September 11, 2000

OPEN PROCEEDINGS

The following is a listing of current FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
and Notices of Inquiry open for public comment, except routine petitions
to amend the Table of Allotments. This listing also includes pertinent
Public Notices announcing comment subjects and dates. For additional
information, contact Marilyn Abraham, Consumer Information Bureau at
(202) 418-2374. Please note: as comment and reply comment periods
expire, they are deleted from this listing. \*Asterisk indicates comment
period deadline is past, but reply comment period still is open.

# [CABLE SERVICES BUREAU]{.underline}

**CS 00-132; NOI 8/1/00 (adopted 7/25/00); FCC 00-270**

**In The Matter of Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in
Market for the Delivery of Video Programming.**

The Commission seeks information that will allow it to evaluate the
status of competition in the video marketplace, prospects for new
entrants to the market, and its effect on the cable television industry
and consumers. Comments due September 8\*; replies due September 29.

# [COMMON CARRIER BUREAU]{.underline}

**PN 5/10/00; DA 00-163**

**Revision of Part 15 of the Commission\'s Rules Regarding
Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems.**

Initiated inquiry to investigate the possibility of permitting the
operation of ultra-wideband devices on an unlicensed basis under part 15
of the Commission\'s rules. Comments due 90 days from publication in
Federal Register; replies due 120 days from publication in Federal
Register.

**CC 96-45; PN 8/4/00; DA 00-1783**

**Common Carrier Bureau Extends the Pleading Cycle for the Tribal Areas
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.**

On June 30, 2000, the Commission released the *Twelfth Report and Order
and Further Notice of* *Proposed Rulemaking.* The Order adopts measures
to promote telecommunications subscribership and infrastructure
deployment within federally recognized tribal lands. The Commission
extends the comment and reply comment dates to September 1\* and
September 15. Contact: Katherine Schroder at (202) 418-0484.

**CC 96-98; PN 8/9/00; DA 00-1806**

**Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on the State of New York
Department of Public Service Request for the Release of a New Code to
Provide Relief for the 716 Numbering Plan Area NSD File No. L-00-161.**

The Commission seeks comment on the request of the State of New York
Department of Public Service for the release of a new area code to
provide relief for the 716 area code. Comments due September 5\*;
replies due September 20. Contact: Aaron Goldberger at (202) 418-2320.

**PN 8/9/00; DA 00-1811**

**Tandy Corporation, Walker Equipment and Ameriphone, Inc. Seek Waiver
of Hearing Aid Compatibility Volume 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(f).**

On February 8, 2000, Tandy Corporation filed a petition with the
Commission for waiver of 68.317(f) of its rules, 47 C.F.R. 68.317(f) in
order to register under Part 68 a cordless telephone

with a feature that preserves a loud setting from one use of the
telephone to another. Comments due September 7\*; replies due September
22. Contact: Jamal Mazrui at (202) 418-0069 or Susan Magnotti at (202)
418-0871.

**CC 96-45; PN 8/10/00; DA 00-1824**

**Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc., GTE Southwest Incorporated, and Valor
Telecommunications of New Mexico, LLC Seek a Waiver of the Definition of
\"Study Area\" in Part 36 and a Waiver of the Various Commission\'s
Rules.**

On June 30, 2000, Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc., GTE Southwest
Incorporated and Valor Telecommunications of New Mexico, LLC filed a
joint petition for waiver of the definition of \"study area\" as set
forth in Part 36 of the Commission\'s rules. Comments due September 11;
replies due September 21. Contact: Adrian Wright at (202) 418-7400.

**CC 98-147; CC 96-98; Order 8/10/00 (adopted 8/9/00); FCC 00-297**

**Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications
Capability and Implementation of the Local Competition Provision of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996.**

In the advanced Services First Report and Order, the Commission adopted
measures to facilitate the development of competition in the advanced
services market. Comments due September 18; replies due October 10.

**CC 96-45; Order and FNPRM 8/31/00 (adopted 8/30/00); FCC 00-332**

**Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service;Promoting Deployment
and Subscribership in Unserved and Underserved Areas, Including Tribal
and Insular Areas.**

The Commission stayed, on its own motion, the implementation of recently
adopted federal Lifeline and link Up assistance rule amendments only to
the extent that they apply to qualifying low-income consumers living
near reservations. Comments due October 12; replies due October 27.

