Vol. 11, No. 149 August 4, 1992 ---------------------------------------------------- NEWS RELEASES ---------------------------------------------------- FCC ISSUES DECLARATORY RULING CONCERNING NONDUPLICATION RIGHTS FOR SMALLER HYPHENATED MARKETS (Report MM-632, Mass Media Action) The Commission has granted a request by Midwest KAAL Corporation, licensee of KAAL, (ABC, Channel 6) Austin, MN, for a declaratory ruling that it is entitled to receive network program nonduplication protection on the cable television systems serving Algona, IA, operated by WestMarc Cable Group, Inc. Action by the Commission July 30 by MO&O (FCC 92- 353). News Media contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202) 632-5050; Mass Media Bureau contact: Barrett L. Brick at (202) 632-7480. FCC AFFIRMS BUREAU DENIAL OF ALLNET'S FOIA REQUEST (Report GN-115, General Action) The Commission has affirmed a decision by the Common Carrier Bureau that material requested by Allnet Communications Services, Inc. under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) are not required to be publicly disclosed. Allnet sought review of the Bureau's decision. Action by the Commission July 31 by MO&O (FCC 92- 356). News Media contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202) 632-5050. ---------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC NOTICES ---------------------------------------------------- COMMON CARRIER PUBLIC MOBILE SERVICES INFORMATION 470-512 MHz NEW YORK-NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY BELOW 1 GHz LEO NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING COMMITTEE - Contact: Thomas S. Tycz at (202) 634-1817 TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG: August 3 Report 15320 - BROADCAST APPLICATIONS Report 21437 - BROADCAST ACTIONS ---------------------------------------------------- TEXTS ---------------------------------------------------- FM CHANNEL AND CLASS MODIFICATIONS BY APPLICATION. Proposed a one-step processing procedure for certain modifications to existing FM station authorizations. Comments are due October 5, replies November 4. (MM Docket 92-159 by NPRM [FCC 92-330] adopted July 16 by the Commission) CHANGES FOR LICENSE RENEWAL DATES OF FM AND TV TRANSLATOR STATIONS AND LPTV STATIONS; PROPOSED CHANGES TO FCC FORM 303-S. Proposed changing the license renewal dates of FM and television translator stations and low power television stations to that of full power stations operating in the same state. Also proposed revising FCC Form 303-S to permit the use of a single renewal application form by licensees of full power broadcast stations also seeking to renew their commonly owned translator of LPTV stations having the same renewal dates. Comments are due September 28, replies October 19. (MM Docket 92-168 by NPRM [FCC 92-345] adopted July 24 by the Commission) CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS BETWEEN FM ALLOTMENT PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS. Established new procedures for resolving conflicts between rulemaking petitions to amend the FM Table of Allotments and applications for new FM stations, or for changes in facilities. (MM Docket 91-348 by R&O [FCC 92-329] adopted July 16 by the Commission) LAUGHLIN, NV. Granted the application of William E. Fitts for a new FM station on Channel 228C at Laughlin; denied the applications of Patricia A. Korn and Soto, Inc. (MM Docket 91-71 by Decision [FCC 92R-63] adopted July 23 by the Review Board) AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY (AT&T) V. CENTRAL TELEPHONE COMPANY-IOWA, ET AL. Addressed discovery issues and established schedule for further discovery dates in the submission of briefs and replies by parties in this proceeding to determine whether and to what extent AT&T may be entitled to recover damages as a result of Central Telephone-Iowa's, et al., alleged violations of the Commission's rate of return prescription for the period January 1, 1989 through December 31, 1990. (By Order [DA 92-1012] adopted July 27 by the Deputy Chief, Enforcement Division, Common Carrier Bureau) ANNUAL 1989-1991 ACCESS TARIFF FILINGS. Dismissed various requests for reconsideration of the 1989- 1991 Access Tariff Orders. (CC Docket 90-320 by Orders on Reconsideration [DA 92-1013-1015] adopted July 24 by the Chief, Common Carrier Bureau) [Three Separate Texts] SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO (SMR). Extended the deadline for loading all 900 MHz SMR systems by granting all qualified licensees that have not met the loading requirements a two-year license renewal at the end of their initial license period. (PR Docket 92-17 by R&O [FCC 92-342] adopted July 22 by the Commission) INTERACTIVE VIDEO DATA SERVICES. The Commission has clarified that Interactive Video Data Services (IVDS) can be used in conjunction with any form of video or data distribution, rather than only broadcast and cable operations; revised rules by substituting the phrase "video and data delivery systems" for broadcast and cable operations. The Commission will also allow IVDS licensees more flexibility in locating cell station antennas; allow the use of higher cell transmitter station antennas with a corresponding reduction in power; and allow home units to use outside antennas. (Gen. Docket 91-2 by MO&O [FCC 92-331] adopted July 16 by the Commission) ************** ADDENDA: The following items released August 3 were not listed on Digest 148: ---------------------------------------------------- NEWS RELEASE ---------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENT TO FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2 ---------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC NOTICES ---------------------------------------------------- Report 15319 - BROADCAST APPLICATIONS Report 21436 - BROADCAST ACTIONS ---------------------------------------------------- TEXTS ---------------------------------------------------- ALLNET COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. See second item under "News Releases." AT&T COMMUNICATIONS. Denied petitions by MCI Telecommunications Corporation and Sprint Communications Company Limited Partnership to suspend and investigate AT&T's Tariff FCC No. 16, Contract Tariff Transmittal No. 41, to become effective August 4, introducing AT&T Accunet Spectrum of Digital Services, Accunet T1.5 Service, Digital Dataphone Service, and Terrestrial 1.544 Local Channel Service. (By Order [DA 92-1061] adopted August 3 by the Chief, Tariff Division, Common Carrier Bureau) From AV-Sync (404) 320-6202.