Vol. 18, No. 133 July 14,1999
DELETION OF AGENDA ITEMS FROM JULY 14 MEETING.
COMMISSION ACTS TO STREAMLINE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES' REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - CC DOCKET 98-171 (REPORT NO. CC 99-29). By a Report and Order adopted today, the Commission has reduced regulatory burdens on all telecommunications carriers by consolidating and streamlining four separate carrier reports into one. Action by the Commission July 14 by R&O (FCC 99-175). News Media Contact: Emily Hoffnar (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Scott Bergmann at (202) 418-7102 or Mim Lande at (202) 418-0948. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1999/nrcc9046.wp
FCC ISSUES NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING IN COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING REVIEW - CC DOCKET 99-253 (REPORT NO. CC 99-28). The Federal Communications Commission adopted an NPRM in its Comprehensive Accounting and Reporting Review, which is a collaborative effort between the FCC and state commissions, which will lead to rule changes that will eliminate or streamline accounting and reporting requirements. Comments due August 23; replies September 9. Action by the Commission July 13, 1999 by Report and Order (FCC 99-174). News Media Contact: Emily Hoffnar (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Tim Peterson at(202) 418-1575 or JoAnn Lucanik at (202) 418-0873. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1999/nrcc9047.wp
COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON OPTEL PROPOSAL TO OFFER VIDEO PROGRAMMING ON "CARS" FREQUENCIES - CS 99-10; FCC 99-166. To further promote competition in the delivery of video programming to consumers, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on a proposal to allow private cable operators to use Cable Television Relay Services to deliver video programming over the 12 GHz frequency band. Comments due August 16; replies September 20. CSB Contact: News Media: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358; Cable Services: Eloise Gore at (202) 418-1066 or Carolyn Fleming at (202) 418-1026. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/1999/nrcb9012.wp
RECONSIDERATION ORDER APPROVED IN TWO-WAY DIGITAL ITFS AND MDS COMMUNICATIONS PROCEEDING: NEW SERVICES, FASTER INTERNET ACCESS AVAILABLE FOR CONSUMERS - MM DOCKET 97-217 (REPORT NO. MM 99-7. The Commission expanded on its previous efforts in clearing the way for Multipoint Distribution Service and Instructional Television Fixed Service licensees to offer two-way digital services. News Media Contact: David Fiske (202) 418-0500. MMB Contact: Charles Dziedzic at (2020 418-1600.
Report No: 121. Released: July 14, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9134.html
Released: July 14, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Barbara Lowe, Office of the Secretary, at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex990714.html
Released: July 14, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - JULY 13. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt071399.pdf
Report No: 3686. Released: July 14, 1999. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.
Report No: 44528. Released: July 14, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990714.txt
Report No: 24528. Released: July 14, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990714.txt
Report No: 325-00002. Released: July 14, 1999. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS - RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Tom Albers at (202) 418-2145. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9132.pdf
Report No: 270. Released: July 14, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9162.pdf
Report No: 269. Released: July 14, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9161.pdf
1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW - TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES' REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Reduced regulatory burdens on all telecommunications carriers by consolidating and streamlining four separate carrier reports into one. Dkt No.: CC- 98-171. Action by the Commission. Adopted: July 14, 1999. by R&O. (FCC No. 99-175). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99175.pdf
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS AND ARMIS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS; PHASE 1. Adopted an NPRM in its Comprehensive Accounting and Reporting Review, which is a collaborative effort between the FCC and state commissions, which will lead to rule changes that will eliminate or streamline accounting and reporting requirements. Comments due August 23; replies September 9. Dkt No.: CC- 99-253. Action by the Commission. Adopted: July 13, 1999. by NPRM. (FCC No. 99-174). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Notices/1999/fcc99174.wp
OPTEL, INC. The Commission is seeking comment on a proposal to amend the Commission's rules to allow private cable operators and other multichannel video programming distributors to use the frequencies in the 12 GHz band for the delivery of video programming. Comments due August 16; replies September 20. Dkt No.: CS- 99-250. Action by the Commission. Adopted: July 9, 1999. by NPRM. (FCC No. 99-166). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Notices/1999/fcc99166.wp
