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                       Released: June 11, 1997


 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO HOLD
 PUBLIC FORUM ON TUESDAY, JULY 8 TO DISCUSS
  IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW LICENSING SYSTEM


     The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) is in the
process of replacing its ten separate licensing/application processing
systems with a single integrated licensing system and database -- the
Universal Licensing System (ULS).  WTB is currently developing
data conversion programs, verifying data, and developing the
functional requirements and technical specifications for this new
system.  The new system is projected to be on-line during the second
half of FY 1998.

     Our goals in developing the ULS are to expand electronic
filing capabilities, speed licensing processes, and provide a simple
method to obtain data concerning wireless spectrum.  In making such
a large change to the license process, the Bureau is vitally interested
in the views of the end users of the system.  To inform the public
and solicit views regarding the Bureau's plans for the ULS, WTB
staff will hold a public forum for all interested parties on July 8, 1997
at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held in the Commission Meeting
Room (Room 856) at 1919 M Street NW, Washington, D.C.

     For further information, contact Joy Alford at (202) 418-
0694 or jalford@fcc.gov.

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