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Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).  y: 5 dddhy  M8i U 1  1  Figure 1  Figure 1 y!HH,,@Uddfcclogo.wpgHHy! Xz dd8u H#S2pPG;# NEWS L X   X(##XR  P7jQXP# August 28, 1998 j<X(#P # 4  pG; \ #  jV<~OPEN PROCEEDINGS# Xw PE37XP#у  Y- The following is a listing of current FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Notices of Inquiry (NOIs) open for public comment, except routine petitions to amend the Table of Allotments. This listing also includes pertinent Public Notices (PNs) announcing comment subjects and dates. For additional information, contact Martha Contee, Public  Y -Service Division at (202) 4180260, TTY (202) 4182555, email mcontee@fcc.gov. #X\  P6G; P# Please note: as comment and reply comment periods expire, they are deleted from this listing. *Asterisk indicates  yO -comment period deadline is past, but reply comment period still is open.# Xj\  P6G; y XP#  aC< # |\  P6G; :P#CABLE SERVICES BUREAU # Xj\  P6G; y XP#  X6-  X    CS 9882; NPRM 6/26/98 (adopted 6/4/98); FCC 98112 Review of the Commission's Cable Attribution RulesNotice of Proposed Rulemaking  X- The Commission is seeking comments on possible changes to the cable television ownership attribution rules, which define what constitutes a cognizable interest that triggers application of various Commission rules relating to the provision of cable television services. Comments due August 14, 1998*; reply comments due September 3, 1998.  Xg- CS 98102; NOI 6/26/98 (adopted 6/23/98); FCC 98137  XP- Annual Assessment of Status of Competition in Markets for the Delivery of Video ProgrammingNotice of Inquiry  X - The Commission is seeking information, data, and public comments for use in preparation of the 1998 Report to Congress on competition in markets for the delivery of video programming in compliance with Section 628(g) of the Communications Act. Comments due July 31, 1998*; reply comments due August 31, 1998.    "#,$$ (#"Ԍ X- CS 98116; PN 6/29/98; DA 981290  X- Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on North American Numbering Council Recommendation Concerning Local Number Portability Administration Wireline and Wireless Integration CC Docket No. 95116  Xv- On May 18, 1998, the Chief, Common Carrier Bureau, received a report from the North American Numbering Council (NANC) on Local Number Portability Administration, Wireless Wireline Integration which also included the Architecture and Administration Plan for Local Number Portability (NANC Report). The Commission has directed the NANC to develop standards and procedures necessary to provide for commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) provider participation in local number portability no later than nine months after the release of  X -the Second Report and Order. The NANC Report addresses the integration of local exchange carrier (LEC) and CMRS provider number portability as well as wireless specific issues related to number portability. The Commission is seeking comments on the NANC Report. Comments due August 10, 1998*; reply comments due August 31, 1998. Contact: Gayle Radley Teicher or Doug Sicker at (202) 4182320; TTY: (202) 4180484.  XM- CS 98120; NPRM 7/9/98 (adopted 7/9/98); FCC 98153 Carriage of the Transmissions of Digital Television Broadcast Stations Amendments to  X-Part 76 of the Commission's Rules The Commission is seeking comments on changes to the broadcast signal carriage rules and other cable television rules, to accommodate digital television transmissions. Comments due September 17, 1998; reply comments due October 30, 1998.  Xg- CS 98132; NPRM 7/20/98 (adopted 7/13/98); FCC 98159  X9- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Public File and  X"-Notice Requirements The Commission seeks comment on streamlining the public file and notice requirements in the Commission's Part 76 Cable Television Rules. Comments due September 10, 1998; reply comments due September 25, 1998.  aS%< # |\  P6G; :P#COMMON CARRIER BUREAU# Xj\  P6G; y XP#  X]&-   XF'- CC 9867; NPRM 5/20/98 (adopted 5/14/98); FCC 9890 Telecommunications Relay Services and SpeechToSpeech Services For Individuals With"),_*_*'"  X-Hearing and Speech Disabilities The Commission is seeking comment on technological advances that could improve the level and quality of service provided through TRS for the benefit of the community of TRS users, and inquired about the effectiveness of current TRS regulation. The Commission is also seeking comment on the impact of competition in telecommunications markets on TRS. Comments due July 20, 1998*; reply comments due September 14, 1998.  