Vol. 18, No. 189 October 1,1999
SUNSHINE NOTICE -. The FCC will hold an Open Meeting October 8, 1999 at the FCC, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Commission Meeting Room, TW-C305, Washington, DC, 9:30 am.. OMD. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Agenda/1999/ag991008.html
FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl991001.html
OPEN PROCEEDINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op991001.html
Report No: N-138-A. Released: October 1, 1999. COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICE APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Part68_Actions/1999/01oct99r.txt
Released: October 1, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 09/30/99. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-0270. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt093099.pdf
Report No: 1248. Released: October 1, 1999. CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS.
Report No: 325-00007. Released: October 1, 1999. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Tom Albers at (202) 418-2145, talbers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9193.pdf
Report No: 44583. Released: October 1, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991001.txt
Report No: 24583. Released: October 1, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991001.txt
Report No: 366. Released: October 1, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Call_Sign_Changes/pnmm9215.doc
Released: October 1, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS. Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex991001.html
Report No: 2363. Released: October 1, 1999. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9080.wp
Report No: CWS-99-77. Released: October 1, 1999. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9246.pdf
Released: October 1, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT MORE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS IN OCTOBER 1999.Demonstration on Filing Transfers and Assignments in ULS Scheduled October 21 and 28. (DA No. 99-2060). Contact: Randy Byrd: (202) 418-0584. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992060.pdf
AT&T CORPORATION, ET AL. Granted the application of AT&T Corporation, et al., Joint Application for a License to Land and Operate in the United States a Submarine Cable System Extending Between the United States, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Bureau, International Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Cable Landing. (DA No. 99-2042). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da992042.wp
FLAG ATLANTIC LIMITED. Granted the application of FLAG Atlantic Limited (FLAG Atlantic) under the Cable Landing Licensing Act for authority to land and operate a private fiber optic submarine cable system to be called "FLAG Atlantic-1," extending between the United States and the United Kingdom and France By Cable Landing License. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Bureau, International Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Cable Landing Lic. (DA No. 99-2041). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da992041.wp
LMGT ASTRO LICENSEE, LLC AND ASTROLINK INTERNATIONAL, LLC. Granted LMGT Astro License, LLC authority to assign its authorization to launch and operate the Ka-band Astolink System to Astrolink Internationl, LLC. By Order and Authorization. Action by Deputy Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, International Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order & Auth. (DA No. 99-2049). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da992049.wp
WXZX(FM), CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO. Denied Matos' request for rescission of forfeiture for violation of the main studio rule, but granted its requests for reduction of the amount of forfeiture and ordered forfeiture in the amount of $5,000 to Aurio A. Matos and Juan Carlos Matos, a General Partnership for unauthorized operation By Memorandum Opinion and Order and Forfeiture Order. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. (DA No. 99-1931). MMB
VERNON R. BALDWIN. Denied the Application for review of decision granting application for Minor Change to Station WVRB(FM), Wilmore, KY. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-263). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99263.doc
EZ NEW ORLEANS, INC. Granted to the extent indicated that the Application for Review filed January 28, 1998 by Glenn C. and Kathleen N. Benfield concerning renewal of license of WEZB(FM), New Orleans, LA. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 24, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-259). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99259.doc
DICKERSON BROADCASTING, INC. Denied the Application for Review filed by Dickerson Broadcasting, Inc. concerning grant of application of Women in FLA Broadcasting, Inc. concerning grant of. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-264). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99264.doc
GREATER MEDIA RADIO COMPANY, INC. Denied Application for Review of denial for Construction Permit and Related Short-Spacing Waiver Requests for Station WPLY(FM), Media, Pennsylvania. Action by the Commission. Adopted: August 19, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-226). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99226.doc
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RADIO CO., LLP, ET AL. Denied the Application for Review filed by Western Slope Communications asking the Commission to overturn consent to the sale of 12 Colorado radio stations. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-265). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99265.doc
RIO GRANDE BROADCASTING/ROBERTO PASSALACQUA/IRENE RODRIGUEZ DIAZ DE MCCOMAS/ UNITED BROADCASTERS COMPANY. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed June 24, 1999 by Rio Grande Broadcasting Company and United Broadcasters Company of dismissal of their proposed settlement agreement concerning Construction Permit for a New FM Station on Channel No. 247A at Rio Grande, PR. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-261). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99261.doc
VERACON, INC. Reversed the June 15, 1994, action, and granted Veracon's Petition, and awarded a dispositive preference to Veracon for Station WNVA790. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2055). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992055.wp
