DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 161                                            August 23,1999

**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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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE. OCBO Contact: News Media: Audrey Spivack at (202) 418-0500. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1999/nrmc9063.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: August 23, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - AUGUST 20. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt082099.pdf

Report No: 44555. Released: August 23, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990823.txt

Report No: 24555. Released: August 23, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990823.txt

Released: August 23, 1999. ERRATUM TO PUBLIC NOTICE RELEASED AUGUST 12 NO. 44549. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/pnmm9164.pdf

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CABLE ONE. Approved refund plan filed by Cable One for the community of Santa Rosa, California. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: August 18, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1671). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991671.txt

ERRATUM - REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATTRIBUTION OF BROADCAST AND CABLE/MDS INTERESTS. Corrected the amended rules set forth in Appendix A of the Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 94-150, 92-51 and 87-154, FCC 99-207, released August 6, 1999. Dkt No.: MM- 94-150, MM- 92-51, MM- 87-154. Action by Bureau Chief. by Erratum. MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/err99207.wp

CASIMER ZAREMBA. Denied a Petition for Reconsideration by Clear Paging, Inc., filed on July 22, 1996, of an action taken by the Commercial Wireless Division's Narrowband Branch re: a license granted to Casimer Zaremba for a facility in the 931 MHz band in the Paging and Radiotelephone Service. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: August 19, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-1678). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991678.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released August 20, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 160:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl990820.html

INFORMATION ON Y2K READINESS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES AVAILABLE ON WHITE HOUSE Y2K TELEPHONE HOTLINE. OPA Contact: Nancy Plon at (202) 418-2899 and Audrey Spivack at (202) 418-0500. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1999/nrmc9062.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 363. Released: August 20, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Call_Sign_Changes/pnmm9163.wp

Released: August 20, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT ANOTHER UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 - DEMONSTRATION TO BE HELD AT FCC'S GETTYSBURG, PA OFFICE. (DA No. 99-1680). Contact: Randy Byrd at (202) 418-0584 or email at: rbyrd@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991680.pdf

Released: August 20, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS DIVISION APPROVES THE WITHDRAWAL OF 4 APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW OR PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION - ACTION TAKEN PURSUANT TO SETTLEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE DA 99-745. (DA No. 99-1658). Contact: Don Johnson or Chris Gracek, Commercial Wireless Division, Policy and Rules Branch, at (202) 418-7240. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991658.txt

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ANNUAL SURVEY OF CABLE PRICES. The Cable Services Bureau is directing approximately 800 cable operators to respond to a questionnaire designed to solicit information concerning rates for cable services and equipment. This action implements the requirements of Section 623(k) of the Communications Act. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: August 17, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1649). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991649.txt

AT&T CORP., ET AL., SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS. Granted the applicants' joint application for authorization pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to construct, acquire, and operate capacity in a digital submarine cable system, the COLUMBUS-III Cable System, between the United States, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by MO&O and Auth. (DA No. 99-1637). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da991637.pdf

AT&T CORP., ET AL., JOINT APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE TO LAND AND OPERATE A DIGITAL SUBMARINE CABLE SYSTEM. Granted the joint application of the participating parties under the Cable Landing License Act for authority to land and operate a digital submarine cable system to be called the COLUMBUS-III Cable System extending between the Unitd States, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by Cab. Land. Lic. (DA No. 99-1636). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da991636.pdf

EZ SACRAMENTO, INC. Denied EZ Sacramento, Inc.'s, licensee of Station KHTK(AM), request that the Notice of Apparent Liabiity against it be dismissed; ordered EZ Sacramento to forfeit $4,000 for willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: August 19, 1999. by MO&O/Forf. Ord. (DA No. 99-1666). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991666.wp

INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC. Denied Infinity Broadcasting Corporation's request that the Notice of Apparent Liability against it be dismissed; ordered Infinity, licensee of Station WJFK-FM, Manassas, VA, to forfeit $4,000 for willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: August 19, 1999. by MO&O/Forf. Ord. (DA No. 99-1667). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991667.wp

TAOS, NEW MEXICO. Proposed amending the FM Table to allot Channel 240A to Taos, New Mexico, as the community's third local FM service. Comments due October 12, replies October 27. Dkt No.: MM- 99-270. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by NPRM. (DA No. 99-1675). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991675.wp

ORAIBI AND LEUPP, ARIZONA. Effective October 4, amended the FM Table to reallot Channel 255C from Oraibi to Leupp, Arizona, and modifying the authorization of Station KBDT accordingly. Termianted proceeding. Dkt No.: MM- 98-179. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1669). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991669.wp

CHERRY VALLEY AND COTTON PLANT, ARKANSAS. Effective October 4, amended the FM Table to allot Channel 257A to Cotton Plant, Arkansas, as the community's first local aural transmission service. Terminated proceeding. Dkt No.: MM- 98-223. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1668). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991668.wp

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS- VARIOUS CITIES. Proposed amending the FM Table for Boulder City, Nevada, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City and Kingman, Arizona, and Ludlow, California. Comments due October 12; replies October 27. Ordered Regent Licensee of Kingman, Inc., licensee of Station KFLG, Bullhead City, Arizona to show cause why its license should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 289C as proposed instead of the present 274C. Ordered Tele-Media Company of Southern California, licensee of Station KDUQ, Ludlow, California, to show cause why its license should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 273A as proposed instead of the present Channel 289A. Dkt No.: MM- 99-271. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by NPRM/Ord. (DA No. 99-1676). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991676.wp

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS- VARIOUS CITIES. Effective October 4, amended to FM Table for Kensett, Arkansas; Somerton and Wellton, Arizona; Augusta and Cimarron,Kansas; Center, La Veta and Walsenurg, Colorado; and Taft, California. Terminated proceedings. MM Docket Nos.: 99-99, 99-100, 99-101, 99-102, 99-105, 99-107, 99-109, 99-111, 99-113. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: August 11, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1665). MMB Contact: Nancy Joyner at (202) 418-2180. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991665.wp

ERRATUM. Corrected the MO&O, FCC 99-179, released July 29, 1999, regarding competitive bidding in the 37.0-38.6 GHz and 38.6-40.0 GHz bands. Dkt No.: ET- 95-183, PP- 93-253. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. by Erratum. WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/err99179.wp

METROCALL USA, INC. Granted a petition for reconsideraiton filed by Metrocall USA, Inc., seeking reconsideration of the cancellation of the Paging and Radiotelephone Service Authorization, Call Sign KOR798, on the 931.0125 MHz Channel at Warrenton, VA. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: August 20, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1679). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991679.wp

AMERITECH CORPORATION, TRANSFEROR AND GTE CONSUMER SERVICES INCORPORATED, TRANSFEREE. Granted the applications to transfer control of 20 Cellular licenses in Chicago, St. Louis and other markets in Illinois, Indiana, and Missoiuri and a total of 94 point-to-point microwave licenses in the same general regions from Ameritech Corporation to GTE Consumer Services, Inc. Action by Associate Bureau Chief. Adopted: August 20, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1677). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991677.doc