X_-  X1- CC 9877; NPRM 6/4/98 (adopted 5/26/98); FCC 98101  X - Access Charge Reform for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers Subject to RateofReturn Regulation  X - The Commission proposed to reform access charge structure of rateofreturn local exchange carriers. The Commission is seeking comments on this proposal. Comments due July 17,  X-1998*; reply comments due August 17, 1998*.  Xb-xCC 9877; Order 7/15/98 (adopted 7/15/98); DA 981418 xExtended comment deadline to August 17, 1998*; reply comment deadline to XxSeptember 17, 1998.(#  X-  X- CC 9881; NPRM 6/17/98; FCC 98108 1998 Biennial Regulatory ReviewReview of Accounting and Cost Allocation Requirements  X|- Commission is proposing as part of the biennial review to modify the accounting and cost allocation rules. Comments due July 17, 1998*; reply comments due August 3, 1998*  X7-Xx CC 9881; Order 8/3/98; DA 981545(#  X - XxExtended on the FCC's own initiative, the filing deadline for reply comments to the (# XxNotice of Proposed Rulemaking ("Accounting Reductions NPRM") in this proceeding. Reply comment filing deadline extended from August 3 to September 4, 1998.(#  X-   X -  X"- CC 98122; PN 7/14/98; DA 981399  Xh$- Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Missouri Petition for Preemption of  XQ%-Section 392410(7) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri CC Docket No. 98122 On July 8, 1998, The Missouri Municipal League; The Missouri Association of Municipal Utilities; City Utilities of Springfield; City of Columbia Water & Light; City of Sikeston Board of Utilities filed a petition for preemption urging the Commission to preempt under"(,_*_*'"  %EB  %EB section 253(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended section 392.410(7) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. Comments due August 13, 1998*; reply comments due August 28, 1998. Contact: Janice M. Myles, Policy and Program Planning Division at (202) 418-1580.  Xv- CC 98117; NPRM 7/17/98 (adopted 7/6/98); FCC 98147  XH- 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Review ARMIS Reporting Requirements The Commission is proposing as part of the biennial review to reduce the reporting requirements of our Automated Reporting Management Information System. These modifications are designed to minimize the reporting and burden on carriers, to improve the quality and use of the reported information, and reduce the cost to the Commission of collection, verification, and distribution of the data. Comments due August 20, 1998*; reply comments due September 4, 1998.  Xb-%EB CC 98119; NPRM 7/21/98 (adopted 7/8/98); FCC 98152  X4- 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Elimination of Part 41 Telegraph and Telephone  X-Franks The Commission is proposing to eliminate, in toto, Part 41 (Telegraph and Telephone Franks) of the Commission's rules. Comments due August 31; replies September 10.  X- PN 7/22/98; DA 981467 Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition by the Competition Policy Institute for Declaratory Rulings on the Realistic Choice Standard for Implementing the Public Interest Test in Section 271 of the Communications Act  X - The Commission is seeking comments on various parties' request that the Commission issue Declaratory Rulings to clarify the meaning of the public interest standard outside of a ruling on any specific Bell Operating Company (BOC) section 271 application and that the Commission use the public interest test to examine each BOC section 271 application from the perspective of residential and business consumers, an that the Commission consider whether consumers have a "realistic choice" of an alternative local telephone provider as a main factor in its analysis of any BOC application. Comments due August 11, 1998*; reply comments due August 21, 1998.* Contact: Janice Myles, Policy and Program Planning Division at (202) 4181580.  X (- XxOrder 8/6/98 (adopted 8/5/98); DA 981569(# "(,_*_*'"Ԍ %EB  %EB XxPetition for Declaratory Ruling on the Realistic Choice Standard for  X-Implementing the Public Interest Test in Section 271 of the Communications Act  X-of 1934 (# XxExtended to September 1, 1998 and September 16, 1998, respectively, the dates for filing comments and replies in this proceeding.(#  X_- CC 98121; PN 7/23/98; DA 981480 Revised Comment Cycle on Application by BellSouth Corporation, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., and BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. for Provision of InRegion,  X -InterLATA Services in Louisiana Comments sought on BellSouth Corp.'s, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.'s and Bellsouth Long Distance, Inc.'s application for authorization to provide inregion, interLATA service in Louisiana corrected version. Comments due August 4, 1998*; reply comments due August 28, 1998. Contact: Janice M. Myles at (202) 418180.  