DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 16, No. 94                                               May 15,1997

**Before an entry denotes that the item is part of the FCC's implementation of the 1996 Telecom Act. While we will attempt to flag all Telecom Act-related items, this marking is unofficial and informational only.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: May 15, 1997. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATIONS RECEIVED DURING SUNSHINE PERIOD.Access Charge Reform. Dkt No.: CC-96-262.

Released: May 15, 1997. " NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 05/14/97." Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd051497.pdf

Report No: I-8242. Released: May 15, 1997. OVERSEAS COMMON CARRIER SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACTIONS TAKEN. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7093.txt

Report No: 43993. Released: May 15, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970515.txt

Report No: 23993. Released: May 15, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap970515.txt

Released: May 15, 1997. IN THE MATTER OF BELLSOUTH CELLULAR AND GTE WIRELESS, AND AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC., REQUEST FOR A NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE FOR AIRCELL, INC.(Restricted Proceeding). (DA No. 97-1019). Contact: Office of Engineering and Technology: Paul Marrangoni at (202) 418-2425. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1997/da971019.txt

Report No: 2196. Released: May 15, 1997. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS.

Report No: 2197. Released: May 15, 1997. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION.

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R.K. PRODUCTION COMPANY. Dismissed petitions filed by R.K. Production Company against The Armstrong Group of Companies d/b/a Armstrong Cable, operator of various cable systems in Pennsylvanis, alleging violations of the Commission's commercial leased access regulations. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 13, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1018). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971018.txt

TELECABLE COLUMBUS, INC. Granted in part and denied in part petition for relief of Lorilei Communications, Inc. d/b/a The Firm under Section 76.975 of the rules for commercial access service. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 13, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1011). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971011.txt

SCRIPPS HOWARD CABLE OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA. Granted in part and denied in part petition for relief of Lorilei Communications, Inc. d/b/a The Firm under Section 76.975 of the rulers for commercial leased access service. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 13, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1013). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971013.txt

FAL-COMM COMMUNICATIONS VS. COMCAST CORPORATION. Granted in part and dismissed in part commercial leased access complaint of Fal-Comm Communications against various cable television systems owned by Comcast Corporation serving communities located in and around Detroit, Michigan. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 13, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1016). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971016.txt

CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF EASTERN MICHIGAN, INC. Granted in part and denied in part petition for relief of Lorilei Communications, Inc. d/b/a The Firm under Section 76.975 of the rules for commercial leased access service. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 13, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1010). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971010.txt

MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY. Granted in part and denied in part the petition filed by Marantha Broadcasting Company against C-TEC Cable Systems regarding C-TEC Cable Systems' refusal to carry the signal of WFMZ-TV, Allentown, Pennsylvania. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 6, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1020). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971020.txt

WHITEHEAD MEDIA OF GEORGIA, INC. Granted must carry complaint filed againsts Prestige Cable TV, Inc., operator of a cable television system serving Canton and Cartersville, Georgia. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 13, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1017). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971017.txt

"CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE & CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF WILMINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS. Granted in part and denied in part petition for relief of Lorilei Communications, Inc. d/b/a The Firm under Section 76/975 of the rules for commercial leased access service . Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 13, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1012). CSB Internet URL: " https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971012.txt

DIRECT NET TELECOMMUNICATIONS. ERRATUM to Decision adopted May 1 in proceeding concerning application for authorization pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to provide facilities-based and resold switched and private line services between the United States and all international points. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. by Order, Auth. & Cert. (DA No. 97-934). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da970934.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released May 14, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 93:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN REED HUNDT ON NCADD PETITION ON ALCOHOL ADVERTISING. Hundt. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1997/nrmc7032.html

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN REED HUNDT REGARDING EDUCATION FUNDING PROPOSAL FROM CHAIRMAN TAUZIN. Hundt. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1997/nrmc7033.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: May 14, 1997. " PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON NYNEX AND AMERITECH PETITIONS FOR FORBEARANCE FROM APPLICATION OF SECTION 272 OF THE ACT TO PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED SERVICES.Comments Due: June 4, 1997 Reply Comments Due: June 16, 1997. (DA No. 97-1022). Dkt No.: CC-96-149. Contact: Common Carrier Bureau, Policy and Program Planning Division: Janice Myles at (202) 418-1577." Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da971022.txt

Released: May 14, 1997. APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE SETTLEMENT RATE ARRANGEMENT UNDER FLEXIBILITY STANDARD ACCEPTED FOR FILING.ISP-97-PDR-302 Telegroup, Inc. (DA No. 97-813). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/da970813.txt

Report No: D-926-A. Released: May 14, 1997. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS.

Report No: D-926. Released: May 14, 1997. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS.In Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/pnmm7082.pdf

Released: May 14, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU CMRS ASSIGNMENT APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 97-1021). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da971021.txt

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SPEECHES

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"CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MAY 14, 1997. Freedom Forum ""Newseum Newsmaker"" Address Arlington, VA (As Prepared for Delivery). Internet URL: " https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/spreh724.html

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**PAY TELEPHONE. Extended to 50 pages maximum acceptable length for consolidated applications of American Public Communications Council and the Inmate Calling Service Providers Coalition in the proceeding about implementation of the Pay Telephone reclassification and compensation provisions of the 1996 Telecom Act. Dkt No.: CC-96-128. Action by Chief, Policy & Program Planning, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: May 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1024). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/da971024.txt

COMPUTER III. Granted in part, and denied in part, motion filed by ATSI and withdrew ATSI petition for reconsideration in CC Docket No. 90-263, and incorporated it into the Commission's Computer III Further Remand proceeding in CC Docket No. 95-20. Dkt No.: CC-90-623, CC-95-20. Action by Chief, Policy and Program Planning Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: May 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-880). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/da970880.txt

LORAL CORPORATION AND R/L DBS COMPANY. Granted Request for Declaratory Ruling Concerning Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications, and granted applications for assignment of Continental Satellite Corporation's Direct Broadcast Satellite Construction Permit. Action by Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: May 14, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-725). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da970725.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released May 13, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 92:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 1937. Released: May 13, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS.