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     PUBLIC NOTICE
     FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
     1919 M STREET N.W.
     WASHINGTON, D.C.  20554                  DA 95-2159
      
      News media information 202/418-0500.
      

       October 13, 1995



COMMERCIAL WIRELESS DIVISION, WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
BUREAU        REISSUES TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES.
           
           The Commercial Wireless Division (CWD) typically receives a large number of
transfer and assignment applications filed towards the end of each calendar year from
applicants who wish to have such applications processed by year's end.  Therefore, we are
reissuing our Public Notice issued January 31, 1995 announcing procedures for transfer and
assignment applications.  

           Pro forma and non pro forma transfer and assignment applications will be handled on
two different processing tracks.  In the normal course, a pro forma transfer or assignment
will be processed within 30 days of the filing date; a non pro forma transfer or assignment
application will be processed within 75 days of the filing date if no petitions regarding the
application are filed.  Given the time it normally takes to process such applications, we
recommend that any transfers or assignments, other than pro forma, be filed with the
Commission no later than November 1, 1995.  We recommend pro forma transfers or
assignments be filed by November 30, 1995.  A Public Notice listing all transfer and
assignment applications accepted for filing each week will be issued by the Legal Branch,
CWD every Friday.  We will make every effort to process assignment and transfer
applications by the end of the year.  In those instances in which expedited treatment is
requested, we ask that a sufficient showing be made other than a showing that the transaction
must be closed by the end of the year.

           Questions concerning the status of pending applications should be directed to Betty
Woolford, the CWD Customer Service Specialist.  In addition, entities contemplating the
filing of a large number of transfer or assignment applications are encouraged to contact
Betty Woolford in advance of filing and provide the following information:  type of filing
(pro forma/ non pro forma), the number of call signs/facilities affected, number of
applications, anticipated filing date, and anticipated closing date.  This will help facilitate the
processing of such applications by the Transfer and Assignment Group.

           For further information, contact Betty Woolford at 202-418-0631.

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