XK- CC 98131; NPRM 7/24/98 (adopted 7/15/98); FCC 98164 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Part 61 of the Commission's Rules and Related  X-Tariffing Requirements %EBIssued Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the 1998 Biennial Review part 61 of the Commission's Rules and Related Tariffing Requirements. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; reply comments due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.  XN- CC 98141; PN 7/30/98; DA 981492 SBC Communications, Inc. and Ameritech Corporation Seek FCC Consent for a Proposed Transfer of Control and Commission Seeks Comment on Proposed Protective Order Filed by SBC and Ameritech  X - On July 24, 1998, SBC Communications, Inc. and Ameritech Corporation filed joint applications under Sections 214 and 310(d) of the Communications Act requesting Commission approval of the transfer of control to SBC of licenses and authorizations controlled or requested by Ameritech or its affiliates or subsidiaries. This transfer of control would take place as the result of a proposed merger of SBC and Ameritech. Comments due September 15, 1998; oppositions or responses due October 15, 1998. Contact: Radhika Karmarkar, Lisa Choi or Bill Dever, Policy and Prgram Planning Division at (202) 4181580.  X(- PN 8/6/98; DA 981571"(,_*_*'"Ԍ %EB  %EB Request by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems United Way of America, United Way 211 (Atlanta, GA), United Way of Connecticut, Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services, Inc. and Texas I&R Network for Assignment of 211  X-Dialing Code Pleading Cycle Established On May 28, 1998, The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems, the United Way of American, United Way 211 (Atlanta, GA), United Way of Connecticut, Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services, Inc., and the Texas I&R Network, filed a Petition for assignment of 211 dialing code for use by the public to access essential community resource services, providing free information and referrals regarding community service organizations. Comments due September 8, 1998; replies due September 21, 1998.  X - CC 9645, CC 97160; PN 8/7/98; DA 981587 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Model Platform Development CC Docket  X-Nos. 9645, 97160 In the Universal Service Order, the Commission stated that it would select a federal mechanism to calculate the forwardlooking economic cost of nonrural carriers serving rural insular, and high cost areas. The Commission determined that it would select the "platform" (fixed assumptions and algorithms) of the mechanism in one stage, and that it would select %EBother parts of the mechanism, including all input values, in a second stage. The Commission is seeking comment on model platform development. Comments due August 28, 1998; replies due September 11, 1998. Contacts: Chuck Keller or Jeff Prisbrey at (202) 4187400.  X- CC 96115; PN 8/7/98; DA 981582 Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition for Waiver of Customer Proprietary Network Information Rules CC Docket No. 96115 0  X - On July 20, 1998, the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control filed a petition seeking a waiver of the Customer Proprietary Network Information requirements contained in 47 C.F.R. section 64.2007(2)iii and v, which prohibit the transfer of CPNI without affirmative customer consent. Comments due August 24, 1998*; replies due September 1, 1998. Contact: Janice Myles, Policy and Program Planning at (202) 4181577.  X#- CC 98147, CC 9811, CC 9826, CC 9832, CC 9878, CC 9891; MO&O and NPRM 8/7/98; FCC 98188  X:&-Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability The Commission took steps to implement Congress' framework with respect to encouraging the rapid deployment of new telecommunications technologies advanced services. "(,_*_*'"  %EB  %EB Comments due September 21, 1998; replies due October 13, 1998.  X- CC 98146, CC 98147; PN 8/12/98; FCC 98187, FCC 98188; DA 981624 Common Carrier Bureau Establishes Revised Pleading Cycle for Comments in Section 706 Notice of Inquiry, FCC 98187, and Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 98188 CC Docket Nos. 98146 and 98147  X1- Extended comment period in NOI (CC Docket No. 98146) pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Comments due September 14, 1998; reply comments due October 8, 1998. Extended comment period in MO&O and NPRM (CC Docket No. 98147) regarding six petitions of relief. Comments due September 25, 1998; reply comments due  X -October 16, 1998. Contact: Janice M. Myles, Policy and Program Planning at (202) 4181580.  