NEWS    May 2, 1996

LEARN YOUR NOI'S:
FCC OPEN      FORUM ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FCC PROCESS

 On Friday, May 31, from 9 am to noon, the FCC will host an open forum on how to
get involved  in the FCC's decision-making process.  The forum will provide guidance on
such topics as how the FCC is organized, how the public can find out the status of FCC
issues, how the FCC decision-making process works, and how to file comments in FCC
proceedings.  The forum will be held at Commission headquarters and is open to the public
on a first-come, first-served basis.

 As the Commission works to implement the Telecommunications Act of 1996, many
interested parties will continue to seek information on Commission actions and the
opportunity to comment on various issues.  This open forum is designed to give individuals
and organizations who are new to the Commission's process the opportunity to find out how
to participate in proceedings of interest to them.

 In addition, representatives of Commission Bureaus and Offices will be available for
follow up questions on how to obtain information about specific subjects.  Taped copies of
the meeting will be available from the Commission's duplicating tape contractor, TelSpan
International, (301) 731-5355.  All written handouts will also be available at the
Commission's World Wide Web site, http://www.fcc.gov.

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Mark your calendar now!
WHO: Federal Communications Commission
WHAT:How to Get Involved:
     *  Who and What is the FCC
     *  Where to Begin the Paper Chase
     *  How to Tell Your NOIs from Your NPRMs
     *  Now It's Your Turn:  How to Comment
WHERE:     FCC Headquarters, room 856, 1919 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
WHEN:      Friday, May 31, 9 a.m.
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For more information, contact Martha Contee at (202) 418-0260.
News media contact:  Audrey Spivack or Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-0500.