Vol. 16, No. 200 October 16,1997
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU GRANTS SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO AUTHORIZATION TO AMERICAN MOBILE RADIO CORPORATION. Report No: IN-97-33. by Order & Auth.. Adopted: October 15, 1997. (DA No. 97-2210). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0500. IB Contact: International Bureau: Rosalee Chiara at (202) 418-0754 or Selina Khan at (202) 418-7282. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1997/nrin7038.html
NEW SOURCE FOR TAPE RECORDINGS OF FCC MEETINGS. OPA Contact: FCC contacts: Jeff Riordan and Dann Oliver at (202) 418-0460; Infocus contacts: Carole Clifton and Greg Warrick at (703) 834-0100. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1997/nrmc7071.html
AMATEUR STATION SEQUENTIALLY ASSIGNED CALL SIGNS. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0654. WTB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1997/nrwl7045.txt
Report No: NCD-96. Released: October 16, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.Re: Network Change Short Term Notifcation Received.
Report No: NCD-92. Released: October 16, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.Re: Network Change Short Term Certification Received.
Report No: NCD-90. Released: October 16, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.Re: Network Change Short Term Certification Received.
Report No: NCD-95. Released: October 16, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.Re: Network Change Short Term Notification Received. Contact: Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-93. Released: October 16, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.Re: Network Change Short Term Notification Received. Contact: Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: NCD-94. Released: October 16, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.Re: Network Change Short Term Notification Received. Contact: Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.
Report No: I-8267. Released: October 16, 1997. OVERSEAS COMMON CARRIER SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 97-2206). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7227.txt
Report No: 44098. Released: October 16, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac971016.txt
Report No: 44098A. Released: October 16, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/pnmm7207.wp
Report No: 24098. Released: October 16, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap971016.txt
Released: October 16, 1997. COMMISSION DETAILS APPLICATION FILING PROCEDURES FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION (DTV). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/TV_Notices/pnmm7208.txt
Released: October 16, 1997. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS.(1 of 2). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/exa71016.html
Released: October 16, 1997. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS.(2 of 2). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/exb71016.html
Report No: 2234. Released: October 16, 1997. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED.
Report No: CWS-98-3. Released: October 16, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7246.txt
COX COMMUNICATIONS ROANOKE, INC. Granted complaint filed against Cox Communications Roanoke, Inc., concerning its rate increase for their cable programming service tier in Roanole, VA. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: October 14, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2204). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972204.txt
AMERICAN MOBILE RADIO CORPORATION. Authorized American Mobile Radio Corporation (AMRC) to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit in order to provide satellite digital audio radio service in the 2332.2345 MHz frequency band, and denied Primosphere Limited Partnership's petition to deny AMRC's application. Action by Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: October 15, 1997. by Order & Auth. (DA No. 97-2210). IB
MOBEX PETITION FOR WAIVER IN AUCTION NO. 16 RELEASED OCTOBER 16, 1997. Denied request of Mobex Communications, Inc. for waiver of the Commission's Rules to allow it to qualify to bid as a small business in the 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio auction, scheduled to begin on October 28, 1997. Action by Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 15, 1997. by Letter. (DA No. 97-2209). WTB
ALASKA RSA NO. 1 GENERAL PARTNERSHIP AND BRISTOL BAY CELLULAR PARTNERESHIP. Granted in part and denied in part a petition for relief and waiver filed on March 20, 1996, by Alaska Rural Service Area No. 1 General Partnership and Bristol Bay Cellular Partnership. Action by Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 15, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2211). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1997/da972211.txt
ARRANGEMENTS FOR GLOBAL MOBILE PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS BY SATELLITE ADOPTED IN GENEVA. Report No: IN-97-32. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0500. IB Contact: International Bureau: Donnajean Ward at (202) 418-7276. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1997/nrin7037.txt
Report No: N-42-A. Released: October 15, 1997. COMMON NETWORK SERVICES APPLICATIONS.
Released: October 15, 1997. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENTS REGARDING REVISIONS TO TARIFF REVIEW PLANS TO INCORPORATE CHANGES PURSUANT TO CC DOCKET NO. 96-262.Comment Due Date: October 22, 1997. (DA No. 97-2207). Contact: Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau: John Scott at (202) 418-1528.