Xy- PN 8/12/98; DA 981625 BellSouth and Bell Atlantic File a Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Part 32 of the Commission's Rules to Adopt the Accounting for Software Required by Statement of Position 981 (RM 9341)  X-%EB On August 3, 1998, the Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies and BellSouth Corporation and BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. filed a petition for rulemaking to amend the Commission's existing Part 32 rules in order to accommodate recent changes in generally accepted accounting principles. Comments due September 14, 1998; replies due September 28, 1998. Contact: Brett Kissel, Accounting Safeguards Division at (202) 4180810.  XN- PN 8/12/98; DA 981617 Bell South Files Revisions to Its Cost Allocation Manual Public Comment Invited  X- On July 31, 1998, Bell South filed updates to its cost allocation manual (CAM). Comments  X-on the CAM due September 11, 1998; replies due September 28, 1998. Contact: Colleen Nibbe at (202) 4180810.  X"- x  X#- PN 8/18/98; DA 981652  XQ%- Petition by Joint Petitions to Ensure Interoperability of 911 Emergency Calling Systems (RM 9343)  X (- On August 4, 1998, the Texas Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications, the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network, Tarrant County 9-1-1, Denton County"(,_*_*'"  %EB  %EB 9-1-1, Bexar County 9-1-1, and the National Association of State Nine-One-One Administrators filed a petition requesting that the Commission establish an investigation on 9-1-1 interoperability issues and any resulting problems caused by a lack of 9-1-1 interoperability. Comments due September 18. (DA No. 98-1652). Contact: Alan Thomas, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2338.  X_- PN 8/19/98, DA 981653  X1- Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Waiver of Local Number Portability Deadline  X - On July 8, 1998, Roseville Telephone Company (RTC) filed a petition seeking a waiver and extension of the Phase IV implementation deadline, from September 30, 1998, to October 19, 1998, for the RTC Sacramento, California Metropolitan Statistical Area. Comments to the petition due August 28, 1998; replies due September 4, 1998. Contact: Gayle Teicher, Network Services Division at (202) 418-1515 or Patrick Forster at (202) 418-7061; TTY (202) 418-0484.  Xb-  X4- PN 8/19/98; DA 981614 Sprint Local Telephone Companies File Petition for Waiver of Automated Reporting Management Information System 4303 Filing Requirement  X- On July 27, 1998, Sprint Local Telephone Companies filed a petition for waiver of the Automated Reporting Management Information Systems (ARMIS) 4303 filing requirement. Comments on this petition due September 18, 1998; reply comments due October 5, 1998. Contact: Andrew Mulitz, Chief, Legal Branch, Accounting Safeguards Division at (202) 4180850.  X - CC 9645; PN 8/19/98; DA 981647 Hotel Communications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Universal Service Contribution Pleading Cycle Established CC Docket No. 9645  X!- In the May 8, 1997 Universal Service Order, the Commission directed all interstate telecommunications carriers, payphone providers, and others which provide interstate telecommunications service for a fee to contribute to the Universal Service Funds. Hotel Communications, Inc. has requested authority to calculate its contribution on the basis of its current revenues. Comments to this request due September 2, 1998; reply comments due September 12, 1998. Contact: Linda P. Armstrong, Accounting Policy Division at (202) 4187400; TTY: (202) 4180484. "(,_*_*'"Ԍ X- %EB  %EB  PN 8/20/98; DA 981675 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on New York State Department of Public  X-Service Petition for Stay On August 15, 1998, the New York State Department of Public Service (NYSDPS) filed a petition for stay of the Commission's Common Carrier Bureau order denying the NYSDPS Petition for Expedited Waiver of 47 C.F.R Section 52.19 (c)(3)(ii), which was released July 20, 1998 (re: area codes/10 digit dialing). The Commission is seeking comments on the issues raised in NYSDPS petition for stay. Comments due September 9, 1998; reply comments due September 19, 1998. Contact: Gregory Cook, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2351; TTY: (202) 418-0484.  