fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 19 No. 246
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 26, 2000


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES 1999 INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC DATA. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 CCB. Contact Linda Blake or Jim Lande at (202) 418-0940; TTY (202) 418-0484  DOC-208578A1.pdf  DOC-208578A1.doc  DOC-208578A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 12/26/2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG; DECEMBER 22, 2000. CCB  DOC-208570A1.pdf  DOC-208570A1.txt

Report No: N-201-A Released: 12/26/2000. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK - COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICES REGISTRATIONS. CCB  DOC-208549A1.pdf  DOC-208549A1.doc  DOC-208549A1.txt

Report No: 1296 Released: 12/26/2000. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. CSB  DOC-208573A1.pdf  DOC-208573A1.doc  DOC-208573A1.txt

Report No: 44888 Released: 12/26/2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-208571A1.pdf  DOC-208571A1.txt  DOC-208571A1.txt

Report No: 24888 Released: 12/26/2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-208572A1.pdf  DOC-208572A1.txt  DOC-208572A1.txt

Report No: 271 Released: 12/26/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-208508A1.pdf  DOC-208508A1.txt

Released: 12/26/2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS. OMD  DOC-208513A1.pdf  DOC-208513A1.doc  DOC-208513A1.txt

Released: 12/26/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A DRAFT PROGRAMMING AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO CO-LOCATING WIRELESS ANTENNAS ON EXISTING STRUCTURES. (DA No. 00-2907). Comments Due: 01/23/2001. WTB. Contact: Joel Taubenblatt at (202) 418-1513  DA-00-2907A1.pdf  DA-00-2907A1.doc  DA-00-2907A1.txt

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FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Granted relief sought in the petition for declaratory ruling filed by the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/21/2000 by ORDER. (FCC No. 00-449). CCB  FCC-00-449A1.pdf  FCC-00-449A1.doc  FCC-00-449A1.txt

CELLCO PARTNERSHIP PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER. Granted Cello Partnerships' petition for ETC designation in the state of Delaware.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2895). CCB  DA-00-2895A1.pdf  DA-00-2895A1.doc  DA-00-2895A1.txt

WESTERN WIRELESS CORPORATION PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER. Granted Western Wireless' Petition for ETC designation in the state of Wyoming.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by M&O. (DA No. 00-2896). CCB  DA-00-2896A1.pdf  DA-00-2896A1.doc  DA-00-2896A1.txt

INVESTIGATION OF ALASCOM, INC.. Suspended and set for investigation revision to Alascom, Inc., Tariff F.C.C. No. 11, contained in Transmittal No. 1184. (Dkt No. 95-182). Action by: Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2881). CCB

NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION, INC.. Adopted the average schedule formula for local switching support proposed by National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2891). CCB  DA-00-2891A1.pdf  DA-00-2891A1.doc  DA-00-2891A1.txt

COMPLAINT OF WFXV-TV, INC. AGAINST UNITED CABLEVISION OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A TCI OF ILLINOIS. Denied application for review filed on behalf of WFXV-TV, Inc. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/20/2000 by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-444). CSB  FCC-00-444A1.pdf  FCC-00-444A1.doc  FCC-00-444A1.txt

MEDIA ONE/AT&T - APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS. Erratum to Order (FCC 00-447), released December 22, 2000 correcting after the phrase "By the Commission". (Dkt No. 99-251). Adopted: 12/26/2000 by ERRATUM. CSB  DOC-208560A1.pdf  DOC-208560A1.doc  DOC-208560A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION V. QWEST CORPORATION. Granted joint motion to dismiss complaints. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2902). ENF  DA-00-2902A1.pdf  DA-00-2902A1.doc  DA-00-2902A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P. V. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, PACIFIC BELL, AND NEVADA BELL. Granted joint motion to dismiss complaints. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2901). ENF  DA-00-2901A1.pdf  DA-00-2901A1.doc  DA-00-2901A1.txt

WWC HOLDING CO., INC.. Dismissed petition filed by Northeast Colorado Cellular. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2903). WTB  DA-00-2903A1.pdf  DA-00-2903A1.doc  DA-00-2903A1.txt

NOVERR PUBLISHING, INC.. Issued letter clarifying Commission's anti-collusion rule with respect to auction applications. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by LETTER. (DA No. 00-2905). WTB  DA-00-2905A1.pdf  DA-00-2905A1.doc  DA-00-2905A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 22, 2000, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 245:

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FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE (FCC 00J-4). Sent to the Commission the Rural Task Force Recommendation that can serve as a good foundation for implementing a rural universal service plan that benefits consumers. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Joint Board. Adopted: 12/22/2000 by Decision. (FCC No. 00-04). OMD  FCC-00-04A1.pdf  FCC-00-04A2.pdf  FCC-00-04A1.doc  FCC-00-04A2.doc  FCC-00-04A1.txt  FCC-00-04A2.txt