DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 106                                               June 4,1999

OPEN PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Martha Conteee 202-418-0190; TTY 202-418-2555. OPA. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op990604.html

Report No: 3681. Released: June 4, 1999. THE COMMISSION, BY ITS CABLE SERVICES BUREAU, TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ON THE DATES SHOWN. ACTION OF: JUNE 2, 1999.

Report No: TEL-00095. Released: June 4, 1999. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 99-1059). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da991059.pdf

Report No: TEL-00096S. Released: June 4, 1999. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9111.pdf

Report No: 44501. Released: June 4, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990604.txt

Report No: 24501. Released: June 4, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICAITONS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990604.txt

Report No: CWS-99-43. Released: June 4, 1999. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9135.pdf

U S WEST. Granted U S West's petition requesting a limited modification of a local transport area (LATA) boundary. Action by Chief Network Services Division. Adopted: June 4, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1075). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991075.wp

AMERITECH. Granted request for limited modification of a local access transport area (LATA) boundary. Action by Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: June 4, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1074). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991074.wp

SOUTHWESTERN BELL. Grants petition for limited modification of local access transport area (LATA) boundaries. Action by Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: June 4, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1073). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991073.wp

MALHEUR HOME TELEPHONE CO. Granted Malheur's petition requesting a limited modification of a local access transort area (LATA) boundary. Action by Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: June 4, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1076). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991076.wp

COMSAT MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted request for an extension of time until June 15, 1999 to file Comsat's independant cost allocation manual audit report. Action by Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: June 3, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1079). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991079.wp

VALUE CALL INTERNATIONAL, INC., V. MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION,. Granted joint motion to extend filing deadlines.; Comments due: June 25, 1999 and Replies due July 9, 1999. Action by Formal Complaints and Investigations. Adopted: June 4, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1094). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991094.wp

TIME WARNER CABLE. Denied Operator's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 98-1825 and approved operator's refund plan. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1069). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991069.wp

GREATER MEDIA INC. Vacated Order, DA 95-1738 and dismissed complaint filed against the cable programming services tier in Chicopee, MA. Denied operator's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 95-1738 as moot. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1066). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991066.wp

TIME WARNER CABLE. Denied Operator's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 98-1744. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1068). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991068.wp

GREATER MEDIA CABLE. Dismissed complaints filed against Operator's cable programming service tier rates in Easthampton, Sturbridge, Boylston and West Boylston, MA. Granted to the extent indicated herein complaint filed against Operator's cable programming service tier rates in Worcester, MA. Granted in part to the extent indicated herein Operator's petition for reconsideration of DA 95-1739. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: June 1, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1070). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991070.wp

HARRON COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Vacated Order, DA 95-476 and dismissed complaint filed against the cable programming services tier in various communities in NY. Denied operator's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 95-476 as moot. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1062). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991062.wp

HARRON COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Vacated Order, DA 95-562 and Dismissed complaint filed against the cable programming services tier in New Hartford, NY. Denied operator's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 95-562 as moot. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1063). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991063.wp

HARRON COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Vacated Order, DA 95-528 and dismissed complaint filed against the cable programming services tier in East Whiteland, PA. Denied operator's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 95-528 as moot. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1064). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991064.wp

HARRON COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Vacated Order, DA 95-546 and dismissed complaint filed against the cable programming services tier in various communities in MI. Denied operator's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 95-546 as moot. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1065). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991065.wp

NEW ENGLAND CABLEVISION OF MASSACHUSETTS INC. Vacated Order, DA 95-1162 and Dismissed complaint filed against the cable programming services tier in Merrimac, MA. Denied operator's Petition for Reconsideration of DA 95-1162 as moot. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Division. Adopted: May 28, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1067). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991067.wp

LEESVILLE, LA.;. Effective July 19, Amended FM table to substitute Channel 228C for Channel 224A at Leesville and modified license of KJAE (FM) accordingly. Dkt No.: MM- 98-191. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: May 26, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1078). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991078.wp

WNBC(TV), NEW YORK,NY. License Renewal Application filed by the National Broadcasting Co., Inc. for Station WNBC(TV) is Granted subject to the condition that, on December 31, 2006 the licensee shall surrender either it's analog or its digital television channel for reallocation or reassignment pursuant to Commission regulations. Action by Chief, Video Services Division. Adopted: June 3, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1084). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991084.wp

TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM MOUNTAINAIRE, AZ ET AL. Proposed amending FM table of Allotment for various communities. Comments due July 26, 1999 Replies Due August 10, 1999. Dkt No.: MM-99-202. Action by NPRM. Adopted: May 26, 1999. (DA No. 99-1088). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991088.wp

CAMP WOOD, TX FM PROCEEDING. Proposed the substitution of Channel 251C3 for Channel 256A at Campwood, TX, since it could provide the community with expanded service.; comments due July 26, 1999; Reply due August 10, 1999. Dkt No.: MM- 99-214. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: May 26, 1999. by Notice. (DA No. 99-1089). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991089.wp

DEER LODGE, HAMILTON AND SHELBY, MT; FM PROCEDING. Modified the license for Station KBMG, Hamilton, MT, to specify operation on Channel 242C and the license for Station KQRV, Deer Lodge, MT, to specify operation on Channel 245C1. modified the license for station KZIN, Shelby, MT to specify operation on Channel 244C in lieu of Channel 242C1. Dkt No.: MM- 99-70. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: May 26, 1999. by R&O. (DA No. 99-1077). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991077.wp

