NEWS                                         September 18, 1996

                      WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
                       RELEASES FACT SHEET #2 REGARDING
                 NATIONAL WIRELESS FACILITIES SITING POLICIES

     The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau today released its second fact sheet
regarding the placement of personal wireless service facilities under the Telecommunications
Act of 1996 (1996 Act).  Section 704 of the 1996 Act contains important provisions
concerning the exercise of jurisdiction by state and local zoning authorities over the
construction, modification and placement of antenna structures and other facilities for use in
providing personal wireless services.  On April 23, 1996, the Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau issued Fact Sheet #1 to inform the public about the provisions of Section 704 and to
assist state and local governments as they deal with the complex issues of personal wireless
facilities siting in their communities.  Fact Sheet #1 reprinted and summarized key provisions
of Section 704, provided technical information concerning personal wireless services, and
answered frequently asked questions.

     Fact Sheet #2, released today, contains four parts.  Part I is a new compilation of
frequently asked questions and answers, based on the experience of the Commission's
Wireless Facilities Siting Task Force (Task Force) answering questions from state and local
governments, personal wireless service providers, and members of the public.  Part II
summarizes and reprints relevant portions of the Commission's new rules regarding
radiofrequency emissions from personal wireless service facilities, which were adopted
August 1, 1996.  Part III provides additional information about those personal wireless
services most likely to be submitting facilities siting requests during the upcoming year. 
Finally, Part IV consists of maps showing the geographic areas used by the Commission to
license personal wireless services, and lists licensees by geographic area for certain personal
communications services.

     The Commission formed the Task Force in July 1996 in order to assist state and local
governments, as well as personal wireless service providers, in addressing facilities siting
concerns.  The Task Force includes representatives from the Commission's Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, Compliance and Information Bureau, Office of Engineering and
Technology, Office of General Counsel, and Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative
Affairs.  By serving as a resource for collection and dissemination of information relating to
facilities siting, the Task Force believes it can make valuable contributions to the
preparations needed for the rapid deployment of wireless services.

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     Over the past few months, the Task Force has met several times with representatives
of various state and local governments and their national associations, as well as with
representatives of personal wireless service providers and their trade associations.  The
selection of materials in Fact Sheet #2 reflects the Task Force's collective assessment of
those issues of most interest to parties affected by facilities siting issues, based on those
meetings and on contacts with members of the public.

     Fact Sheet #2 is available on the Internet at http:\\www.fcc.gov\wtb\wirehome.html,
or it can be obtained from fax-on-demand at (202) 418-2830, Document Number 6508.  It is
39 pages long.

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News Media contact:  Kara Palamaras at (202) 418-0654
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau contact:  Mark Keam at (202) 418-0569