**CC 80-286; PN 8/15/00; DA 00-1865**

**Comment Sought on Recommended Decision Issued by Federal-State Joint
Board on Jurisdictional Separations.**

The Commission seeks comment on the impact of the increased intrastate
usage since

1995 on jurisdictional allocations and consumers. Comments due September
25; replies due October 10. Contact: William Cox at (202) 418-7400.

**CC 96-45; PN 8/17/00; DA 00-1882**

**Common Carrier Bureau Seek Comment on Western Wireless Corporation
Petition to Reject Rural Telephone Company Self-Certification Files by
Valor Telecommunications Southwest, LLC.**

On October 21, 1999, the Commission required rural carriers serving
study areas with

more than 100,000 access lines to file certification letters by July 1,
2000. Comments due September 18; replies due October 3.

**PN 8/23/00; DA 00-1946**

**Enporion, Inc. Seeks Commission Determination of \"Exempt
Telecommunications Company\" Status Under the Public Utility Holding
Company Act.**

On August 10, 2000, Enporion, Inc., pursuant to section 34(a)(1) of the
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 as added by section 103 of
the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, filed an
application requesting a Commission determination that it is an exempt
telecommunications company. Comments due September 22; replies due
September 29. Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499 or Marty Schwimmer
at (202) 418-2320.

**PN 8/25/00; DA 00-1967**

**Pleading Cycle Established CC Docket No. 96-262 and CC Docket No.
94-1.**

Comments due September 8\*; replies due September 18. Contact: Joi
Roberson Nolen at (202) 418-1520.

**CC 96-45; PN 8/29/00; DA 00-1977**

**Citizens Telecommunications Company of Wyoming and Qwest Corporation
Seek a Waiver of the Definition of \"Study Area\" in Part 36 of Rules.**

On August 21, 2000, Citizens Telecommunications Company of Wyoming and
Qwest Corporation filed a joint petition for waiver of the definition of
\"study area\" as set forth in Part 36 of the Commission\'s rules.
Comments due September 13; replies due September 25. Contact Adrian
Wright at (202) 418-0854.

**PN 8/30/00; DA 00-1978**

**Pleading Cycle Established CCB/CPD Filed No. 00-21.**

On August 28, 2000, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. filed a petition
for pricing flexibility for switched access services pursuant to Section
1.774 of the Commission\'s rules. Comments due September 12; replies due
September 22. Contact: Joi Roberson Nolen at (202) 418-1520.

**PN 8/29/00; DA 00-1982**

**Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on the Massachusetts Department of
Telecommunications and Energy Petition for Delegation of Additional
Authority to Implement Number Conservation Measures in Massachusetts.**

On September 28, 1998, the Federal Communications Commission released
the Pennsylvania Numbering Order, which delegated additional authority
to state public utility commissions to order number rationing in
jeopardy situations and encouraged state commissions to seek further
limited delegations of authority to implement other innovative number
conservation methods.

The Common Carrier Bureau seeks comment on Petitioner\'s request for
additional delegated authority to implement the number conservation
measures to the extent that they are not superseded by the national
number resource optimization measures addressed in the numbering
resource optimization order. Comments due September 27; replies due
October 11. Contact: Aaron Goldberger at (202) 418-2320.

**PN 8/30/00; DA 00-1989**

**Telergy East, LLC Seeks Commission Determination of \"Exempt
Telecommunications Company\" Status Under the Public Utility Holding
Company Act.**

On August 18, 2000, Telergy East, LLC pursuant to section 34(a)(1) of
the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 as added by section 103
of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, filed an
application requesting a Commission determination tha it is an exempt
telecommunications company. Comments due September 20; replies due
September 27. Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499 or Marty Schwimmer
at (202) 418-2320.

**PN 8/30/00; DA 00-1990**

**Energy Pool Funds Administration limited Seeks Commission
Determination of \"Exempt Telecommunications Company\" Status Under The
Public Utility Holding Company Act.**

On August 18, 2000, Energy Pool Funds Administration Limited pursuant to
section 34(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 as
added by section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No.
104-104, filed an application requesting a Commission determination that
it is an exempt telecommunications company.

