DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 14                                           January 22,1999

**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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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl990122.html

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Calendar/cl990122.html

OPEN PROCEEDINGS. OPA Contact: Public Service Division: Martha Contee at (202) 418-0260, TTY: (202) 418-2555, email: mcontee@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op990122.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-D-0001. Released: January 22, 1999. SECTION 214 APPLICATION FOR DISCONTINUANCE ACCEPTED FOR FILING (FORMAL SECTIONS 63.19 AND 63.71). Contact: International Bureau Reference Center: (202) 418-1492 or (202) 418-1493, TTY: (202) 418-2555.

Report No: TEL-00057S. Released: January 22, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214, CABLE LANDING LICENSE AND SECTION 310(B)(4) APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING (FORMAL SECTION 63.18 AND 1.767) APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO STREAMLINED PROCESSING. Contact: International Bureau Reference Center: (202) 418-1492 or (202) 418-1493, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9012.pdf

Report No: 44413. Released: January 22, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990122.txt

Report No: 24413. Released: January 22, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990122.txt

Released: January 22, 1999. ERRATUM TO PUBLIC NOTICE RELEASED JANUARY 13, 1999 - EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex990122.html

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GALAXY CABLEVISION. Approved the refund plan Galaxy Cablevision filed for the City of Diamondville and the City of Kemmerer, WY. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-215). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990215.wp

COSMIC CABLE TV, INC. Dismissed a complaint regarding the cable programming services tier rates that Cosmic TV, Inc., was charging in Dallas, PA, because the complaint concerned a basic service tier that is outside the jurisdiction of the FCC. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-198). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990198.wp

FALCON CABLE TV. Approved the refund plan Falcon Cable TV filed for the County of Whitfield, GA. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-193). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990193.wp

SUBURBAN CABLE TV CO. INC. Approved the refund plan Suburban Cable TV Co. Inc. filed for Strasburg Township, PA. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-192). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990192.wp

FALCON CABLE SYSTEMS. Approved the refund plan Falcon Cable Systems filed for Los Osos, Garden Farms, Santa Margarita, Cambria and Templeton, CA. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-194). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990194.wp

SUBURBAN CABLE TV CO., INC. Dismissed complaint filed against Suburban Cable TV Co., Inc., concerning its charges for cable programming service tier in Newton Township, PA. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-199). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990199.wp

MARCUS CABLE PARTNERS, L.P. Approved the refund plan Marcus Cable Partners, L.P. filed for Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Action by Chief, Finanicial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-191). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990191.wp

RAYSTAY COMPANY D/B/A TV CABLE OF CARLISLE. Dismissed complaint filed against Raystay Company d/b/a TV Cable of Carlisle concerning its charges for cable programming service tier in Carlisle, PA. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-200). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990200.wp

COLUMBIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the Application for Review filed by Columbia Communications Corporation for partial waiver of regulatory fee, and Ordered $65,000 refund to Columbia Communications Corporation. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 12, 1998. by MO&O. (FCC No. 98-299). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1998/fcc98299.wp

CANNON BALL, NORTH DAKOTA, ET AL. Proposed amending FM Table of Allotments for various communities. Comments Due: March 15, 1999; Reply Comments Due: March 30, 1999. Dkt No.: MM-99-4, et al.. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: January 13, 1999. by NPRM. (DA No. 99-202). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da990202.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 21, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 13:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: NCD-235. Released: January 21, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-236. Released: January 21, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-237. Released: January 21, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-238. Released: January 21, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Released: January 21, 1999. PETITION OF BELL ATLANTIC TELEPHONE COMPANIES FOR FORBEARANCE FROM REGULATION AS A DOMINANT CARRIER IN DELAWARE; MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS; NEW HAMPSHIRE; NEW JERSEY; NEW YORK; PENNSYLVANIA; RHODE ISLAND; WASHINGTON, DC; VERMONT; AND VIRGINIA.Comments Due: March 8, 1999; Reply Comments Due: March 30, 1999. (DA No. 99-224). Dkt No.: CC-99-24. Contact: Steven Spaeth or Tamara Preiss at (202) 418-1520, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da990224.wp

