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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

November 13, 1998

FCC Filings

October 29

In the Matter of AT&T Corporation and Telecommunications, Inc. Applications for Transfer of Control (CS Docket No. 98-178). Comments - The Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association, America Online, Inc., Ameritech, Echostar Communications Corporation, MCI WorldCom, Inc., National Association of Broadcasters, SBC Communications, Inc., Sprint Corporation; Opposition - GTE Service Corporation, Joint Comments - The Wireless Communications Association International, Inc., Independent Cable and Telecommunications Association, Mindspring Enterprises, Inc., Ameritech; Petition to Deny the Application - US West, Inc., Seren Innovations, Inc., Consumers Union, Consumer Federation of America and Office of Communications, Inc. of the United Church of Christ.

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Modifications to Signal Power Limitations Contained in Part 68 of the Commission's Rules (CC Docket No. 98-163). Comments - US West Communications, Inc., The Telecommunications Industry Association User Premises Equipment Division, 3Com Corporation, Ameritech, BellSouth Corporation, The United States Telephone Association, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Pacific Bell, and Nevada Bell, Northern Telecom, Inc., Bell Atlantic, The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, Inc.

In the Matter of Access Charge Reform (CC Docket No. 96-262)/Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers (CC Docket No. 94-1)/Consumer Federation of America, Petition for Rulemaking (RM 9210). Erratum - MCI Worldcom, Inc.

In the Matter of Examination of Current Policy Concerning the Treatment of Confidential Information Submitted to the Commission (GC Docket No. 96-55). Petition for Waiver of Page Limitation/Erratum - MCI WorldCom, Inc.

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.201(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Sioux Rapids, Iowa). Request for New FM Radio Channel Allotment - Alalatex.

In the Matter of Amendment of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules to modify Section 22.323 and Permit the transmissions of Limited Program Distribution Service material over Common Carrier Radio-telephone channels in the 150 and 450 Mhz bands and Supplemental petition for Authorization to Provide LPDS-like services/Request for Expedited Processing in the defining of LPDS service, and creation and adoption of regulations therefor or, in the alternative Waiver of Section 22.323, to permit stations owned, or to be acquired by FreePage Corporation to carry LPDS-like material over their facilities. Supplemental Petition - FreePage Corporation/DPLMRS/KGC599/KNLR969.

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b)(Table of Allotments) FM Broadcast Stations Pottsboro, Whitesboro and Leonard, Texas, Durant and Madill, Oklahoma (MM Docket No. 98-63). Joint Request for Approval Settlement Agreement - Robert S. Sullins, Thomas E. Spellman d/b/a Grayson Broadcasting Company, and Thomas S. Desmond.

November 2

In the Matter of GTE and Bell Atlantic Application for Transfer of Control Executed Signatures for Declarations (CC Docket No. 98-184). Motion for Extension of Time.

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Louis Robert Pastor, ARRL Worldradio.

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Sugar Hill and Toccoa, GA)(MM Docket No. 98-162). Comments - El Dorado Communications, Inc.

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Glen M. Paxton.

November 3

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b)(Table of Allotments) FM Broadcast Stations Alva, Mooreland, Tishomingo, Tuttle, and Woodward, Oklahoma (MM Docket No. 98-155). Reply Comments - Gary S. Smithwick, James K. Edmundson, Smithwick & Belendiuk, P.C. Attorneys for Ralph Tyler; Chisholm Trail Broadcasting Company, Inc., FM 92 Broadcasters, Inc.

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Paonia, Colorado)(MM Docket No. 98-188). Comments - Angel T. Babudro.

In the Matter of GTE and Bell Atlantic Application for Transfer of Control Executed Signatures for Declarations (CC Docket No. 98-184). Re-executed Signature Pages for the Signature pages included in October 2 filing - GTE Corporation, Bell Atlantic Corporation.

In the Matter of TRS Fund Administration (CC Docket No. 90-571). Comments - The National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.