ENTERGY SECURITY CORPORATION. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability to Entergy Security Corporation, Operator of Fixed Microwave Service Stations WNEP492 and WNEH696 in Metarie and New Orleans, LA of a forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for acquiring control of these stations without prior Commission consent, in apparent violation of Section 310(d) of the Act and Section 101.53 of the Commission's Rules. By Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-1936). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991936.doc
BRUCE K. EDMARK. Denied the request for Reinstatement of Private Carrier Paging Stations. Action by Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2052). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992052.wp
Released: September 30, 1999. CASINO ADVERTISING ENFORCEMENT PENDING DISPOSITION OF PLAYERS INTERNATIONAL CASE. (DA No. 99-2034). Contact: Catherine Withers: (202) 418-1430. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/da992034.wp
Released: September 30, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER BY THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO OBTAIN A LICENSE FOR A FREQUENCY ALLOCATED FOR USE BY PART 22 LICENSES (470.025 MHZ AND 470.050 MHZ).Comments Due: October 11, 1999, Reply Comments Due: October 18, 1999. (DA No. 99-2046). Contact: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: Nick Kolovos, email: nkolovos@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992046.wp
FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied Santa Maria-Bonita School District (SMBSD's), Santa Maria, CA, petition for a waiver of the September 30, 1999 deadline. Dkt No.: CC-96-45. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2036). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992036.doc
FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Granted Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools District of El Rito, New Mexico (MVCSD's) petition to waive the September 30, 1999, deadline and, as requested by MVCSD, extend the deadline by 30 days to Octoer 30, 1999. Dkt No.: CC-96-45. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2037). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992037.doc
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. Granted the request for waiver and extension of time for use of universal service discounts filed by the Department of Education of the State of Tennessee (Tennessee) until December 20, 1999. Dkt No.: CC-96-45, CC-97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2038). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992038.wp
TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS). Suspended requirement that TRS payment forumulas and revenue requirements for year 2000 be filed with the FCC on October 1, 1999. Extended date to May 1, 2000. Dkt No.: CC-98-171. Action by Acting Chiet, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2027). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992027.wp
AT&T V. ILLNOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, INDIANA BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, THE OHIO BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, WISCONSIN BELL, INC. Dismissed With Prejudice the joint complaint concerning carrier common line charges. Action by Deputy Chief, Formal Complaints and Investigations Branch, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2045). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992045.doc
MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (MCI)/WESTERN UNION INTERNATIONAL, INC. (WUI)/TELECOM USA V. ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY/INDIANA BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY/MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY/THE OHIO BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY/ WISCONSIN BELL, INC. Dismissed With Prejudice complaint concerning carrier common line charges. Action by Deputy Chief, Formal Complaints and Investigations Branch, Enforcement Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2044). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992044.doc
AMERITECH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Reclassified Ameritech Communications, Inc. as a dominant international carrier on the U.S.-Denmark route due to its affiliation with Tele Denmark A/S (Tele-Danmark). Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2040). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da992040.wp
BRIAN WRIGHT. Denied Brian Wright's Petition for Reconsideration of denial of Finder's Preference Request for Specialized Mobile Radio Staiton WNNH961, licensed to William Wayne d/b/a Mr. Radio at Lake Havasu City, AZ. Action by Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1999). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991999.doc
JAMES CASSELL. Denied James Cassell Petition for Reconsideration of denial of Finder's Preference Request for Specialized Mobile Radio Station WNUX447, licensed to Nextel license Holdings 1, Inc. at Lafayette, LA. Dkt No.: MM-99-296. Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Division. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by NPRM. (DA No. 99-2026). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/1999/da992026.doc
SUPERCOM, INC., ET AL. The Order for File Nos. 26628-CD-R-88, 26626-CD-R-88, and 26624-CD-R-88, released September 30, 1999, is corrected to change the DA number from DA-99-1932 to DA-99-2032. Action by Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. by Erratum. WTB
MAP MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted reinstatement request for two of the constructed sites authorized to Station WPHA961. Action by Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2043). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992043.wp
Released: September 29, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE OHIO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S PETITION FOR DELEGATION OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NUMBER CONSERVATION MEASURES.NSD File No. L-99-74, Pleading Cycle Established, Comments Due: October 20, 1999, Reply Comments Due: November 3, 1999. (DA No. 99-2016). Contact: Network Services Division: (202) 418-2320, jcarlson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992016.wp