Comments due September 20; replies due September 27. Contact: Al McCloud
at (202) 418-2499 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320.

**PN 8/30/00; DA 00-1991**

**ESIS Limited Seeks Commission Determination of \"Exempt
Telecommunications Company\" Status Under the Public Utility Holding
Company Act.**

On August 18, 2000, ESIS Limited pursuant to section 34(a)(1) of the
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 as added by section 103 of
the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, filed an
application requesting a Commission determination that it is an exempt
telecommunications company. Comments due September 20; replies due
September 27. Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499 or Marty Schwimmer
at (202) 418-2320.

**PN 8/30/00; DA 00-1995**

**Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on the California Public Utilities
Commission and Maine Public Utilities Commission Petitions for waiver of
the Requirement to Conform their Thousands-Block Number Pooling Trials
to the National Thousands-Block Number Pooling Rules by September 1,
2000.**

The Common Carrier Bureau seek comment on the California Commission and
Maine Commission petitions for waiver of the FCC\'s requirement that
state public utility commissions conform their thousands-block number
pooling trials to the FCC\'s national pooling rules by September 1,
2000. Comments due September 12; replies due September 19. Contact:
Aaron Goldberger at (202) 418-2320.

**CC 99-200; PN 9/5/00; DA 00-2011**

**The Commission Seeks Comments on the Thousands-Block Pooling
Administrator Technical Requirements/Pleading Cycle Established.**

On March 31, 2000, the Commission released a Report and Order and
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Numbering Resource
Optimization. Comments due September 25; replies due October 2. Contact:
Sanford Williams at (202) 418-1508.

**CC 97-213; PN 9/1/00; DA 00-2022**

**Comment Invited on CTIA Petition to Suspend CALEA Compliance Date.**

On August 23, 2000, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
filed a petition to immediately suspend the September 30, 2001
compliance date for implementation of certain

assistance capabilities under the Communications Assistance for Law
Enforcement Act. Comments due September 15. Contact: Rodney Small
202-418-2452.

**CC 00-157; PN 9/1/00; DA 00-2024**

**FCC Seeks Comment on Joint Application for Consent to Transfer Control
Filed by Northpoint Communications, Inc. and Verizon Communications.**

On August 25, 2000, NorthPoint Communications, Inc. and Verizon
Communications filed a joint application under Section 214 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. section 214,
requesting Commission approval of the transfer of control of
NorthPoint\'s section

214 authorization to provide domestic interstate telecommunications
services as a non-dominant carrier in connection with the proposed
merger of NorthPoint and Verizon digital subscriber line business into a
new non-dominant carrier. Comments due October 2; replies due October
17.

Contact: Jessica Rosenworcel 202-418-2764.

**CC 98-147; CC 96-98; PN 9/6/00; DA 00-2036**

**Common Carrier Bureau Extends Pleading Cycle for Second Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 98-147 and Fifth Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-98.**

Comments due October 12; replies due November 14. Contact: William Kehoe
at (202) 418-1580.

**[MASS MEDIA BUREAU]{.underline}**

**MM 00-105; NPRM 6/20/00 (adopted 6/5/00); FCC 00-203**

**Elimination of Experimental Broadcast Ownerships Restrictions.**

The Commission proposes to eliminate the multiple ownership rule for
experimental broadcast stations, which now provides that no entity may
control more than one experimental license absent a showing of need.
Comments due September 1\*; replies due October 2.

**MM 00-108; NPRM 6/20/00 (adopted 6/8/00); FCC 00-213**

**Amendment of Section 73.658(G) of the Rules \-- the Dual Network
Rule.**

The Commission proposes to amend the \"dual network\" rule applicable to
broadcast stations. Comments due September 1\*; replies due October 2.