In the Matter of Washington, DC Metropolitan Area 800 MHz Regional Public Safetey Plan (Region-20)(GN Docket No. 90-7)/Philadelphia Metropolitan Area 800 MHz Regional Public Safety Plan (Region-28)(GN Docket No. 89-573). Written Ex Parte Presentation: Motion to Delete - Commonwealth of PA Opposition Filing of 10/3/98 - Region-20 Public Safety Review Committee.

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms (CC Docket No. 98-171). Comments - Ursus Telecom Corporation.

November 4

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, Wellsville, New York. Petition for Rulemaking - RP Communications,

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Assignments FM Broadcast Stations Washburn, Wisconsin. Petition for Rulemaking - The State of Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Station (Shelby and Dutton, Montana). Erratum to Petition for Rulemaking - Shelby Media Association.

November 5

In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on the July 15, 1997 Order of the PA Public Utility Commission Regarding Area Codes 412, 601, 215 and 717/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98). Petition for Clarification of MO&O and Order on Recon. (FCC-98-224) -State of Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Lee Sechler, Werner H. Schmidt, William M. Gossett, Ralph B. Aiken, J. Kent Wassung.

In the Matter of Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 98-146). Comments - HaysMedicalCenter.

In the Matter of Federal-State Joint board on Universal Service (CC Docket No. 96-45) et al; Access Charge Reform (CC Docket No. 96-262). Comments -Bruce K. Cox/AT&T Corporation.

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Part 0 of the Commission's Rules to Close the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Gettysburg Reference Facility (WT Docket No. 98-160). Comments - Blooston, Mordkowfsky, Jackson & Dickens.

In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service/Pacific Bell's Petition for Expedited Waiver of the Stacking Order on Discounts to Schools and Libraries (CC Docket No. 96-45/DA-98-1999). Reply Comments - State of California Public Utilities Commission.

In the Matter of Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and 27.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8

GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for Broadcast Satellite Service Use (IB Docket No. 98-172). Comments - ABC, Inc.; Emergency Request for Immediate Relief - The Independent Cable & Telecommunications Association..

November 6

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules (MM Docket No. 98-93). Request for Suspension and Subsequent Extension of Reply Comments Deadline - National Association of Broadcasters.

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Laurence F. Stahl, Robb Bunno, John S. Howland, Arthur A. Ellis, Richard E. Dixon, Stephen H. Larrabee, Nickolaus E. Leggett.

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Detroit, Howe and Jacksboro, Texas, Antlers and Hugo, Oklahoma (MM Docket No. 97-26)/In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Lewisville, Gainesville, Robinson, Corsicana, Jacksboro, and Mineral Wells, Texas (MM Docket No. 97-91). Opposition to Motion for Leave to File Supplement and Supplement to Opposition to Applications for Review - Metro Broadcasters-Texas, Inc./KHYI(FM), Howe, Texas.

In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on the July 15, 1997 Order of the PA Public Utility Commission Regarding Area Codes 412, 610, 215, and 717/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98). Petition for Reconsideration - The California Public Utilities Commission and the People of the State of California.

In the Matter of Application of AT&T Corporation and TCI, Inc. Transfer of Control (CS Docket No. 98-178). Comments - Communications Workers of America.

In the Matter of GTE Corporation and Bell Atlantic Corporation For Consent to Transfer of Control. Opposition to Extension of Time to File Comments - Bell Atlantic Corporation and GTE Corporation.

In the matter of Truth-In-Billing and Billing Format (CC Docket No. 98-170). Comments - The Maine Public Utilities Commission, The Public Utility Commission of Texas.

November 9

In the Matter of Access Charge Reform (CC Docket No. 96-262)/Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers (CC Docket No. 94-1)/Consumer Federation of America Petition for Rulemaking (RM 9210). Reply Comments - The American Petroleum Institute, Nextlink Communications, Inc., Sprint Corporation, CTSI, Inc., RCN Telecom Services, Inc., Excel Telecommunications, Inc. , General Services Administration, The Competitive Telecommunications Association, The Consumer Federation of America, The International Communications Association, The National Retail Federation, The Ad Hoc Telecommunications Users Committee, AT&T Corporation, MCI Worldcom, Inc., BellSouth Corporation, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., GTE Service Corporation, US West Communications, Inc., The United States Telephone Association.

