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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 19 No. 239	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 December 14, 2000

COMMISSION UPHOLDS ITS DECISION TO LICENSE INTELSAT. FCC00-437. News Release IB. Contact James Ball at (202) 418-0427; Michael McCoin at (202) 418-0774  DOC-208292A1.pdf  DOC-208292A1.doc  DOC-208292A1.txt

FCC PROPOSES STEPS TO FACILITATE LICENSING OF EARTH STATIONS. FCC 00-435. News Release. (Dkt No 00-248) IB. Contact Steve Spaeth at (202) 418-1539; Ronald Repasi at (202) 418-0768  DOC-208291A1.pdf  DOC-208291A1.doc  DOC-208291A1.txt

Report No: N-199-A Released: 12/14/2000. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB  DOC-208274A1.pdf  DOC-208274A1.doc  DOC-208274A1.txt

Released: 12/14/2000. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL - JANUARY 16, 2001. (DA No. 00-2822). (Dkt No 92-237). CCB  DA-00-2822A1.pdf  DA-00-2822A1.doc  DA-00-2822A1.txt

Released: 12/14/2000. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENT ON COX PETITION FOR PREEMPTION PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. SECTION 252(E)(5). (DA No. 00-2824). (Dkt No 00-249). CCB  DA-00-2824A1.pdf  DA-00-2824A1.doc  DA-00-2824A1.txt

Report No: 2459 Released: 12/14/2000. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CIB

Report No: TEL-00328 Released: 12/14/2000. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING APPLICATIONS; REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES; SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. (DA No. 00-2819). IB  DA-00-2819A1.pdf  DA-00-2819A1.txt

Report No: 44881 Released: 12/14/2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-208285A1.pdf  DOC-208285A1.txt  DOC-208285A1.txt

Report No: 24881 Released: 12/14/2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-208286A1.pdf  DOC-208286A1.txt  DOC-208286A1.txt

Report No: 267 Released: 12/14/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-208195A1.pdf  DOC-208195A1.txt

Report No: 200 Released: 12/14/2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE. MMB  DOC-208288A1.pdf  DOC-208288A1.txt

Report No: 289 Released: 12/14/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-208194A1.pdf  DOC-208194A1.txt

Report No: 151 Released: 12/14/2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-208287A1.pdf  DOC-208287A1.txt

Released: 12/14/2000. EXPARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD  DOC-208296A1.pdf  DOC-208296A1.doc  DOC-208296A1.txt

Released: 12/14/2000. EXPARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD  DOC-208297A1.pdf  DOC-208297A1.doc  DOC-208297A1.txt

Released: 12/14/2000. WIRELESS TELECOM ACTION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA (REGION 5) RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR MINOR AMENDMENTS TO ITS PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN. (DA No. 00-2787). (Dkt No 89-97). WTB. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Granted letter of appeal filed by Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School, seeking review of a decision of the Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier. Adopted: 12/13/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2808). CCB  DA-00-2808A1.pdf  DA-00-2808A1.doc  DA-00-2808A1.txt

CANUTE, OKLAHOMA. Granted letter of appeal filed by Canute Independent School District 11, seeking review of a decision of the Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company and remanded to SLD. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2807). CCB  DA-00-2807A1.pdf  DA-00-2807A1.doc  DA-00-2807A1.txt

CADDO, OKLAHOMA. Granted letter of appeal filed by the Caddo Independent School District 5, seeking review of a decision of the Schools and Libraries Division Universal Service Administrative Company and remanded to SLD. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting and Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2806). CCB  DA-00-2806A1.pdf  DA-00-2806A1.doc  DA-00-2806A1.txt

SKYWAVE ELECTRONICS, INC.. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for marketing a non-compliant device for use in the FM broadcast band. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/12/2000 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 00-2810). ENF  DA-00-2810A1.pdf  DA-00-2810A1.doc  DA-00-2810A1.txt

CHECKPOINT OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Notified Checkpoint for its apparent liability for a forfeiture in the amount of $5,000 for operating Paging Station WPCA811 without a valid Commission authorization. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2000 by NALF. (DA No. 00-2811). ENF  DA-00-2811A1.pdf  DA-00-2811A1.doc  DA-00-2811A1.txt

