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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. 
Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

March 26, 1999

MEDIA ADVISORY

FCC COMMISSIONER POWELL TO RELEASE READINESS 
REPORT ON Y2K IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY


On Tuesday, March 30, FCC Commissioner Michael Powell will 
present the FCC Y2K Report assessing the communications industry's 
readiness for the Year 2000 date rollover. He is expected to be joined 
by John A. Koskinen, Chair, President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion; 
and C. Michael Armstrong, Chair, Network Reliability and Interoperability Council.

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WHO:
		FCC Commissioner Michael K. Powell, Chair, Year 2000 Task Force
         John A. Koskinen, Chair, President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion
          C. Michael Armstrong, Chair, Network Reliability and Interoperability Council

WHAT:
		Report Assessment of The Communications Industry's Readiness For 
Year 2000 Date Rollover
	
WHEN:
		Tuesday, March 30, 1999, 1 p.m.
	
WHERE:
		FCC PORTALS II HEADQUARTERS
          COMMISSION MEETING ROOM, TW C305
          445 12th Street, S.W.
          Washington, D.C.
	
Task Force Contacts:
		Marsha MacBride (202) 418-2379
          Robert Cannon (202) 418-2421
	
Press Contacts:
		Nancy Plon (202) 418-2899
           Audrey Spivack at (202) 418-0500
	
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