fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 19 No. 207
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 27, 2000


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC AND SBC ENTER INTO CONSENT DECREE REGARDING ALARM MONITORING SERVICE. The FCC released an order adopting a Consent Decree between the Commission and SBC Communications, Inc., and terminated certain enforcment proceedings pending before the Commission concerning compliance, by SBC's affiliates, Ameritech Corp. (Ameritech) a. News Release ENF. Contact News Media Contact John Winston at (202) 418-7450 or Enf. Contact: Tonya Rutherford at (202) 418-7450  DOC-206844A1.pdf  DOC-206844A1.doc  DOC-206844A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR  DOC-206842A1.pdf  DOC-206842A1.doc  DOC-206842A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR  DOC-206843A1.pdf  DOC-206843A1.doc  DOC-206843A1.txt

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Released: 10/27/2000. PETITIONS WITHDRAWN. CCB. Contact: Competitive Pricing Division: Rhonda Lien at (202) 418-1520

Released: 10/27/2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 10/26/00. CCB. Contact: Public Reference Center: (202) 418-0270  DOC-206846A1.pdf  DOC-206846A1.txt

Report No: N-189-A Released: 10/27/2000. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK TERMINAL EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS GRANTED BY FCC. CCB. Contact: HERBERT NEUMANN. Action by: DIVISION CHIEF  DOC-206819A1.pdf  DOC-206819A1.doc  DOC-206819A1.txt

Report No: N-190-A Released: 10/27/2000. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK TERMINAL EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED BY TCB'S. CCB. Contact: HERBERT NEUMANN. Action by: DIVISION CHIEF  DOC-206820A1.pdf  DOC-206820A1.doc  DOC-206820A1.txt

Released: 10/27/2000. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON SECTION 252(E)(5) PETITION FILED BY WORLDCOM, INC. (DA No. 00-2432). (Dkt No RM 7798). CCB. Contact: Alexis Johns at (202) 418-1580, Janice Myles at (202) 418-1577, email: jmyles@fcc.gov  DA-00-2432A1.pdf  DA-00-2432A1.doc  DA-00-2432A1.txt

Released: 10/27/2000. FCC ANNOUNCES EFFECTIVE DATE OF REVISED SLAMMING LIABILITY RULES. (DA No. 00-2427). (Dkt No 94-129) Rules Become Effective on November 28, 2000. CCB. Contact: Accounting Policy Division: Michele Waters or Dana Walton-Bradford at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-00-2427A1.pdf  DA-00-2427A1.doc  DA-00-2427A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00306S Released: 10/27/2000. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 1.767) REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITHCED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.16); SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. IB. Contact: Public Reference Center: (202) 418-0270  DOC-206850A1.pdf  DOC-206850A1.txt

Report No: 44849 Released: 10/27/2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-206851A1.pdf  DOC-206851A1.txt  DOC-206851A1.txt

Report No: 24849 Released: 10/27/2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-206852A1.pdf  DOC-206852A1.txt  DOC-206852A1.txt

Report No: 250 Released: 10/27/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-206785A1.pdf  DOC-206785A1.txt

Report No: PGL00-5 Released: 10/27/2000. LOW POWER/TELEVISION TRANSLATORS: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. MMB

Released: 10/27/2000. AM AUCTION NO. 32 MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE APPLICANTS SUBJECT TO AUCTION. (DA No. 00-2416). MMB  DA-00-2416A1.pdf  DA-00-2416A1.doc  DA-00-2416A1.txt

Report No: 265 Released: 10/27/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-206784A1.pdf  DOC-206784A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-07 Released: 10/27/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-206832A1.pdf  DOC-206832A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-06 Released: 10/27/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-206825A1.pdf  DOC-206825A1.txt

Released: 10/27/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 00-2419). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-00-2419A1.pdf  DA-00-2419A1.doc  DA-00-2419A1.txt

Released: 10/27/2000. WIRELESS TELECOM ACTION - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU RELEASES COMMERCIAL OPERATOR LICENSE EXAMINATION (COLE) QUARTERLY STATISTICAL REPORTS AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1999. (DA No. 00-2396). WTB. Contact: Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694  DA-00-2396A1.doc  DA-00-2396A2.xls  DA-00-2396A3.doc  DA-00-2396A4.xls

Released: 10/27/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO FEE REQUIREMENTS FOR PART 90 AND PART 95 APPLICANTS Announces changes to Fee Type Codes and dollar amounts for Part 90 due to implementation of a 10 year license term. Also announces changes to Part 95 GMRS Fee Type Codes.. WTB. Contact: Laurel Wilkinson, Gettysburg (717) 338-2523  DOC-206773A1.pdf  DOC-206773A1.doc  DOC-206773A1.txt

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RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. F/K/A, 21ST CENTURY TELECOM GROUP, INC., ET AL. Granted the limited waiver of authorization and verification requirements. (Dkt No. 94-129). Action by: Associate Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2428). CCB  DA-00-2428A1.pdf  DA-00-2428A1.doc  DA-00-2428A1.txt

TIME WARNER TELECOM, INC. Granted Time Warner Telecom, Inc. a limited waiver of the authorization and verification requirements of the Commission's rules and Carrier Change Orders. (Dkt No. 94-129). Action by: Associate Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2430). CCB  DA-00-2430A1.pdf  DA-00-2430A1.doc  DA-00-2430A1.txt

BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. PERMANENT CAM WAIVER OF 32.27 RULES. On 2/10/00 BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.(BellSouth) filed a petition for waiver of the Commission's affiliate tranaction rules as codified in Section 32.27.. Action by: Chief,ASD. Adopted: 10/26/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2418). CCB. Contact Louise Wallace  DA-00-2418A1.pdf  DA-00-2418A1.doc  DA-00-2418A1.txt

APPLICATIONS OF AMERICA ONLINE, INC. AND TIME WARNER, INC. FOR TRANSFERS OF CONTROL. This Order amends the Protective Order in this case to provide that only outside counsel may obtain access to confidential documents submitted after October 26, 2000, and to require that all persons who obtain access to confidential documents certify that. (Dkt No. 00-30). Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 10/27/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2434). CSB  DA-00-2434A1.pdf  DA-00-2434A1.doc  DA-00-2434A1.txt

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT CO., L.P. AND TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT - ADVANCE/NEWHOUSE PARTNERSHIP, COLLECTIVELY D/B/A TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted Time Warner Entertainment Co., L.P. and Time Warner Entertainment - Advance/Newhouse Partnership, collectively d/b/a Time Warner Communications petition for determination of effective competition in Seminole County, Florida, and Certain Communitie. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 10/25/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2413). CSB  DA-00-2413A1.pdf  DA-00-2413A1.doc  DA-00-2413A1.txt

ONSAT NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree terminating an inquiry into whether OnSat Network Communications, Inc., apparently violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), by operating three earth stations without Commission authorizations, a. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/24/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2400). ENF  DA-00-2400A1.pdf  DA-00-2400A1.doc  DA-00-2400A1.txt

ALZ BROADCASTING, INC.. Application for Renewal of License For Station KKyZ (FM) Sierra Vista, Arizona.. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 10/23/2000 by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-381). MMB. Contact Susan German  FCC-00-381A1.pdf  FCC-00-381A1.doc  FCC-00-381A1.txt

MOUNT PLEASANT & BOGATA, TEXAS. Effective December 12, amended FM Table. (Dkt No. 00-54). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/18/2000 by R&O. (DA No. 00-2425). MMB  DA-00-2425A1.pdf  DA-00-2425A1.doc  DA-00-2425A1.txt

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS AND OTTUMWA, IOWA - FM PROCEEDING. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. (Dkt No. 97-130). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/18/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2423). MMB  DA-00-2423A1.pdf  DA-00-2423A1.doc  DA-00-2423A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS FM BROADCAST STATIONS.. (Caldwell, College Station and Gause, Texas). (Dkt No. 91-58, RM 7419, RM 7797, RM 7798). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 10/17/2000 by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-374). MMB. Contact Robert Hayne  FCC-00-374A1.pdf  FCC-00-374A1.doc  FCC-00-374A1.txt

