Vol. 16, No. 164 August 25,1997
Released: August 25, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - DOMINANT CARRIERS - AUGUST 22. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d082297.pdf
Released: August 25, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS - AUGUST 22. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd082297.pdf
Report No: NCD-69. Released: August 25, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION - RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-76. Released: August 25, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION - RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-73. Released: August 25, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION - RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Ginny Kennedy, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2328.
Released: August 25, 1997. CABLE SERVICES ACTION - DIGITAL BROADCASTING OVS WITHDRAWS ITS APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 97-1824). Contact: Royce Dickens at (202) 418-7200. News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1997/da971824.txt
Report No: SPB-97. Released: August 25, 1997. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7183.txt
Report No: SPB-96. Released: August 25, 1997. MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND PRIMESTAR LHC, INC. SEEK FCC CONSENT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE.Comments due September 25; replies October 6, October 14. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7182.txt
Report No: 302. Released: August 25, 1997. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1997/pnet7017.txt
Released: August 25, 1997. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/ex970825.html
Report No: CW-97-62. Released: August 25, 1997. PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION - BROADBAND - MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. Contact: Irene Login or Irene Griffith at (202) 418-1385. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7207.txt
Report No: CW-97-61. Released: August 25, 1997. PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION - BROADBAND - MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. Contact: Irene Longin or Irene Griffith at (202) 418-1385. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7206.txt
TWI CABLE, INC. Denied petition filed by TWI Cable, Inc. seeking special relief to modify the Nashville, Tennessee ADI to exclude Camden, Tennessee and Benton County, Tennessee from the market of Station WNAB-TV (Channel 68), Nashville, Tennessee. Action by Deputy Bureau Chief. Adopted: August 14, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1804). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971804.txt
TRI-LAKES CABLE. Granted petition for a determination of effective competition filed by Tri-Lakes Cable in Monument, Colorado. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: August 20, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1799). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971799.txt
MEDIAONE, INC. Dismissed complaint filed against MediaOne, Inc., concerning its rate increase the cable programming service tier in Alpharetta, GA. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: August 20, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1798). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971798.txt
INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P. Granted small system relief and found the cable operator's cable programming service tier rate not to be unreasonable in Phoenix, Arizona. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: August 20, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1809). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971809.txt
BROOKRIDGE CABLE SPECIAL PURPOSES PARTNERSHIP. Dismissed a complaint regarding the cable programming services tier rates that Brookridge Cable was charging in Argyle, Texas. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: August 21, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1803). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971803.txt
LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST, LICENSEE OF W49BV, INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA. Denied must carry complaint filed against various Pennsylvania cable television systems. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: August 21, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-1807). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971807.txt
AMENDMENTS TO PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES. Proposed amendments to Part 90 of Commission's rules concerning the Private Land Mobile Radio Services, in response to four petitions for rulemaking; declined to: 1) change mobile loading and reporting requirements for 800 and 900 MHz non-SMR systems; and 2) consider suggestion to amend Commission's Part 90 and Part 13 rules to establish a PLMR Services Radio Maintainers License and require persons installing and servicing land mobile radio equipment to have such a license; comments due October 3; replies October 17. Dkt No.: WT- 97-153. Action by the Commission. Adopted: July 2, 1997. by NPRM. (FCC No. 97-239). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/1997/fcc97239.txt
AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF COMMISSION'S RULES TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE 220-222 MHZ BAND BY THE PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICE. Repealed the "40-mile rule" contained in Section 90.739(a) of the Commission's Rules for all nationwide and non-nationwide Phase I 220 MHz Service licensees. Dkt No.: PR- 89-552. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 23, 1997. by 4th R&O. (FCC No. 97-225). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1997/fcc97225.txt
COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION ACTION - FCC SHUTS DOWN UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION IN FORT WALTON BEACH, FL. The FCC has taken swift action in terminating an unlicensed radio station operation in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Report No: CI 97-7. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino (202) 418-0500. CIB Contact: Magalie R. Salas at (202) 418-1150. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/News_Releases/1997/nrci7011.txt
MASS MEDIA ACTION - COMMISSION REDUCES FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN AM, FM, AND TV MINOR CHANGES (MM DOCKET 96-58). The FCC has streamlined its processes to eliminate the construction permit presently required for certain minor changes to facilities for AM, FM, and TV stations. Action by the Commission August 14, 1997, by Report and Order (FCC 97-290). Report No: MM 97-13. MMB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/News_Releases/1997/nrmm7011.txt
Released: August 22, 1997. NETWORK SERVICES DIVISION COMMON CARRIER BUREAU - TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS.Applicant: NYNEX Corporation.
