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PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
445 S.W. 12th STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                  DA 99-811

News media information 202/418-0500     Fax-On-Demand  202/418-2830     Internet:  http://www.fcc.gov    ftp.fcc.gov


                                         Released: April 29, 1999


Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Postpones Effective Date of Unified
  Dismissal Policy for Applications in the Wireless Services 

     On February 24, 1999, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) released a Public
Notice announcing a unified Bureau-wide policy for the dismissal of applications in all wireless services, to
take effect on May 1, 1999.  This policy was adopted in accordance with the ULS Report and Order, and
in an effort to promote the expeditious processing of wireless applications and to make our procedures
consistent for processing applications in all wireless services.  In response to the Public Notice, the Federal
Communications Bar Association and others have expressed concerns about the implementation of this
policy on May 1, 1999 with respect to wireless applicants and licensees, particularly those in services that
have not yet converted to the Universal Licensing System (ULS).   

     In light of these concerns, the Bureau postpones the May 1, 1999 effective date for the unified
dismissal policy and will instead implement this policy in each service based on the date of its conversion to
ULS.  Therefore, the dismissal policy will become effective: 1) on July 1, 1999, for services that were
initially licensed in ULS or were converted to ULS prior to January 1, 1999; or  2)  six months after the
ULS conversion date, for services converted to ULS on January 1, 1999 or later.  During the interim, the
Bureau encourages applicants and licensees to become familiar with the unified dismissal policy in order to
reduce the likelihood of having applications dismissed when the unified dismissal policy becomes effective
for the service in which they are filing applications.

     If you have any questions, please contact Roger Noel of the Commercial Wireless Division (202-
418-1385) or Herb Zeiler of the Public Safety and Private Wireless Division (202-418-0680).