CALDWELL, COLLEGE STATION, GAUSE, TX FM PROCEEDING. Granted motion to consider comments filed by Bryan Broadcasting License Subsidiary, Inc. Dkt No.: MM- 91-58. Action by Policy and Rules Division. Adopted: June 1, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1050). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991050.wp

NEW SERVICE RULES. Proposed new service rules for commercial licensing in the 746-764 MHz and 776-794MHz bands that have been reallocated from use solely for the broadcasting service. Comments due: July 19, 1999. Replies due: August 13, 1999. Dkt No.: WT- 99-168. Action by commission. Adopted: May 13, 1999. by NPRM. (FCC No. 99-97). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/1999/fcc99097.wp

ROAD RUNNER TRANSPORTATION ET. AL.,. Found Roadrunner is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $20,000.00; and City Courier and Eastside/Westside are each apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for violations of PLMS rules. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 1, 1999. by NAL. (FCC No. 91-130). WTB

THREE GUYS CELLCOM. Denied Three Guys's application for an extension of time to complete construction of its cellular system. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch. Adopted: June 4, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1011). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991011.wp

INTERNATIONAL BUREAU ENFORCES COMMISSION'S 1997 BENCHMARKS ORDER; DIRECTS U.S. CARRIERS TO PAY THE BENCHMARK RATE TO TERMINATE TRAFFIC TO CYPRUS AND KUWAIT. Contact: Kathryn O'Brien at 202-418-0439 and Ken Stanley 418-1486; news media contact: Rosemary Kimball at 202-418-0500. Report No: IN 99-22. IB. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1999/nrin9021.html

Released: June 3, 1999. BELL ATLANTIC PETITIONS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW RATE ELEMENTS TO PROVIDE SWITCHED ACCESS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICE.Jennifer Mckee, (202) 418 - 1520, TTY (202) 418-0484. (DA No. 99-1087). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991087.wp

Released: June 3, 1999. AMERICAN STERLING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 103 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACTOF 1996.comments due: June 18, 1999 reply comments due: June 25, 1999; contact Marty Schwimmer or Al Mccloud in the Network Services Division at (202) 418 - 2320, TTY: (202) 418 - 0484. (DA No. 99-1082). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991082.wp

Report No: 1414. Released: June 3, 1999. CABLE TV RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.

Released: June 3, 1999. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTION; RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, INC FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION.Media Contact: Morgan Broman at (202) 418 - 2358; Cable Services Bureau contact: Treg Tremont at (202)418 - 1031; TTY: (202) 418 - 7172. (DA No. 99-1092). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1999/da991092.wp

Report No: D-1047-A. Released: June 3, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/md990603.pdf

Report No: D-1047. Released: June 3, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/md990603.pdf

Report No: 2333. Released: June 3, 1999. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9043.wp

Released: June 3, 1999. FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY JUNE 10, 1999 9:30 AM ROOM TW-C305, AT 445 12TH STREET S.W., WASHINGTON D.C. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Agenda/1999/ag990610.html

Report No: CWS-99-42. Released: June 3, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS INFORMATION. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9134.wp

Released: June 3, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS NARROWBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSEES OF FIVE - YEAR CONSTRUCTION BENCHMARK; NOTIFICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER JULY 1,1999 MUST BE FILED ELECTRONICALLY.contact: Melvin Spann at (202) 418 - 1333. (DA No. 99-1081). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991081.pdf

Released: June 3, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS LICENSES OF MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING VIA THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999; ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIRED FOR CELLULAR, PAGING, OFFSHORE AND AUCTIONED LICENSES.FCC technical support hotline: (202) 414-1250. (DA No. 99-1080). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991080.pdf

AT&T;MCI;SPRINT. Granted petition for Enforcements of International Settlements Benchmark Rates for service with Cyprus. Dkt No.: IB- 96-261. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division. Adopted: June 3, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1053). CCB

GLOBAL NAPS SOUTH, INC. Granted the requests for extension time in preemption proceeding.; Comments due by: June 15, 1999 Reply Due by June 24, 1999. Dkt No.: CC- 99-198. Action by Policy and Program Planning Division. Adopted: June 3, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1090). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991090.txt

AMERICAN STERLING COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. Placed application for designation as exempt telecommunication company on public notice. Comments due: June 18, replies June 25. Action by Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: June 3, 1999. by Letter. (DA No. 99-1083). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da991083.wp

AT&T CORP.; MCI WORLDCOM, INC.; SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS CO.L.P. Granted Petition for Enforcement of International Settlements Benchmark Rates for Service with Kuwait. Action by Telecommunications Division. Adopted: June 3, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1052). CCB

Report No: SES-00083. Released: June 2, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9107.pdf

Report No: FCN-00007. Released: June 2, 1999. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.

Report No: SES-00082. Released: June 2, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9106.pdf

The following items are corrections from previous Daily Digests.

Correction to Report N-121-A. released June 3, 1999, Common Carrier Network services applications filed uner rules part 68. The June 3 digest incorrectly listed applications as filed rather than granted.