# [WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU]{.underline}

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#### WT 00-48; NPRM &MO&O 3/24/00 (adopted 3/17); FCC 00-105 

**Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Communications Rules concerning
Maritime Communication Proposed to Consolidate, Revise and Streamline
Rules Governing Maritime Communications Pursuant to Requests from the
National GMDSS Implementation Task Force and Globe Wireless, Inc.**

The Commission\'s NPRM proposes to consolidate, revise, and streamline
its rules governing maritime communications pursuant to requests from
the National GMDSS Implementation Task Force and Globe Wireless, Inc.
The purpose of these proposed rule changes is to address new
international maritime requirements, improve the operational ability of
all users of marine radios and remove unnecessary or duplicative
requirements from its Rules. Comments due 90 days after Federal Register
publication and replies due 120 days after Federal Register publication.

**R&O 6/30/00 (adopted 6/8/00); FCC 00-209**

**In the Matter of Extending Wireless Telecommunications Services to
Tribal Lands.**

The Commission adopted rules and policies that provide incentives for
wireless telecommunications carriers to serve individuals living on
tribal lands. Comments due: 30 days after publication in the Federal
Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.

**MO&O and FNRPM 6/30/00 (adopted 6/22/00); FCC 00-224**

**In the matter of Service Rules for the 746-764 and 776-794 MHZ Bands,
and Revisions to Part 27of the Commission\'s Rules/Carriage of the
Transmissions of Digital Television Broadcast Stations/Review of the
Commission\'s Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital
Television.**

The Commission affirmed the service rules adopted in the 700 MHz
reviewing applications for approval of voluntary agreements accelerating
the transition of incumbent analog television licensees and opening
these bands for new 700 MHz licensee use, and sought comment on several
aspects of the spectrum clearing process. Comments due August 16\*;
replies due September 15.

**WT 00-48; Order 7/21/00 (adopted 7/20/00); DA 00-1628**

**Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission\'s Rules concerning
Maritime Communications.**

The Commission granted the United States Coast Guard\'s request to
extend the deadline for filing comments in this proceeding. Comments due
August 23\*; replies due September 21.

**PN 8/3/00; DA 00-1699**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau seeks comment on petition by
American Trucking Associations, Inc., to transfer frequency advisory
committee certification to American Mobile Telecommunications
Association, Inc.**

The Commission is seeking comment on a July 13, 2000 request by the
American Trucking Associations, Inc., and the American Mobile
Telecommunications Association, Inc. to transfer ATA\'s frequency
advisory committee certification to AMTA. Comments due September 5\*,
replies due September 20.

**WT 96-86; Fourth NPRM 8/2/00 (adopted 7/25/00); FCC 00-271**

**The Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements
for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Communication
Requirements through the Year 2010.**

In this Fourth Notice of Proposed Rule Making, the Commission is
considering various technical and operational issues regarding the use
of interoperability frequencies in the 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz
frequency bands. Comments can be filed 30 days after publication in the
Federal Register, reply comments can be filed 45 days after publication
in the Federal Register.

**PN 8/3/00; DA 00-1748**

**WirelessTelecommunications Bureau Seek Comment on TeleCorp PCS,
L.L.C.\'s Request for Waiver of the Five Year Broadband PCS Construction
Requirement for the Partitioned/Disaggregated Louisville MTA.**

On July 7, 2000, TeleCorp PCS, L.L.C., licensee of call sign WPOI215, a
license partitioned/disaggregated from the Louisville MTA, filed a
request for waiver of the five year construction requirements under
Section 24.203(a) of the Commission\'s rules. Comments due September
4\*; replies due September 19. Contact: Michael Ferrante

at (202) 418-1323.

**PN 8/3/00; DA 00-1749**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seek Comment on West Virginia PCS
Alliance, L.C.\'s Request for Waiver of the Five Year Broadband PCS
Construction Requirement for the Partitioned Cincinnati MTA.**

On July 7, 2000, West Virginia PCS Alliance, L.C. licensee of call sign
WPOH986, a license partitioned from the Cincinnati MTA, filed a request
for waiver of the five year construction requirements under Section
24.203(a) of the Commission\'s rules, 47 C.F.R. section 24.203(a).
Comments due September 4\*; replies due September 19.

