DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 187                                         September 29,1999

**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: September 29, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG:SEPT. 28. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt092899.pdf

Report No: TEL-00139S. Released: September 29, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9192.pdf

Report No: TEL-00138NS. Released: September 29, 1999. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9191.pdf

Report No: IN 99-32. Released: September 29, 1999. INTERNATIONAL ACTION -- WARC-2000 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF INFORMAL WORKING GROUP 7.Contact: Nancy Wiley 202-418-2213. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9184.wp

Report No: 325-00006. Released: September 29, 1999. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.Contact: Tom Albers 202-418-2145. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9186.pdf

Report No: 44581. Released: September 29, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990929.txt

Report No: 24581. Released: September 29, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990929.txt

Report No: 151. Released: September 29, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9214.html

Released: September 29, 1999. PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED FOR FOLLOW-UP PUBLIC FORUM ON A NEW FCC FOR THE 21ST CENTURY; THURSDAY, SEPTMBER 30, 1999 FROM 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M., COMMISSION MEETING ROOM, 445 12TH STREET, S.W., WASH., D.C.News media contact: Maureen Peratino 202-418-0500, TTY 202-418-255; contact Steve Klitzman 202-418-1913, TTY 202-418-255 or Lisa Gaisford 202-418-7280, TTY 202-418-1169. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9079.html

Report No: 334. Released: September 29, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9249.pdf

Report No: 328. Released: September 29, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9247.pdf

Report No: 332. Released: September 29, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9242.pdf

Report No: 329. Released: September 29, 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/pnwl9243.pdf

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOM ACT. Granted Excel Telecommunications, Inc., et al. a limited waiver of the authorization and verification requirements. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1992). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991992.wp

1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- PART 76 -- CABLE TV SERVICE PLEADING AND COMPLAINT RULES. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by EchoStar Communications Corporation. Dkt No.: CS- 98-54. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 23, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-258). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/fcc99258.wp

PATRICK CONNELLY. Denied Connelly's petition for reconsideration of Bureau's denial of a finder's preference request. Action by Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 29, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1996). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991996.doc

CITY OF HENDERSON, NEVADA. Granted Henderson's request that its license for a fixed microwave station that operates in the 2 GHZ band be reinstated with primary status. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: September 29, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2005). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992005.wp

CMP GROUP, OPERATOR OF TWENTY-SIX COMMON CARRIER POINT-TO-POINT MICROWAVE STATIONS IN THE STATE OF MAINE. Issued CMP notice of apparent liability for forfeiture of $6,500 for unauthorized transfer of control. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by NALF. (DA No. 99-1989). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991989.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released September 28, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 186:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC GRANTS THE MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO EASE TELEPHONE NUMBER DEPLETION. News Media contact: Mike Balmoris 202-418-0253; Common Carrier contacts: Jared Carlson or Tejal Mehta 202-418-1220; Wireless Telecommunications Bureau contact: John Spencer 418-1310. Report No: CC 99-44. by Order. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: September 27, 1999. (FCC No. 99-260) CCB. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1999/nrcc9074.doc

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: September 28, 1999. CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY CONTROL VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION.Contact: Jancie Myles 202-418-1580. (DA No. 99-1993). Dkt No.: CC- 96-115. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991993.doc

Released: September 28, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU EXTENDS RURAL CARRIER RECERTIFICATION FILING DEADLINE TO DEC. 1, 1999.Contact Adrian Wright 202-418-7400. (DA No. 99-1948). Dkt No.: CC- 96-45. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991948.doc

Released: September 28, 1999. UPDATED FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR BELL OPERATING COMPANY APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTION 271 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT.Contact: Andrea Kearney 202-418-1580. (DA No. 99-1994). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991994.html

Report No: 44580. Released: September 28, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990928.txt

Released: September 28, 1999. CORRECTED: WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON ITRON, INC. REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF FROM THE MULTIPLE ADDRESS SYSTEMS APPLICATION FREEZE.Superseces DA 99-1966, released Sept. 22; comments due Oct. 7, replies Oct. 18; contact: Shellie Blakeney 02-418-0680. (DA No. 99-2004). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992004.txt

Released: September 28, 1999. CORRECTED: WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR LIMITED EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION FREEZE FOR THE 928/956 MHZ MULTIPLE ADDRESS SYSTEMS BANDS.Supersedes DA 99-1964, released Sept. 22; comments due Oct. 7, replies Oct. 18; contact: Shellie Blakeney 202-418-0680. (DA No. 99-2002). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992002.wp

Released: September 28, 1999. CORRECTED: WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON CELLNET DATA SYSTEMS, INC. REQUEST FOR LIMITED EXCEPTION TO THE APPLICATION FREEZE FOR THE 928/952 MHZ MULTIPLE ADDRESS SYSTEMS BANDS.Supersedes DA 99-1965, released Sept. 22; Comments due Oct. 7, replies Oct. 18; contact: Shellie Blakeney 202-4180680. (DA No. 99-2003). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992003.wp

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MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NUMBER CONSERVATION MEASURES. Conditionally granted the Maine Commission the authority to reclaim unused and reserved NXX codes, etc. Dkt No.: CC- 96-98. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 27, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-260). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99260.doc

METROCALL USA, INC. Granted Metrocall's petition for reconsideration of dismissal of applications for additional frequencies at Wilmington, DE; Blacksburg, VA; Vineland, NJ; and Holyoke, MA. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1995). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991995.wp

MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Partially granted petiton for reconsideration of dismissal of applications for additional facilities at various locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: September 27, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1990). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991990.wp

BLACK HILLS BROADCASTING, L.L.C. Denied Black Hills' petition for reconsideration and affirmed FCC's underlying determination denying its waiver request of the Form 175 filing deadline for Auction 25. Action by Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2001). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992001.wp