fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 19 No. 139
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 21, 2000


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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ENFORCEMENT BUREAU AND QWEST ENTER INTO CONCENT DECREE REGARDING SLAMMING VIOLATIONS - QWEST TO PAY $1.5 MILLION. (FCC No. 00-254). News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston (202) 418-7450 ENF. Contact Cynthia Bryant at (202) 418-8164

FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR  DOC-204308A1.pdf  DOC-204308A1.doc  DOC-204308A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR  DOC-204301A1.pdf  DOC-204301A1.doc  DOC-204301A1.txt

STEVEN WEINGARTEN TO BECOME SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE BUREAU CHIEF OF THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU. News Release WTB  DOC-204311A1.pdf  DOC-204311A1.doc  DOC-204311A1.txt

WILLIAM W. (BILL) KUNZE TO BECOME CHIEF OF THE COMMERCIAL WIRELESS DIVISION OF THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU. News Release WTB  DOC-204310A1.pdf  DOC-204310A1.doc  DOC-204310A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 07/21/2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG; JULY 20, 2000. CCB  DOC-204305A1.pdf  DOC-204305A1.txt

Released: 07/21/2000. SEREN INNOVATION, INC. SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY' STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 00-1627) Comments due: August 11, 2000; replies: August 18, 2000. Comments Due: 08/11/2000. Reply Comments Due: 08/18/2000. CCB. Contact: Al McCloud at (202)418-2499,amccloud@fcc.gov or Marty Schwimmer at (202)418-2320, mschwimm@fcc.gov. Action by: Chief, Network Services Division  DA-00-1627A1.pdf  DA-00-1627A1.doc  DA-00-1627A1.txt

Report No: SPB-159 Released: 07/21/2000. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 00-1630). IB  DA-00-1630A1.pdf  DA-00-1630A1.doc  DA-00-1630A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00262NS Released: 07/21/2000. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES AND SECTION 310(B)(4). IB

Report No: TEL-00260S Released: 07/21/2000. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. IB

Report No: 24781 Released: 07/21/2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-204323A1.pdf  DOC-204323A1.txt  DOC-204323A1.txt

Report No: 44781 Released: 07/21/2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-204319A1.pdf  DOC-204319A1.txt  DOC-204319A1.txt

Report No: 385 Released: 07/21/2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-204324A1.pdf  DOC-204324A1.txt

Report No: PGL00-4 Released: 07/21/2000. LOW POWER/TELEVISION TRANSLATORS: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. MMB  DOC-204328A1.pdf  DOC-204328A1.doc  DOC-204328A1.txt

Report No: 220 Released: 07/21/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE: PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATION CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND EXTENSION APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-204314A1.pdf  DOC-204314A1.txt

Report No: CWS-00-62 Released: 07/21/2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-204327A1.pdf  DOC-204327A1.txt

Report No: CWS-00-61 Released: 07/21/2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-204326A1.pdf  DOC-204326A1.txt

Released: 07/21/2000. AUXILIARY BROADCAST FREQUENCY COORDINATOR DESIGNATED FOR THE 2000 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN LOS ANGELES, CA. (DA No. 00-1581). WTB. Contact: Licensing and Technical Analysis Branch at (717) 338-2646

Released: 07/21/2000. AUXILIARY BROADCAST FREQUENCY COORDINATOR DESIGNATED FOR THE 2000 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. (DA No. 00-1580). WTB. Contact: Licensing and Technical Analysis Branch at (717) 338-2646

Released: 07/21/2000. PRIMECO PCS, GTE WIRELESS INCORPORATED, BGV LICENSE COMPANY, LLC SEEK FCC CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF AND ASSIGN WIRELESS LICENSES. (DA No. 00-1618) Comments Due: August 21, 2000; Reply Comments Due: August 28, 2000. Comments Due: 08/21/2000. Reply Comments Due: 08/28/2000. WTB. Contact: Lauren Kravetz or Michael Samsock at (202) 418-7240  DA-00-1618A1.pdf  DA-00-1618A1.doc  DA-00-1618A1.txt