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - William H. Sohl/K2UNK, John R. Kemp, N5YCM, Henry R. Leggette/WD4Q, Craig S. Kidder.

In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service/U.S. Network Inc. Petition for Waiver of Universal Service Contribution/LDC Telecommunications, Inc. Petition for Waiver or Reconsideration of the Requirements (CC Docket No. 96-45). Opposition - BellSouth Corporation.

In the Matter of Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and 27.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8

GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for Broadcast Satellite Service Use (IB Docket No. 98-172). Opposition - Teledesic LLC, KASTAR Satellite Communications Corporation, KASTARCOM, World Satellite, LLC, and @Contact,LLC.

In the Matter of Implementation of the Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-128). Petition for Limited and Temporary Waiver - Public Utility Commission of Texas.

In the Matter of Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996/Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information (CC Docket No. 96-115). Petition for Reconsideration - The Personal Communications Industry Association,

In the Matter of Amendment of 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Wallace, ID and Bigfork, MT)(MM Docket No. 98-159). Reply Comments in Opposition - Bee Broadcasting, Inc.

November 10

In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amatuer Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Michael E. Fusco/KA5NNG, W. Blankenship, Jr./W5CGZ, Mike Selwyn, William F. Harrell, Fred Breidbart/WA2JJJ, Kings Point Amateur Radio Club, Robert F. Hutchinson, CPA, Robert Moore/KF4NQC, Willie Edward Dix III, Michael T. Clairmont/KF6PG4, Gary Mitchell/WB6YRU, Michael R. Borer, Thomas P. King, Stephen W. Pope/KB3BVW, Thomas M. Liebert/KD7BFA.

In the Matter of Amendment of 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Wallace, ID and Bigfork, MT)(MM Docket No. 98-159). Reply Comments in Opposition - Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership.

In the Matter of FCC Truth-In-Billing Forum on Providing Customers with Accurate and Understandable Information in Their Telephone Bills (CC Docket No. 98-232). Comments - Simplified Communications Worldwide.

