DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 16, No. 188                                         September 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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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: N-39-A. Released: September 29, 1997. COMMISSION ACTION ON COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICE APPLICATIONS.

Released: September 29, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG, DOMINANT CARRIERS, SEPT. 26, 1997. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d092697.pdf

Released: September 29, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG, NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS, SEPT. 26, 1997. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd092697.pdf

Released: September 29, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG INFORMATIONAL TARIFFS, OPERATOR SERVICE PROVIDERS, SEPT. 26, 1997.

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US CABLE. Found that US Cable is in default for failing to respond to a complaint regarding the cable programming services tier rates charged in Folly Beach, SC. Action by Chief, CSB. Adopted: September 25, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2096). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972096.txt

COM-SAT CABLE, INC. Found that Com-Sat Cable is in default for failing to respond to a complaint regarding the cable programming services tier rates charged in Marion, FL. Action by Chief, CSB. Adopted: September 25, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2095). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972095.txt

INTERMOUNTAIN CABLE. Found that InterMountain Cable is in default for failing to respond to a complaint regarding the cable programming services tier rates charged in Wellington, CO. Action by Chief, CSB. Adopted: September 25, 1997. by Default Order. (DA No. 97-2093). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972093.txt

TCI CABLEVISION OF ST. LOUIS. Remanded in part and denied in part TCI's appeal of City of St. Louis' rate order. Action by Chief, CSB. Adopted: September 26, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-2099). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972099.txt

FALCON/CAPITAL CABLE PARTNERS, L.P. Found that Falcon/Capital is in default for failing to respond to a complaint regarding the cable programming services tier rates charged in the City of Mountain Grove, MO. Action by Chief, CSB. Adopted: September 25, 1997. by Defautl Order. (DA No. 97-2094). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972094.txt

FALCON CABLE TV. Dismissed a complaint regarding the cable programming services tier rates that Falcon Cable was charging in Lane County, OR, because the complaint concerned a basic service tier rate that is outside the jurisdiction of the FCC. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, CSB. Adopted: September 25, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2088). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972088.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, L.P. Denied a complaint concerning the cable programming service tier rates charged by Charter in Hammond, LA. Found cable programming service tier rates reasonable beginning Sept. 1, 1995. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, CSB. Adopted: September 26, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2097). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972097.txt

JONES CABLE TV FUND 12-BCD VENTURE D/B/A JONES INTERCABLE. Denied complaints concerning the cable programming service tier rates charged by Jones Cable TV Fund 12-BCD Venture d/b/a Jones Intercable in Albuquerque, NM. Found cable programming service tier rates reasonable beginning February 1, 1997. Action by Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, CSB. Adopted: September 26, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2098). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972098.txt

DIRECT BROADCASTING SATELLITE CORPORATION (DBSC). Granted DBSC authority to launch its DBSC I Direct Broadcast Satellite space station into the 61.5 degrees W.L. nominal orbital location; granted authority to modify satellite design. By Order and Authorization. Action by Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division. Adopted: September 26, 1997. (DA No. 97-2075). IB

ADDENDA: The following items, released September 26, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 187:

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NEWS RELEASES

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** FCC DENIES MCI'S REQUEST FOR PREEMPTION OF THE MISSOURI COMMISSION'S JURISDICTION OVER ARBITRATION PROCEEDING. Denied Petition filed by MCI for preemption of the jurisdiction of the Missouri Public Service Commission with respect to arbitration proceeding involving MCI and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.. Report No: CC 97-49. by MO&O. Action by: Commission. (FCC No. 97-345) CCB. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1997/nrcc7066.txt

** FCC PREEMPTS FACILITIES BUILD-OUT REQUIREMENTS IN TEXAS; UPHOLDS STATE COMMISSION'S PRO-COMPETITIVE INTERPRETATIONS OF OTHER TEXAS REQUIREMENTS. Commission preempted the facilities build-out requirements and two other provisions of the Texas Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1996 that are inconsistent with the Communications Act, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.. Report No: CC 97-50. by MO&O. Action by: Commission,. (FCC No. 97-346) News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen (202) 418-0253. CCB Contact: Realynn Tibayan Remy at (202) 418-2698 or Steven Teplitz at (202) 418-2692. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1997/nrcc7065.txt

