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

In the Matter of                   )
                                )
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's      ) 
Rules to Allocate Additional Spectrum to the      )  
Inter-Satellite, Fixed, and Mobile Services  )  ET Docket No. 99-261 
and to Permit Unlicensed Devices to Use )
Certain Segments in the 50.2-50.4 GHz and    ) 
51.4-71.0 GHz Bands             )   

          ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO EXTEND COMMENT DATES
           
   Adopted:  August 27, 1999       ; Released:  August 27, 1999

By the Office of Engineering and Technology:

     1.        On August 19, 1999, the International Microwave Power Institute ("IMPI") requested
a two-week extension of time to file comments and reply comments in the above captioned
proceeding.  In its motion, IMPI states that the additional time is needed in order to complete
discussions with the Millimeter Wave Communications Working Group ("MWCWG") on issues that
are relevant to this proceeding.  IMPI also states that, due to the Labor Day holiday schedules
involving key individuals of both groups, it will not be possible for IMPI and the MWCWG to fully
explore a possible resolution of their respective positions without the requested extension. 

     2.        Although the Commission does not routinely grant extensions of time, we agree with
IMPI that in this instance an extension of time may allow resolution of issues in this proceeding, thus
serving the public interest.  Accordingly, for good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that the date for
filing comments and reply comments is extended to September 21, 1999 and October 6, 1999,
respectively.

     3.        This action is taken pursuant to authority found in Sections 4 (i) and 303 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.  154 (i) and 303; and pursuant to Sections
0.31, 0.241, and 1.46 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R.  0.31, 0.241 and 1.46.  For further
information contact Tom Mooring, Office of Engineering and Technology, (202) 418-2450, e-mail:
tmooring@fcc.gov.

               FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


               Dale N. Hatfield, Chief 
               Office of Engineering and Technology