Released: October 15, 1997. NOTICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) APPLICATIONS FOR STATE CERTIFICATION ACCEPTED. (DA No. 97-2203). Dkt No.: CC-90-571. Contact: Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau: Al McCloud (202) 418-2499, amccloud@fcc.gov, or Andy Firth at (202) 418-2224 (TTY), afirth@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972203.txt
Report No: 1330. Released: October 15, 1997. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS.Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. Contact: Cable Services Bureau at (202) 418-7000.
Report No: SPB-106. Released: October 15, 1997. " SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION:.Satellite Applications Accepted for Filing in the Ka-band Cut-Off Established for Additional Applications in the 28.35-28.6 GHz, 29.1-30 GHz, 17.7 - 18.8 GHz, and 19.3 -20.2 GHz Frequency Bands. (DA No. 97-2202). Contact: Julie Garcia at (202) 48-0763 or Kathleen Campbell at (202) 418-0753." Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/da972202.txt
Report No: SPB-105. Released: October 15, 1997. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION:.Satellite Application Accepted For Filing in th 18.8-19.3/28.6-29.1 and 19.7-20.2/29.5-30 GHz Bands Cut-Off Established for Additional Applications in the 18.8-19.3 and 28.6-29.1 GHz Bands. (DA No. 97-2201). Contact: Julie Garcia at (202) 418-0763 or Kathleen Campbell at (202) 418-0753. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/da972201.txt
Released: October 15, 1997. RULES ADOPTED IN THE REFARMING SECOND REPORT AND ORDER (PR DOCKET NO. 92-235) TO GO INTO EFFECT OCTOBER 17, 1997. (DA No. 97-2208). Contact: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: Ira Keltz at (202) 418-0580 or by E-Mail at mayday@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da972208.txt
AMERITECH ILLINOIS METRO, INC. Granted application to purchase and provide service over certain local exchange facilities located in northwest Chicago and nearby communities pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Section 214. Action by Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 14, 1997. by Order & Cert. (DA No. 97-2195). CCB
AMERITECH. Approved revised Zone Density Pricing Plan. Action by Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 10, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2200). CCB
PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. On October 9, 1997, the Commission released the Second Report and Order (FCC-97-371) in this proceeding. This errata corrects certain errors in the released text. Dkt No.: CC-96-128. Action by Acting Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. by Erratum. CCB
FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. On October 14, 1997, the Federal Communications Commission released the Third Report and Order (FCC-97-380) in the above-captioned proceeding. This erratum corrects the amendments to section 54.623(c) included in Appendix A. Dkt No.: CC-96-45. Action by Acting Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. by Erratum. CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/err97380.html
AMENDMENT OF PART 25 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ESTABLISH RULES AND POLICIES PERTAINING TO THE SECOND PROCESSING ROUND OF THE NONVOICE, NON-GEOSTATIONARY MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE (LITTLE LEO SERVICE). Adopted rules and policies for the licensing and operation of satellite systems in the second processing round for the non-voice, non-geostationary (NVNG) mobile-satellite service (MSS) to offer a variety of data communications services, including, but not limited to, remote meter reading, vehicle tracking and two-way data messaging services to customers anywhere in the world. Dkt No.: IB-96-220. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 8, 1997. by R&O. (FCC No. 97-370). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/fcc97370.txt
RULEMAKING TO AMEND PARTS 1, 2, 21, AND 25 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO REDESIGNATE THE 27.5-29.5 GHZ FREQUENCY BAND, TO REALLOCATE THE 29.5-30.0 GHZ FREQUENCY BAND, TO ESTABLISH RULES AND POLICIES FOR LMDS AND FSS SERVICES. Adopted licensing qualification requirements and service rules for a new generation of fixed-satellite service systems in the Ka-Band. The satellite systems that will operate in this band represent a new age in satellite communications to provide a wide variety of broadband interactive digital services in the United States and around the world: voice, data, and video; videoconferencing, facisimile; computer access and telemedicine. Dkt No.: CC-92-297. Adopted: October 9, 1997. by 3rd R&O. (FCC No. 97-378). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/fcc97378.txt
Released: October 10, 1997. GTE TELEPHONE OPERATING COMPANIES AND SPRINT FILE REVISIONS TO THEIR COST ALLOCATION MANUALS. (DA No. 97-2172). Contact: Mark Stephens at (202) 418-0810.