FIRST TWO AM EXPANDED BAND APPLICATIONS GRANTED TO STATIONS IN ARVADA, COLORADO AND LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON. Issued first two broadcast construction permits for AM expanded band stations, granting applications of Radio Property Venture, licensee of KQXI(AM), Arvada Colorado and KPHP Radio, Inc., licensee of KPHP(AM), Lake Oswego, Oregon.. Report No: MM 97-15. MMB Contact: Peter Doyle at (202) 418-2780. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/News_Releases/1997/nrmm7013.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: September 26, 1997. NOTICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) APPLICATIONS FOR STATE CERTIFICATION ACCEPTED.Comment due by Nov. 14, 1997. (DA No. 97-2089). Dkt No.: CC-90-571. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972089.html

Released: September 26, 1997. SIEMENS PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF CALLER IDENTIFICATION RULES.Comments due by Oct. 3, and replies by Oct. 10, 1997. Dkt No.: CC-91-281. Contact: Alan Thomas at (202) 418-2338 or Debra Harper at (202) 418-1574.

Released: September 26, 1997. IT&E OVERSEAS, INC. FILES APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF BUREAU'S MO&O OF ITS FINAL RATE INTEGRATION PLAN IN CC DOCKET NO. 96-61.Comments due by Oct. 28, and replies by Nov. 11, 1997. (DA No. 97-2090). Contact: Wanda M. Harris at (202) 418-1530.

Released: September 26, 1997. LUCENT PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION REGARDING CALLER IDENTIFICATION AND PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGES.Comments due by Oct. 3, replies by Oct. 10. Dkt No.: CC-91-281. Contact: Alan Thomas at (202) 418-2338 or Debra Harper at (202) 418-1574.

Released: September 26, 1997. US WEST PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OR REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF CALLER IDENTIFICATION PER CALL BLOCKING AND UNBLOCKING.Comment due by Oct. 3, replies by Oct. 10, 1997. Dkt No.: CC-91-281. Contact: Alan Thomas at (202) 418-2338 or Debra Harper at (202) 418-1574.

Released: September 26, 1997. CENTRAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, A SUBSIDIARY OF SPRINT CORPORATION, REPORT TO THE COMMISSION OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 63.90(E) OF THE COMMISSION RULES.

Report No: TEL-106-A. Released: September 26, 1997. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING (FORMAL SECTION 63.18). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7215.txt

Report No: TEL-106-B. Released: September 26, 1997. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AND CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING (FORMAL SECTION 63.18 AND 1.767). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1997/pnin7216.txt

Released: September 26, 1997. FCC ANNOUNCES GRANT OF BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES D AND E BLOCK LICENSES TO WESTERN PCS BTA I CORPORATION. (DA No. 97-2080). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da972080.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS BY FCC CHAIRMAN REED HUNDT TO YALE LAW SCHOOL 1997 DEAN'S LECTURE SERIES, "YOU SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION: LAW VS. PROGRESS," SEPTEMBER 23, 1997, NEW HAVEN, CT. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/spreh757.html

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** MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Denied MCI's petition to preempt the Missouri Public Service Commission with respect to an arbitration proceeding involving MCI and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Action by Commission. Adopted: September 26, 1997. by MO&O. (FCC No. 97-345). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97345.txt

HUALAPAI BROADCASTERS, INC. Denied petition for reconsideration by Hualapai Broadcasters, Inc. in the Kingman, AZ, (KRCY) forfeiture proceeding. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 17, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-2077). MMB

PERRY, FLORIDA. Sought comment on the allotment of Channel 228A to Perry, Florida. Comments due by Nov. 17, and replies by Dec. 2, 1997. Dkt No.: MM- 97-205. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: September 17, 1997. by NPRM. (DA No. 97-2059). MMB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1997/da972059.txt


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