DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 214                                           November 8,1999

**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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Report No: NCD-328. Released: November 8, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Report No: NCD-329. Released: November 8, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICAITON.

Released: November 8, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG: NOV. 5. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt110599.pdf

Report No: 44608. Released: November 8, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991108.txt

Report No: 24608. Released: November 8, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991108.txt

Report No: 134. Released: November 8, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9264.html

Report No: 170. Released: November 8, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9263.html

Released: November 8, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex991108.html

Released: November 8, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex991108.html

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TEXTS

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AMERITECH ILLINOIS, ET AL V. MCI ET AL. Resolved several formal complaints filed by local exchange carriers. Action by Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: November 4, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2449). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992449.doc

ERRATUM TO ORDER, FCC 99-172, RELEASED OCT. 27, 1999 RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU AND THE CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU. Action by the Commission. by Erratum. CIB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Orders/1999/err99172.wp

ROY M SPEER AND SILVER MANAGEMENT COMPANY. Affirmed on reconsideration the grant of the transfer of control of Silver King Communications, Inc. from Roy M. Speer to Silver Management Company regarding numerous TV licenses. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 1, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-328). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99328.doc

ADDENDA: The following items, released November 5, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 213:

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NEWS RELEASES

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ENNIS, TEXAS. Questions have ben raised about FCC licensing of localized television broadcasting of automobile drag races from a race track in Ennis, Texas to its parking lot. News Media contact: David Fiske 202-418-0513. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1999/nrmc9073.doc

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: November 5, 1999. BELL ATLANTIC TELEPHONE COMPANIES FILE REVISIONS TO ITS COST ALLOCATION MANUAL.Comments due Dec. 6, replies Dec. 22; contact: Thad Machcinski 202-418-0808. (DA No. 99-2465). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992465.doc

Report No: 133. Released: November 5, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9255.html

Report No: 169. Released: November 5, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9254.html

Released: November 5, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION FOR REVIEW.Contact: Richard Arsenault 202-418-0920. (DA No. 99-2477). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992477.doc

Released: November 5, 1999. VODAFONE AIRTOUCH AND BELL ATLANTIC SEEK FCC CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BELL ATLANTIC'S VODAFONE AIRTOUCH'S WIRELESS LICENSES.Contacts: Lauren Kravetz or Elizabeth Williams 202-418-7240 or Romona Melson 202-418-0680. (DA No. 99-2451). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992451.doc

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SPEECHES

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STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD. News Media contact: David Fiske 202-418-0513. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/stwek966.html

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TEXTS

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PUERTO RICO TELEPHONE CO. Denited PRTC's waiver request seeking permission to record the transfer of cellular and paging assests from its incumbent LEC to a nonregulated affiliate at net book cost, rather than at fair market value. Action by Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: October 19, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2233). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992233.wp

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS. Responded to Supreme Court's January 1999 decision that directs FCC to reevaluate the unbundling obligations of section 251 of the Telecom Act. Comments due Jan. 12, 2000, replies Feb. 11, 2000. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 15, 1999. by 3rd R&O&4th FNPRM. (FCC No. 99-238). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99238.pdf

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Granted letter of appeal filed by Prairie City School District, Prairie City, Oregon. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2466). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992466.doc

NEIHART, MT. Denied petition for rulemaking filed by Mountain West Broadcasting to allot channel 246C2 to Neihart. Dkt No.: MM- 99-15. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: October 27, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-2463). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992463.doc

WHITEWRIGHT AND VAN ALSTYNE, TX. Amended FM table of allotments for Van Alstyne for channel 260A. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: October 27, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-2452). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992452.doc

FARMINGTON AND GALLUP, NM. Denied petition for reconsideration filed by KOB-TV regarding table of allotments. Dkt No.: MM- 92-81. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: October 27, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2476). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992476.doc

NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Reversed earlier action regarding upgrade of KNGT, Jackson, CA, to specify operation on Channel 232B1. Modified license of KNCO, Grass Valley, CA, to specify operation on channel 231A. Dkt No.: MM- 99-245. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: October 27, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2453). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992453.doc

METRO/DELTA, INC. Granted MDI's petition for reconsideration of Division's action regarding relocation of station to new site at Ruleville, MS. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2478). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992478.wp

AMERICAN PAGING, INC. Denied Teton's complaint seeking cancellation of license held by American for Pocatello, ID. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Banch. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2474). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992474.wp

PAC-WEST TELECOMM, INC. Dismissed as moot Pac-West's petition for reconsideration of Bureau decision regarding paging and radiotelephone service in Glamis, CA. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2473). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992473.wp

UTILICORP UNITED, INC. Granted UtilCorp.'s request and re-issued the licenses for three stations with primary status. Action by Chief, Public Safety and PrivateWireless Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-2470). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992470.doc

BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied BellSouth's request to modify Station KKX73, Buras, and KLU83, Pillottown, LA. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2468). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992468.doc

WINSTAR WIRELESS FIBER CORPORATION. Dismissed WinStar's petition for reconsideration of Branch action dismissing its application. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: November 5, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-2467). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992467.doc