Vol. 16, No. 197 October 10,1997
FCC FILINGS.
FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS.
FCC RELEASES REPORT ON LONG DISTANCE MARKET. The FCC released a staff report entitled "Long Distance Market Share" that summarizes publicly available data on long distance market shares.. CCB Contact: Joe Bender or Katie Rangos at (202) 418-0940.
COMMISSION ADOPTS POLICIES AND RULES FOR NEW GENERATION OF SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. The Commission adopted licensing qualification requirements and service rules for a new generation of fixed-satellite service systems in the Ka-band.. by 3rd R&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: October 9, 1997. Dkt No.: CC- 92-297. (FCC No. 97-378) News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0500. IB Contact: Jennifer Gilsenan at 9202) 418-0757. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1997/nrin7035.txt
Report No: 2232. Released: October 10, 1997. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS.
Released: October 10, 1997. ERRATUM.To Public Notice, FCC 97-330, released September 19, 1997, setting out revised procedures for Bell Operating Company applications under section 271 of the Communications Act. Contact: Craig Brown at (202) 418-1580.. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/err97330.txt
Released: October 10, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - DOMINANT CARRIERS.October 9. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d100997.pdf
Released: October 10, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS.October 9. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd100997.pdf
Released: October 10, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG INFORMATIONAL TARIFFS - OPERATOR SERVICE PROVIDERS.October 9. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Operator/os100997.pdf
Released: October 10, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU INITIATES ELECTRONIC FILING OF INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER TARIFFS AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS.Public workshops to be held October 16, 1997. Contact: Todd Mitchell at (202) 418-1520.. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/pncc7020.html
Released: October 10, 1997. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON ALARM INDUSTRY COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE FOURTH EMERGENCY MOTION FOR ORDERS TO SHOW CAUSE AND TO CEASE AND DESIST.Comments due November 10; replies due November 25. (DA No. 97-2176). Contact: Wendy Lader at (202) 418-1580. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972176.txt
Released: October 10, 1997. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.Inflation Adjustment Figures for cable operators using FCC Forms 1210 and 1240 are now available. The inflation factor for the 12 months ended June 30, 1997 is 1.0218. The Second Quarter 1997 Inflation Factor for operators using FCC Form 1240 is 1.0177. (DA No. 97-2180). Contact: Patrick Boateng at (2020 418-2370. News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1997/da972180.txt
Report No: TEL-108-A. Released: October 10, 1997. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7228.txt
Report No: TEL-108-B. Released: October 10, 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/pnin7229.txt
Report No: 44095. Released: October 10, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac971010.txt
Report No: 24095. Released: October 10, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap971010.txt
Report No: A-319. Released: October 10, 1997. NON-COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FM BROADCAST APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND NOTIFICATION OF CUT-OFF DATE OF NOVEMBER 14.
Report No: B-201. Released: October 10, 1997. NON-COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FM BROADCAST APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND NOTIFICATION OF CUT-OFF DATE OF NOVEMBER 14, 1997. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Radio_Cutoffs/pnmm7205.txt
Released: October 10, 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/ex971010.html
Report No: LB-98-02. Released: October 10, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7244.txt
INFONXX, INC. VS. NEW YORK TELEPHONE CO. Denied the complaint filed by INFONXX, Inc. against New York Telephone Company (NYT) alleging that NYT charged unjust and unreasonable tariffed rates and engaged in unreasonable practices in connection with electronic white pages services provided pursuant to NYNEX Tariff FCC No. 1, section 20. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 6, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-359). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97359.txt
LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS' RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS FOR EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION THROUGH PHYSICAL COLLOCATION FOR SPECIAL ACCESS AND SWITCHED TRANSPORT. Denied petition filed by Ameritech for partial reconsideration of the refund requirement in the Physical Collocation Investigation Final Order. Dkt No.: CC- 93-162. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 8, 1997. by Order on Recon. (FCC No. 97-367). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97367.txt
PC FIXX, INC. Cancelled forfeiture Order issued to PC Fixx, Inc., for the amount of $16,000. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 30, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-351). CIB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/Orders/1997/fcc97351.txt
TCI OF HAWAII, INC. Denied complaint filed against the April 1, 1997 rate increase for the cable programming services tier in Kai, HI and accepted Operator's Refund Plan. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: October 8, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2175). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972175.txt
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Adopted Social Contract providing for system upgrades, service to schools and libraries, and creation of migrated product tiers. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 9, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-375). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/fcc97375.txt
CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY. Denied Douglas Cable Communications' Garden City and East Lynne, Missouri systems' reconsideration of the action taken in the must carry complaint filed by Central Missouri State University, licensee of KMOS-TV (Educ., Ch.6), Sedalia, Missouri. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: October 3, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-2167). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972167.txt
** IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 703(E) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996, AMENDMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES GOVERNING POLE ATTACHMENTS. Granted the request of the United States Telephone Association and Carolina Power & Light Company, et. al. for an extension of time. The Cable Services Bureau found that although a requested two week extension of time was not possible, good cause existed to grant a one week extension. Reply comments are now due on October 21, 1997. Dkt No.: CS- 97-151. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: October 9, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2181). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972181.txt
STENTOR CORPORATION. Granted Stentor Corporation authority to provide international basic switched and private line telecommunications services on a resale basis. Also found that Stentor qualifies for non-dominant regulatory treatment on the US-Ireland route. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. Adopted: October 8, 1997. by Order, Auth., Cert. (DA No. 97-2173). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da972173.txt
WILSON AND TURRELL, ARKANSAS. Proposed amending the FM Table of Allotments to reallot Channel 234A from Wilson to Turrell, Arkansas; comments due December 1; replies due December 16. Dkt No.: MM- 97-215. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: October 1, 1997. by NPRM. (DA No. 97-2169). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1997/da972169.txt
WINNER AND WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Effective November 24, amended the FM Table of Allotments to allot Channel 252C1 to Wessington Springs, SD, modified CP of KGGK (FM) accordingly; terminated proceeding. Dkt No.: MM- 96-124. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: October 1, 1997. by R&O. (DA No. 97-2163). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/da972163.txt
ERRATUM THAT CORRECTS THE 2ND MO&O IN THE GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION PROCEEDING (FCC 97-303 RELEASED AUGUST 25). Dkt No.: ET- 93-62. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: October 10, 1997. by Erratum. (DA No. 97-2185). OET Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Orders/1997/da972185.txt
COMMISSION MODIFIES ACCESS CHARGE REFORM ORDER. The Commission adopted an Order on reconsideration modifying several of the rules adopted in its May 7, 1997 access charge reform Order. By 2nd Order on Reconsideration and MO&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: October 8, 1997. Dkt No.: CC- 96-262, CC- 94-1, CC- 91-213. (FCC No. 97-368) News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Jane Jackson or Rich Lerner at (2020 418-1520. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1997/nrcc7069.pdf
FCC SETS DEFAULT PER-CALL COMPENSATION RATE FOR SUBSCRIBER 800 AND ACCESS CODE CALLS MADE FROM PAYPHONES. The Commission established a rate of $0.284 as the default per-call compensation rate for subscriber 800 and access code calls made from payphones during the next two years.. Report No: CC 97-54. by 2nd R&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: October 9, 1997. (FCC No. 97-371) News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Rose Crellin or Greg Lipscomb at (202) 418-0960. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1997/nrcc7087.txt
LOCKHEED SELECTED AS NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, NECA AS BILLING AND COLLECTION AGENT. The Commission affirmed the recommendation of the North American Numbering Council (NANC), a federal advisory body, to select Lockheed Martin IMS as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) and the National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA) as the Billing and Collections Agent.. Report No: CC 97-55. by 3rd R&O & 3rd R&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: October 9, 1997. (FCC No. 97-372) News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Marian Gordon and Erin Duffy at (202) 418-2320. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1997/nrcc7070.txt
COMMISSION ADOPTS POLICIES AND RULES FOR THE OPERATION OF LITTLE LEO SATELLITE SERVICES. The Commission adopted a R&O setting forth rules and policies for the licensing and operation of competitive non-voice, non-geostationary mobile-satellite systems.. Report No: IN 97-29. by R&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: October 8, 1997. Dkt No.: IB- 96-220. (FCC No. 97-370) News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0500. IB Contact: Dan Connors at (202) 418-0755. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1997/nrin7034.txt
FCC MAKES PROPOSALS AND SEEKS COMMENT ON WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES. The FCC adopted a NPRM designed to address the nation's public safety communications needs into the next century. by NPRM. Action by: the Commission. Dkt No.: WT- 96-86. (FCC No. 97-373) News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Marty Liebman, Mary Woytek, Ed Jacobs, David Siehl and Jon Reel at (202) 418-1310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1997/nrwl7043.html
Released: October 9, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU REVISES PLEADING SCHEDULE FOR WORLDCOM APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER CONTROL TO TRUSTEE OF MCI LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS. (DA No. 97-2179). Dkt No.: CC- 97-211. Contact: Gregory Cooke at (202) 418-2351. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972179.txt
Report No: I-8266. Released: October 9, 1997. OVERSEAS COMMON CARRIER SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS TAKEN.
BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC. AND NYNEX MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied Application for Review of the Wireless Telecommunication Bureau's May 19, 1995 Order filed by Comcat Communications, concerning the granting of applications of NYNEX Mobile Communications Company and Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, Inc. to transfer control of 82 cellular radio licenses to Cellco Partnership. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 8, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-369). CCB
ACCESS CHARGE REFORM. The Commission adopted an Order on Reconsideration modifying several of the rules adopted in its May 7, 1997 access charge reform order. By 2nd Order on Reconsideration and MO&O. Dkt No.: CC- 96-262, CC- 94-1, CC- 91-213. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 8, 1997. by 2nd Order & MO&O. (FCC No. 97-368). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97368.pdf
"MOTION OF AT&T CORP. TO BE RECLASSIFIED AS A NON-DOMINANT CARRIER. Denied the State of Hawaii and General Communications, Inc. Petitions for Reconsideration of the Commission's AT&T Reclassification Order. By Order on Reconsideration, Order denying Petition for Rulemaking, 2nd Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-61. Dkt No.: CC- 96-61. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 8, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-366). CCB Internet URL: " https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97366.txt
ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN CARRIER IDENTIFICATION CODES (CICS). The Commission issued a FNPRM continuing its analysis of issues related to carrier identification code use and assignment. Comments due November 24; Replies due December 22. Dkt No.: CC- 97-237. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 8, 1997. by FNPRM & Order. (FCC No. 97-364). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Notices/1997/fcc97364.txt
RURAL TELEPHONE SERVICE COMPANY, INC. AND UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF KANSAS. Granted the petitions of Rural Telephone Service Company, Inc. and United Telephone Company of Kansas for waiver of Part 36, Appendix-Glossary, of the Commission's rules concerning the definition of "Study Area.". Action by Chief, Accounting and Audits Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 9, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-2104). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/da972104.txt
GOLDEN BELT TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION, INC. AND UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF KANSAS. Granted the petitions of Golden Belt Telephone Association, Inc. and United Telephone Company of Kansas for waiver of Part 36, Appendix-Glossary of the Commission's rules, concerning the definition of "Study Area.". Action by Chief, Accounting and Audits Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 9, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-2103). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/da972103.txt
** IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. The Commission established a rate of $ 0.284 as the default per-call compensation rate for subscriber 800 and access code calls made from payphones during the next two years. Dkt No.: CC- 96-128. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 9, 1997. by 2nd R&O. (FCC No. 97-371). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97371.txt
ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN CARRIER IDENTIFICATION CODES, TOLL FREE SERVICE ACCESS CODES. The Commission affirmed the recommendation of the North American Numbering Council to select Lockheed Martin IMS as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator and the National Exchange Carriers Association as the Billing and Collection Agent. Dkt No.: CC- 92-237, CC- 95-155. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 9, 1997. by 3rd R&O & 3rd R&O. (FCC No. 97-372). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97372.txt
THE FCC REPORT TO CONGRESS ON SPECTRUM AUCTIONS. FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. by Report. (FCC No. 97-353). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1997/fcc97353.zip