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	NEWS
	Federal Communications Commission 1919 - M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov
	This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).
	November 13, 1998
	FCC Filings
	October 29 In the Matter of AT&T Corporation and Telecommunications, Inc. Applications for Transfer of Control (CS Docket No. 98-178). Comments - The Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association, America Online, Inc., Ameritech, Echostar Communications Corporation, MCI WorldCom, Inc., National Association of Broadcasters, SBC Communications, Inc., Sprint Corporation; Opposition - GTE Service Corporation, Joint Comments - The Wireless Communications Association International, Inc., Independent Cable and Telecommunications Association, Mindspring Enterprises, Inc., Ameritech; Petition to Deny the Application - US West, Inc., Seren Innovations, Inc., Consumers Union, Consumer Federation of America and Office of Communications, Inc. of the United Church of Christ. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Modifications to Signal Power Limitations Contained in Part 68 of the Commission's Rules (CC Docket No. 98-163). Comments - US West Communications, Inc., The Telecommunications Industry Association User Premises Equipment Division, 3Com Corporation, Ameritech, BellSouth Corporation, The United States Telephone Association, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Pacific Bell, and Nevada Bell, Northern Telecom, Inc., Bell Atlantic, The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, Inc. In the Matter of Access Charge Reform (CC Docket No. 96-262)/Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers (CC Docket No. 94-1)/Consumer Federation of America, Petition for Rulemaking (RM 9210). Erratum - MCI Worldcom, Inc. In the Matter of Examination of Current Policy Concerning the Treatment of Confidential Information Submitted to the Commission (GC Docket No. 96-55). Petition for Waiver of Page Limitation/Erratum - MCI WorldCom, Inc. In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.201(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Sioux Rapids, Iowa). Request for New FM Radio Channel Allotment - Alalatex. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules to modify Section 22.323 and Permit the transmissions of Limited Program Distribution Service material over Common Carrier Radio-telephone channels in the 150 and 450 Mhz bands and Supplemental petition for Authorization to Provide LPDS-like services/Request for Expedited Processing in the defining of LPDS service, and creation and adoption of regulations therefor or, in the alternative Waiver of Section 22.323, to permit stations owned, or to be acquired by FreePage Corporation to carry LPDS-like material over their facilities. Supplemental Petition - FreePage Corporation/DPLMRS/KGC599/KNLR969. In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b)(Table of Allotments) FM Broadcast Stations Pottsboro, Whitesboro and Leonard, Texas, Durant and Madill, Oklahoma (MM Docket No. 98-63). Joint Request for Approval Settlement Agreement - Robert S. Sullins, Thomas E. Spellman d/b/a Grayson Broadcasting Company, and Thomas S. Desmond. November 2 In the Matter of GTE and Bell Atlantic Application for Transfer of Control Executed Signatures for Declarations (CC Docket No. 98-184). Motion for Extension of Time. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Louis Robert Pastor, ARRL Worldradio. In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Sugar Hill and Toccoa, GA)(MM Docket No. 98-162). Comments - El Dorado Communications, Inc. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Glen M. Paxton. November 3 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b)(Table of Allotments) FM Broadcast Stations Alva, Mooreland, Tishomingo, Tuttle, and Woodward, Oklahoma (MM Docket No. 98-155). Reply Comments - Gary S. Smithwick, James K. Edmundson, Smithwick & Belendiuk, P.C. Attorneys for Ralph Tyler; Chisholm Trail Broadcasting Company, Inc., FM 92 Broadcasters, Inc. In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Paonia, Colorado)(MM Docket No. 98-188). Comments - Angel T. Babudro. In the Matter of GTE and Bell Atlantic Application for Transfer of Control Executed Signatures for Declarations (CC Docket No. 98-184). Re-executed Signature Pages for the Signature pages included in October 2 filing - GTE Corporation, Bell Atlantic Corporation. In the Matter of TRS Fund Administration (CC Docket No. 90-571). Comments - The National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. In the Matter of Washington, DC Metropolitan Area 800 MHz Regional Public Safetey Plan (Region-20)(GN Docket No. 90-7)/Philadelphia Metropolitan Area 800 MHz Regional Public Safety Plan (Region-28)(GN Docket No. 89-573). Written Ex Parte Presentation: Motion to Delete - Commonwealth of PA Opposition Filing of 10/3/98 - Region-20 Public Safety Review Committee. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms (CC Docket No. 98-171). Comments - Ursus Telecom Corporation. November 4 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, Wellsville, New York. Petition for Rulemaking - RP Communications, In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Assignments FM Broadcast Stations Washburn, Wisconsin. Petition for Rulemaking - The State of Wisconsin Educational Communications Board. In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Station (Shelby and Dutton, Montana). Erratum to Petition for Rulemaking - Shelby Media Association. November 5 In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on the July 15, 1997 Order of the PA Public Utility Commission Regarding Area Codes 412, 601, 215 and 717/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98). Petition for Clarification of MO&O and Order on Recon. (FCC-98-224) -State of Colorado Public Utilities Commission. