Vol. 16, No. 175 September 10,1997
Released: September 10, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - DOMINANT CARRIERS.September 9. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d090997.pdf
Released: September 10, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS.September 9. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd090997.pdf
Report No: 3618. Released: September 10, 1997. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.
Report No: DS-1768. Released: September 10, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7205.txt
Report No: DS-1767. Released: September 10, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7204.txt
Report No: SPB-102. Released: September 10, 1997. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION: REASSIGNMENTS REQUESTED IN KA-BAND PROCESSING GROUP.Comments due September 25; Reply Comments due October 6; Responses due October 13. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7210.txt
Report No: 44073. Released: September 10, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970910.txt
Report No: 24073. Released: September 10, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap970910.txt
Report No: 24073A. Released: September 10, 1997. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND LICENSES. Contact: Kevin Harding at (202) 418-7077. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm7188.txt
Report No: NCS-97-50-A. Released: September 10, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND BRANCH INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7224.wp
Released: September 10, 1997. WTB ISSUES CLARIFICATION OF PART 101 FEES EFFECTIVE 9/15/97. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7222.txt
Report No: NCS-97-50. Released: September 10, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND COMMERCIAL RADIO SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7223.wp
FALCON VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS. Granted a complaint concerning the cable programming services tier rates charged by Falcon Video Communications in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Found cable programming services tier rates unreasonable beginning October 1, 1996. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: September 8, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1951). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971951.txt
CHARTER COMMUNICATION III, L.P. Granted small system relief to Operator for its systems in Tuscaloosa, AL, Albertville, AL, and Boaz, AL effective December 12, 1995. Denied complaints filed against the rates charged for cable programming services tier in these communities. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: September 5, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1944). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971944.txt
C-TEC CABLE STYSTEMS OF MICHIGAN, INC. Dismissed complaint filed against C-Tec Cable Systems of Michigan, Inc., concerning its rate of their cable programming service tier in Whitehall, MI. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-1938). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da971938.txt
AT&T CORP. AND MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.; PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS POLICY TO CHANGE THE ACCOUNTING RATE FOR SWITCHED VOICE SERVICE WITH VARIOUS COUNTRIES. Took action on six separate petitions (two by MCI, four by AT&T) for waiver of Commission's International Settlements Policy to permit changes in the accounting rates between the U.S. and various countires. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: September 5, 1997. by MO&O & A. (DA No. 97-1952). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da971952.txt
CLEVELAND, OHIO. Granted the license renewal application filed by CV Radio Associates, L.P. for Station WKNR(AM), subject to the EEO reporting conditions specified in the MO&O and, pursuant to Section 503 of the Communications Act of 1934 as amended, a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $14,000. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 2, 1997. by MO&O and NAL. (FCC No. 97-312). MMB
CHAIRMAN HUNDT NAMES MEMBERS TO UNIVERSAL SERVICE BOARDS. Chairman Hundt named members of the Boards of Directors of three corporations charged with implementing federal universal service support mechanisms.. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. Hundt. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1997/nrmc7063.html
Released: September 9, 1997. DIGITAL BROADCASTING OVS FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 97-1955). Contact: Royce Dickens at (202) 418-7200. News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1997/da971955.txt
Released: September 9, 1997. FCC ANNOUNCES GRANT OF 900 MHZ SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO MTA LICENSES. (DA No. 97-1954). Contact: Licensing Questions: Terry Fishel at (717) 338-2602. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da971954.wp
VANGUARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Determined that Vanguard Communications, Inc. is an exempt telecommunications company, as that term is definded in PUCHA Section 34 (a)(1), as amended. Action by General Counsel. Adopted: September 9, 1997. by Letter. (DA No. 97-1946).
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. Ordered WCMS Radio Norfolk, Inc. to forfeit $14,000 for its failure to pursue sufficient Equal Employment Opportunity requirement efforts, and its failure to maintain adequate records for meaningful self-assessment, in violation of the Commission's EEO Rule. By MO&O and Forfeiture Order. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 2, 1997. by MO&O & Orders. (FCC No. 97-314). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97314.txt
CONECTIV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Determined that Conectiv Communications, Inc. is an exempt telecommunications company, as defined in PUHCA Section 34 (a)(1), as amended. Action by General Counsel. Adopted: September 9, 1997. by Letter. (DA No. 97-1947). OGC
CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION OF VIRGINIA PCS ALLIANCE, L.C. AND WEST VIRGINIA PCS ALLIANCE, L.C. Determined that Virginia PCS Alliance, L.C. and West Virginia PCS Alliance, L.C. are exempt telecommunications companies, as that term is defined in PUHCA Section 34(a)(1) as amended. Action by General Counsel. Adopted: September 9, 1997. by Letter. (DA No. 97-1945). OGC
WESTEL SAMOA, INC., WESTEL, L.P., AND ANTHONY T. EASTON. Designated for hearing applications of Westel Samoa, Inc. and Westel, L.P. for broadband block C PCS facilities for which they were high bidders; ordered Anthony T. Easton to show cause why he should not be barred from holding any Commission authorizations. By MO&O, Hearing Designation Order, Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, and Order to Show Cause. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 8, 1997. by MO&O & Orders. (FCC No. 97-322). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1997/fcc97322.txt