DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 72                                             April 15,1999

**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 AFFIRMS DENIAL OF TRINITY BROADCASTING MIAMI TV LICENSE. The FCC has ruled that Trinity Broadcasting of Florida is unqualified for renewal of license to operate station WHFT(TV), Channel 45, Miami, Florida. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: November 24, 1998. Dkt No.: MM-93-75. (FCC No. 98-313) News Media Contact: David Fiske (202) 418-0500. MMB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/News_Releases/1999/nrmm9011.wp

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: April 15, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 04/14/99. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-1933. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt041499.pdf

Report No: TEL-00085. Released: April 15, 1999. OVERSEAS COMMON CARRIER SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS AND SECTION 310(B)(4) ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 99-708). Contact: Telecommunications Division, International Bureau: (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555.

Report No: 44471. Released: April 15, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990415.txt

Report No: 24471. Released: April 15, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990415.txt

Released: April 15, 1999. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATION BODIES (TCBS) TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON, DC, APRIL 28, 1999. (DA No. 99-713). Contact: National Institute of Standards and Technology: (301) 975-5120, Art Wall/FCC: (301) 362-3041, fax: (301) 344-2050, email: awall@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1999/da990713.wp

Report No: 2326. Released: April 15, 1999. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9031.wp

Report No: CWS-99-34. Released: April 15, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9091.wp

Released: April 15, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS CONSTRUCTION TIMETABLE FOR WIDE AREA 800 MHZ SMR LICENSEES DUE TO COURT REMAND. (DA No. 99-698). Contact: Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: Scott A. Mackoul or Don Johnson at (202) 418-7240. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da990698.wp

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"BELL ATLANTIC TELEPHONE COMPANIES/NYNEX TELEPHONE COMPANIES. Reconsidered on its own motion decision in Bell Atlantic and NYNEX Suspension Order, DA-99-576 (rel. March 24, 1999) to suspend and investigate the rates, terms and conditions for local number portability query service and end-user charges in relation to Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies and NYNEX Telephone Companies. By Reconsideration of Decisions to Suspend and Investigate Tariff Filings of Bell Atlantic Local Telephone Companies. By By. Dkt No.: CC-99-35. Action by Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: April 14, 1999. by Recon. of Decision. (DA No. 99-707). CCB Internet URL: " https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da990707.wp

COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied Complaint Regarding Cable Programming Services Tier Rates for community of Virginia Beach. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: April 12, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-700). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990700.wp

"AT&T CORPORATION, ET AL. JOINT APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE TO LAND AND OPERATE A SUBMARINE CABLE NETWORK BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN+. Granted Global Crossing Ltd. request for confidential treatment of certain documents in this proceeding. By Order Adopting Protective Order By Order Adopting Protective Order. Action by Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: April 15, 1999. (DA No. 99-703). IB"

KSRM, INC. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to KSRM, Inc., licensee KSRM(AM), Soldotona and KWHQ(FM), Kenai, Alaska, for willful and repeated violations of Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 310(d), and Section 73.3540 of the Commission's rules. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: April 13, 1999. by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 99-711). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990711.wp

KING BROADCASTERS, INC. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to King Broadcasters, Inc., licensee of KSLD(AM), KKIS(FM), Soldotna, Alaska, for willful and repeated violations of Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 73.3540 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3540. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: April 13, 1999. by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 99-710). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990710.wp

TRINTY BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, INC. AND GLENDALE BROADCASTING COMPANY. Denied TBF's application for renewal of license to operate WHFT(TV), and found Glendale unqualified. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 24, 1998. by Order. (FCC No. 98-313). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc98313.wp

EDWIN W. GANTZ. Notified Edwin W. Gantz, Licensee of Paging and Radiotelephone Stations KNLV501, KNLV510, and KNLU931, Carlsbad, New Mexico; Tuba City, Arizona; Panama City and Key West, Florida of a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 for failure to timely notify the Commission of commencement of service of its Stations KNLV501, KNLV510, and KNLU931 in apparent violation of Section 22.142(b) of the Commission's Rules. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: April 14, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-717). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990717.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released April 14, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 71:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CHAIRMAN KENNARD OUTLINES HIS VISION FOR 21ST CENTURY AND UPDATES CONGRESS ON RECENT FCC ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Kennard.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 1407. Released: April 14, 1999. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Cable Services Bureau: (202) 418-07000.

Report No: SES-00069. Released: April 14, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, International Bureau: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9074.pdf

Report No: SES-00068. Released: April 14, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Satelllite and Radio Communication Division, International Bureau: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9073.pdf

Report No: SAT-00014. Released: April 14, 1999. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION: PANAMSAT CORPORATION REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, International Bureau: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9072.pdf

Report No: SAT-00015. Released: April 14, 1999. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION RE: ERRATUM TO REPORT NO. SAT-00014 RE: PANAMSAT CORPORATION'S REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, International Bureau: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9075.pdf

Released: April 14, 1999. REVISED SCHEDULE FOR RELOCATING PUBLIC REFERENCE FACILITIES TO PORTALS. Contact: Reference Operations Division, Office of Public Affairs: Bill Cline at (202) 418-0267. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9030.wp

Report No: 205. Released: April 14, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9090.pdf

Report No: 202. Released: April 14, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9089.pdf

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LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY TARIFF FILINGS OF GTE SYSTEMS TELEPHONE COMPANIES/GTE TELEPHONE OPERATING COMPANIES. Ordered pursuant to section 205 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. Section 205, and sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 0.91, 0.291, Transmittal No. 275, filed by GTE Systems Telephone Companies is subject to investigation in CC Docket No. 99-35. Dkt No.: CC-99-35. Action by Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: April 14, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-714). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da990714.txt

BISHOP CLARKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL, WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, AND GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL. Granted Requests for Permanent Waiver For Special Emergency Radio Service Paging Facilities on certain 453 MHz frequencies in Omaha, Nebraska; Columbus, Ohio; Royal Oak and Troy, Michigan; and Dayton, Ohio. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: April 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-715). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990715.wp