DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 16, No. 19                                           January 29,1997

**Before an entry denotes that the item is part of the FCC's implementation of the 1996 Telecom Act. While we will attempt to flag all Telecom Act-related items, this marking is unofficial and informational only.

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NEWS RELEASES

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"FCC TO GRANT ROUTINE REQUESTS TO VACATE FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SETTLEMENTS INVOLVING FROZEN APPLICANTS . Granted a request to vacate findings and conclusions of its Initial Decision concerning Crystal Communications, Inc., stating that routine requests to vacate filed in conjunction with settlements involving frozen applicants will be granted.. Report No: MM-97-3. Action by: the Commission. Dkt No.: MM-87-338. (FCC No. 97-20) News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. OGC Contact: Office of General Counsel Contact: John I. Riffer at (202) 418-1756."

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: January 29, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Dominant Carriers. Contact: OPA-ROD at (202) 418-1933.

Released: January 29, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Non-Dominant Carriers. Contact: OPA-ROD at (202) 418-1933.

Released: January 29, 1997. ISDN AND PSDS GRANDFATHERED EQUIPMENT LIST. Contact: Common Carrier Bureau: John Wu at (202) 418-2333.

Report No: 3598. Released: January 29, 1997. CABLE SERVICES ACTION. Contact: Cable Services Bureau at (202) 418-7000.

Report No: DS-1704. Released: January 29, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SERVICES. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7019.txt

Report No: DS-1703. Released: January 29, 1997. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION.Re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7020.txt

Report No: 43918. Released: January 29, 1997. BROADCAST ACTIONS.

Report No: 23918. Released: January 29, 1997. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS.

Report No: D-908. Released: January 29, 1997. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS. Action by: Mass Media Bureau.

Released: January 29, 1997. CORRECTION - WIRELESS NARROWBAND BRANCH INFORMATION.This corrects Public Notice Number DA-97-78 dated January 13, 1997.

Report No: NCS-97-18-A. Released: January 29, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND BRANCH INFORMATION. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7027.txt

Report No: NCS-97-18. Released: January 29, 1997. WIRELESS NARROWBAND COMMERCIAL RADIO SERVICE INFORMATION.Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7028.txt

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TEXTS

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KING VIDEOCABLE COMPANY. Denied the complaint filed against the rates charged for cable programming service tier in River Falls, WI. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Comliance Division. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-176). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970176.txt

SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. Denied the complaint filed against the rates charged for cable programming service tier in Phillipsburg, NJ. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-175). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970175.txt

"TCI OF EASTERN IOWA. . Denied the complaint filed against the rates charged for cable programming service in Fairfield, Iowa. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-177). CSB Internet URL: " http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970177.txt

TCI OF ARLINGTON, INC. Denied LFA complaint filed against TCI of Arlington, Inc., concerning the cable programming service tier rate increase effective June 1, 1996 in Arlington, TX. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-186). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970186.txt

TCI CABLEVISION OF KANSAS, INC. Granted in part and denied in part a complaint filed against the rate charged for cable programming service in Topeka, KS. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-188). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970188.txt

TCI OF EASTERN IOWA, INC. Denied LFA complaint filed against TCI of Eastern Iowa, Inc., concerning its charges for cable programming service tier rate increase effective June 1, 1996 in Burlington, IA and granted complaint filed against cable programming service teir rate increase effective April 1, 1996 (amount de minimis). Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-187). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970187.txt

METROVISION OF LIVONIA, INC. Granted complaint filed against Metrovision of Livonia, Inc., concerning its charges for cable programming service tier from May 15, 1994 though July 13, 1994 (amount de minimis) and Denied charges for cable programming service tier for period beginning July 14, 1994 in Livonia, MI. Action by Chief, Financial Anaylsis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-185). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970185.txt

TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF SOUTHWEST KENTUCKY. Granted small system relief and found the cable operator's CPST rate for the period under review reasonable in Park City, KY. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-180). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970180.txt

CMA CABLEVISION ASSOCIATES X (TELE-MEDIA). Granted small system relief and found the cable operator's CPST rate for the period under review reasonable in Davidson County and Denton, NC. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-179). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da970179.txt

ERRATA. International Settlement Rates. Dkt No.: IB-96-261. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau. by Erratua. IB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/err96484.pdf

SALINAS, CA. Granted request to vacate that was submitted in conjunction with the Joint Request for Approval of Settlement in the proceeding for a new commercial FM Station in Salinas, California filed by Julio A. Villamil, Maria Elena Villamil, Lawrence M. Wrathall and Nayereh E. Wrathall, d/b/a Villamil FM Radio, Crystal Communications, Inc., and California Community Television Network on May 20, 1996. Dkt No.: MM-87-338. Action by the Commission. Adopted: January 24, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-20). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1997/fcc97020.txt

ERRATUM - AVRA VALLEY, COMOBABI, FLORENCE, ORACLE, ORO VALLEY, AND SAN CARLOS, ARIZONA. Corrected the First Report and Order, released January 24, 1997 (DA-97-139), on page 1 the phrase "(Proceeding Terminated)" appearing under the title :First Report and Order" is deleted. On page 7, paragraph 14 is deleted. Dkt No.: MM-95-127. Action by the Commission. Adopted: January 24, 1997. MMB

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 28, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 18:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: January 28, 1997. COMMENT SOUGHT ON INDUSTRIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. FILING CONCERNING A FRAMEWORK FOR CONSOLIDATION OF THE PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES. (DA No. 97-206). Dkt No.: PR-92-235.

Released: January 28, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MODIFIES EX PARTE STATUS OF EAST RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES APPLICATION FOR REVIEW. (DA No. 97-205). Contact: WTB: Janet Sievert at (202) 418-0620. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da970205.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 24, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 16:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: January 24, 1997. FCC TO HOST A 1997 SPECTRUM AUCTIONS FORUM.The Federal Communications Commission's Office of Communications Business Opportunities in conjunction with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau will host a free conference entitled "Auctions '97" on Wednesday, February 19, 1997 at the Washington Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC. Contact: OCBO at 202-418-0990.


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