Vol. 18, No. 213 November 5,1999
INTERAMERICAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENT FOR CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT OF TELELCOMMUNICAITONS EQUIPMENT COMPLETED. IB Contact: Art Wall (202) 418-2442 or awall@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1999/nrin9034.doc
FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/calendar.html
FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl991105.html
Released: November 5, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 11/4/99. Contact: Public Reference Room (202) 418-0270. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt110499.pdf
Report No: TEL-00156S. Released: November 5, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9224.pdf
Report No: 325-00010. Released: November 5, 1999. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS ACTIONS TAKEN. Contact: Tom Albers (202) 418-2145; tablers@fcc.gov; TTY (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9223.pdf
Report No: 44607. Released: November 5, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991105.txt
Report No: 24607. Released: November 5, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991105.txt
Report No: 44607A. Released: November 5, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/pnmm9245.doc
Report No: CWS-00-9. Released: November 5, 1999. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9283.pdf
Report No: CWS-00-10. Released: November 5, 1999. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9284.pdf
RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES. Eliminated the requirement for filing an original FCC Form 740 with the Commission when the Form 740 is submitted to the U.S. Customs Service to make the required declaration upon importation of the device capable of causing harmful interference; amended the importation rules to clarify language regarding use of radio frequency devices that are imported for export to make the rule more easily enforceable. Dkt No.: CI- 98-69. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 29, 1999. by R&O. (FCC No. 99-326). CIB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/Orders/1999/fcc99326.doc
CONCORD TV CABLE. Granted in part Concord TV Cable's petition for reconsideration of DA 95-679, found refund liability to be de minimis in Concord, CA. Action by Acting Chief, Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: November 3, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2447). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992447.doc
TCI OF PLANO, INC. Dismissed four local rate appeals filed by TCI regarding rates for basic service and equipment in the City of Plano, Texas. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: November 2, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2411). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992411.doc
FALCON CABLE SYSTEMS COMPANY. Dismissed an appeal of a local rate order filed by Falcon regarding rates for basic service equipment in cities of Drain, Reedsport, and Yoncalla, Oregon. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division,. Adopted: November 2, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2412). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992412.doc
TCI CABLEVISION OF NORTHWEST OHIO. Dismissed appeal of a local rate order filed by TCI regarding rates for basic service and equipment in the Cities of Archibold, Bryan, Celina, Coldwater, Edgerton, Montpeliar, Paulding, St. Henry, Stryker, Van Wert and the Townships of Center, Jefferson, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Springfield, and Superior, Ohio. Action by Chief Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: November 2, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2410). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992410.doc
ROBIN CABLE SYSTEM D/B/A INTERMEDIA. Dismissed appeal of a local rate order filed by Intermedia regarding rates for basic service and equipment in the City of Hogansville, GA. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: November 2, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2413). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992413.doc
INTERMEDIA PARTNERS OF KENTUCKY, L.P. Dismissed an appeal of a local rate order filed by Intermedia regarding rates for basic service and equipment in the City of Louisville, KY. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: November 2, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2414). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992414.doc
INTERMEDIA PARTNERS OF KENTUCKY, L.P. Dismissed three appeals of a local rate order filed by InterMedia regarding rates for basic service and equipment in the City of PeWee Valley, KY. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: November 2, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2415). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992415.doc
CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC. Granted application to make minor changes to the licensed facilities of Station WCLF(TV). Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2445). MMB
WOLF LICENSE CORP. AND PEGASUS BROADCASTING ASSOCATES, L.P. Issued a notice of apparent liability for foreiture of $15,000 for repeated violations of the Commission's rule limiting the amount of commerical matter that may be aired during children's programming and granted the license renewal applications for Stations WOLF-TV, WILF(TV). Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2444). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992444.doc
ERRATUM WIRELESS TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS. Correcting the Order released on November 2, 1999 (FCC 99-321). by Erratum. WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/err99321.wp
NEVADA WIRELESS. Denied Petition for Reconsideration filed September 7, 1999 of a Memorandum Opinion and Order which imposed a forfeiture of $7,000 upon Nevada Wireless. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2461). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992461.doc
CRAIG STEELE. Dismissed application for New Public Mobile Radio Service, Call Sighn KNLV583, on the 152.21 MHz Frequency at Columbus, Ohio. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wirless Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2471). WTB
D.A. SANDERS. Notified of apparent liability of $6,000 for failing to file license renewals for Stations KNKL513, KNKD291, KNKD302. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2432). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992432.doc
COUNTY OF SURRY. Notified of apparent liability of $2,000 for operating Station KDP344 without a valid license for approximately seventeen months. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2460). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992460.doc
WILLIAM S. MILLS. Notified of apparent liability of $1,500 for failing to file a license renewal for Station KNKO605. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2430). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992430.doc
PAGE-A-PHONE, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $2,000 for failing to file a license renewal for Stations WRV927 and WXR916. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2431). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992431.doc
ADVANCED TELECOM, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $3,000 for failing to file license renewal for Stations KNKG512, KWB377. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2433). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992433.doc
MERICHEM - SASOL USA LLC. Denied request to reduce or rescind the $8,000 forfeiture issued July 1, 1999. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2440). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992440.doc
TELENET OF DICKINSON, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $2,000 for failing to file license renewal for Station WSI674. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2427). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992426.doc
