DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 246                                          December 27,1999

**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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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: December 27, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG: DEC. 23. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt122399.pdf

Report No: 2375. Released: December 27, 1999. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Public_Notices/1999/pnci9005.doc

Report No: SAT-00031. Released: December 27, 1999. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division at (202) 418-0719; TTY (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9256.pdf

Report No: 44639. Released: December 27, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991227.txt

Report No: 24639. Released: December 27, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991227.txt

Released: December 27, 1999. FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON SKYBRIDGE AND FWCC EX PARTE FILINGS ON REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SHARED USE OF THE 10.7-11.7 GHZ BAND.Comments due no later than January 12, 2000. (DA No. 99-3008). Dkt No.: ET- 98-206. Contact: Tom Derenge at (202) 418-2451 or Rodney Small at (202) 418-2452. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1999/da993008.doc

Released: December 27, 1999. ENHANCED TOWAIR QUERY NOW AVAILABLE.On-Line Program Now Allows Submission of NAD83 Coordinates for Anetnna Structure Registration Clearance Check. (DA No. 99-3003). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da993003.doc

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TRUTH-IN-BILLING AND BILLING FORMAT. Granted in part petitions that seek temporary limited waiver until April 1, 2000 of compliance with the provider identification, separation by provider, and billing inquiry contact requirements that will necessitate software and computer programming changes. Dkt No.: CC- 98-170. Action by Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 23, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-3010). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da993010.doc

KSLS, INC. VS. CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Joseph W. Aidlin, Thomas M. Frew, IV, and William D. Frew, in which Continental was ordered to commence carriage of KSCI(TV), San Bernardino, CA. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Service Bureau. Adopted: December 20, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-3002). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da993002.doc

PAGING NETWORK OF DALLAS-FT. WORTH, INC., PAGING NETWORK OF TENNESSEE, INC. Granted PageNet's Motion to Withdraw Formal Complaint against BellSouth Telecommunication, Inc. alleging that BellSouth improperly imposed charges for facilities used to deliver BellSouth orginated traffic to PageNet's network. Action by Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: December 23, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-3007). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/1999/da993007.doc

FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, MINOT, ND. Denied Petition for Reconsideration of Forum Communications Company, formerly WDAY, of the denial of its request for removal of the main studio condition imposed on the grant of the construction permit. Action by Chief, Video Services Division. Adopted: December 23, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2998). MMB

LEONARD H. MUNIZ. Denied the Application for Review filed by Leonard H. Muniz on January 22, 1999, requesting reinstatement of cancelled SMR license. Adopted: December 22, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-409). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99409.wp

BCP COMMNET, L.P. AND VODAFONE AIRTOUCH, PLC. Granted the applications filed seeking consent to transfer control of all of ComNet Cellular Inc.'s interests in Part 22 cellular and Part 101 common carrier microwave licenses and authorizations from Blackstone to Vodafone. Action by Cheif, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: December 23, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-3009). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993009.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released December 23, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 245:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ISSUES RULING TO SAFEGUARD LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION. In two seperate orders, the Commisison denies a petition of Minnesota and preempts provision of Arkansas Telecommunications Legislation. Report No: CC 99-61. Adopted: December 20, 1999. Dkt No.: CC- 98-1, CC- 97-100. (FCC No. 99-402, 99-386) News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Minnesota Order: David Kirschner and Margaret Egler at (202) 418-1580, Arkansas Order: Jon Reel at (202) 418-0637; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1999/nrcc9102.doc

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: December 23, 1999. ASIA SKYLINK, INC.JURISDICTION OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY PURSUANT TO SECTION 252(E)(5) REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE COMMENTS.Comments due January 6, 2000, reply comments due January 13, 2000. (DA No. 99-3005). Dkt No.: 99-354.

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DEPLOYMENT OF WIRELINE SERVICES OFFERING ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY. Adopted Order on Remand. Dkt No.: CC- 98-147, CC- 98-11, CC- 98-26. Action by the Commission. Adopted: December 23, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-413). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99413.doc