**PN 8/3/00; DA 00-1750**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on TeleCorp PCS,
L.L.C.\'s Request for Waiver of the Five Year Broadband PCS Construction
Requirement for the Partitioned/Disaggregated St. Louis MTA.**

On July 7, 2000, TeleCorp PCS, L.L.C. licensee of call sign WPOI217, a
partitioned/disaggregated from the St. Louis MTA, filed a request for
waiver of the requirements under Section 24.203(a) of the Commission\'s
rules, 47 C.F.R. 24.203(a) licensees are required to provide adequate
service to at least one-third of the population within five years.
Comments due September 4\*; replies due September 19.

**PN 8/15/00; DA 00-1869**

**TLA Spectrum, LLC and the stockholders of Saco River Telegraph and
Telephone Company seek FCC consent to transfer control of broadband PCS,
cellular, and microwave authorizations.**

TLA Spectrum, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Rural Cellular
Corporation and the stockholders of Saco River Telegraph and Telephone
Company have filed applications pursuant to Section 310(d) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. section 310(d),
seeking Commission approval to transfer control of licenses and
authorizations held by Saco River and its subsidiaries from the
stockholders of Saco River to TLA. Petitions/Comments due September 14;
replies/oppositions due September 25. Contact: Lauren Kravetz or John
Branscome at (202) 418-7240 (Parts 22 and 24); and Jamison Prime at
(202) 418-0680 (Part 101).

**CC 94-102; PN 8/16/00; DA 00-1875**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau seeks comment on Phase 1 E911
Implementation Issues.**

The Commission seek comment on a request filed by King County,
Washington E-911 Program Office for assistance in resolving a conflict
related to the implementation on wireless Phase I Enhanced 911 (E911)
service in the State of Washington. Comments due September 18, replies
due October 11. Contact: Wendy Austrie at (202) 418-1310.

**PN 8/17/00; DA 00-1893**

**SBC Communications Inc., Ameritech Wireless Communications, Inc., AT&T
Wireless PCS, LLC, and Indiana Acquisition, L.L.C. Seek FCC Censent to
Transfer Control of and to Assign Licenses.**

SBC Communications Inc., Ameritech Wireless Communications, Inc., AT&T
Wireless PCS, LLC (\"AWP\"), and Indiana Acquisition, L.L.C. have filed
applications pursuant to Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. section 310(d), seeking Commission approval
of (1) the transfer of control of AWP of licenses and authorizations
currently controlled by subsidiaries and affiliates of SBC; (2) the
reciprocal assignment of licenses between Ameritech Wireless and AWP;
and (3) the reciprocal assignment of licenses between Ameritech Wireless
and Indiana Acquisition. Petitions/Comments due September 18;
replies/oppositions due September 28. Contact: Lauren Kravetz or Michael
Samsock at (202) 418-7240.

**PN 8/21/00; DA 00-1913**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Waiver
by the State of Florida to Allow Use of General Category Offset
Channels.**

The Commission seek comment on Florid\'a Waiver Request. Comments due
September 5\*; replies due September 15. Contact: Karen Franklin at
(202) 418-0680.

**PN 8/24/00; DA 00-1953**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for
Clarification of**

**De Facto Control Policy and Proposed Spectrum Lease Agreement.**

On June 30, 2000, GW Wireless, Inc., a subsidiary of Golden West
Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. and Long Lines, Ltd., and affiliate
of Northwest Iowa Telephone Company, licensees of various Personal
Communications Service and Local Multipoint Distribution Service

Licenses in South Dakota and Iowa, Jointly filed a \"Request for
Clarification of De Facto Control Policy and Request for Authority to
Operate Broadband PCS and LMDS Facilities Pursuant to Spectrum Lease
Arrangement.\" Comments due September 15; replies due September 25.
Contact: Don Johnson or Paul Murray at (202) 418-7240.

**WT 00-110; CC 92-105; NPRM 8/29/00 (adopted 8/24/00); FCC 00-327**

**Implementation of 911 Act, The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated
Dialing Arrangements.**

Assigned 911 as a national abbreviated dialing code to be used
exclusively for access to emergency police and other government
services. Sought comment on appropriate transition periods for areas in
which 911 is not currently in use as emergency number.

Comments due October 16; replies due November 15.