at (202) 418-1600, email: bkreisma@fcc.gov, Cable Services Bureau: Eloise Gore at (202) 418-72000, email: egore@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7172. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: June 22, 2000. Dkt No.: WT-99-168, CS-98-120, MM-00-39. (FCC No. 00-224) News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. WTB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/2000/nrwl0017.html

Released: June 21, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000/ex000621.doc

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS, (CLOVERDALE, MONTGOMERY AND WARRIOR, ALABAMA). Denied the Application for Review filed by William P. Rogers. Dkt No.: MM-94-78. Action by the Commission. Adopted: May 12, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-169). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/fcc00169.doc