Vol. 19, No. 85 May 4,2000
Released: May 4, 2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 05/03/00. Contact: Public Reference Center: (202) 418-0270. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt050300.pdf
Report No: TEL-00225. Released: May 4, 2000. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED.Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. Section 63.18); Cable Landing License Applications (47 C.F.R. Section 1.767); Requests to Authorize Switched Services over Private Lines (47 C.F.R. Section 63.16); Section 310(b)(4) Requests. (DA No. 00-991). Contact: Telecommunications Division, Policy & Facilities Branch: (202) 418-1460. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/da000991.pdf
Report No: FCN-00023. Released: May 4, 2000. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Telecommunications Division: Lisa Choi at (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0113.pdf
Report No: 44727. Released: May 4, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac000504.txt
Report No: 24727. Released: May 4, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap000504.txt
Released: May 4, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000/ex000504.doc
Released: May 4, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT LOCATION AND MONITORING SERVICE LICENSES AFTER FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE AUCTION EVENT NO. 21.Report No. AUC-21-N (Auction No. 21). (DA No. 00-989). Contact: Commercial Wireless Division, Policy and Rules Branch: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000989.doc
PART 68 WAIVER REQUESTS. Granted the requests for waiver of Section 68.308(e)(1) of the rules, C.F.R. Section 68.308(e)(1) by Lucent Technologies, Ramp Networks, Telocity, Diamond Multimedia, CIS Technology, Analog & Digital Devices, Arescom, Digicom Systems, Sumitomo Electric Industries, and Askey Computer Corporation. Action by Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: May 2, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-981). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000981.doc
PRIME TIME CHRISITIAN BROADCASTING, INC. Granted in part, must carry complaint filed by Prime Time Christian Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Television Broadcast Station KPCB (Ch.17), Snyder, Texas, against Brownwood Television Cable Services, Inc., operator of cable television systems serving Brownwood, Bangs, Baird, Clyde, Cross Plains, Rising Star and Santa Ana, Texas, seeking carriage. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 1, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-982). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000982.doc
MT. JULIET AND BELLE MEADE, TENNESSEE. Denied the Application for Review filed by the Cromwell Group, Inc. Dkt No.: MM-97-97. Action by the Commission. Adopted: April 20, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-153). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/fcc00153.doc
PLAINCOM, INC. Denied the Application for Review filed by Plaincom, Inc. on November 29, 1999 concerning provision of 39 GHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service in Waco, Texas. Action by the Commission. Adopted: April 19, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-144). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00144.doc
COMMCO, L.L.C. Denied the Applications for Review filed by Commco on February 11, 2000 concerning Authority to Establish New Point-to-Point Microwave Facilities in the 38.6-40.0 GHz Frequency Band at Daytona Beach, FL, and Melbourne, FL. Action by the Commission. Adopted: April 19, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-151). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00151.doc
PLAINCOM, INC. Denied the Application for Review filed by Plaincom on January 19, 2000 concerning provision of Provide 39 GHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service in various locations. Action by the Commission. Adopted: April 19, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-146). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00146.doc
SINTRA CAPITAL CORPORATION. Denied the Application for Review filed by Sintra on January 20, 2000 concerning Authority to establish new facilities in the 38.6-40l0 GHz frequency band at Raleigh-Durham, NC. Action by the Commission. Adopted: April 19, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-145). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00145.doc
ALTRON COMMUNICATIONS, L.C. Denied the Application for Review filed by Altron Communications, L.C. on March 2, 2000 concerning provision of 39 GHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service in the Area of Jacksonville, Florida. Action by the Commission. Adopted: April 19, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-152). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00152.doc
ASTROLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the Application for Review filed by Astrolink Communications, Inc. on January 28, 2000. Action by the Commission. Adopted: April 19, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-142). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00142.pdf
IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF LINDA CHESTER FOR AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 38.6-40.6 GHZ MICROWAVE RADIO SERVICE NETWORK IN SAN ANTONIO, TX. Denied the Application for Review filed by Linda Chester on March 10, 2000. Dismissed as moot the Motion for Extension of Time filed by Ronna L. Sauro on March 27, 2000. Action by the FCC. Adopted: April 19, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-143). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00143.doc
FCC APPROVES TRANSFER OF CBS TO VIACOM; GIVES COMBINED COMPANY TIME TO COMPLY WITH OWNERSHIP RULES. The FCC approved the transfer of control of the CBS Corporation to Viacom, Inc., including approval of the transfer of 38 television sations, 162 radio stations, several translator and satellite stations. by MO&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: May 3, 2000. (FCC No. 00-155) News Media Contact: David Fiske (202) 418-0500. MMB Contact: Video Services Divison: Barbara Kreisman at (202) 418-1600. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/News_Releases/2000/nrmm0024.html
Report No: 520. Released: May 3, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0113.pdf
STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON RULING IN TIME WARNER-DISNEY DISPUTE. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/2000/stwek036.html
IN THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996/POLICIES AND RULES CONCERNING UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OF CONSUMERS LONG DISTANCE CARRIERS. Amended certain of liability rules, granting in part petitions for reconsideration of our Section 258 Order concerning "slamming". By First Order on Reconsideration. Dkt No.: CC-94-129. Action by the Commission. Adopted: April 13, 2000. by First Order on Recon. (FCC No. 00-135). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00135.doc
TIME WARNER CABLE. Cable Services Bureau issues a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting the emergency petition of ABC, Inc. and ordering Time Warner Cable to immediately recommence carriage of ABC owned-and-operated stations until May 24, 2000. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 3, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-987). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000987.doc
SHAREHOLDERS OF CBS CORPORATION AND VIACOM, INC. Granted Transfer of Control of CBS Corporation and Certain Subsidiaries, Licensees of KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, CA, et al. to Viacom. Action by the Commission. Adopted: May 3, 2000. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-155). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/fcc00155.doc