Vol. 16, No. 136 July 16,1997
Released: July 16, 1997. ADDITIONAL COMMENT SOUGHT.Commission seeks additional comment in Wireless Enhanced 911 Rulemaking Proceeding Regarding Ex Parte Presentations on Certain Technical Issues. Comments due July 28, 1997. (DA No. 97-1502). Dkt No.: CC- 94-102. Contact: Won Kim at (202) 418-1310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da971502.txt
Released: July 16, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - DOMINANT CARRIERS.July 15. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d071597.pdf
Released: July 16, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS.July 15. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd071597.pdf
Report No: DS-1752. Released: July 16, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7145.txt
Report No: TEL-93-A. Released: July 16, 1997. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7139.txt
Report No: TEL-93-B. Released: July 16, 1997. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AND CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7140.txt
Report No: NCS-97-42-A. Released: July 16, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND BRANCH INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7175.txt
FALCON CABLEVISION. Dismissed in part complaint filed against Falcon Cablevision concerning its rate increase of November 1, 1996 for their cable programming service tier in Cedartown, GA. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: July 11, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1486). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971486.txt
CLASSIC SPORTS NETWORK. Program Carriage Complaint referred to an Administrative Law Judge to resolve factual disputes, with seperate Cable Services Bureau trial staff participation, and to return a recommended decision on the factual questions to the Cable Services Bureau. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: July 15, 1997. by MO& Hearing Desig. (DA No. 97-1498). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971498.txt
C-TEC CABLE SYSTEMS OF MICHIGAN, INC. Dismissed in part, granted in part complaints filed against C-Tec Cable Systems of Michigan Inc., concerning its rate increase of February 13, 1996 and Februaury 13, 1997 for their cable programming service tier in Rockford, MI. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: July 15, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1500). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971500.txt
TIME WARNER CABLE. Denied complaint filed against Time Warner Cable concerning its rate increase of January 1, 1997 for their cable programming service tier in Fort Lee Borough, NJ, et al. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1483). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971483.txt
MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES. Dismissed complaint filed against Marcus Cable Associates concerning its rate increase for their cable programming service tier in Pampa, TX. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1484). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971484.txt
ERRATUM TO DA 97-1120 -- ADVANTAGE VIDEO & MARKETING, INC. V. ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: July 15, 1997. by Erratum. CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/er971120.txt
COMCAST CABLEVISION OF MIDDLETOWN, INC. Denied complaint filed against Comcast Cablevision of Middletown, Inc., concerning its rate increase of December 1, 1996 for their cable programming service tier in Middletown and Middlefield, CT. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1487). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971487.txt
COMCAST CABLEVISION OF NEW JERSEY, INC. Denied complaint filed against Comcast Cablevision of New Jersey, Inc., concerning its rate increase of November 1, 1996 for their cable programming service tier in Livingston Township, NJ. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1485). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971485.txt
COMCAST CABLEVISION OF OCEAN COUNTY, INC. Denied complaints filed against Comcast Cablevision of Ocean County concerning its rate increase for their cable programming services tier in various communities in Ocean County, NJ. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1474). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971474.txt
DANIELS CABLEVISION, INC. AND DESERT HOT SPRINGS. Dismissed complaints regarding the cable programming services tier rates that Daniels Cablevision, Inc. and Desert Hot Springs were charging Fallbrook, Desert Hot Springs, Encinitas, Lake San Marcos, Carlsbad, and Vista, CA. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1482). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971482.txt
WORLDPORT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted WorldPort Communications, Inc.'s application to provide international switched and private line services by the resale of international switched and private line services of other authorized international carriers pursuant to the Commission's rules. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. Adopted: July 7, 1997. by Order, Auth, & Cert. (DA No. 97-1475). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da971475.txt
POLAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted Polar Telecommunications, Inc.'s request to construct and operate fiber optic cable facilities in North Dakota to the Canadian border near Pembina, North Dakota, connecting facilities in Canada to be provided by the Manitoba Telephone Company; and use said facilities to provide regularly authorized services, including switched voice and data and private line services between the U.S. and Canada. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. Adopted: July 9, 1997. by Order, Auth, & Cert. (DA No. 97-1476). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da971476.txt
ST LONG DISTANCE, INC. D/B/A/ SUNFLOWER LONG DISTANCE. Granted the application filed by ST Long Distance, Inc. d/b/a Sunflower Long Distance (STL) for the transfer of control of STL from Fleet Venture Resources and Fleet Equity Partnership to the shareholders of MJD Communications. By MO&O and A. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by MO&O & Auth. (DA No. 97-1477). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da971477.txt
FCC PROPOSES FURTHER ACTION TO PREVENT SLAMMING. Commission asked for comment on further ways to eliminate slamming, the practice of changing a consumer's telephone service provider without his or her knowledge or consent. Action by the Commission on July 14, 1997 by FNPRM and MO&O on Recon.. Report No: CC 97-36. Adopted: July 14, 1997. Dkt No.: CC- 94-129. (FCC No. 97-248) News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Diane Harmon at (202) 418-7294 or Cathy Seidel at (202) 418-1699. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1997/nrcc7051.html
Released: July 15, 1997. CLARIFICATION OF SECTION 43.61 INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Contact: Linda Blake or Jim Lande at (202) 418-0940. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/pncc7006.txt
Report No: 1945. Released: July 15, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. See first News Release under July 15 Addenda. By FNPRM and MO&O on Recon. Action by the Commission. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by FNPRM & MO&O. (FCC No. 97-248). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Notices/1997/fcc97248.pdf
PETITIONS FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE (ELCS) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Granted 23 of the ELCS requests and ordered amendment of one request; Commission also provided guidelines for future ELCS requests. Action by the Commission. Adopted: July 3, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-244). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97244.txt
ERRATUM TO DA 97-1334 RELEASED JUNE 27, 1997 -- EATONTON AND SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA; AND ANNISTON AND LINEVILLE, ALABAMA. Dkt No.: MM- 98-585. Adopted: July 14, 1997. by Erratum. MMB
ERRATUM TO DA 97-1346 RELEASED JUNE 26, 1997 -- US WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: July 11, 1997. by Erratum. (DA No. 97-1458). WTB