fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 19 No. 230
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 1, 2000


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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BROADCAST STATION TOTALS - CORRECTED COPY. News Release MMB  DOC-207845A1.pdf  DOC-207845A1.doc  DOC-207845A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-207822A1.pdf  DOC-207822A1.doc  DOC-207822A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-207866A1.pdf  DOC-207866A1.doc  DOC-207866A1.txt

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL WIRELESS DIVISION PERSONNEL ACTION - KATHY HARRIS. News Release WTB  DOC-207843A1.pdf  DOC-207843A1.doc  DOC-207843A1.txt

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL WIRELESS DIVISION PERSONNEL ACTION - LAUREN KRAVETZ. News Release WTB  DOC-207844A1.pdf  DOC-207844A1.doc  DOC-207844A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 408 Released: 12/01/2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. CCB

Report No: 409 Released: 12/01/2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. CCB

Report No: 410 Released: 12/01/2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. CCB

Report No: NCD-406 Released: 12/01/2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. CCB

Report No: NCD-407 Released: 12/01/2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. CCB

Released: 12/01/2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG; NOVEMBER 30, 2000. CCB  DOC-207846A1.pdf  DOC-207846A1.txt

Report No: N-197-A Released: 12/01/2000. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB  DOC-207812A1.pdf  DOC-207812A1.doc  DOC-207812A1.txt

Report No: N-196-A Released: 12/01/2000. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB  DOC-207814A1.pdf  DOC-207814A1.doc  DOC-207814A1.txt

Released: 12/01/2000. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT CORP., FIBER VENUTRE EQUITY, INC. AND FIRST ENERGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., SEEK COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 00-2717). Comments Due: 12/08/2000. Reply Comments Due: 12/15/2000. CCB  DA-00-2717A1.pdf  DA-00-2717A1.doc  DA-00-2717A1.txt

Released: 12/01/2000. EVEREST BROADBAND NETWORKS INC. SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 00-2716). Comments Due: 12/15/2000. Reply Comments Due: 12/22/2000. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320; TTY (202) 418-0484  DA-00-2716A1.pdf  DA-00-2716A1.doc  DA-00-2716A1.txt

Released: 12/01/2000. COMMON CARRIER, INTERNATIONAL AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAUS GRANT CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS HELD BY CAPROCK TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND IWL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO MCLEODUSA INC. (DA No. 00-2709). CCB. Contact: Elizabeth Yockus, Common Carrier Bureau, at (202) 418-1381; Justin Connor, Intenational Bureau, at (202) 418-1476; Jamison Prime, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418-0680  DA-00-2709A1.pdf  DA-00-2709A1.doc  DA-00-2709A1.txt

Released: 12/01/2000. ENFORCEMENT BUREAU PARTICIPATES IN MIXED U.S.-MEXICAN COMMISSION MEETING XXIV. (DA No. 00-2715). ENF  DA-00-2715A1.pdf  DA-00-2715A1.doc  DA-00-2715A1.txt

Report No: TEL-000322S Released: 12/01/2000. 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  DOC-207856A1.pdf  DOC-207856A1.txt

Report No: 44872 Released: 12/01/2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-207849A1.pdf  DOC-207849A1.txt  DOC-207849A1.txt

Report No: 24872 Released: 12/01/2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-207848A1.pdf  DOC-207848A1.txt  DOC-207848A1.txt

Report No: 264 Released: 12/01/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-207784A1.pdf  DOC-207784A1.txt

Report No: 283 Released: 12/01/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE PROPOSED NEW AND MAJOR MODIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND LICENSES. MMB  DOC-207782A1.pdf  DOC-207782A1.txt

Report No: 284 Released: 12/01/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND EXTENSION APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-207783A1.pdf  DOC-207783A1.txt

Released: 12/01/2000. FCC CHAIRMAN KENNARD AND COMMISSION TRISTANI TO HOST POLICY FORUM ON MARKET ENTRY BARRIERS FACED BY SMALL, WOMEN- AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000. (DA No. 00-2712). Comments Due: 12/12/2000. OGC. Contact: Cornell William Brooks, Sharon Bradford Franklin or Steven C. Rangel, Office of the General Counsel at (202) 418-1700; C. Anthony Bush, Office of Communications Business Opportunities, at (202) 418-0990  DA-00-2712A1.pdf  DA-00-2712A1.doc  DA-00-2712A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-16 Released: 12/01/2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION-ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-207825A1.pdf  DOC-207825A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-17 Released: 12/01/2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTION. WTB  DOC-207826A1.pdf  DOC-207826A1.txt

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REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Extended deadline for review of decisions for thirty days by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company for 15 communities. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2697). CCB. Contact Mark Seifert  DA-00-2697A1.pdf  DA-00-2697A1.doc  DA-00-2697A1.txt

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied letter of appeal seeking review of a decision by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company filed by Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2701). CCB. Contact Carol Mattey  DA-00-2701A1.pdf  DA-00-2701A1.doc  DA-00-2701A1.txt

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Granted letter of appeal seeking review of a decision by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company filed by Western Heights' School District I-41, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accountign Policy Division. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2700). CCB. Contact Mark Seifert  DA-00-2700A1.pdf  DA-00-2700A1.doc  DA-00-2700A1.txt

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied Northwestern School District's letter of appeal and request for thirty day waiver to file appeal, and affirmed the decision by Schools and Libraries Division filed by Northwestern School District 56-3, Mellette, South Dakota. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2699). CCB. Contact Mark Seifert  DA-00-2699A1.pdf  DA-00-2699A1.doc  DA-00-2699A1.txt