Report No: 24412. Released: January 21, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990121.txt

Report No: D-1025-A. Released: January 21, 1999. MASS MEDIA MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/md990121.pdf

Report No: D-1025. Released: January 21, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS.Re: Applications Accepted For Filing. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/md990121.pdf

Released: January 21, 1999. FCC WILL HOLD A SERIES OF PUBLC HEARINGS ON TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR INDIANS ON RESERVATIONS AND SEEKS COMMENT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON ALL TESTIMONY AND OTHER EVIDENCE PRESENTED THEREIN: REPLY COMMENT DATE TO BE DESIGNATED, IF NECESSARY, AT THE CONCLUSION.OF THE HEARING CYCLE; Comments Due: January 29, 1999; Reply Comments Due: Undetermined. (DA No. 99-201). Dkt No.: BO-99-1. Contact: Eric Jensen at (202) 418-0990 or email ejensen@fcc.gov; Bill Kehoe at (202) 418-7122 or email bkehoe@fcc.gov. Action by: the FCC. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OCBO/da990201.wp

Released: January 21, 1999. CORRECTED - FCC WILL HOLD A SERIES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR INDIANS ON RESERVATIONS AND SEEKS COMMENT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON ALL TESTIMONY AND OTHER EVIDENCE PRESENTED THEREIN: REPLY COMMENT DATE TO BE DESIGNATED, IF NECESSARY, AT.THE CONCLUSION OF THE HEARING CYCLE; Comments Due: January 29, 1999; Reply Comments Due: Undetermined. (DA No. 99-201). Dkt No.: BO-99-11. Contact: Office of Communications Business Opportunities: Eric Jensen at (202) 418-0990 or email: ejensen@fcc.gov; Bill Kehoe at (202) 418-7122 or email bkehoe@fcc.gov,. Action by: Director, Office of Communications Business Opportunites. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OCBO/da990201.html

Released: January 21, 1999. CORRECTION TO ATTACHMENT AUCTION OF C, D, E, AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES NOTICE AND FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR AUCTION OF C, D, E, AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES LICENSES SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 23, 1999 MINIMUM OPENING BIDS AND.OTHER PROCEDURAL ISSUES. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1998/co982604.wp

Report No: AUC-98-21-F. Released: January 21, 1999. HENNEPIN COUNTY APPLICATION FOR LOCATION AND MONITORING SERVICE LICENSE AND WAIVER UNDER SECTION 337 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT. (DA No. 99-177). Contact: Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: Kenneth Burnley or Leora Hochstein, Legal Branch at (202) 418-0660. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da990177.wp

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RSL COM U.S.A. Denied RSL's modification request, found that accounting rates previously negotiated by RSL for service with the Dominion Republic, which were never filed with the Commission, do not violate the Commission's ISP. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. Adopted: January 15, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-196). IB

FRED DANIEL D/B/A ORION TELECOM. Denied Petitions for Reconsideration of decision on Automated Maritime Telecommunications System Stations at Various Island Locations. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: January 20, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-211). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990211.wp

FRED DANIEL D/B/A ORION TELECOM. Denied Petitions for Reconsideration of decision on Automated Maritime Telecommunications System Stations at San Clemente and Newport Beach, California. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: January 20, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-212). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990212.wp

AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEMS. Denied Petition by Hennepin County, MN for Reconsideration of Second Report and Order. Dkt No.: PR-93-61. Action by the Commission. Adopted: January 15, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-3). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99003.wp

DCT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND WINSTAR WIRELESS, INC. Denied Petitions for Reconsideration filed by DCT Communications, Inc. and Winstar concerning point-to-point microwave applications in Florida. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: January 20, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-222). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990222.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 15, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 10:

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NEW MARTINSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA. Effective March 1, 1999, amended FM table to allot Channel 222A to New Martinsville, West Virginia, as that community's third local FM transmission service. Dkt No.: MM-97-129. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: January 6, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-169). MMB

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 13, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 8:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 3666. Released: January 13, 1999. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.

Report No: 44407. Released: January 13, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990122.txt

Report No: D-1024-A. Released: January 13, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/md990113.pdf