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[Federal Register: September 27, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 188)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[Report No. AUC-02-46-D; DA 02-2305]

 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Revised Pre-Auction 
Deadlines for the 1670-1675 MHz Band Auction (Auction No. 46)

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document revises the pre-auction schedule for Auction No. 
46 to give the Bureau time to consider a request for postponement of 
the auction and any comments filed in response.

DATES: Auction No. 46 is scheduled to begin on October 30, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francis Gutierrez, Auction and 
Industry Analysis Division, Legal Branch at (202) 418-0660 or Lisa 
Stover, Auction and Industry Analysis Division at (717) 338-2888.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of a Public Notice 
released by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau on September 17, 
2002. The complete text of the Public Notice is available for public 
inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC 
Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 
CY-A257, Washington, DC, 20554. The September 17, 2002 Public Notice 
may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, 
Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, 
Washington, DC, 20554, telephone 202-863-2893, facsimile 202-863-2898, 
or via e-mail <A HREF="mailto:qualexint@aol.com">qualexint@aol.com</A>.
    On September 13, 2002, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 
(``Bureau'') released a public notice seeking comment on ArrayComm, 
Inc.''s request for postponement of the 1670-1675 MHz band Auction 
(``Auction No. 46''). Because of the impending September 25, 2002 
deadline for the submission of short-form applications, the Bureau 
sought comment on ArrayComm's request on an expedited basis and 
directed that comments be filed on or before September 20, 2002.
    The Bureau revises the pre-auction schedule for Auction No. 46 to 
give it time to consider ArrayComm's request and any comments filed in 
response. The new schedule for Auction No. 46 is as follows:

Short-Form Application (FCC Form 175)

Filing Window Opens
    September 25, 2002; 9 a.m. ET
Short-Form Application (FCC Form 175) Deadline
    October 1, 2002; 6 p.m. ET
Upfront Payments Deadline
    October 15, 2002; 6 p.m. ET
Mock Auction
    October 25, 2002
Auction Begins
    October 30, 2002

Federal Communications Commission.
Louis J. Sigalos,
Deputy Chief, Auctions & Industry Analysis Division, Wireless 
Telecommunications Commission.
[FR Doc. 02-24593 Filed 9-26-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

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