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Extended by 60 days, the time to review decisions by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company for Redono Beach Unified School District, Redondo Beach, CA and United Talmudical Academy, Brooklyn, NY. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2698). CCB. Contact Mark Seifert  DA-00-2698A1.pdf  DA-00-2698A1.doc  DA-00-2698A1.txt

BUCHANAN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. PEARL, MISSISSIPPI. Denied Buchanan's application for review and affirm the monetary forfeiture in the amount of $9,000.. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 11/29/2000 by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-419). ENF. Contact Thomas D. Fitz-Gibbon  FCC-00-419A1.pdf  FCC-00-419A1.doc  FCC-00-419A1.txt

HASTINGS, NEBRASKA. Proposed amendment of DTV Table of Allotments. Action by: Cheif, Video Services Division, MMB. Comments Due: 01/22/2001. Reply Comments Due: 02/06/2001. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2676). MMB  DA-00-2676A1.pdf  DA-00-2676A1.doc  DA-00-2676A1.txt

WESTON, WEST VIRGINIA. Proposed amendment of DTV Table of Allotments. Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, MMB. Comments Due: 01/22/2001. Reply Comments Due: 02/06/2001. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by NPRM. (DA No. 00-2677). MMB  DA-00-2677A1.pdf  DA-00-2677A1.doc  DA-00-2677A1.txt

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Effective January 16, 2001, Amended DTV Table of Allotments. Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, MMB. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by R&O. (DA No. 00-2681). MMB  DA-00-2681A1.pdf  DA-00-2681A1.doc  DA-00-2681A1.txt

INDIAN WELLS AND INDIO, CALIFORNIA. Effective January 15, 2001, amended Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 98-29). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2000 by R&O. (DA No. 00-2710). MMB  DA-00-2710A1.pdf  DA-00-2710A1.doc  DA-00-2710A1.txt

WILLOWS AND DUNNIGAN, CALIFORNIA. Denied petition for for reconsideration in FM proceeding. (Dkt No. 94-29). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2713). MMB  DA-00-2713A1.pdf  DA-00-2713A1.doc  DA-00-2713A1.txt

MEEKER AND CRAIG, COLORADO. Denied petition for rulemaking to amend FM Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 00-120). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2000 by R&O. (DA No. 00-2714). MMB  DA-00-2714A1.pdf  DA-00-2714A1.doc  DA-00-2714A1.txt

STRATTANVILLE AND FAMINGTON TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA. Effective January 15, 2001, amended FM Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 99-58). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2000 by R&O. (DA No. 00-2711). MMB  DA-00-2711A1.pdf  DA-00-2711A1.doc  DA-00-2711A1.txt

PRINCIPLES FOR PROMOTING THE EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY MARKETS. Issued Policy Statement to establish a frameword for the Commission's efforts to facilitate the development of active secondary markets in spectrum usage rights. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/09/2000 by ORDER. (FCC No. 00-401). OET  FCC-00-401A1.pdf  FCC-00-401A1.doc  FCC-00-401A1.txt

CHAMELEON RADIO CORPORATION. Denied petition for reconsideration of a Commission Decision tht affirmed an Inital Decision revoking Chameleon's license for Station KFCC(AM), Bay City, Texas. (Dkt No. 96-173). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 11/06/2000 by ORDER. (FCC No. 00-397). OGC  FCC-00-397A1.pdf  FCC-00-397A1.doc  FCC-00-397A1.txt

ADOPTION OF A MANDATORY FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER. Proposed requiring persons and entities doing business with Commission to obtain a unique identifying number called the FCC Registration Number. (Dkt No. 00-205, 00-205). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 01/16/2001. Reply Comments Due: 01/29/2001. Adopted: 11/29/2000 by ORDER. (FCC No. 00-421). OMD. Contact Mark Reger  FCC-00-421A1.pdf  FCC-00-421A1.doc  FCC-00-421A1.txt

PRIME TIME TRANSPORTATION. INC.. Granted petition for reconsideration of decision on authorization cancellation filed by Prime Time Transportation, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 11/29/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2702). WTB  DA-00-2702A1.pdf  DA-00-2702A1.doc  DA-00-2702A1.txt

APPLICATION OF MIKE HENDERSON D/B/A HENDERSON CONSTRUCTION. Granted petition for reconsideration filed by Champion Communication Services' regarding the grant of a 800 MHz General Category channel. Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 11/29/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2695). WTB  DA-00-2695A1.pdf  DA-00-2695A1.doc  DA-00-2695A1.txt

RICHARD JOSSLIN. Dismissed petition for reconsideration requesting reconsideration of a February 9, 2000 dismissal of his application for renewal of his amateur operator's license and vanity call sign. Action by: Chief, Policy & Rules Branch, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 11/30/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2706). WTB  DA-00-2706A1.pdf  DA-00-2706A1.doc  DA-00-2706A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 30, 2000, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 229:

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Released: 11/30/2000. FCC REQUESTS NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE CONSUMER/DISABILITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (DA No. 00-2692). Comments Due: 01/15/2001. CIB. Contact: Scott Marshall at 9202) 418-2809; TTY (202) 418-0179  DA-00-2692A1.pdf  DA-00-2692A1.doc  DA-00-2692A1.txt

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SATELLITE HOME VIEWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999: BROADCAST SIGNAL CARRIAGE ISSUES RETRANSMISSION CONSENT ISSUES. Adopted rules regarding broadcast signal carriage issues and retransmission consent issues. (Dkt No. 99-363, 00-96). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 11/29/2000 by R&O. (FCC No. 00-417). CSB. Contact Ben Golant  FCC-00-417A1.pdf  FCC-00-417A1.doc  FCC-00-417A1.txt