DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 239                                          December 15,1999

**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: December 15, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG: DEC. 14. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt121499.pdf

Released: December 15, 1999. FCC REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER TO CLOSE AT NOON ON DECEMBER 17, 1999.Regular hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 20; contact Bill Cline (202) 418-0267. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Public_Notices/1999/pnci9004.doc

Report No: 3708. Released: December 15, 1999. CABLE SERVICES ACTION.

Report No: TEL-00167S. Released: December 15, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9250.pdf

Report No: 44632. Released: December 15, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac991215.txt

Report No: 24632A. Released: December 15, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/pnmm9301.doc

Report No: 24632. Released: December 15, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap991215.txt

Released: December 15, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1999/ex991215.doc

Released: December 15, 1999. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NATIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE.Contact Michael Wilhelm (202) 418-0680. (DA No. 99-2790). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992790.doc

Released: December 15, 1999. PUBLIC SAFETY NATIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE.Contact Michael Wilhelm (202) 418-0680. (DA No. 99-2789). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992789.doc

Report No: 400. Released: December 15, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU - ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9324.pdf

Report No: 405. Released: December 15, 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/pnwl9325.pdf

Released: December 15, 1999. SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND RADIOFONE, INC. SEEK FCC CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OR ASSIGN RADIOFONE'S LICENSES TO SBC.Comments due Jan. 14, 2000; replies Jan. 24, 2000; Contact Lauren Kravetz or John Branscome, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Bureau (202) 418-7240 (Parts 22 and 24), Ramona Melson, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division 418-0680 ( Parts 90 and 101) and Karl Kensinger, International Bureau 418-0719 ( Part 25). (DA No. 99-2809). Dkt No.: WT- 99-355. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992809.doc

Released: December 15, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR DECLARATORY RULING OR WAIVER BY KENWOOD COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION TO ALLOW AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS TO USE CHANNELS IN THE TWO METER AMATEUR SERVICE BAND.Comments due Jan. 31, 2000; replies Feb. 14, 2000;contact William Cross (202) 418-0680. (DA No. 99-2805). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992805.wp

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COXCOM, INC. Granted CoxCom's appeal of local rate order and remanded to the Town of Vinton, Virginia, for further reconsideration consistent with terms of this MO&O. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: December 13, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2794). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992794.doc

FALCON CABLE SYSTEMS COMPANY. Denied County of San Luis Obispo, California's Petition for Reconsideration of Bureau's action on County's local rate order. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: December 13, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2795). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992795.doc

NORMAN JOHNSON. Denied request by Wireless Services of Puerto Rico for reinstatement and additional time to construct Station Call sign WPFA272. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Banch. Adopted: December 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2762). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992762.wp

FCC CONSTRUCTION DEADLINE FOR 800 MHZ LICENSEES RECEIVING RELIEF PURSUANT TO FCC 98-167. Dismissed as moot emergency request for stay and petition for reconsideration filed by Daniel R. Goodman, the court-appointed Receiver for Metropolitan Communications Corp., et al. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch. Adopted: December 15, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2786). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992786.wp

DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU CONCERNING PROCEDURES FOR ASSIGNING DOMESTIC MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITIES (MMSIS). Amended Part 0 of the Commission's Rules for delegated authority for assigning MMSIs. Action by the Commission. Adopted: November 24, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-373). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99373.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released December 14, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 238:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC LAUNCHES TWELVE DAYS OF BROADBAND ON FCC WEBSITE. In the spirit of the holidays, the FCC launched its "Twelve Days of Broadband" on the FCC's website today at: www.fcc.gov. News media contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0512. OMR. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1999/nrmc9083.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: December 14, 1999. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON GLOBAL NAPS, INC. PETITION FOR PREEMPTION OF JURISDICTION OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY PURSUANT TO SECTION 252 (E)(5).Contact Janice Myles (202) 418-1580. (DA No. 99-2808). Dkt No.: CC- 99-354. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992808.doc

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REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied Carolina Friends School's letter of appeal of decision by Schools and libraries Divison Funding Commitment Decision. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Depty Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2796). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992796.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Dismissed letter of appeal filed by St. John - St. James Lutheran School, Reedsville, WI. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2803). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992803.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Dismissed letter of appeal filed by Foxcroft Academy seeking review of Administrator's decision. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2797). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992797.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Dismissed letter of appeal filed by Putnam City Schools, Oklahoma City, OK. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2800). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992800.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Dismissed letter of appeal filed by White Oak Public School District, Vinita, OK. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2802). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992802.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Dismissed letter of appeal filed by Lincoln Intermediate Unit, New Oxford, PA. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2799). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992799.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Granted, to limited extent, appeal filed by Simpson County Vocational-Technical School, Mendenhall, MS, and remanded to Schools and Libraries Division for further consideration in light of this decision. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2801). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992801.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Granted letter of appeal filed by Joplin R8 School District, Joplin, MO and remanded to Schools and Libraries Division for further consideration. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45, CC- 97-21. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2798). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992798.doc

ESTABLISHMENT OF A CLASS A TELEVISION SERVICE. The FCC on its own motion suspends the filing of comments in this rulemaking and this order is effective upon release. Dkt No.: MM- 99-292. Action by the Commission. Adopted: December 14, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-389). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/fcc99389.doc

JAMES W. O'KEEFE. Denied petition for reconsideration of Bureau orer granting WinStar Wireless Fiber Corp.'s licenses to operate point-to-point microwave facilities in the 39 GHz frequency band at various locations throughout the United States. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: December 13, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-2782). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992782.doc