DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 244                                          December 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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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZES BELL ATLANTIC TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN NEW YORK. Report No: CC 99-60. Dkt No.: CC- 99-295. (FCC No. 99-404) News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Eric Einhorn (202) 418-1587 or Jessica Rosenworcel (202) 418-2764. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1999/nrcc9101.html

FCC BEGINS IMPLEMENTATION OF SATELLITE HOME VIEWER IMPROVEMENT ACT. FCC seeking comment on retransmission consent for satellite. Comments for section IV due 14 days after publication in Federal Register; replies due 21 days after publication in Fed. Reg.; Comments for Section III du Feb. 1, 2000; replies Feb. 20, 2000. News media contact: Michelle Russo 202-418-2358; Cable Services Bureau contacts: Steve Broeckaert and Jay Heimback 202-418-7200. by NPRM. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: December 21, 1999. Dkt No.: CS- 99-363. (FCC No. 99-406) CSB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/1999/nrcb9020.doc

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: December 22, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG, DEC. 21. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt122199.pdf

Released: December 22, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUESTS TO REDEFINE "VOICE GRADE ACCESS" FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT.Comments due January 19, 2000, reply comments February 4, 2000. (DA No. 99-2985). Contact: Katie King, Accounting Policy Division (202) 418-7400, TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992985.doc

Report No: 3709. Released: December 22, 1999. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.

Report No: TEL-00171NS. Released: December 22, 1999. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APLLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES AND SECTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9252.pdf

Report No: TEL-00170S. Released: December 22, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; REQUESTS TO AUTHROIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES; SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUEST. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9251.pdf

Released: December 22, 1999. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON BELL CANADA REQUEST FOR REMOVAL FROM THE COMMISISON'S LIST OF FOREIGN TELECOMMUNCIATIONS CARRIERS THAT ARE PRESUMED TO POSSESS MARKET POWER IN FOREIGN TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETS.Comments due January 19, 2000, reply comments February 3, 2000. (DA No. 99-2981). Contact: David Krech at (202) 418-7443. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da992981.doc

Report No: 44637. Released: December 22, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991222.txt

Report No: 24637. Released: December 22, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991222.txt

Report No: 150. Released: December 22, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/vxac1222.html

Released: December 22, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-IN-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDING.

Released: December 22, 1999. YEAR 2000 READINESS PUBLIC NOTICE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9092.doc

Report No: 407. Released: December 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9321.pdf

Report No: 408. Released: December 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9327.pdf

Report No: 409. Released: December 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9323.pdf

Report No: 410. Released: December 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9323.pdf

Released: December 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT MORE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS IN JANUARY 2000. (DA No. 99-2984). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992984.doc

Released: December 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSE. (DA No. 99-2964). Contact: Rita Cookmeyer (202) 418-0660. Action by: Bureau Chief. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992964.doc

Released: December 22, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON 335 APPLICATINS FILED BY NEXTEL COMMUNICAITONS, INC., AND ITS REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 90.619 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES.Comments Due January 24, 2000, reply comments February 3, 2000. (DA No. 99-2991). Contact: Roger Noel, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 418-0620.

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TEXTS

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PETITION OF BELL ATLANTIC FOR FORBEARANCE. Granted the petition for forbearance with respect to nonlocal directory assistance service. Dkt No.: CC- 97-172. Action by Deputy Chief Common Carrier. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2990). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992990.doc

APPLICATION BY BELL ATLANTIC NEW YORK FOR AUTHORIZATION UNDER SECTION 271. Approved application to provide long distance telephone service to 5-0, a Regional Bell Operating Company in New York State. Dkt No.: CC- 99-295. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-404). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99404.pdf

EASTERN MONTANA TELEMEDICINE NETWORK (EMTN). Denied appeal seeking review of the decision by the Rural Health Care Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company rejecting the telecommunications service contract of four members of the EMTN. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2983). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992983.doc

ERRATA TO SECOND REPORT AND ORDER, FCC 99-330 RELEASED NOVEMBER 9, 1999. Dkt No.: CC- 98-147. Action by Deputy Chief Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by Errata. CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/err99330.doc

ERRATA TO FEDERAL STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE, TENTH REPORT & ORDER, FCC 99-304 RELEASED NOVEMBER 2, 1999. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by Errata. CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/err99304.doc

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SATELLITE HOME VIEWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999. See comment dates under News Release. Dkt No.: CS- 99-363. Action by the Commission. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by NPRM. (FCC No. 99-406). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Notices/1999/fcc99406.doc

BELL ATLANTIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND NYNEX LONG DISTANCE COMPANY. Granted applications to provide facilities-based service between the United States and all international points. Action by Chief Telecommunications Division. Adopted: December 22, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2989). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da992989.doc

MAUMEE VALEY BROADCASTING, INC. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration filed by the Rainbow-Push Coalition for a decision of Maumee Valley Broadcasting, Inc. for the renewal of Licenses for Stations WONW(AM)/WZOM-FM, Defiance, Ohio. Action by the Commission. Adopted: December 20, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-403). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99403.doc

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC. Reinstated Robert Fetterman's license for WNYJ 43; rescinded order and dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration issued November 22, 1999 by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Commercial Wireless Division, DA 99-2581. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2962). WTB

REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE BID WITHDRAWAL PAYMENT RULE AS SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 1.21-4(G) AND 90.1007. Denied Petition for Reconsideration filed by Jeremy Green. Action by Deputy Chief Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2986). WTB

ERRATUM TO SECOND MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION, FCC 99-368 RELEASED DECEMBER 2, 1999. Dkt No.: PR- 93-144, GN- 93-252, PP- 93-253. Action by Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by Erratum. WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/err99368.doc