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

                                                                              

                                                                              
Report No. I-8189      DA 96-1135

                                                                              Released:  July 17, 199                                                     6 
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                     
EX PARTE STATUS OF WAIVER REQUESTS FILED UNDER SECTION 64.1001 OF THE
COMMISSION'S RULES
                  

 The International Bureau issues this Public Notice, pursuant to 47 C.F.R.  1.1200(a), to clarify its
practice in applying the Commission's ex parte rules to international carrier requests for waiver under
Section 64.1001 of the rules, International Settlements Policy and Waivers, 47 C.F.R.  64.1001.  The
Commission's ex parte rules are contained in 47 C.F.R.  1.1200, et seq.  

 The Bureau historically has treated requests for waiver filed under Section 64.1001 of the rules as
non-restricted proceedings, in the same manner as Section 214(a) proceedings are treated.  See 47 C.F.R. 
1.1204(a)(11) &  1.1206(b)(8).  Thus, once a waiver request filed under Section 64.1001 is formally
opposed, ex parte presentations are permissible, but are subject to the disclosure requirements of Section
1.1206(a).  Whether or not a formal opposition has been filed, informal objectors must comply with the
disclosure requirements of Section 1.1206 with respect to their ex parte presentations at all times except
where confidentiality is necessary to protect against possible reprisals.  See Section 1.1204(a)(11) Note. 
These Section 64.1001 waiver requests are subject to other relevant provisions of the ex parte rules in the
same manner as Section 214(a) proceedings, including the Sunshine period prohibition contained in Section
1.1203 of the rules.

 The Bureau is issuing this Public Notice at this time because of numerous pending proceedings that
involve requests for waiver under Section 64.1001 and to make clear that all such waiver requests will be
treated as non-restricted proceedings unless the Bureau or Commission indicates otherwise.

 By the Chief, International Bureau

 For further information, contact Susan Lee O'Connell, Telecommunications Division, International
Bureau, (202) 418-1460.

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