X - PN 8/20/98; DA 981675 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on New York State Department of Public  Xy-Service Petition for Stay Pleading Cycle Established On August 15, 1998, the New York State Department of Public Service (NYSDPS) filed a petition for stay of the Commission's Common Carrier Bureau order denying the NYSDPS Petition for Expedited Waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 52.19 (c)(3)(ii), which was released July 20, 1998. In the Petitioner's request, they state that a stay of seven months after the judicial review is concluded, would provide an opportunity to make an orderly transition to 10digit dialing in the event the Commission's decision is upheld. Comments due September 9, 1998; reply comments due September 19, 1998. Contact: Gregory Cooke, Network Services Division at (202) 4182351; TTY: (202) 4180484.  X- CC 9645; PN 8/24/98; DA 981691 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission's and Twenty Rural Telecommunications Companies' Petition for Agreement with Designation of Rural Company Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Service Areas at the Exchange Level and for Approval of the Use of Disaggregation of Study Areas for the Purpose of Distributing Portable Federal Universal Service Support CC Docket No. 9645  X"- On August 17, 1998, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and 20 rural telecommunications companies filed a Petition for Agreement with Designation of Rural Company Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Service Areas at the Exchange Level and for Approval of the use of disaggregation of study areas for the purpose of distributing portable federal universal service support. Comments on the Joint Petition for Waiver due September 14, 1998; reply comments due September 28, 1998. Contact: Adrian Wright, Accounting Policy Division at (202) 4187400; TTY: (202) 4180484. "( ,_*_*'"Ԍ %EB  %EB   X- # |\  P6G; :P#  a<%EBINTERNATIONAL BUREAU  X- # Xj\  P6G; y XP#IB 9896; NPRM 7/17/98 (adopted 6/18/98); FCC 98123  X- 1998 Biennial Review Review of Accounts Settlement in the Maritime Mobile and Maritime MobileSatellite Radio Services and Withdrawal of the Commission as an Accounting Authority in the Maritime Mobile and the Maritime MobileSatellite Radio  Xs-Services Except for Distress and Safety Communications The Commission is proposing to withdraw as a nationwide clearinghouse for settling accounts for maritime mobile, maritime satellite, aircraft, and hand-held terminal radio services. The Commission is also proposing to relay upon private accounting authorities, certified under Part 3 of the Commission's Rules and operating under the regulatory oversight of Commission staff, to perform these functions. The Commission initiated a review of our current rules for certifying accounting authorities to ensure that the public interest will continue to be served and requested comment on any changes to those rules that would be necessary or desirable. The Commission proposed to modify Section 3.10(e) to make clear that private entities certified under our rules. Also proposed to withhold action on all applications now pending before the Commission for certification as an accounting authority until the outcome of this rulemaking, and to require applications to amend their applications to reflect changes to our rules adopted as a result of this proceeding. Comments due August 24, 1998*; reply comments due: September 9, 1998.  X- IB 98148, CC 90337; NPRM 8/6/98 (adopted 8/6/98); FCC 98190 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Reform of the International Settlements Policy and  X-Associated Filing Requirements Proposed rules to reform the international settlement policy to promote greater competition and lower international calling prices. The Commission proposed to lift regulations under the existing policy that restricts the kinds of arrangements U.S. carriers may enter into with foreign telecommunications carriers in World Trade Organization Member countries. Comments due September 16, 1998; replies due October 16, 1998.  a$< # |\  P6G; :P#MASS MEDIA BUREAU # x6X@`7fX@#  X%-#Xj\  P6G; y XP# MM 9893; Erratum 6/22/98 1998 Biennial Regulatory ReviewStreamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules"X) ,_*_*A("Ԍ X-ԙ %EB  %EB  Erratum to NPRM released June 15 (FCC 98117). Comments due August 21, 1998*; reply comments due September 21, 1998. x  X- xMM 9893; MO&O 7/23/98; DA 981468 xExtended comment deadline to October 20, 1998; reply comment deadline to xNovember 20, 1998.  XH- # Xj\  P6G; y XP#  X1-MM 92264; MO&O & NPRM 6/26/98 (adopted 6/23/98); FCC 98138  X - Horizontal Ownership LimitsMemorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration  X -and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking The Commission maintained the current 30% cable horizontal ownership limit and denied the motion to lift the voluntary stay on enforcement of that limit, but lifted the stay as to information reporting requirements. The Commission seeks comment on possible revisions of the horizontal ownership rules and the method by which horizontal ownership is calculated. Comments due August 14, 1998*; reply comments due September 3, 1998.  