DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 167                                
            August 30,2000

**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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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: NCD-383. Released: August 30, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Released: August 30, 2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG; AUGUST 30, 2000. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt083000.pdf

Released: August 30, 2000. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CCB/CPD FILE NO. 00-21.Comments Due: September 12, 2000; Reply Comments Due: September 22, 2000. (DA No. 00-1978). Contact: Joi Roberson Nolen at (202) 418-1520. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da001978.doc

Released: August 30, 2000. ERRATUM TO PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S PETITION FOR PRICING FLEXIBILITY. (DA No. 00-1988). Contact: Joi Roberson Nolen at (202) 418-1520. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da001988.doc

Released: August 30, 2000. ESIS LIMITED SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT.Comments Due: September 20, 2000; Reply Comments Due: September 27, 2000. (DA No. 00-1991). Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da001991.doc

Released: August 30, 2000. TELERGY EAST, LLC SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT.Comments Due: September 20, 2000; Reply Comments Due: September 27, 2000. (DA No. 00-1989). Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da001989.doc

Released: August 30, 2000. ENERGY POOL FUNDS ADMINISTRATION LIMITED SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT.Comments Due: September 20, 2000; Reply Comments Due: September 27, 2000. (DA No. 00-1990). Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da001990.doc

Released: August 30, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF THE REQUIRMENT TO CONFORM THEIR THOUSANDS-BLOCK NUMBER POOLING TRIALS TO THE NATIONAL THOUSANDS-BLOCK NUMBER.POOLING RULES BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2000. Comments Due: September 12, 2000; Reply Comments Due: September 19, 2000. (DA No. 00-1995). Contact: Aaron Goldberger at (202) 418-2320; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da001995.doc

Report No: 2433. Released: August 30, 2000. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Public_Notices/2000/pnci0068.doc

Released: August 30, 2000. NON STEAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING; AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES AND SECTION 310(B)(4). (DA No. 00-1993). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/da001993.pdf

Report No: 44809. Released: August 30, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac000830.txt

Report No: 24809. Released: August 30, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap000830.txt

Report No: 135. Released: August 30, 2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/mdaa0830.pdf

Report No: NA-ASD-1A. Released: August 30, 2000. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESERVED AND NON-RESERVED RADIO BROADCAST APPLICATIONS (AM, FM OR TRANSLATOR) AND NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS TO DENY DEADLINE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/pnmm0062.doc

Released: August 30, 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/ex000830.doc

Report No: 626. Released: August 30, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0223.pdf

Report No: 624. Released: August 30, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0225.pdf

Report No: 625. Released: August 30, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0219.pdf

Report No: 623. Released: August 30, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICAITONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0224.pdf

Report No: 628. Released: August 30, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0227.pdf

Report No: 627. Released: August 30, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0226.pdf

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TEXTS

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Extended time for taking action on request for review of Schools and Libraries Decision by Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: August 28, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1974). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da001974.doc

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Granted waiver requests filed by ACS Systems, Inc. and LD Exchange.com. Dkt No.: CC- 94-129. Action by Associated Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier. Adopted: August 29, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1986). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da001986.doc

RCN CABLE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. Approved Operator's Refund Plan. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 28, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1984). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da001984.doc

FIRSTENERGY CORP., ET AL. Adopted Consent Decree. Action by Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: August 29, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1985). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da001985.doc

UNITED STATES CELLULAR OPERATING COMPANY COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 22.942 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES IN THE ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS METROPOLITAN SERVICE AREA. Dismissed the application for review filed by USCC. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Divivion, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: August 29, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1981). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da001981.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released August 29, 2000, did not appear in Digest No. 166:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS HIGHLIGHTS WOMEN'S INITIATIVES IN SPEECH BEFORE AMMERICAN WOMEN IN RADIO AND TELEVISION. Ness Contact: David Goodfriend at (202) 418-2106. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/2000/stsn024.html

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TEXTS

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AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING INSTALLMENT PAYMENT FINANCING FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSES. Modified auction and service rules for C and F Block broadband PCS licenses. Dkt No.: WT- 97-82. Action by the Commission. Adopted: August 23, 2000. by R&O. (FCC No. 00-313). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00313.doc


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