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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 19 No. 242	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 December 19, 2000

INTERNATIONAL BUREAU RELEASES 1999 YEAR-END CIRCUIT STATUS REPORT FOR U.S. FACILITIES- BASED INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS, REFLECTING NEARLY DOUBLED TOTAL CAPACITY. The FCC International Bureau released the 1999 year-end circuit status report, which reflects a continued shift from International Message Telephone Services (IMTS) to International Private Line usage. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 IB. Contact Telecommunications Division: Cathy Hsu at (202) 418-2114  DOC-208380A1.pdf  DOC-208380A2.pdf  DOC-208380A1.doc  DOC-208380A2.xls  DOC-208380A3.xls  DOC-208380A4.xls  DOC-208380A5.xls  DOC-208380A6.xls  DOC-208380A7.xls  DOC-208380A8.xls  DOC-208380A9.xls  DOC-208380A1.txt  DOC-208380A2.txt

SEMIANNUAL REPORT OF FCC INSPECTOR GENERAL RELEASED. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 OIG. Contact Debbie Blue at (202) 418-0471  DOC-208299A1.pdf  DOC-208299A1.doc  DOC-208299A1.txt

Released: 12/19/2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 12/18/2000. CCB. Contact: Public Reference Center: (202) 418-0270  DOC-208383A1.pdf  DOC-208383A1.txt

Released: 12/19/2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL. (DA No. 00-2842) TO SMART CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS OF AUTHORIZATIONS HELD BY VISTA-UNITED TELECOMMUNICATIONS. CCB. Contact: Elizabeth Yockus at (202) 418-1381  DA-00-2842A1.pdf  DA-00-2842A1.doc  DA-00-2842A1.txt

Report No: 3761 Released: 12/19/2000. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTIONS. CSB

Report No: 44884 Released: 12/19/2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-208385A1.pdf  DOC-208385A1.txt  DOC-208385A1.txt

Report No: 24884 Released: 12/19/2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-208386A1.pdf  DOC-208386A1.txt  DOC-208386A1.txt

Report No: 269 Released: 12/19/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-208323A1.pdf  DOC-208323A1.txt

Report No: 293 Released: 12/19/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE: PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATION CONSTRUCTOIN PERMITS AND EXTENSION APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-208322A1.pdf  DOC-208322A1.txt

Report No: 395 Released: 12/19/2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MMB, MMB  DOC-208366A1.pdf  DOC-208366A1.txt

Report No: 2124 Released: 12/19/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS. WTB

KCNS-TV. Granted must carry complaint filed by SAH Acquisition Corporation II against Charter Communications, operator of a cable television system serving the City of Gilroy, Santa Clara County, and City of Morgan Hill, California. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 12/15/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2846). CSB  DA-00-2846A1.pdf  DA-00-2846A1.doc  DA-00-2846A1.txt

GNOTS RESERVE, INC.. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 to GNOTS Reserve, Inc. for willfully violating Section 80.373(f) of the Commission's rules by operating radio transmitting requipment on a frequency not authorized by the Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/15/2000 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 00-2837). ENF  DA-00-2837A1.pdf  DA-00-2837A1.doc  DA-00-2837A1.txt

FISHER BROADCASTING, INC.. Found Fisher Broadcasting, Inc. licensee of Station KIDK-TV, Idaho Falls, Idaho liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 for broadcasting an excessive amount of commercial matter during children's programming on multiple occasions. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2000 by NAL. (DA No. 00-2840). ENF  DA-00-2840A1.pdf  DA-00-2840A1.doc  DA-00-2840A1.txt

TELEMUNDO OF PUERTO RICO LICENSE CORP.. Found Telemundo of Puerto Rico License Corporation, licensee of Station WKAQ-TV, San Juan, Puerto Rico, liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 for broadcasting an excessive amount of commercial matter during children's programming. Action by: Chief, Enforcecment Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2000 by NAL. (DA No. 00-2736). ENF  DA-00-2736A1.pdf  DA-00-2736A1.doc  DA-00-2736A1.txt

TELESAT CANADA. Added Telesat Canada's ANIK F1 satellite, located at 107.3 Degrees W.L., to the "Permitted Space Station List.". Action by: Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2835). IB  DA-00-2835A1.doc

MCMURDO LIMITED. Granted the Request for Waiver of Section 80.1061 of the Commission's Rules governing 406.025 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2845). WTB  DA-00-2845A1.pdf  DA-00-2845A1.doc  DA-00-2845A1.txt

PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS. STMT CMMR. Contact Mark Schneider at (202) 418-2100  DOC-208393A1.pdf  DOC-208393A1.doc  DOC-208393A1.txt

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON VERIZON 271 FILING. STMT. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov OCH  DOC-208375A1.pdf  DOC-208375A1.doc  DOC-208375A1.txt

VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC.. Terminated proceeding concerning the Application of Verizon for Authorization to Provide In-Region InterLATA Services in Massachusetts. Action by: Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2851). CCB  DA-00-2851A1.pdf  DA-00-2851A1.doc  DA-00-2851A1.txt