fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 19 No. 210
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 1, 2000


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FINES INTELLICALL OPERATOR SERVICES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE REQUIRED UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS. News Release. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. (FCC No. 00-390). News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 ENF. Contact William Knowles-Kellett at (717) 338-2505  FCC-00-390A1.pdf  FCC-00-390A1.doc

ENFORCEMENT BUREAU CONCLUDES NATIONWIDE OPERATOR SERVICE INVESTIGATION; ACTIONS INCLUDE CONSENT DECREEES TOTALING $311,000, CITATIONS, AND A NATIONWIDE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. News Release. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. (DA No. 00-2456). News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 ENF. Contact David Hunt at (202) 418-1522  DA-00-2456A1.pdf  DA-00-2456A2.pdf  DA-00-2456A1.doc  DA-00-2456A2.doc

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 11/01/2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG; OCTOBER 31, 2000. CCB  DOC-206953A1.pdf

Released: 11/01/2000. CINERGY E-SUPPLY NETWORK, LLC SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 00-2464). Comments Due: 11/09/2000. CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320. Action by: Division Chief  DA-00-2464A1.pdf  DA-00-2464A1.doc  DA-00-2464A1.txt

Report No: 2449 Released: 11/01/2000. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. CIB  DOC-206955A1.pdf  DOC-206955A1.doc

Report No: 1289 Released: 11/01/2000. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. CSB. Contact: Cable Services Bureau at (202) 418-7000

Released: 11/01/2000. ALTRIO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 00-2470). CSB. Contact: News Media Contact: Mike Perko at (202) 418-7200; Sonia Greenaway at (202) 418-7200; TTY (202) 418-7172  DA-00-2470A1.pdf  DA-00-2470A1.doc

Report No: TEL-00308NS Released: 11/01/2000. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES AND SECTION 310(B)(4). IB  DOC-206956A1.pdf

Report No: TEL-00309S Released: 11/01/2000. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES; SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. IB  DOC-206957A1.pdf

Report No: 251 Released: 11/01/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-206898A1.pdf  DOC-206898A1.txt

Report No: 267 Released: 11/01/2000. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-206897A1.pdf  DOC-206897A1.txt

Report No: 44852 Released: 11/01/2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB, MMB  DOC-206959A1.pdf  DOC-206959A1.txt

Report No: 24852 Released: 11/01/2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB, MMB  DOC-206958A1.pdf  DOC-206958A1.txt

Report No: 684 Released: 11/01/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (SITE-BY-SITE) ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-206941A1.pdf  DOC-206941A1.txt

Report No: 683 Released: 11/01/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, (SITE-BY-SITE) ACCEPTED FOR FILING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-206940A1.pdf  DOC-206940A1.txt

Report No: 686 Released: 11/01/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-206933A1.pdf  DOC-206933A1.txt

Report No: 685 Released: 11/01/2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-206932A1.pdf  DOC-206932A1.txt

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TEXTS

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FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Provided additional time for applicants who were unable to complete installation of non-recurring services to September 30, 2000. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2444). CCB  DA-00-2444A1.pdf  DA-00-2444A1.doc

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Extended time period by 60 days for review of decisions of the Schools and Libraries Division for 31 communities. (Dkt No. 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2453). CCB  DA-00-2453A1.pdf  DA-00-2453A1.doc  DA-00-2453A1.txt

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Extended time period by 60 days for review of decisions of the Schools and Libraries Division for 20 communities. (Dkt No. 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2454). CCB  DA-00-2454A1.pdf  DA-00-2454A1.doc  DA-00-2454A1.txt

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Extended time period for reviewing decisions of the Schools and Libraries Division for Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts. (Dkt No. 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2455). CCB  DA-00-2455A1.pdf  DA-00-2455A1.doc  DA-00-2455A1.txt

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE. Approved request for a LATA modification for the limited purpose of providing flat-rated, two-way, non-optional ELCS at specific locations. Action by: Division Chief. Adopted: 10/27/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2465). CCB. Contact Alan Thomas  DA-00-2465A1.pdf  DA-00-2465A1.doc  DA-00-2465A1.txt

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE. Approved request for a LATA modification for the limited purpose of providing flat-rated, two-way, non-optional ELCS at specific locations. Action by: Chief, Network Services Divsion, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/27/2000 by MO&O. (DA No. 00-2466). CCB. Contact Alan Thomas  DA-00-2466A1.pdf  DA-00-2466A1.doc  DA-00-2466A1.txt

AT&T CORP.. Adopted Consent Decree terminating an informal investigation by the Enforcement Bureau. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2456). ENF  DA-00-2456A1.pdf  DA-00-2456A1.doc

WORLDCOM, INC.. Adopted Consent Decree terminating an informal investigation by the Enforcement Bureau. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2457). ENF  DA-00-2457A1.pdf  DA-00-2457A2.pdf  DA-00-2457A1.doc  DA-00-2457A2.doc  DA-00-2457A1.txt  DA-00-2457A2.txt

USLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Adopted Consent Decree terminating an informal investigation by the Enforcement Bureau. Action by: Chief, Enforcment Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2458). ENF  DA-00-2458A1.pdf  DA-00-2458A2.pdf  DA-00-2458A1.doc  DA-00-2458A2.doc

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P. V. QUEST CORPORATION. Granted Joint Motion to hold in Abeyance. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/31/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2461). ENF  DA-00-2461A1.pdf  DA-00-2461A1.doc

KNFL, INC.. Issued Notice of Apparent Liability in the amount of $8,000 for engaging in the transfer of control of KNFL(FM) without prior Commission consent. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2000 by NALF. (DA No. 00-2450). ENF  DA-00-2450A1.pdf  DA-00-2450A1.doc  DA-00-2450A1.txt

INTELLICALL OPERATOR SERVICES. Issued forfeiture order in the amount of $99,000 for failing to make a required contribution to universal service support programs. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 10/27/2000 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 00-390). ENF. Contact William Knowles-Kellett at (717) 338-2505  FCC-00-390A1.pdf  FCC-00-390A1.doc  FCC-00-390A1.txt

1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW. Amended rules streamling radio technical rules in Part 73 and 74 of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 98-93). Action by: By the Commission. Adopted: 10/12/2000 by R&O. (FCC No. 00-368). MMB  FCC-00-368A1.pdf  FCC-00-368A1.doc

AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, INC.. Granted waiver request and permitted processing of transfer and assignment applications. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/27/2000 by ORDER. (DA No. 00-2451). WTB  DA-00-2451A1.pdf  DA-00-2451A1.doc  DA-00-2451A1.txt

AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL ROAMING OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES. Initiated new proceeding to consider adopting and "automatic" roaming rule and whether to sunset the "manual" roaming requirement. (Dkt No. 00-193). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 01/05/2001. Reply Comments Due: 02/05/2001. Adopted: 10/04/2000 by NPRM. (FCC No. 00-361). WTB. Contact Paul Murray  FCC-00-361A1.pdf  FCC-00-361A1.doc  FCC-00-361A1.txt