DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 189                                            October 2,2000

**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: 44831. Released: October 2, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac001002.txt

Report No: 24831. Released: October 2, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap001002.txt

Report No: 234. Released: October 2, 2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxac1002.pdf

Report No: 250. Released: October 2, 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/vxab1002.pdf

Released: October 2, 2000. IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.106 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ALLOCATE SPECTRUM AT 2 GHZ FOR USE BY THE MOBILE-SATELLITE SERVICE.This Erratum corrects the Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order in this proceeding, FCC 00-233, released on July 3, 2000. By Erratum. Dkt No.: ET-95-18. Action by: Office of Engineering and Technology.

Released: October 2, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000/ex001002.doc

Released: October 2, 2000. THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT 1848 LICENSES TO OPERATE IN THE 39 GHZ BAND.(Balance of Winning Bids are due by October 17, 2000), Auction Event No. 30. (DA No. 00-2242). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da002242.doc

Released: October 2, 2000. WTB SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF VOICESTREAM WAIVER FILED BY APCO.Oppositions Due: October 10, 2000, Reply to Oppositions Due: October 17, 2000. (DA No. 00-2231). Dkt No.: CC-94-102. Contact: Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: E. Wendy Austrie at (202) 418-1310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da002231.doc

Released: October 2, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOM ACTION - MINNESOTA (REGION 22) RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR MINOR AMENDMENTS TO ITS PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN (PR DOCKET NO. 93-130). (DA No. 00-2191). Contact: Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694, email: jalford@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da002191.doc

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INTERMEDIA. Granted InterMedia petition for partial reconsideration of John Broyles d/b/a United International Broadcasting Network v. InterMedia, DA 00-1586, (Cable Serv. Bur., released July 13, 2000). Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: September 28, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2237). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da002237.doc

US CABLE OF COASTAL-TEXAS, L.P. Approved refund plan for Skidaway Island, GA. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: September 27, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2228). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da002228.doc

COMCAST CABLEVISION OF THE SOUTH. Approved refund plan for Vine Grove, KY. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: September 27, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2229). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da002229.doc

C/S VENTURE INVESTORS, L.P., CARLYLE U.S. VENTURE PARTNERS, L.P., CARLYLE VENTURE COINVESTMENT, L.L.C. V. NEPTUNE GLOBAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Granted and modified the initial authorization to reflect this transfer of control. Action by Associate Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2235). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/2000/da002235.doc

KILLEEN, TEXAS. Effective November 16, 2000, amended DTV Table with substitution of DTV Channel 13 for Station KAKW(TV), NTSC Channel 13 assigned DTV Channel 23. Dkt No.: MM-00-103. Action by Chief, Video Services Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2207). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002207.doc

URBANA, ILLINOIS. Effective November 16, 2000, amended DTV Table of Allotments for Urbana, Illinois. Dkt No.: MM-00-76. Action by Chief, Video Services Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2205). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002205.doc

THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for Thomasville, GA. Dkt No.: MM-00-98. Action by Chief, Video Services Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2206). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002206.doc

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA. Proposed Amendment of the DTV Table of Alloltments. Comments Due: November 24, 2000, Reply Comments Due: December 11, 2000. Dkt No.: MM-00-180. Action by Chief, Video Services Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2211). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da002211.doc

ARKADELPHIA, ARKANSAS. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments. Comments Due: November 24, 2000, Reply Comments Due: December 11, 2000. Dkt No.: MM-00-179. Action by Chief, Video Services Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2210). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da002210.doc

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA. Proposed Amendment of the DTV Table of Allotments. Comments Due: November 24, 2000, Reply Comments Due: December 11, 2000. Dkt No.: MM-00-177. Action by Chief, Video Services Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2208). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da002208.doc

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. Proposed amending DTV Table with substitutition of DTV Channel 11. Comments Due: November 24, 2000, Reply Comments Due: December 11, 2000. Dkt No.: MM-00-178. Action by Chief, Video Services Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2209). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da002209.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released September 29, 2000, did not appear in Digest No. 188:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC BUREAUS APPROVE SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND BELLSOUTH CORPORATION LICENSE TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. The FCC Wireless Telecommunications and International Bureaus have granted approval for SBC Communications, Inc. and BellSouth to transfer control of or assign their respective U.S. wireless licenses and associated international authorizations to a newly-formed entity, currently called Alloy LLC. by MO&O. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. (DA No. 00-2223). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7944, email: lkravetz@fcc.gov, Michael Samsock at (202) 418-7588, email: msamsock@fcc.gov, TTY:(202) 418-7233, email: enightin@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/2000/nrwl0036.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: NCD-389. Released: September 29, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Report No: NCD-388. Released: September 29, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services Division:.

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SPEECHES

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STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/2000/stwek078.html

FCC COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS DECRIES DECISIONS OF NBC AND FOX NETWORKS NOT TO AIR THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/2000/stsn032.html

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SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA AND CONKLIN, NEW YORK. Effective November 16, 2000, amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. Dkt No.: MM-99-278. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 20, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-2238). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da002238.doc

SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND BELLSOUTH CORPORATION. Granted pending applications filed by SBC Communications, Inc. and BellSouth Corporation for transfer of control or assignment of various licenses and authorizations, and a temporary waiver of the Commission's commercial mobile radio service spectrum aggregation limit with respect to one market. Dkt No.: WT-00-81. Action by Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecations Bureau and Acting Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2223). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da002223.doc