JONES INTERCABLE, INC. Denied complaint filed against Jones Intercable, Inc.'s programming service tier rate in the City of Naperville, IL. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: July 9, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1363). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991363.wp
JONES INTERCABLE, INC. Denied complaint filed against Jones Intercable, Inc.'s rate increase for the cable programming services tier in Western Springs, IL. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: July 12, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1365). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991365.wp
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Proposed amending the FM Table to sutbstitute DTV Channel 12 for DTV Channel 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Comments due September 7; replies September 22. Dkt No.: MM- 99-252. Action by Chief, Video Services Division. Adopted: July 13, 1999. by NPRM. (DA No. 99-1369). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991369.wp
COLORADO WEST BROADCASTING, INC, LICENSEE OF VARIOUS PRIMARY AND TRANSLATOR RDIO STATIONS IN COLORADO. Granted Colorado West Broadcasting, Inc.'s applications for transfer of control and for renewal of its licenses for various primary an translator radio stations in Colorado. Issued Notice of Apparent Liability for Foreiture to Colorado West Broadcasting, Inc. for violations of Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended and Sections 73.3540 and 73.3615 and Section 73.3526, regarding transfer of control, ownership reports and public files. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: July 13, 1999. by Letter. (DA No. 99-1366). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991366.wp
ODCOM CORPORATION. Granted ODCOM Corporation's License Correction Request and reissued the license for Station WLM230 with primary status. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: July 13, 1999. by Or. on Rec. (DA No. 99-1367). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991367.wp
NEW MEXICO RSA 6-1 PARTNERSHIP. Granted License Correction Requests of New Mexico RSA 6-1 Partnership and reissued licenses for Station WLV571 and Station WLV575 with primary status. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: July 13, 1999. by Or. on Rec. (DA No. 99-1368). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991368.wp
Released: July 13, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON INTRALATA TOLL DIALING PARITY IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FILED BY LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS - CC DOCKET NO. 96-98 - PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.On March 23, the FCC released an order that waived the February 8 deadline for the implementation of intraLATA toll dialing parity in section 51.211(a) and the schedule for the implementation of intraLATA toll dialing parity in section 51.213. The Commission issued a revised schedule, which requires local exchange carriers to file intraLATA toll dialing parity implementation plans with the Common Carrier Bureau on June 22, if a state commission has not yet acted on that LEC's plan. The Bureau accepted for filing purposes the listed intraLATA toll dialing parity plan, not yet approved by the indicated state but filed with the Bureau after the June 22 deadline. Comments due July 19; replies July 21. (DA No. 99-1372). Contact: Gregory Cooke, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2351 or Robin Smolen, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2353. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991372.wp
Released: July 13, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON INTRALATA TOLL DIALING PARITY IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FILED BY LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS - CC DOCKET NO. 96-98 - PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.On March 23, the FCC released an order that waived the February 8 deadline for the implementation of intraLATA toll dialing parity in section 51.211(a) and the schedule for the implementation of intraLATA toll dialing parity in section 51.213. The Commission issued a revised schedule, which requires local exchange carriers to file intraLATA toll dialing parity implementation plans with the Common Carrier Bureau on June 22, if a state commission has not yet acted on that LEC's plan. The Bureau accepted for filing purposes the listed intraLATA toll dialing parity plan, not yet approved by the indicated state but filed with the Bureau after the June 22 deadline. Comments due July 19; replies July 21. (DA No. 99-1370). Contact: Gregory Cooke, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2351 or Robin Smolen, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2353. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991370.wp
PENDELTON C. WAUGH. Corrected Order released June 18 concerning new Authorization to Construct DPCRTS Systems in unserved portions Cruz, CA MSA No. 175A. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: July 13, 1999. by Erratum. (DA No. 99-1183). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/er991183.wp