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PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
445 12th STREET, S.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                           DA 00-2448

News media information 202/418-0500     Fax-On-Demand  202/418-2830     Internet:  http://www.fcc.gov    ftp.fcc.gov
                                                         
                                                
          Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Nominations for
                 Six Board Member Positions on
  Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors
                                
                  CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21
                                
                Release Date:  November 6, 2000

     Pursuant to section 54.703(c) of the Commission's rules, the Common Carrier Bureau
seeks nominations for the following six Board member positions on the Board of Directors of the
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the terms of which are scheduled to expire
on December 31, 2000.  On behalf of the Federal Communications Commission, the Bureau
wishes to thank each of the incumbent Board members listed below for their diligent efforts and
dedicated service on the USAC Board.

        incumbent local exchange carriers (other than Bell Operating Companies) with annual
      operating revenues in excess of $40 million
          (Kevin Hess, Vice President   Federal Affairs, TDS Telecom, Madison, WI)
      
        inter-exchange carriers with more than $3 billion in annual operating revenues
          (position currently vacant)
      
        schools that are eligible to receive support
          (Dr. Hank Marockie, Wheeling WV)   

       rural health care providers that are eligible to receive support
          (Dr. Jay H. Sanders, President and CEO, The Global Telemedicine Group,
          McLean VA)

       information service providers
          (David Abramson, Palo Alto, CA)

       state telecommunications regulators
          (Allan Thoms, Chair, Iowa Utilities Board, Des Moines, IA)        

     Pursuant to section 54.703(c)(1) of the Commission's rules, only members of the industry
group that a Board member will represent may submit a nomination for that position (e.g., only
interexchange carriers with more than $3 billion in annual operating revenues may submit
nominations for the Board member who will represent interexchange carriers of that size).  In
order to expedite the appointment process, members of the relevant industry group are
encouraged to nominate a single candidate who possesses substantial experience in, and
knowledge of, telecommunications issues.  If members of the relevant industry group fail to reach
consensus on a candidate to serve on the Board, or fail to submit a nomination for the particular
Board member seat, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission will select an
individual from that industry group to serve on the Board.

     Pursuant to section 54.703(c)(2), each nomination must be captioned:  "In the Matter of:
Nomination for Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors, FCC
Docket Nos. 97-21 and 96-45".  An original and four copies of each nomination must be filed, in
accordance with Part 1 of the Commission's rules, with the Commission's Secretary, Magalie
Roman Salas, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445   12th Street,
S.W., Room TW-A325, Washington, D.C. 20554.  In addition, two copies of each nomination
should be submitted to Sheryl Todd, Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 - 12th Street, S.W., Room 5-A422, Washington, D.C.
20554.  Each nomination should specify the position on the Board of Directors for which such
nomination is submitted and should be accompanied by the nominee's professional and
biographical information, such as a resume or professional biography.  Nominations received prior
to the release of this public notice will be considered and do not need to be resubmitted.  All
nominations must be filed with the Office of the Secretary by November 17, 2000.
     
For further information, contact Sheryl Todd, Accounting Policy Division, Common
Carrier Bureau, at (202) 418-7400.

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by the Federal government, and the government may not conduct or sponsor this collection,
unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. 
This collection has been assigned an OMB control number of 3060-0876.