a< # |\  P6G; :P#WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU # Xj\  P6G; y XP#  X-  X- WT 98136, ET 94124; MO&O/NPRM 7/29/98 (adopted 6/30/98); FCC 98142 %EBRules Promoting Commercial Use of 47 GHz Band  X- Adopted rules regarding the use of the 47.248.2 GHz frequency band (47 GHz band), upholding conclusions the Commission reached in the Second Report and Order in this proceeding. Sought comment on various proposals regarding the 47 GHz band including licensing and operating rules, auctioning, and suggestions for structuring rules to take into account the Government and nonGovernment allocation of the band. Comments due September 21, 1998; replies due October 13, 1998.  X - PN 8/4/98; DA 981544  X#- Commission Seeks Comment on Western Wireless Petition for Preemption of Statutes and Rules Regarding Kansas State Universal Service Fund  Xr%- On July 20, 1998, Western Wireless Corporation petitioned the Commission to preempt certain Kansas statutes and rules which Western alleges unlawfully establish a purported universal service program that is not competitively neutral and is not related to the cost of providing universal service. Comments to Western's Petition for Preemption due") ,_*_*'"  %EB  %EB September 3. Replies due September 18. Contact: David Krech or Jeffrey Steinberg, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 418-0620.  X- PN 8/5/98; DA 981559 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Western PCS I License Corporation Request for Waiver of Section 20.6 of the Commission's Rules  X1- On January 29, 1998, Western PCS I License Corporation filed a request for waiver of section 20.6. of the Commission's rules. Western seeks a waiver of the 45 MHz spectrum cap codified in section 20.6 because it holds the Block A broadband Personal Communications Service license for the Oklahoma City Major Trading Area and its affiliate, GCC License %EBCorporation, acquired Block A cellular licenses for Oklahoma Rural Service Areas 7 and 8. Comments on Western's Request for Waiver due September 10, 1998; reply comments due September 25, 1998. Contact: David Krech, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 4187240.  XK- PN 8/5/98; DA 981559 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Western PCS I License  X-Corporation Request for Waiver of Sectin 20.6 of the Commission's Rules  X- The Commission is seeking comment on Western PCS I License Corporation's request for waiver of section 20.6 of the Commission's rules, involving the 45 MHz spectrum cap. Comments due September 10, 1998; reply comments due September 25, 1998. Contact: David Krech, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 4187240.  X|-  XN- PN 8/10/98; DA 981578; Report No. LB 9858 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Commercial Wireless Division Puerto Rico Telephone Company and GTE Holdings LLC Seek FCC Consent for Transfer of  X-Control Pleading Cycle Established The Puerto Rico Telephone Company and GTE Holdings (Puerto Rico) LLC have filed applications under section 310(d) of hte Communications Act requesting Commissio napproval of the transfer of control to GTE Holdings of licenses and authorizations controlled or requested by PRTC, a shollyowned subsidiary of the Puerto Rico Telephone Authority (PRTA). The Commission is seeking comments on these applications for transfer of control. Comments due September 17, 1998; replies due September 30, 1998. Contacts: Jonathan Radin or Elizabeth Williams, Commercial Wireless Division, WTB (Parts 22 and 24) at (202) 4187240; Steve Buenzow, Private Wireless Division, WTB (Parts 90 and 101) at (717) 3382657; Jeanette Spriggs, IB (Part 25) at (202) 4181468. "( ,_*_*'"Ԍ X-ԙ %EB  %EB  WT 98143; NPRM 8/10/98 (adopted 7/29/98); FCC 98183  X- 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur  X-Service Rules Initiated a proceeding to examine FCC rules for the Amateur Radio Service in an effort to eliminate unnecessary and dupliative rules, as well as to streamline licensing processes. Comments due December 1, 1998; replies due January 15, 1999.  X -%EB WT 98100; PN 8/12/98; DA 981608 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Extends the Deadline for Filing Comments in the Forbearance Rulemaking Proceeding.  X - Extended comment period from August 3 to August 18, 1998* and extended reply comment period from August 18 to September 2, 1998. Contact: Kimberly Parker at (202) 4187240.  