DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 220                                          November 17,1999

**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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REVISED SUNSHINE NOTICE - FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1999, 9:30 AM, COMMISSION MEETING ROOM, TW-C305, 445 12TH STREET, SW, WASHINGTON, DC. OMD. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Agenda/1999/a991118a.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: November 17, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG: NOV 16. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt111699.pdf

Released: November 17, 1999. LOCAL COMPETITION AND BROADBAND REPORTING NPRM LISTED IN FEDERAL REGISTER CCB/IAD 99-102. (DA No. 99-2549).

Released: November 17, 1999. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON BELLSOUTH, SBC, AND BELL ATLANTIC PETITIONS FOR FORBEARANCE FOR NATIONAL DIRECTIORY ASSISTANCE.Comments due November 29, 1999 and Reply comments due December 8, 1999. (DA No. 99-2556). Dkt No.: CC- 97-172. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992556.doc

Released: November 17, 1999. COMMISSION LIFTS STAY OF DEAVERAGING RULE FOR UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENTS AND INTERCONNECTION, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000. (DA No. 99-2554). Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 96-98. Contact: Neil Fried at (202) 418-1520, Competitive Pricing Division. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992554.doc

Report No: 3705. Released: November 17, 1999. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.

Report No: 325-00011. Released: November 17, 1999. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9230.pdf

Report No: 44614. Released: November 17, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991117.txt

Report No: 24614. Released: November 17, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991117.txt

Report No: 136. Released: November 17, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9274.html

Report No: 173. Released: November 17, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENT S TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9275.html

Report No: 377. Released: November 17, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION.

Report No: 376. Released: November 17, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.

Report No: 372. Released: November 17, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9293.pdf

Report No: 371. Released: November 17, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9292.pdf

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CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Anaheim, California, Appeal of the local rate order granted and remanded to the City. Action by Associate Chief. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2539). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992539.doc

JAMES CABLE PARTNERS. Review of basic service tier rates pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 76.933(d) and complaint against cable programming services tier rates. Found rates to be reasonable in Saratoga, WY. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: November 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2530). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992530.doc

TRIAX MIDWEST ASSOCIATE, L.P. Review of basic service tier rates pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 76.933(d), found September 1, 1993 through February 1, 1995 rate to be reasonable in Fennimore, WI. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: November 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2528). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992528.doc

TRIAX MIDWEST ASSOCIATE, L.P. Review of basic service tier rates pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 76.933(d), found September 1, 1993 through February 1, 1995 rate to be reasonable in Hazel Green, WI. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: November 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2529). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992529.doc

TRIAX MIDWEST ASSOCIATES, L.P. Review of basic service tier rates pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 76.933(d), found September 1, 1993 through February 1, 1995 rate to be reasonable in Benton, WI. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: November 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2527). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992527.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released November 16, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 219:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: November 16, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS REPORTING WORKSHEET.Comments due November 29, 1999 and Reply Comments due December 9, 1999. (DA No. 99-2545). Dkt No.: CC- 97-171. Contact: Jim Lande or Scott Bergmann, Industry Analysis Division. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992545.doc

Released: November 16, 1999. SECTION 214 APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING-DISCONTINUANCE - AT&T TOLL-FREE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE-1-800-555-1212.Comments due December 8, 1999. (DA No. 99-2541). Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499 or Les Selzer (202) 418-2320, at the Network Services Division. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992541.doc

Released: November 16, 1999. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED - PETITION OF CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE FOR DESINGATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER.Comments due December 17, 1999 and Reply Comments due January 7, 2000. (DA No. 99-2544). Contact: Katherine Schroder, Accounting Policy Division at (202) 418-7400, TTY 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992544.doc

Released: November 16, 1999. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SEEKS RETROACTIVE UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF BELLATLANTIC-WASHINGTON, D.C., INC.Comments due December 17, 1999 and Reply Comments due January 7, 2000. (DA No. 99-1609). Dkt No.: CC- 96-45. Contact: Katherine Schroder, Accounting Policy Division at (202) 418-7400, TTY 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991609.doc

Released: November 16, 1999. FCC'S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TO HOST FORUM ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES FEBRUARY 16, 2000. Contact: Maura McGowan at (202) 418-0987 of OCBO or Dr. Lynn L. Remly at (202) 418-2930. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1999/pnet9025.doc

Released: November 16, 1999. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED - AMERICAN CELLULAR CORPORATION AND JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN DOBSON COMMUNICAITONS CORPORATION AND AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC., SEEK FCC CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF WIRELESS LICENSES.Comments due December 16, 1999 and Reply Comments due December 23, 1999. (DA No. 99-2542). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992542.doc

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YELM, WA. Granted the Letter of Appeal filed by Yelm Community Schools on June 21, 1999, seeking review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company. Action by Deputy Chief. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2538). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992538.wp

GUSTINE, TEXAS. Denied the appeal filed by Gustine Independent School District filed June 21, 1999, seeking review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Servoce Administrative Company. Action by Deputy Chief. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2534). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992534.doc

HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK. Granted the Letter of Appeal filed by Our Lady of Mercy School on June 1, 1999, seeking review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company. Action by Deputy Chief. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2536). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992536.wp

LEWISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA. Granted the Letter of Appeal filed by the Mifflin County Library on June 7, 1999, seeking review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company. Action by Deputy Chief. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2535). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992535.wp

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, MONTANA. Granted an appeal filed by White Sulphur Springs School District on April 22, 1999, seeking review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company. Action by Deputy Chief. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2537). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992537.doc

FRED B. LOTT. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by A & B Electronics, of a decision by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Office of Operations granting a finder's preference award for Specialized Mobile Radio Station WPEBE387. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2518). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992518.doc

TRITON COMMUNICATIONS L.L.C. Dismissed the request for waiver of section 20.6 of the Commission's rules. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2531). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992531.doc

UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION. Dismissed the request for waiver of section 22.942 of the Commission's rules. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2532). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992532.doc

WESTERN PCS II LICENSE CORPORATION. Dismissed the request for waiver of section 20.6 of the Commission's rules. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2533). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992533.doc

COUNTRY COUSINS, INC. Denied request for reconsideration of the Notice of Application Dismissal, filed by Country Cousins, Inc. on June 11, 1998. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2540). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992540.doc

RICHARD DUNCAN D/B/A ANDERSON COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Morris Communications, Inc., of a decision by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Office of Operations granting a partial award of a finder's preference for frequencies 85-860.1125 MHz. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: November 16, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2409). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992409.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released November 15, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 218:

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Released: November 15, 1999. ERRATUM - REPORT NO. 24609 BROADCAST APPLICATIONS.Released November 9, 1999, deleted.

Released: November 15, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS.