The Chicago Regional Committee, which is responsible for planning public safety radio frequency spectrum usage within the Southern Lake Michigan area in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission Report and Order in General Docket 89-363 (Public Safety National Plan), announces a Filing Window for submittal of radio channel allotment requests and license applications for radio frequencies in the 821-824/866-869 MHz band. The next filing window for Region 54 applications will be from September 1, 1996 through September 27, 1996, inclusive. All applications must be sent to: Anthony J. Tricoci, Chairman Region 54 Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 The next meeting of the Region 54 Regional Conformance Review Committee For additional information, contact Anthony Tricoci, Chairman at (708) 241-6800 Federal Communications Commission 1919 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media :nformation 202 / 418-500 DA-96-1200 THE OKLAHOMA REGION 34 PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO The Oklahoma Region 34 Public Safety Radio Communication Committee, which is responsible for planning public safety radio frequency spectrum usage within Oklahoma in accordance with the Federal Communication Commission Report and Order in General Docket 87-112, announces the appointment of five (5) members from Region 34 to head up their Regional Plan Review Committee (RPRC). The effective date was April 26, 1996. The new appointments are as follows: Interested parties should write or call the Oklahoma Region 34 Planning Committee Chairman for additional information concerning the Oklahoma Region 34 Plan for Public Safety Radio Communications. Gary D. Adams, Chairman P. O. Box 11415 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73136-0415 By the Chief, Auctions Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: 1. On March 12, 1996, NextWave Telecom Inc. ("NextWave") filed a petition ("Petition") requesting the Commission to dismiss the amended short-form application (FCC Form 175) for the broadband Personal Communications Services C Block auction filed by North Coast Mobile Communications, Inc. ("North Coast") on March 7, 1996. In the alternative, Next Wave requests that the Commission initiate an evidentiary hearing to determine whether there are substantial and material questions of fact relating to the ownership and control of North Coast. 2. According to the Petition, North Coast's amendment to its short-form application, which was filed after the short-form deadline, reflects a transfer of control of the applicant and is therefore a major amendment. Sections 1.2105(b)(2) and 24.822(b) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2105(b)(2) and 24.822(b), prohibit such filings after the short-form deadline. NextWave further alleges that the amendment raises questions regarding the control of the applicant and its eligibility to participate in the C Block auction, which is limited to qualified entrepreneurs. 3. On March 26, 1996, North Coast exhausted its eligibility and waivers and withdrew from participation in the C Block auction. In light of North Coast's withdrawal from the auction, Next Wave's Petition is now moot. Therefore, the Petition requires no further action by the Commission. 4. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that NextWave's Petition IS DISMISSED. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kathleen O'Brien Ham, Chief Auctions Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau SA Federal Communications Commission 1919 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202/418-0500 64268 280 Security Holdings, Inc. Seeks Commission Determination of "Exempt Telecommunications Company" Status Under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, As Amended by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 DA 96-1204 July 29, 1996 On July 26, 1996, 280 Security Holdings, Inc., pursuant to Section 34(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding ompany Act of 1935 ("PUHCA"), as added by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. o. 104-104, filed an application requesting a Commission determination that it is an "exempt lecommunications company' ('ETC"). 280 Security Holdings intends to offer service through its subsidiaries ational Security Services and Automatic Detection Systems. Persons wishing to file comments regarding the adequacy or accuracy of 280 Security Holdings oplication requesting status as an ETC must do so no later than August 12, 1996. All comments should also e served on the applicant. Reply comments must be filed no later than August 19, 1996. All filings oncerning any of the matters referenced in this Public Notice should refer to File No. ETC-96-14. The pplication will be available for public inspection Monday through Friday in Room 658, 1919 M St., N.W., Vashington, D.C. Copies may be purchased by calling International Transcription Services, Inc., (ITS) at (202) 57-3800. For further information regarding this application, contact Lawrence Spiwak in the Competition Division of the Office of General Counsel at (202) 418-1870. by the Chief, Competition Division, Office of General Counsel. - FCC |