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                                Before the
                     Federal Communications Commission
                          Washington, D.C. 20554


In the Matter of Appointment         )
of the Defense Commissioner          )


                                  ORDER

   Adopted:  January 30, 1998                 Released:  February 5, 1998

By the Commission:

      1.  Pursuant to Section 0.181 of the FCC Rules, we hereby appoint Commissioner Michael K.
Powell to be Defense Commissioner.  The Defense Commissioner is responsible for overseeing all
National Security Emergency Preparedness functions for the Commission.  This involves serving as
primary Commission defense spokesperson, approving industry emergency plans including those for
the Emergency Alert System, representing the Commission in interagency matters pertaining to
continuity of government during national emergencies, and assuming the duties of the Commission
under some emergencies.  

      2.  This Order is procedural in nature and pertains to the internal organization and delegations
of authority, and hence not subject to the prior notice and effective date provisions of the
Administrative Procedure Act.

      3.  ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to Section 0.181   of the FCC rules, that
Michael K. Powell shall serve as Defense Commissioner.


      FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION



      Magalie Roman Salas
      Secretary