fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 10
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



January 12, 2001


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE JANUARY 11, 2001, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC ADOPTS INTEROPERABILITY STANDARD TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICAITONS BETWEEN DIFFERENT AGENCIES. Adopted 4th R&O and 5th NPR establising a framework and issuing guidance that will allow public safety officials throughout the country to communicate with each other or designated interoperability channels in the 700 MHz band, FCC 01-10. News Release. (Dkt No 96-86). Adopted: 01/11/2001. News Media Contact: Mark Rubin at (202) 418-2924 WTB. Contact John Schauble at (202) 418-0797  DOC-208972A1.pdf  DOC-208972A1.doc  DOC-208972A1.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PRESS STATEMENT CLARIFYING COMMISSIONER MICHAEL POWELL'S POSITION ON THE APPROVAL OF AOL-TIME WARNER MERGER. STMT CMMR  DOC-208978A1.pdf  DOC-208978A1.doc  DOC-208978A1.txt

CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE JAN. 19. News Release OCH  DOC-208976A1.pdf  DOC-208976A1.doc  DOC-208976A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-208969A1.pdf  DOC-208969A1.doc  DOC-208969A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-208974A1.pdf  DOC-208974A1.doc  DOC-208974A1.txt

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Report No: N-204-A Released: 01/12/2001. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB  DOC-208935A1.pdf  DOC-208935A1.doc  DOC-208935A1.txt

Report No: N-205-A Released: 01/12/2001. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB  DOC-208952A1.pdf  DOC-208952A1.doc  DOC-208952A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON ATI RENTALS, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING DOMESTIC SERVICES. (DA No. 01-97). Comments Due: 01/26/2001. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320  DA-01-97A1.pdf  DA-01-97A1.doc  DA-01-97A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON PRE-PAY LONG DISTANCE, INC APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING DOMESTIC SERVICES. (DA No. 01-96). Comments Due: 01/26/2001. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320  DA-01-96A1.pdf  DA-01-96A1.doc  DA-01-96A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING DOMESTIC SERVICES. (DA No. 01-95). Comments Due: 01/25/2001. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320. Action by: Division Chief  DA-01-95A1.pdf  DA-01-95A1.doc  DA-01-95A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. EVENT (TRIPLE POINT) LLC SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 01-94). Comments Due: 01/30/2001. Reply Comments Due: 02/06/2001. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320. Action by: Division Chief  DA-01-94A1.pdf  DA-01-94A1.doc  DA-01-94A1.txt

Report No: 325-00027 Released: 01/12/2001. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS. IB. Contact: Tom Albers at (202) 418-2145; TTY (202) 418-2555  DOC-208968A1.pdf  DOC-208968A1.txt

Report No: 44900 Released: 01/12/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-208970A1.pdf  DOC-208970A1.txt  DOC-208970A1.txt

Report No: 24900 Released: 01/12/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-208971A1.pdf  DOC-208971A1.txt  DOC-208971A1.txt

Report No: 274 Released: 01/12/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-208907A1.pdf  DOC-208907A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. BIENNIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING FOR COMMERICAL STATIONS. (DA No. 01-83). MMB  DA-01-83A1.pdf  DA-01-83A1.doc  DA-01-83A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. BIENNIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING FOR NON-COMMERICAL EDUCATIONAL STATIONS. (DA No. 01-82). MMB  DA-01-82A1.pdf  DA-01-82A1.doc  DA-01-82A1.txt

Report No: 296 Released: 01/12/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-208906A1.pdf  DOC-208906A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. FCC ANNOUNCES NEW ADDRESS FOR FILING OF APPLICATION AND FILING FEES AT MELLON BANK. (DA No. 01-88). OMD. Contact: Susan Donahue at (202) 418-1995  DA-01-88A1.pdf  DA-01-88A1.doc  DA-01-88A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-29 Released: 01/12/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION- ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-208951A1.pdf  DOC-208951A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-28 Released: 01/12/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-208950A1.pdf  DOC-208950A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSE. (DA No. 01-89). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-01-89A1.pdf  DA-01-89A1.doc  DA-01-89A1.txt

Released: 01/12/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSE. (DA No. 01-90). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-01-90A1.pdf  DA-01-90A1.doc  DA-01-90A1.txt

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FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Seeks comment on the Recommended Decision of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service regarding a plan for reforming the rural universal service support mechanism.. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 02/26/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/12/2001. Adopted: 01/10/2001 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 01-08). CCB  FCC-01-08A1.pdf  FCC-01-08A1.doc  FCC-01-08A1.txt

THE MISSOURI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE; THE MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES; CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD; CITY OF COLUMBIA WATER AND LIGHT; CITY OF SIKESTON BOARD OF UTILITIES. Denied Petition for Preemption of Section 392.410(7) of the Statutes of Missouri. (Dkt No. 98-122). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/19/2000 by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-443). CCB  FCC-00-443A1.pdf  FCC-00-443A1.doc  FCC-00-443A1.txt

