DA 00-901
                                                                 April 26, 2000
                                    
MASS MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF STREAMLINED APPLICATION FORM FOR
                          FM BROADCAST LICENSE

Report No. 24721A                                      Released:  April 26, 2000

     On October 22, 1998, the Commission adopted a Report and Order in which it significantly modified its broadcast
application and licensing procedures, making them more efficient and eliminating unwarranted regulatory burdens.  1998
Biennial Regulatory Review   Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes, 13 FCC Rcd 23056 (1998)
("Report and Order").  As part of this proceeding, the Mass Media Bureau has significantly revised key forms, replacing
many open-ended narrative questions with "yes/no" certifications, thus simplifying and reducing the time needed to
complete these forms.  

     In addition to the revised FCC Forms 301, 314, 315, and 316, introduced in June 1999, the Mass Media Bureau is
introducing a revised version of FCC Form 302-FM   Application for FM Broadcast Station License (March 2000), which
incorporates the streamlined features of the previously introduced forms.  The paper version of the streamlined FCC Form
302-FM is available now.

     While the Bureau strongly encourages applicants to use the revised forms once they become available, the previous
version of Form 302-FM (March 1998) will be accepted through May 24, 2000.  Effective May 25, 2000, applicants must
use the revised form.  Old versions will automatically be returned.  Applicants should note that return of an
application may have a significant impact on procedural rights.

     The Bureau reminds applicants that the streamlined form requires certification that each question has been answered
based on the applicant's review of the application, instructions, and worksheets, and that applications filed on the revised
form will be subject to the random audit program as described in the Report and Order.  See Report and Order at 66-76. 
Procedures for filing the revised Form 302-FM electronically will be announced by subsequent Public Notice.

     As of April 26, 2000, copies of the revised forms may be obtained at the Commission (Room TW-B200), by writing
to the Commission's Forms Distribution Center (9300 East Hampton Drive, Capital Heights, Maryland  20743), or by
telephone (202-418-FORM or 800-418-FORM).  The revised form is also available on the Internet
(www.fcc.gov/formpage.html).

     For further information, please contact Tom Nessinger (202/418-2700), James Bradshaw (202/418-2700), or Jackie
Swank (202/418-2621).

By:  Chief, Mass Media Bureau


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