Report No: AUC-30-F Released: 07/21/2000. CORRECTED PUBLIC NOTICE - THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT CERTAIN APPLICATIONS FOR THE AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IN THE 39 GHZ BAND ARE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 00-1545). WTB. Contact: Keith Fickner, legal questions, at (202) 418-7308; for technical support, (202) 414-1250

Released: 07/21/2000. PRIMECO PCS, LP AND JOSEPH J. SIMONS, ESQ., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AT&T CORPORATION SEEK FCC CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF HOUSTON MTA, L.P.'S WIRELESS LICENSE. (DA No. 00-1634) Comments Due: August 21, 2000; Reply Comments Due: August 28, 2000. Comments Due: 08/21/2000. Reply Comments Due: 08/28/2000. WTB. Contact: Lauren Kravetz or Michael Samsock at (202) 418-7240  DA-00-1634A1.pdf  DA-00-1634A1.doc  DA-00-1634A1.txt

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BRUNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted motion for stay of Cable Services Bureau's grant of Brunson Communications, Inc.'s mut carry complaint (CSR-5496-M), pending action on application for review filed by RCN Telecom Service, Inc.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 07/18/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-1629). CSB  DA-00-1629A1.pdf  DA-00-1629A1.doc  DA-00-1629A1.txt

CABLE TELEVISION ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, DELAWARE, & DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ET AL. V. BELL ATLANTIC, INC. Dismissed pole attachment complaint file no. PA 97-008, and terminated proceedings at parties request after parties reached a settlement of the issues. Action by: Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: 07/20/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-1631). CSB  DA-00-1631A1.pdf  DA-00-1631A1.doc  DA-00-1631A1.txt

ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, ET AL V. AT&T CORPORATION. Granted unpossed motion to dismiss complaint. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/20/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-1608). ENF  DA-00-1608A1.pdf  DA-00-1608A1.doc  DA-00-1608A1.txt

MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. V. ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, ET AL. Granted joint motion to dismiss complaint. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/20/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-1619). ENF  DA-00-1619A1.pdf  DA-00-1619A1.doc  DA-00-1619A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 21, AND 74 TO ENABLE MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE LICENSEES TO ENGAGE IN FIXED TWO-WAY TRANSMISSIONS. Granted petition for further reconsideration and/or clarification amending Parts 21 and 74 or Commission's rules; Comments Due: August 21, 2000; Reply Comments Due: August 31, 2000 [Final Rule (65 FR 46612; 7/31/00)]. (Dkt No. 97-217). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 08/21/2000. Reply Comments Due: 08/31/2000. Adopted: 07/06/2000 by R&O. (FCC No. 00-244). MMB  FCC-00-244A1.pdf  FCC-00-244A2.pdf  FCC-00-244A3.pdf  FCC-00-244A4.pdf  FCC-00-244A5.pdf  FCC-00-244A1.doc  FCC-00-244A2.doc  FCC-00-244A3.doc  FCC-00-244A4.doc  FCC-00-244A5.doc  FCC-00-244A1.txt  FCC-00-244A2.txt  FCC-00-244A3.txt  FCC-00-244A4.txt  FCC-00-244A5.txt

APPLICATION OF AT&T WIRELESS PCS, INC., CHICAGO MTA. Dismissed petition filed by the Palos-Orland Conservation Committee. Action by: Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 07/20/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-1632). WTB

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 13 AND 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the United States Coast Guard's request to extend the deadline for filing comments in this proceeding; Comments Due: August 23, 2000; September 21, 2000. (Dkt No. 00-48). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Comments Due: 08/23/2000. Reply Comments Due: 09/21/2000. Adopted: 07/20/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-1628). WTB

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 20, 2000, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 138:

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OPEN PROCEEDINGS. News Release CIB  DOC-204333A1.pdf  DOC-204333A1.txt  DOC-204333A1.txt

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ANGEL FIRE, CHAMA, AND TAOS, NEW MEXICO. Erratum to Report and Order (DA 00-1445), released June 30, 2000. (Dkt No. 99-116). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau by ERRATUM. MMB

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 19, 2000, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 137:

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Report No: 589 Released: 07/19/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-204064A1.pdf  DOC-204064A1.txt