TCI CABLEVISION OF NEVADA, INC.. Dismissed appeals, petition for reconsideration and emgergency stay request filed by TCI and the City of Reno, NV of local rate orders setting basic equipment rates in Reno, Nevada. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 01/10/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-72). CSB  DA-01-72A1.pdf  DA-01-72A1.doc  DA-01-72A1.txt

EAGLE II BROADCASTING, LLC. Granted petition filed by Eagle II Broadcasting, LLC, licensee of Station KKCO-TV (Ch. 11), Grand Junction, CO., seeking special relief to modify the Grand Junction-Montrose, CO., DMA to include the communities of Delta, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Orchard City. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competiton Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-84). CSB  DA-01-84A1.pdf  DA-01-84A1.doc  DA-01-84A1.txt

BUTLER, GEORGIA. Proposed amendment of FM Table of Allotments for Butler, Georgia. (Dkt No. 01-5). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 03/05/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/20/2001. Adopted: 01/03/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-60). MMB  DA-01-60A1.pdf  DA-01-60A1.doc  DA-01-60A1.txt

FAIR HAVEN, VERMONT. Dismissed petition to allot Channel 223A to Fair Haven, Vermont. (Dkt No. 00-154). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/03/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-59). MMB  DA-01-59A1.pdf  DA-01-59A1.doc  DA-01-59A1.txt

WILLOW CREEK, CALIFORNIA. Proposed Amendment to FM Table of Allotments from Willow Creek, CA. (Dkt No. 01-4). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 03/05/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/20/2001. Adopted: 01/03/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-64). MMB  DA-01-64A1.pdf  DA-01-64A1.doc  DA-01-64A1.txt

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA AND GILLETTE, WYOMING. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 00-186). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/03/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-92). MMB  DA-01-92A1.pdf  DA-01-92A1.doc  DA-01-92A1.txt

GALVESTON AND MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS. Denied Proposed reallotment of Channel 293C from Galveston to Missouri City, TX. (Dkt No. 99-284). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/10/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-63). MMB  DA-01-63A1.pdf  DA-01-63A1.doc  DA-01-63A1.txt

STEUBENVILLE, OHIO AND BURGETTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-6). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 03/05/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/20/2001. Adopted: 01/03/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-93). MMB  DA-01-93A1.pdf  DA-01-93A1.doc  DA-01-93A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.202(B), TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS. Amended FM Table of Allotments for Pentwater, MI, Hawthorne, NV, Ludington, MI, Groveton, NH, Marceline, MO. (Dkt No. 00-144, 00-141, 00-142, 00-143, 00-153). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/03/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-61). MMB  DA-01-61A1.pdf  DA-01-61A1.doc  DA-01-61A1.txt

GTECH CORPORATION. Denied in part and dismissed in part Petition for Reconsideration of dismissal of 24 Multiple Address System Station applications. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/09/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-66). WTB  DA-01-66A1.pdf  DA-01-66A1.doc  DA-01-66A1.txt

SERVICE RULES FOR THE 746-764 AND 776-794 MHZ BANDS, AND REVISIONS TO PART 27 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES; CARRIAGE OF THE TRANSMISSIONS OF DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS ET AL.. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration or Clarification, filed by Motorola, Inc.. (Dkt No. 98-120, 99-168, 00-39). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 01/02/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-02). WTB  FCC-01-02A1.pdf  FCC-01-02A1.doc  FCC-01-02A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 11, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 8:

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PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI ON THE APPROVAL OF THE AOL-TW MERGER. STMT CMMR  DOC-208984A1.pdf  DOC-208984A1.doc  DOC-208984A1.txt

PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL POWELL ON THE APPROVAL OF AOL-TIME WARNER MERGER. STMT CMMR  DOC-208983A1.pdf  DOC-208983A1.doc  DOC-208983A1.txt

PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISISONER SUSAN NESS ON APPROVAL OF THE MERGER OF AOL AND TIME WARNER. STMT CMMR  DOC-208981A1.doc

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD W. FURTCHGOTT-ROTH, CONCURRING IN PART AND DISSENTING IN PART. STMT CMMR  DOC-208982A1.pdf  DOC-208982A1.doc  DOC-208982A1.txt

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON CONDITIONED APPROVAL OF AOL TIME WARNER MERGER. STMT OCH  DOC-208979A1.pdf  DOC-208979A1.doc  DOC-208979A1.txt

REVISED DELETION OF AGENDA ITEMS FROM JANUARY 11TH OPEN MEETING. News Release OMD  DOC-208975A1.pdf  DOC-208975A1.doc  DOC-208975A1.txt

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Released: 01/11/2001. MERGER BETWEEN AMERICA ONLINE, INC., AND TIME WARNER , INC.. (FCC No. 01-11). CSB. Action by: The Commission  FCC-01-11A1.pdf  FCC-01-11A1.doc  FCC-01-11A1.txt