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Lee Sechler, Werner H. Schmidt, William M. Gossett, Ralph B. Aiken, J. Kent Wassung. In the Matter of Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 98-146). Comments - HaysMedicalCenter. In the Matter of Federal-State Joint board on Universal Service (CC Docket No. 96-45) et al; Access Charge Reform (CC Docket No. 96-262). Comments -Bruce K. Cox/AT&T Corporation. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Part 0 of the Commission's Rules to Close the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Gettysburg Reference Facility (WT Docket No. 98-160). Comments - Blooston, Mordkowfsky, Jackson & Dickens. In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service/Pacific Bell's Petition for Expedited Waiver of the Stacking Order on Discounts to Schools and Libraries (CC Docket No. 96-45/DA-98-1999). Reply Comments - State of California Public Utilities Commission. In the Matter of Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and 27.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for Broadcast Satellite Service Use (IB Docket No. 98-172). Comments - ABC, Inc.; Emergency Request for Immediate Relief - The Independent Cable & Telecommunications Association.. November 6 In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules (MM Docket No. 98-93). Request for Suspension and Subsequent Extension of Reply Comments Deadline - National Association of Broadcasters. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Laurence F. Stahl, Robb Bunno, John S. Howland, Arthur A. Ellis, Richard E. Dixon, Stephen H. Larrabee, Nickolaus E. Leggett. In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Detroit, Howe and Jacksboro, Texas, Antlers and Hugo, Oklahoma (MM Docket No. 97-26)/In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Lewisville, Gainesville, Robinson, Corsicana, Jacksboro, and Mineral Wells, Texas (MM Docket No. 97-91). Opposition to Motion for Leave to File Supplement and Supplement to Opposition to Applications for Review - Metro Broadcasters-Texas, Inc./KHYI(FM), Howe, Texas. In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on the July 15, 1997 Order of the PA Public Utility Commission Regarding Area Codes 412, 610, 215, and 717/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98). Petition for Reconsideration - The California Public Utilities Commission and the People of the State of California. In the Matter of Application of AT&T Corporation and TCI, Inc. Transfer of Control (CS Docket No. 98-178). Comments - Communications Workers of America. In the Matter of GTE Corporation and Bell Atlantic Corporation For Consent to Transfer of Control. Opposition to Extension of Time to File Comments - Bell Atlantic Corporation and GTE Corporation. In the matter of Truth-In-Billing and Billing Format (CC Docket No. 98-170). Comments - The Maine Public Utilities Commission, The Public Utility Commission of Texas. November 9 In the Matter of Access Charge Reform (CC Docket No. 96-262)/Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers (CC Docket No. 94-1)/Consumer Federation of America Petition for Rulemaking (RM 9210). Reply Comments - The American Petroleum Institute, Nextlink Communications, Inc., Sprint Corporation, CTSI, Inc., RCN Telecom Services, Inc., Excel Telecommunications, Inc. , General Services Administration, The Competitive Telecommunications Association, The Consumer Federation of America, The International Communications Association, The National Retail Federation, The Ad Hoc Telecommunications Users Committee, AT&T Corporation, MCI Worldcom, Inc., BellSouth Corporation, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., GTE Service Corporation, US West Communications, Inc., The United States Telephone Association. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - William H. Sohl/K2UNK, John R. Kemp, N5YCM, Henry R. Leggette/WD4Q, Craig S. Kidder. In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service/U.S. Network Inc. Petition for Waiver of Universal Service Contribution/LDC Telecommunications, Inc. Petition for Waiver or Reconsideration of the Requirements (CC Docket No. 96-45). Opposition - BellSouth Corporation. In the Matter of Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and 27.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for Broadcast Satellite Service Use (IB Docket No. 98-172). Opposition - Teledesic LLC, KASTAR Satellite Communications Corporation, KASTARCOM, World Satellite, LLC, and @Contact,LLC. In the Matter of Implementation of the Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-128). Petition for Limited and Temporary Waiver - Public Utility Commission of Texas. In the Matter of Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996/Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information (CC Docket No. 96-115). Petition for Reconsideration - The Personal Communications Industry Association, In the Matter of Amendment of 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Wallace, ID and Bigfork, MT)(MM Docket No. 98-159). Reply Comments in Opposition - Bee Broadcasting, Inc. November 10 In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amatuer Service Rules (WT Docket No. 98-143). Comments - Michael E. Fusco/KA5NNG, W. Blankenship, Jr./W5CGZ, Mike Selwyn, William F. Harrell, Fred Breidbart/WA2JJJ, Kings Point Amateur Radio Club, Robert F. Hutchinson, CPA, Robert Moore/KF4NQC, Willie Edward Dix III, Michael T. Clairmont/KF6PG4, Gary Mitchell/WB6YRU, Michael R. Borer, Thomas P. King, Stephen W. Pope/KB3BVW, Thomas M. Liebert/KD7BFA. In the Matter of Amendment of 73.202(b) Table of Allotments FM Broadcast Stations (Wallace, ID and Bigfork, MT)(MM Docket No. 98-159). Reply Comments in Opposition - Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership. In the Matter of FCC Truth-In-Billing Forum on Providing Customers with Accurate and Understandable Information in Their Telephone Bills (CC Docket No. 98-232). Comments - Simplified Communications Worldwide. -FCC-