ONSAT PETITION FOR WAIVER TO PERMIT ROUTINE LICENSING OF 3.7 METER TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE SATIONS AT C-BAND. Denied petition for waiver for routine licensing of 3.7-meter, C-band earth station antennas. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2663). IB  DA-00-2663A1.pdf  DA-00-2663A1.doc  DA-00-2663A1.txt

2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- STREAMLINING AND OTHER REVISIONS OF PART 25 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES ET AL.. Issued Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on steps to facilitate licensing of earth stations. (Dkt No. 00-248). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 03/26/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/23/2001. Adopted: 12/11/2000 by NPRM. (FCC No. 00-435). IB  FCC-00-435A1.pdf  FCC-00-435A1.doc  FCC-00-435A1.txt

INTELSAT LLC. Denied petition for reconsideration of Memorandum Opinion Order and Authorization issued on August 8, 2000 granting LLC applications for licenses, filed by PanAmSat Corporation and GE American Communications, Inc.. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/12/2000 by ORDER. (FCC No. 00-437). IB  FCC-00-437A1.pdf  FCC-00-437A1.doc  FCC-00-437A1.txt

NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Denied the petition for expedited action to modify the auction design for Auction No. 35, the C and F Block Reauction. Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/14/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2825). WTB  DA-00-2825A1.pdf  DA-00-2825A1.doc  DA-00-2825A1.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Took steps to ensure that persons with hearing and speech disabilities using text telephone devices will be able to make 911 emergency calls over digital wireless systems. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/11/2000 by R&O. (FCC No. 00-436). WTB  FCC-00-436A1.pdf  FCC-00-436A1.doc  FCC-00-436A1.txt

LECTRO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Dismissed petitions for reconsideration filed by Jerry L. Sparks, and the Kroger Company requesting reconsideration of the authorization of Land Mobile Station WPNB328. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/12/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2814). WTB  DA-00-2814A1.pdf  DA-00-2814A1.doc  DA-00-2814A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS. Dismissed petition for reconsideration filed by Bozcom, Inc., dba B & B Tower Management, requesting reconsideration of the October 28, 1999, action of the Licensing and Technical Analysis Branch. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/12/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2815). WTB  DA-00-2815A1.pdf  DA-00-2815A1.doc  DA-00-2815A1.txt

FCC RELEASES TWO STUDIES ON INTER-CARRIER COMPENSATION. News Release OPP  DOC-208293A1.pdf  DOC-208293A1.doc  DOC-208293A1.txt

Report No: 723 Released: 12/13/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-208289A1.pdf  DOC-208289A1.txt

DIGIPH PCS, INC. AND ELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES. Granted application filed by DiGiPH PCS, Inc. and Eliska Wireless Ventures for assignment of eight C block Personal Communications Services licenses. Action by: Chief (Wireless Telecommunictons Bureau) and Chief (International Bureau). Adopted: 12/13/2000 by M&O. (DA No. 00-2757). IB  DA-00-2757A1.pdf  DA-00-2757A1.doc  DA-00-2757A1.txt

DEFINITION OF RADIO MARKETS. Adopted Notice of Proposed Rule Making seeking comment on whether and how the Commission should determine the dimension of radio markets and whether and how to count the number of stations in the markets. (Dkt No. 00-244). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/06/2000 by NPRM. (FCC No. 00-427). MMB  FCC-00-427A1.pdf  FCC-00-427A2.pdf  FCC-00-427A3.pdf  FCC-00-427A4.pdf  FCC-00-427A5.pdf  FCC-00-427A1.doc  FCC-00-427A2.xls  FCC-00-427A1.txt  FCC-00-427A2.txt  FCC-00-427A3.txt  FCC-00-427A4.txt  FCC-00-427A5.txt

COOK INTEL REGION, INC.. Granted applications filed by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and VoiceStream Wireless Corportion to transfer control of various PCS and Wireless Communications Service licenses and an international section 214 authority. (Dkt No. 00-207). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2820). WTB

Released: 12/12/2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD  DOC-208298A1.pdf  DOC-208298A1.doc  DOC-208298A1.txt