XK- PN 8/13/98; DA 981626 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Triton Communications L.L.C.'s Request for Waiver of Section 20.6 of the Commission's Rules  X- The Commission is seeking comments on Triton Communications L.L.C.'s request for waiver of Section 20.6 of the Commission's rules regarding the 45 MHz spectrum aggregation limit. Comments due September 15, 1998; replies due September 30, 1998. Contact: David Krech, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 4187240.  XN- PN 8/13/98; DA 981616; Report No. AUC9821A Location and Monitoring Service Spectrum Auction Scheduled for December 15, 1998 Comment Sought on Reserve Prices of Minimum Opening Bids an Other Auction Procedural Issues  X - The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announces the auction of 528 multilateration Location and Monitoring Service Licenses set to begin on December 15, 1998. Comments  X"-sought on reserve prices or minimum opening bids and other procedural issues . Comments  X#-due September 2, 1998; reply comments due September 9, 1998. Contact: Kenneth Burnley or Bob Reagle, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division at (202) 4180660.  X#'- PN 8/14/98; DA 981637; Report No. LB9860 McCaw RCC Communications, Inc. and Metrocall, Inc. Seek FCC Consent for Transfer"( ,_*_*'" of Control and AT&T TwoWay Messaging Communications, Inc. and Metrocall USA, Inc. Seek FCC Consent for Assignment of License of a Narrowband PCS License  X- McCaw RCC Communications and Metrocall, Inc. have filed applications under Section 310(d) of the Communications Act requesting Commission approval of the transfer of control of Metrocall, Inc. of licenses and authorizations controlled or requested by McCaw RCC Communications, Inc. In addition, AT&T TwoWay Messaging Communications, Inc. and Metrocall, Inc. have filed an application for consent to the assignment of a narrowband PCS license from AT&T TwoWay Messaging Communications, Inc. to Metrocall USA, Inc. The Commission is seeking comment on these applications. Comments due September 15, 1998; replies due September 25, 1998.  X - PN 8/17/98; Report No. LB9861; DA 981645  X - Centennial Cellular Corp. and CCW Acquisition Corp. Seek FCC Consent for Transfer  X-of Control Pleading Cycle Established Centennial Cellular Corp. and CCW Acquisition Corp. filed applications under Section 310(d) of the Communications Act requesting Commission approval of the transfer of control to CCW of Part 22 and Part 24 licenses and authorizations held directly or indirectly by Centennial Cellular Corp. Comments due September 17, 1998; replies due September 28, 1998. Contact: Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: Jonathan Radin or Elizabeth Williams: (202) 418-7240.  X- PN 8/21/98; DA 981687 Wireless Bureau Seeks Comment on July 31, 1998 Letter from Personal Communications Industry Association Proposing Streamlining of Wireless Regulations  X7- On July 31, 1998, the Personal Communications Industry Association submitted a letter to the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau concerning potential streamlining or elimination of certain wireless regulations. Interested parties should file comments no later than 15 days from Federal Register Publication of this Public Notice. Contact: Jeffrey Steinberg, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 4180620.  X"- PN 8/25/98; DA 981705 Dispatch Interactive Television Request for Declaratory Ruling and Waiver of Sections  XQ%-95.855 and 95.859(a) of the Commission's Rules On June 9, 1998, Dispatch Interactive Television, Inc. (DITV), filed a Request for Waiver of Declaratory Ruling of Sections 95.855 and 95.859(a) of the Commission's Rules. DITV is seeking to provide oneway voice or data transmission services, including paging services,"(,_*_*'" over an interactive video and data service (IVDS) system it proposes to build in Indianapolis, Indiana. Comments on this Waiver Request due September 15, 1998; replies due September 30, 1998. Contact; James Moskowitz, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division at (202) 4180680.  aH< # |\  P6G; :P#OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY # Xj\  P6G; y XP#  X; - ET 98808; Order 7/28/98 (adopted 7/21/98); DA 981499  X$ -  X - 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Conducted Emissions Limits Below 30 MHz for  X -Equipment Regulated Under Parts 15 and 18 of the Commission's Rules On July 17, 1998, the National Association of Broadcasters submitted a motion to the commission for a sixtyday extension of the comment and reply comment period in the abovecaptioned proceeding to conduct tests on various broadcast receivers to ascertain their susceptibility to interference caused by RF energy on AC power lines and submit its comments to the Commission. Extended filing deadline to September 8, 1998 and reply comment deadline to September 23, 1998.