fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 31
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 12, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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OPEN PROCEEDINGS. Open Proceedings. Action by: Marilyn Abraham at (202) 418-2374 CIB  DOC-209983A1.pdf  DOC-209983A1.doc  DOC-209983A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: N-212-A Released: 02/12/2001. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB. Contact: Herbert Newmann at (202) 418-2341  DOC-209985A1.pdf  DOC-209985A1.doc  DOC-209985A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 02/09/2001. CCB. Contact: Reference Information Center: (202) 418-0270  DOC-210011A1.pdf  DOC-210011A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON OPTEL, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING DOMESTIC SERVICES. (DA No. 01-362) NSD File No. W-P-D-480, Section 214 Application, Applicant: OPTEL, Inc.. Comments Due: 02/22/2001. CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320, email: mschwimm@fcc.gov, Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov  DA-01-362A1.pdf  DA-01-362A1.doc  DA-01-362A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. KEYSPAN MHK INC. SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 01-366). Comments Due: 02/22/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/01/2001. CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320, email: mschwimm@fcc.gov, Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-366A1.pdf  DA-01-366A1.doc  DA-01-366A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. AGL NETWORKS, LLC SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 01-365) NSD File No: ETC 01-02, Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 02/22/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/01/2001. CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320, email: mschwimm@fcc.gov, Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-365A1.pdf  DA-01-365A1.doc  DA-01-365A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC SERVICES--ONLINE CARD SERVICES. (DA No. 01-363) NSD File No. W-P-D-481, Section 214 Application, Applicant: MCI WorldCom, Communications, Inc.. Comments Due: 03/02/2001. CCB. Contact: Network Services Division: Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320, email: mschwimm@fcc.gov, Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-363A1.pdf  DA-01-363A1.doc  DA-01-363A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC SERVICES--METROMEDIA CALLING CARD, MFS INTELENET CALLING CARD SERVICE AND TRAVEL CARD SERVICE. (DA No. 01-364) NSD File No. W-P-D-482, Section 214 Application, Applicant: MCI WorldCom, Inc.. Comments Due: 03/02/2001. CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320, email: mschwimm@fcc.gov, Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov. Action by: Division Chief  DA-01-364A1.pdf  DA-01-364A1.doc  DA-01-364A1.txt

Report No: 3769 Released: 02/12/2001. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU. CSB

Report No: 24920 Released: 02/12/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB

Report No: 44920 Released: 02/12/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-210006A1.pdf  DOC-210006A1.txt  DOC-210006A1.txt

Report No: 289 Released: 02/12/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-209970A1.pdf  DOC-209970A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-210009A1.pdf  DOC-210009A1.doc  DOC-210009A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER AND PROPOSED AIRTIME CAPACITY AGREEMENT. (DA No. 01-360). Comments Due: 02/27/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/09/2001. WTB. Contact: Don Johnson or Paul Murray at (202) 418-7240  DA-01-360A1.pdf  DA-01-360A1.doc  DA-01-360A1.txt

Released: 02/12/2001. WTB TO ELIMINATE PAPER FACT SHEETS PN to announce that WTB will stop publishing paper fact sheets effective April 1, 2001 and rely on up to date web site information instead.. WTB. Contact: Laurel Wilkinson (717) 338-2523, 1-888-225-5322  DOC-209969A1.pdf  DOC-209969A1.doc  DOC-209969A1.txt

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TEXTS

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HALF HOLLOW HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT, DIX HILLS, NY. Dismissed the Request for Review filed December 22, 2000, by Half Hollow Hills School District, Dix Hills, New York. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/09/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-324). CCB  DA-01-324A1.pdf  DA-01-324A1.doc  DA-01-324A1.txt

CALIFORMULA, INC./CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Califormula Broadcasting for violaiting Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 00-342). ENF  DA-00-342A1.pdf  DA-00-342A1.doc  DA-00-342A1.txt

JOSEPH A. EVERETT ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Dismissed the application for review in part and otherwise denied the request. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-41). OGC  FCC-01-41A1.pdf  FCC-01-41A1.doc  FCC-01-41A1.txt

ACHERNAR BROADCASTING COMPANY; LINDSAY TELEVISION. Dismissed as unauthorized the Appeal filed November 22, 2000 by Givens & Bell. (Dkt No. 86-440). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-45). OGC  FCC-01-45A1.pdf  FCC-01-45A1.doc  FCC-01-45A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PARTS 20 AND 24 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Amended rules in this proceeding. Action by: Managing Director. Adopted: 02/09/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-361). OMD  DA-01-361A1.pdf  DA-01-361A1.doc  DA-01-361A1.txt

RICHARD DUNCAN D/B/A ANDERSON COMMUNICATIONS; FINDER'S PREFERENCE REQUEST FOR TARGET STATION WNFY 616, LICENSED. TO MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., CHANNEL 856-860.1125 MHZ, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Denied the Application for Review filed by Morris on December 20, 1999. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/01/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-38). WTB  FCC-01-38A1.pdf  FCC-01-38A1.doc  FCC-01-38A1.txt

RICHANRD DUUNCAN D/B/A ANDERSON COMMUNICATIONS; FINDER'S PREFERENCE REQUEST FOR TARGET STATION KNGZ274,. LICENSED TO MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 861-865.9125 MHz at GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Denied the Application for Review filed by Morris Communications, Inc. on November 8, 1999. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 02/01/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-37). WTB  FCC-01-37A1.pdf  FCC-01-37A1.doc  FCC-01-37A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES TO LICENSE CERTAIN RURAL SERVICE AREAS. Proposed rules for awarding licenses for four cellular Rural Service Areas (RSAs) that remain unlicensed because the initial lottery winner was disqualified or has otherwise withdrawn its application. (Dkt No. 01-32). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 01/31/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-36). WTB  FCC-01-36A1.pdf  FCC-01-36A1.doc  FCC-01-36A1.txt

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CORRECTIONS

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OREGON PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY/MILWAUKEE, OR. Correcting MO&O, DA-01-312 released 02/09/01 from Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division to Action by: Chief, Enforcement Division

CORRECTION TO PUBLIC NOTICE DA-01-328 RELEASED 02/09/01 SHOULD READ:. THE PHILADELPHIA METROPOLITAN AREA (REGION 28) RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR MINOR AMENDMENTS TO ITS PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN