Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 18 No. 249	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 December 30, 1999

TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG DEC. 29. CCB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt122999.pdf 

COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICE APPLICATIONS. CCB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Part68_Actions/1999/y99dec30.txt 

FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL, JANUARY 18 AND 19. (Dkt No. 99-169). (DA No. 99-3227). CCB. Contact Jeanie Grimes at (202) 418-2320  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da993227.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da993227.html   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da993227.doc 

1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REVIEW OF DEPRECIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS. Addressed proposals set forth in NPRM to reform depreciation prescription process. (Dkt No. 8506). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/17/1999 by by R&O and MO&O. (FCC No. 99-397). CCB  FCC-99-397A1.pdf  FCC-99-397A1.doc  FCC-99-397A1.txt  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99397.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99397.doc 

NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN. Approved the compensation plan for the NANP Administration for the Fiscal Year 2000 funding period, which will run from March 2000 through June 2001. (Dkt No. 6700 6858). Action by: Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: 12/29/1999 by by Order. (DA No. 99-3035). CCB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da993035.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da993035.doc 

COMMENTS SOUGHT ON AT&T COMMUNICATIONS CONSTRUCTION OF FIBER OPTIC SIGNAL REGENERATION FACILITY NEAR BURKITTSVILLE, MD-RE: COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 214 AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER NEPA AND NHPA. Comments due January 28, 2000. Comments Due: 01/28/2000. (DA No. 99-3025). CCB. Contact Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320; Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499; TTY (202) 418-0484  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da993035.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da993035.doc 

FALCON TELECABLE. Granted and remanded five appeals of local rate orders setting basic service tier rates in the City of Calvert, Kentucky. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 12/27/1999 by by MO&O. (DA No. 99-3014). CSB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da993014.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da993014.doc 

THIRD QUARTER 1999 INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FIGURE FOR CABLE OPERATORS USING FCC FORM 1240 NOW AVAILABLE. Action by: Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. (DA No. 99-3032). CSB. Contact Austin O'Connor at (202) 418-2293 Steve Broeckaert at (202) 418-7200; TTY (202) 418-7172  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1999/da993032.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1999/da993032.doc 

COMMISSION CONFIRMS COMMENT DATE FOR SATELLITE HOME VIEWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999. Cable Services Bureau issued a Public Notice confirming the comment dates applicable to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the Commission to implement the retransmission consent provisions. (DA No. 99-3026). CSB. Contact Steve Broeckaert at (202) 418-7200; TTY (202) 418-7172  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1999/da993026.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1999/da993026.doc 

INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATION GRANTED SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES; SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. (DA No. 99-3033). IB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da993033.pdf 

BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991230.txt 

BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991230.txt 

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE AND CLARIFICATION: FORUM ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW UNLICENSED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 14, 2000. OCBO. Contact OCBO: Maura McGowan (202) 418-0987; OET: Dr. Lynn L. Remly (202) 418-2930; TTY (202) 418-2989  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9093.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9093.doc 

EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex991230.html   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex991230.doc 

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OMR  https://www.fcc.gov/calendar.html 

FCC FILINGS. OMR  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl991230.html   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl991230.doc 

ARCH COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. AND PAGING NETWORK, INC. SEEK FCC CONSENT FOR A PROPOSED TRANSFER OF CONTROL. Comment/Petitions due January 31, 2000, oppositions due February 10, 2000. (Dkt No. 8056). Comments Due: 01/31/2000. Reply Comments Due: 02/10/2000. (DA No. 99-3028). WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da993028.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da993028.doc 

NEW ENGLAND WIRELESS PARTNERS. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration of cancellation of licenses for a wide-area Specialized Mobile Radio system. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 12/29/1999 by by Order. (DA No. 99-3024). WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993024.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993024.doc 

PETERSEN ELECTRIC, INC.. Denied the Application for Review filed by GSC Electric and Communications, Inc. concerning Finder's Preference Request for Specialized Mobile Radio Station WNMY711. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/22/1999 by by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-411). WTB

SOUTHWEST WIRELESS, INC.. Dismissed as moot the request filed March 18, 1999, to toll the construction deadline for its wide-area 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio System. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 12/29/1999 by by Order. (DA No. 99-3022). WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993022.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993022.doc 

1998 BIENNIAL REGUALTORY REVIEW--AMENDMENT OF PART 97 OF THE COMMISION'S AMATEUR SERVICE RULES. Adopted rules that simplify Amateur license structure, streamline examination elements and reduce emphasis on telegraphy. (Dkt No. 7787). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/22/1999 by by R&O. (FCC No. 99-412). WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99412.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99412.wp 

TETON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Denied request for reconsideration of action concerning Finders Preference Request for Stations WNNU733 and WPEU966 Licensed to OneComm Corporation at Bonneville, Idaho. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 12/28/1999 by by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2829). WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992829.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992829.doc 

DAVID L. GODO. Denied Petition for Reconsideration of action concerning Finder's Preference Request for Specialized Mobile Radio Station WPBQ431, Licensed to Columbia Communications Corp. at Westerville, Ohio. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 12/28/1999 by by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2828). WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992828.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992828.doc 

NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Granted the request for Waiver of Section 90-619 of the Commission's Rules to obtain additional time to construct extended implementation licenses in its wide-area Specialized Mobile Radio network. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 12/29/1999 by by Order. (DA No. 99-3023). WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993023.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993023.doc 

CABLE SERVICE ACTION. CSB

CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. CSB

WQED PITTSBURGH, ET AL. Granted applications to assign licenses of WQEX(TV), Pittsburgh, PA, to Cornerstone Television, Inc., and of WPCB-TV, Greensburg, PA, from Cornerstone to Paxson Pittsburgh Licensee, Inc.. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/15/1999 by by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-393). MMB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99393.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99393.doc 

EXPARTE PRESENTATION AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex991229.html   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex991229.doc 

ERRATUM TO PUBLIC NOTICE RELEASED DEC. 28, 1999 - EXPARTE PRESENTATION AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9328.pdf 

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9332.pdf 

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9331.pdf 

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9330.pdf 

STRATOS MOBILE NETWORKS (USA), LLC AND MARINE SATELLITE SERVICES, INC.. Granted the petition filed for waiver of the provisions of section 20.15(d) of the Commission rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 20.15(d). Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 12/28/1999 by by Order. (DA No. 99-3017). WTB  https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993017.txt   https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da993017.doc