DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 173                            
              September 8,2000

FCC AND COAST GUARD JOIN FORCES IN LIFE SAVING RESCUES AT SEA WHICH SAVED 13 LIVES. News Media Contact: John Winston (202) 418-7450. ENF. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/News_Releases/2000/nren0017.doc

FCC FILINGS. OMR. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl000908.html

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OMR. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Calendar/cl000908.doc

Report No: N-180-A. Released: September 8, 2000. COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICES APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Part68_Actions/2000/g2ksep08.doc

Released: September 8, 2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG; SEPTEMBER 7, 2000. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt090700.pdf

Released: September 8, 2000. AMERITECH FILES PRICING FLEXIBILITY PETITION AND REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL. (DA No. 00-2059). Contact: Joi Roberson Nolen at (202) 418-1520. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da002059.doc

Released: September 8, 2000. PROPOSED FOURTH QUARTER 2000 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 00-2065). Dkt No.: CC- 96-45. Contact: Praveen Goyal at (202) 418-7400; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da002065.doc

Released: September 8, 2000. ALPINE COMMUNICATIONS, L.C. AND JORDAN-SOLDIER VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY SEEK A WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 AND A WAIVER OF SECTION 69.605(C) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES.Comments Due: September 25, 2000; Reply Comments Due: October 5, 2000. (DA No. 00-2052). Dkt No.: CC- 96-45. Contact: Adrian Wright at (202) 418-7400; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da002052.doc

Report No: TEL-00281NS. Released: September 8, 2000. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATONS; AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES AND SECTION 310(B)(4). (DA No. 00-2066). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/da002066.pdf

Report No: TEL-00285S. Released: September 8, 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. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0212.pdf

Report No: 44815. Released: September 8, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac000908.txt

Report No: 24815. Released: September 8, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap000908.txt

Report No: 226. Released: September 8, 2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxac0908.pdf

Report No: 134. Released: September 8, 2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/pnmm0064.doc

Report No: 237. Released: September 8, 2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE: PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATION CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND EXTENSION APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxab0908.pdf

Released: September 8, 2000. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DECLARES UTSTARCOM AND DREW UNIVERSITY REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PART 15 FOR OPERATION IN THE 1910-1920 MHZ BAND TO BE A "PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE" PROCEEDING FOR EX PARTE PURPOSES. (DA No. 00-2061). Contact: Rodney Conway at (202) 418-2904; TTY (202) 418-2989. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/2000/da002061.doc

Report No: CWS-00-71. Released: September 8, 2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION.

Released: September 8, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION BUREAU APPROVES DISMISSAL OF PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT. (DA No. 00-2051). Contact: Evan C. Baranoff at (202) 418-7142. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da002051.doc

AMERITECH CORP., AND SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted request for modification of certain conditions in SBC/Ameritech Merger Order. Dkt No.: CC- 98-141. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-336). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00336.doc

JENKS, OKLAHOMA. Denied letter of appeal filed by Jenks Public Schools seeking a review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administration. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2046). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002046.doc

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. Denied letter of appeal filed by the Ann Arbor Public Schools (Ann Arbor), seeking review of a decision by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Univeral Service Administrative Company. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2043). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002043.doc

RIVERDALE, ILLINOIS. Granted letter of appeal filed by the Dolton School District 148, seeking review of a decision by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Univeral Service Administrative Company. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2044). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002044.doc

HAMLET, NORTH CAROLINA. Denied letter of appeal filed by Richmond County Public Schools, seeking review of a decision by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Univeral Service Administrative Company. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2047). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002047.doc

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Extended time period by thirty days for taking action for 9 communities. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2045). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002045.doc

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Granted limited waiver request filed by International Exchange Communications, Inc., for authorization and verfication requirements of the Commission's rules and Carrier Change Orders. Dkt No.: CC- 94-129. Action by Associate Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2063). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002063.doc

KONA KOAST LEASING LLC. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 for an antenna tower with defective paint, Kealakekua, Hawaii. Action by Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 00-2055). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da002055.doc

