PUBLIC NOTICE
                                                                              
   Federal Communications Commission
   1919 M St., N.W.
   Washington, D.C. 20554

                                                                              

                                                                              
R                                                         eleased June 8, 1998
D                                                                    A 98-1094

                                    
Extended Review Period for Third Quarter 1998 Universal Service Contribution Factors
C                          C Docket No. 96-45

 On May 13, 1998, using information submitted by USAC, the Schools and Libraries
Corporation, and the Rural Health Care Corporation, the Accounting Policy Division
(Division) announced the proposed universal service contribution factors for the third quarter
of 1998.  Pursuant to the Commission's rules, those contribution factors would be deemed
approved if the Commission took no action by June 9, 1998 regarding the proposed
contribution factors.  In this Public Notice, the Division extends the period of time during
which the Commission may modify the proposed universal service contribution factors for the
third quarter of 1998.    

 Accordingly, the time period during which the Commission may review the
contribution factors and the basis for those figures is extended until midnight on Friday, June
12, 1998.  If the Commission takes no further action regarding the contribution factors by
midnight on Friday, June 12, 1998, the proposed contribution factors shall be deemed
approved by the Commission.  Once the proposed contribution factors are deemed approved
by the Commission or are modified and approved in a subsequent Public Notice, USAC shall
use the approved contribution factors to calculate and bill third quarter universal service
contributions.  

 For further information, contact Lori Wright, Accounting Policy Division, Common
Carrier Bureau, at (202) 418-7391.

Action by the Chief, Accounting Policy Division.