[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 135 (Thursday, July 15, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 38199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-17999]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[WT Docket No. 98-20; WT Docket No. 95-69; FCC 99-140]


Facilitate the Development and Use of the Universal Licensing 
System in the Wireless Telecommunications Services

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document provides for public access via the Internet to 
application and licensing information in our Universal Licensing System 
(ULS) for wireless services. It also provides for similar access via 
the Internet to application data in our auctions database. The intended 
effect is to make application and licensing information more widely 
available to the public while greatly reducing the total costs of 
obtaining such information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Furth, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418-0600.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Second Report and Order in WT Docket 
No. 98-20, WT Docket No. 95-69, adopted June 10, 1999, and released 
June 15, 1999, is available for inspection and copying during normal 
business hours in the FCC Reference Center, 445 Twelfth Street, SW, 
Washington DC. The complete text may be purchased from the Commission's 
copy contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc., 1231 20th 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 857-3800. The document is also 
available via the internet at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/
Orders/1999/index.html.

Synopsis of Second Report and Order

I. Introduction

    In this Second Report and Order, the Commission provides for public 
access via the Internet to application and licensing information in the 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Universal Licensing System (ULS). 
This Second Report and Order also provides for similar access via the 
Internet to application data in our auctions database.

II. Discussion

A. Internet Access to ULS Application and Licensing Information

    In this Second Report and Order, we adopt changes to our rules and 
procedures that will allow for public access through the Internet to 
application and licensing information in our Universal Licensing System 
(ULS) for wireless services. We provide for similar access via the 
Internet to application data in our auctions database. Specifically, we 
have taken a number of steps in this order to allow the public to have 
access to much of our licensing information at the lowest possible 
cost.
    We authorize public access through the Internet to ULS, as soon as 
technically feasible, for purposes of viewing application and licensing 
information. This will significantly enhance the ability of the public 
to access public record information regarding wireless licensees at 
reduced cost. To ensure the security and reliability of the database, 
however, parties filing applications or notifications in ULS will 
continue to dial directly into the Commission's Wide Area Network (FCC 
WAN) by means of an 800 or 900 number.
    Additionally, we authorize access on the Internet to short form 
applications (Form 175) that have been filed in our auctions database. 
This will be permitted as soon as it is technically feasible. This will 
enable interested parties and the public to review application data 
pertaining to bidders in ongoing auctions, as well as application data 
from previously completed auctions. Auction participants will continue 
to use the 900 number to access the FCC WAN for purposes of bidding 
electronically and reviewing updated auction round results.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-17999 Filed 7-14-99; 8:45 am]
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