AT&T CORP., V US WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Dismissed without prejudice complaint filed by AT&T Corp. Action by Chief, Market Dispute Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2070). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da002070.doc

WORLD ACCESS, INC. AND STAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted applications for transfer of control of international section 214 authority and transfer of control of submarine cable landing licenses. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2060). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/2000/da002060.doc

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, COMSAT GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, COMSAT CORPORATION. Erratum to Order and Authorization, (FCC 00-277), released July 31, 2000. Action by Chief, Satellite Policy Branch, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, International Bureau. by ERRATUM. (DA No. 00-1789). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/2000/da001789.doc

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. Amended DTV table of allotments. Dkt No.: MM- 00-68. Action by Chief, Video Services, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2029). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002029.doc

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA. Proposed amendment of DTV table of allotments; Comments Due: October 30, 2000; Reply Comments Due: November 14, 2000. Dkt No.: MM- 00-162. Action by Chief, Video Services, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2030). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da002030.doc

ALMONT, NORTH DAKOTA. Dismissed petition for amendment of FM table of allotments. Dkt No.: MM- 00-94. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 30, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2067). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002067.doc

WICKENBURG, ARIZONA. Proposed amendment of FM table of allotments; Comments Due: October 30, 2000; Reply Comment Date: November 14, 2000. Dkt No.: MM- 00-166. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 30, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2069). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da002069.doc

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MINNESOTA. Proposed amendment of DTV table of allotments; Comments Due: October 30, 2000; Reply Comments Due: November 14, 2000. Dkt No.: MM- 00-163. Action by Chief, Video Services, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2031). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da002031.doc

ROYSTON AND ARCADE, GEORGIA. Proposed amendment of FM table of allotments; Comments Due: October 30, 2000; Reply Comment Date: November 14, 2000. Dkt No.: MM- 00-165. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 30, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2068). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da002068.doc

GEORGE WEST, PEARSALL AND VICTORIA, TEXAS. Amended FM table of allotments. Dkt No.: MM- 99-342. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 30, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2056). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002056.doc

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS. Amended Table for 5 communities in Louisiana and Texas. Dkt No.: MM- 99-26. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 30, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2057). MMB

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS. Dismissed petition to amend Table for 4 communities in Texas. Dkt No.: MM- 00-27. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 30, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2058). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002058.doc

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS. Amended FM Table for 6 communities in Georgia, New Mexico, Oregon, and Nevada. Dkt No.: MM- 00-84, MM- 00-85, MM- 00-86. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 30, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2062). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002062.doc

DCT TRANSMISSION, LLC. Denied application for review of dismissial of 27 applications filed by DCT Transmission. Action by the Commission. Adopted: August 25, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-329). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00329.doc

DCT TRANSMISSION, L.L.C. Denied Application for Review of dismissal of request for authorization to provide service in the 38.6 to 40.0 GHz (39 GHz) band. Action by the Commission. Adopted: August 24, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-324). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00324.doc

SINTRA CAPITAL CORPORATION. Denied the Application for Review concerning authorization to provide service in the 38.6 to 40.0 GHz (39 GHz) band. Action by the Commission. Adopted: August 24, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-319). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00319.doc

FORBEARANCE FROM APPLYING PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS. Adopted First Report and Order. Dkt No.: 98-100. Action by the Commission. Adopted: August 21, 2000. by R&O. (FCC No. 00-311). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00311.doc

Released: September 7, 2000. WISCONSIN LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS FILE INTRASTATE PAY TELEPHONE SERVICES TARIFF SUBMISSIONS AND COST SUPPORT.Comments Due: October 2, 2000; Reply Comments Due: October 23, 2000. (DA No. 00-2040). Contact: John Stover at (202) 418-1520; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da002040.doc

Report No: TEL-00284. Released: September 7, 2000. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES; SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. (DA No. 00-2050). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/da002050.pdf

Released: September 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/ex000907.doc

KEYNOTE ADDRESS OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI BEFORE THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC "CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL WORLD". Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/2000/spgt011.html