VINCENT COMMUNCATIONS, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $4,500 for failing to file a license renewal for Stations KNKK227, KNKK233, KNKK231. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2428). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992428.doc
SUNBELT TRANSMISSION CORP. Notified of apparent liability of $1,500 for failing to file license renewal for Station KNKG835. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2436). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992436.doc
BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $2,000 for failing to file license renewal for Station KNKJ206. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2424). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992424.doc
SNIDER COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Notified of apparent liability of $21,000 for failing to file license renewal for Stations KNKB939, KNKG837, KNKM425, KNKM500, KNKM502, KNKM519, KNKM521, KNKM600, KNKM618, KNKM520, KNKP704, KNKO557, KNKM635, KNKM501. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2439). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992439.doc
PEMBINA EMERGENCY SERVICES. Found that Pembina Emergency Services ("Pembina"), former licensee of Special Emergency Radio Station KNAK344, Pembina, North Dakota, has presented sufficient evidence to warrant cancellation of a proposed $7,000 forfeiture for its unauthorized operation of Station KNAK344. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2469). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992469.doc
BERKSHIRE COMUNICATORS, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $4,500 for failing to file license renewal for Stations KCA237, KNKC731, KNKC816. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2426). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992426.doc
EUCLID TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $1,500 for failing to file a license renewal for Station KQC880. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2435). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992435.doc
PAMPA COMMUNICATIONS CENTERS, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $2,000 for failing to file a license renewal for Stations KKB659. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Bureau. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2437). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992437.doc
CAPITOL RADIOTELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $1,500 for failing to file a license renewal for Station KWU204. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2429). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992429.doc
CHAMPION COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $3,000 for failing to file a license renewal for Stations WPOJ498 and WPO468. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2438). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992438.doc
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES, INC. Notified of apparent liability of $2,000 for failing to file a license renewal for Station KNKJ870. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2434). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992434.doc
PIERRE RADIO PAGING & TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Denied petition concerning application for modification of CMRS Station KNKK446 at Lyman, South Dakota. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2472). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992472.wp
STOGNER PUMPING SERVICE, INC. D/B/A LAMESA PAGING SERVICE. Notified of apparent liability of $2,000 for failing to file a license renewal for Station KNKJ576. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2425). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992425.doc
METRO NY LMR ASSOCIATION WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION OF SUFFOLK COUNTY. Terminated proceeding and determined each licensee is liable for a forfeiture for $3,000 for willful and repeated violations of Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2464). WTB
Released: November 4, 1999. SBC/AMERITECH SERVICE QUALITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (DA No. 99-2441). Dkt No.: 98-141. Contact: Anthony Dale (202) 418-2260 or Whiting Thayer (202) 418-0822. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992441.doc
Released: November 4, 1999. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON THE NEBRASKA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S PETITION FOR DELEGATION OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NUMBER CONSERVATION METHODS FOR THE 402 AREA CODE.Comments to Petition due December 3, 1999; Reply Comments due December 17, 1999. (DA No. 99-2455). Contact: Aaron Goldberger (202) 418-1591, TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992455.doc
Released: November 4, 1999. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON THE INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION'S PETITION FOR DELEGATION OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NUMBER CONSERVATION MEASURES.Comments due December 3, 1999; Reply Comments due December 17, 1999. (DA No. 99-2456). Contact: Aaron Goldberger (202) 418-2320 or agoldber@fcc.gov; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992456.doc
Report No: SPB-153. Released: November 4, 1999. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION.
Report No: 2369. Released: November 4, 1999. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9089.wp
Report No: AUC-18-O. Released: November 4, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS TWO PHASE II 220 MHZ LICENSES.Auction Event No. 18. (DA No. 99-2446). Contact: Scott A. Mackoul (202) 418-7240. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654.
Released: November 4, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION. (DA No. 99-2457). Contact: Richard Arsenault (202) 418-0920. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992457.doc
Released: November 4, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT MORE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS ON NOVEMBER 18, 1999.Demonstrations to Address License Search/Application Search and Microwave Application Filings. (DA No. 99-2459). Contact: Randy Byrd (202) 418-0584 or rbyrd@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992459.pdf
Released: November 4, 1999. WIRLESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION. (DA No. 99-2458). Contact: Richard Arsenault (202)418-0920. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992458.doc
Released: November 4, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES CANCELLATION OF PAGING STATION LICENSES AND DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION. (DA No. 99-2454). Contact: Richard Arsenault (202) 418-0920. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992454.doc
IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 255 AND 251(A)(2) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS ENACTED BY THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICAITONS SERVICE, TELECOMMUNICAITONS EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT BY PERSON WITH DISABILITIES. Granted the Motion for Extension of Time filed by VON Coalition for an extention of 60 days or until January 13, 2000 and February 14, 2000 for comments and replies, repectively for the above captioned proceeding. Dkt No.: WT- 96-198. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2448). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992448.doc
SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS. MO&O in the above-referenced proceeding was inadvertently released on both November 1, 1999 and November 2, 1999. The purpose of clarification is to clarify November 2, 1999 is the correct release date. Action by Bureau Chief. by Clarification. (DA No. 99-2420). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992420.doc