DILLSBORO AND ROSMAN, NORTH CAROLINA. Effective December 11, 2000, amended FM Table for these communitie. (Dkt No. 00-88). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/18/2000 by R&O. (DA No. 00-2424). MMB  DA-00-2424A1.pdf  DA-00-2424A1.doc  DA-00-2424A1.txt

ASPEN, COLORADO; MCKINLEYVILLE, CALIFORNIA. Proposed Amending FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 00-216, 00-215). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/18/2000. Reply Comments Due: 01/02/2001. Adopted: 10/18/2000 by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2422). MMB  DA-00-2422A1.pdf  DA-00-2422A1.doc  DA-00-2422A1.txt

MILL HALL, JERSEY SHORE AND PLEASANT GAP, PENNSYLVANIA. Effective December 11, 2000, Amended FM Table for these communities. (Dkt No. 99-312). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/18/2000 by R&O. (DA No. 00-2426). MMB  DA-00-2426A1.pdf  DA-00-2426A1.doc  DA-00-2426A1.txt

EATONVILLE, WENATCHEE, MOSES LAKE, SPOKANE, AND NEWPORT, WASHINGTON. Effective December 11, 2000, amended FM Table for these communities. Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media. Adopted: 10/18/2000 by R&O. (DA No. 00-2429). MMB  DA-00-2429A1.pdf  DA-00-2429A1.doc  DA-00-2429A1.txt

TOTO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Found Toto Communications, Inc. in default on its full payment obligations with respect to the PCS Block F license in Basic Trading Area (BTA) 490F, Guam. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecom. Adopted: 10/26/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2343). MMB  DA-00-2343A1.pdf  DA-00-2343A1.doc  DA-00-2343A1.txt

GLENVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA; PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE; LINCOLNTON, GEORGIA. Proposed amending FM Table of Allotments for these communities [Glenville, WV and Lincolnton, GA is 65 FR 67692 (11/13/00)]. (Dkt No. 00-210, 00-210, 00-210). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/18/2000. Reply Comments Due: 01/02/2001. Adopted: 10/18/2000 by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2421). MMB  DA-00-2421A1.pdf  DA-00-2421A1.doc  DA-00-2421A1.txt

HUACHUA CITY, ARIZONA, RIO RICO, ARIZONA, SONOITA, ARIZONA, PINE LEVEL, ALABAMA. Proposed Amending FM Table of Allotments for these communities [Pine Level, AL and Sonoita, AZ is 65 FR 67690 (11/13/00)]. (Dkt No. 00-211, 00-208, 00-209, 00-210). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/18/2000. Reply Comments Due: 01/02/2001. Adopted: 10/18/2000 by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2420). MMB  DA-00-2420A1.pdf  DA-00-2420A1.doc  DA-00-2420A1.txt

SAIPAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Found Saipan Communications, Inc. in default on its full payment obligations with respect to the PCS Block F license in Basic Trading Area (BTA) 493F, Northern Marianas. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2344). WTB  DA-00-2344A1.pdf  DA-00-2344A1.doc  DA-00-2344A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 26, 2000, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 206:

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Released: 10/26/2000. COMMENTS REQUESTED ON THE APPLICATION BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION UNDER 271 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICE IN THE STATES OF KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA. (DA No. 00-2414). (Dkt No 83-484). CCB. Contact: John Stanley at (202) 418-1496, Policy and Program Planning Division: Gary Remondino at (202) 418-2298. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris (202) 418-0253  DA-00-2414A1.pdf  DA-00-2414A1.doc  DA-00-2414A1.txt

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SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Adopted Protective Order concerning Application of SBC Communications, Inc. pursuant to Section 271 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to Provide-In-Region, InterLATA Services in Kansas and Oklahoma. By Protective Order. (Dkt No. 83-484). Action by: Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2415). CCB  DA-00-2415A1.pdf  DA-00-2415A1.doc  DA-00-2415A1.txt

REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORAL RULES. (Dkt No. 83-484). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 10/26/2000 by ORDER. (FCC No. 00-386). MMB. Contact Cindy Thomas  FCC-00-386A1.pdf  FCC-00-386A1.doc  FCC-00-386A1.txt