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PUBLIC NOTICE

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

  
  REPORT NO.  2269                                                              April 21, 1998                             
                                   
  OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
                                               REFERENCE OPERATIONS DIVISION
  PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED
  
  (Interested persons may file statements opposing or supporting the Petition for Rulemaking listed herein within 30 days.  See Section
  1.4 and 1.405 of the Commission's rules for further information).
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  RM NO.        RULES SEC.     PETITIONER      DATE REC'D    NATURE OF PETITION
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  9259      97.101(a)      The American Radio            04-03-98                                      Petition for Declaratory Ruling concerning
      Relay League,          Compliance with Applicable Voluntary Band 
      Incorporated           Plans in the Amateur Radio Service.                                         
    225 Main Street
    Newington, CT  06111
  
    (Filed by Christopher D. Imlay,
       Attorney
    Booth, Freret, Imlay & Tepper
    5101 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
    Suite 307
    Washington, DC  20016-4120)               
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