DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 16, No. 211                                           October 31,1997

**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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COMMISSION ADOPTS RESOLUTION OF CABLE RATE COMPLAINTS INVOLVING CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION SYSTEMS IN THE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AREA. The Commission has adopted a Resolution covering 280 cable television rate complaints involving Century Communications Corporation Systems in the Los Angeles, California area. The Resolution covers the period from September 1, 1993 to August 31, 1997 and affects approximately 177,000 subscribers.. Report No: CS 97-29. by Order. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: October 29, 1997. (FCC No. 97-393) News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. CSB Contact: Majorie Reed Greene at (202) 418-7200. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/1997/nrcb7022.txt

FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/filings.html

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/calenda1.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: October 31, 1997. PUBLIC INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENT SUBMITTED TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET FOR REVIEW.

Released: October 31, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - DOMINANT CARRIERS.October 30. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Dominant/d103097.pdf

Released: October 31, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - NON-DOMINANT CARRIERS.October 30. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Non-Dominant/nd103097.pdf

Released: October 31, 1997. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - OPERATOR SERVICE PROVIDERS.October 30. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/Operator/os103097.pdf

Released: October 31, 1997. COMMISSIONS SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION FILED BY WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND WYOMING INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS.Comments Due: December 1, 1997; Reply Comments Due: December 16, 1997. (DA No. 97-2298). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972298.txt

Report No: TEL-112-A. Released: October 31, 1997. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.

Report No: 304. Released: October 31, 1997. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1997/pnet7022.txt

Released: October 31, 1997. COMMISSION CLARIFIES USE OF FCC FORM 159/159-C, REMITTANCE ADVICE & REMITTANCE ADVICE CONTINUATION SHEET. Contact: Regina Dorsey at (202) 418-1995. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1997/pnmc7023.txt

Report No: LB-98-06. Released: October 31, 1997. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/pnwl7251.txt

Released: October 31, 1997. FCC ANNOUNCES 1998 MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT FEE FOR AN AMATEUR OPERATOR LICENSE EXAMINATION. (DA No. 97-2235). Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da972235.txt

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INTERNATIONAL TELECHARGE, INC., D/B/A ONCOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. V. AMERITECH CORPORATION, BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION, GTE CORPORATION, NYNEX CORPORATION, SOUTHWESTERN BELL CORPORATION, AND US WEST, INC. Granted Oncor's October 23, 1997 motion to dismiss the above-captioned complaints, terminated proceeding and dismissed complaints with prejudice. Action by Chief, Formal Complaints and Investigations Branch, Enforcement Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 29, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2299). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/da972299.txt

CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Adopted rate resolution resolving multiple complaints about Century Communications Corporation's cable programming service tier raters for its cable systems serving Los Angeles, CA and nearby communities, adjusting rates, and requiring refunds of approximately $4.59 million. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 29, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-393). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/fcc97393.txt

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT. Granted the petition for special relief seeking a determination of effective competition for Time Warner's cable system serving Glendale Heights, Illinois (CUID OH0404). Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: October 30, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-2303). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972303.txt

TCI OF ILLINOIS D/B/A TELENOIS, INC. Ordered TCI of Illinois d/b/a Telenois, Inc. to refile its FCC Forms regarding its CPST rate jurisdiction in Northbrook, IL. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: October 30, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2301). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972301.txt

CABLE SERVICES ACTION - CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ADOPTS DECLARATORY RULING PREEMPTING RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF OVER AIR RECEPTION DEVICES IMPOSED BY TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION IN ILLINOIS. Granted the petition for declaratory ruling filed by Victor Frankfurt concerning New Century Town Townhouse Association No. 2 antenna restrictions. The order finds New Century restriction that prohibits externally-mounted antennas violates the Commission's Over-The-Air Reception Devices Rule (47 C.F.R Section 1.4000) by impairing installation, maintenance and use of antennas covered by the rule. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: October 30, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-2305). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/da972305.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released October 30, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 210:

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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU GRANTS TELMEX/SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL SWITCHED RESALE SERVICES. The International Bureau, on delegated authority, granted Telmex/Sprint Communications, L.L.C. the authority to provide international switched resale services to all points, including Mexico, subject to certain conditions.. Report No: IN 97-35. by O,A, & C. Action by: Bureau Chief. Adopted: October 29, 1997. (DA No. 97-2289). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0500. IB Contact: Jamie Hedlund at (202) 418-1399. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1997/nrin7040.txt

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Report No: 2236. Released: October 30, 1997. CORRECTION -- PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS.

Released: October 30, 1997. CABLE SERVICES ACTION - WEDGEWOOD COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 97-2304). Contact: Royce Dickens at (202) 418-7200. News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/1997/da972304.txt

Report No: 24108A. Released: October 30, 1997. ERRATUM TO REPORT 24107A, RELEASED OCTOBER 29. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/pnmm7220.wp

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AMERITECH TARIFF F.C.C. NO.2/BELL ATLANTIC TARIFF FCC NO. 1. Granted petitions of Ameritech and Bell Atlantic seeking authority under section 69.4(g)(1) (i) of the Commission's rules to establish new service rate elements to provide prearranged and default query services for other carriers that deliver unqueried traffic to those local exchange carriers for termination; suspended for one day and set for investigation Ameritech Transmittal No. 1123 and Bell Atlantic Transmittal No. 1009, which establish rates for these query services. Action by Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: October 30, 1997. by MO&O. (DA No. 97-2294). CCB

TELMEX/SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. Granted Telmex/Sprint Communications, L.L.C. authority, pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, to provide international switched resale services to all points, including Mexico, subject to certain conditions. Action by Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: October 29, 1997. by Order, Auth., & C. (DA No. 97-2289). IB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1997/da972289.txt

TRIAD CELLULAR L.P. AND GCC LICENSE CORPORATION. Granted application to assign cellular station KNKN334 from Triad Cellular L.P. to GCC License Corporation, subject to certain conditions. Denied Petition to Deny filed by Amarillo CellTelCo on June 30, 1997. Action by Chief, Commericial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 30, 1997. by Order. (DA No. 97-2284). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1997/da972284.txt

ADDENDA: The following items, released October 29, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 209:

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE CHONG RESPONDING TO THE CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT ON GWI BANKRUPTCY. Chong.


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