Released: August 22, 1997. WEEKLY MEETINGS ON FORWARD-LOOKING COST MECHANISM FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT.Meetings will be held each Wednesday until further notice, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Universal Service Branch, 2100 M Street, NW, Eighth Floor. (DA No. 97-1810). Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-160. Contact: Astrid Carlson at (202) 418-7369. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da971810.txt
Released: August 22, 1997. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FILES APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER - PLEADING SCHEDULE ESTABLISHED - CCB/CPD 97-46.Comments due September 2; replies September 9. (DA No. 97-1816). Contact: David Hunt or Wanda M. Harris at (202) 418-1530. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da971816.txt
Released: August 22, 1997. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FILES APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER - PLEADING SCHEDULE ESTABLISHED - CCB/CPD 97-45.Comments due September 2; replies September 9. (DA No. 97-1815). Contact: David Hunt or Wanda M. Harris, Competitive Pricing Division at (202) 418-1530. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da971815.txt
Released: August 22, 1997. US WEST SEEKS A PARTIAL STAY OF THE COMMISSION'S DECISION IN THE ACCESS CHARGE REFORM ORDER - PLEADING SCHEDULE ESTABLISHED.Comments due September 10; replies September 20. (DA No. 97-1811). Contact: Wanda M. Harris, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau at (202) 418-1530.
Released: August 22, 1997. AMERITECH REQUEST FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE ELCS FROM THE NEW PHILADELPHIA/DOVER (OHIO) EXCHANGE TO THE UHRICHSVILLE (OHIO) EXCHANGE.Comments due September 5; replies September 12. Contact: Pamela Gerr at (202) 418-2357 or Alan Thomas at (202) 418-2338, both of the Network Services Division. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/pncc7009.txt
Released: August 22, 1997. FCC SPONSORS SEMINAR ON 800 MHZ SMR AUCTION - EVENT TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 17, 1997. (DA No. 97-1813). Contact: Kathy Garland at (888) 225-5322 or Ruby Hough or Alice Elder at (202) 418-0660. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da971813.txt
Report No: LB-97-49. Released: August 22, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU - PACIFICORP HOLDINGS, INC. AND CENTURY TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC. SEEK FCC CONSENT FOR PROPOSED TRANSFER OF CONTROL - PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.Comments due September 22; replies October 2. (DA No. 97-1812). Contact: David H. Krech or Jim Loughry, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 418-7240. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da971812.txt
PITNEY BOWES, INC. Denied Pitney Bowes, Inc.'s request for six month waiver of the hearing aid compatible (HAC) labelling requirements for their imported facsimile products with built-in HAC telephones. Action by Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: August 21, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1802). CCB
AMENDMENT OF PART 68 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Adopted final rules to amend Part 68 of the Commission's rules, which governs the terms and conditions under which customer-provided terminal equipment may be connected to the telephone network without causing harm to the network. Dkt No.: CC- 96-28. Action by the Commission. Adopted: July 30, 1997. by R&O. (FCC No. 97-270). CCB
CARMEL, CA. Denied Petition for Extraordinary Relief, filed January 11, 1996, by Highlands Broadcasting, Co., Inc. re: the continued operation of KBOQ-FM, Carmel, California, pending the ultimate resolution of this proceeding. Dkt No.: MM- 90-48. Action by the Commission. Adopted: August 20, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-301). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97301.txt
AMENDMENTS OF PARTS 73 AND 74 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PERMIT CERTAIN MINOR CHANGES IN BROADCAST FACILITIES WITHOUT A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT. Amended Parts 1, 73, and 74 of the Commission's Rules for radio and television broadcast stations to reduce the burden on applicants applying for certain types of minor modifications to existing facilities. Dkt No.: MM- 96-58. Action by the Commission. Adopted: August 14, 1997. by R&O. (FCC No. 97-290). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97290.txt
Released: August 21, 1997. ALLTEL CORPORATE SERVICES, INC. FILE REVISION TO THEIR COST ALLOCATION MANUAL.Comments due September 22; replies October 14. (DA No. 97-1790). Contact: Colleen Nibbe at (202) 418-0810.
Released: August 21, 1997. CARRIERS FILE REVISIONS TO THEIR COST ALLOCATION MANUALS - PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED.Comments due September 22; replies October 14. (DA No. 97-1727). Contact: Colleen Nibbe at (202) 418-0810.
INVESTIGATION OF BELL ATLANTIC'S NEW EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION OFFERINGS. Suspended for one day from the effective date (August 21) and set for investigation revisions to Bell Atlantic Tariff F.C.C. No. 1, Transmittal No. 986, which proposes construction charges for physical collocation arrangements. Dkt No.: CC- 96-185. Action by Deputy Chief, Competitive Pricing Division. Adopted: August 20, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1787). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/da971787.txt