PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 1919 M STREET N.W. WASHINGTON, DC 20554 __________________________________________________ News media Information 202/418-0500. Recorded listing of releases and texts 202/418-2222. Report No. SPB-49 June 5, 1996 SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING The applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. The Commission reserves the right to return any of the applications if, upon further examination, it is determined the application is not in conformance with the Commission's Rules or its policies. Petitions, oppositions and other pleadings filed in response to this notice should conform to Section 25.154 of the Commission's rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R.  25.154. Applications Accepted for Filing: Columbia Communications Corporation File No. 116-SAT-ML-96 Columbia Communications Corporation has filed an application for modificaiton of its authorization to utilize the NASA TDRS-4 space station at 41 W.L. In particular, Columbia seeks permanent removal of certain conditions upon its authorization. * * * * * * William L. Whitely File No. 117-SAT-DR-96 Request for Declaratory Ruling William L. Whitely has filed a request for Declaratory Ruling raising several issues regarding the corporate structure of Communications Satellite Corporation (Comsat). William J. Hallenbeck File No. 118-SAT-DR-96 Declaratory Ruling Mr. William J. Hallenbeck has filed a series of letters raising questions whether prior Commission approval is necessary for Communications Satellite Corporation (Comsat) to undertake certain activities. A file has been established and Mr. Hallenbeck's correspondence will be treated as a Request for Declaratory Ruling. Interested parties may file comments or petitions concerning these Requests on or before June 21, 1996. Replies or oppositions may be filed on or before June 28, 1996. - FCC -