Public Notice:GUIDELINES FOR UNIFORM FILINGS

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Federal Communications Commission
1919 - M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500
Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ftp.fcc.gov

Released: January 10, 1997

Revised: January 10, 1997

GUIDELINES FOR UNIFORM FILINGS

To enable the staff of the Office of the Secretary to provide faster and more efficient service, we urge you to follow the guidelines in preparing and submitting "uniform" filings.

First, your filing package should consist of an original document, one which contains an original signature, and the proper number of copies. (See attached listing) All pleadings must be formated in 10 or 12 point type.

- Each copy should be individually stapled.
- The copies should be held together by a staple, rubber band or paper clip, depending on the bulk of the package.
- Multiple copies should not be stapled together nor bound by a binder clip or Acco-type fastener.

NOTE: The original for Record Image Processing System (RIPS) Docketed and Rulemaking proceedings should not be stapled, but should be bound by a paper clip or rubber band. Generally, the original is accompained by the completed Document Index Terms Sheet.

Second, if your filing is "self-explanatory," no cover letter is required.

- If you must provide information to the Commission which is not included in the filing and tells us something more than, for example, you have "filed an original and 5 copies of Comments in the above-captioned proceeding," a copy of the transmittal letter should be included with each copy of your filing.

Third, to obtain a receipt, place a copy of either the cover letter or the filing (first page will do) on top of your package.

- Please note that one and only one receipt stamp will be issued per filing.

- If you use a service to deliver your package, please make arrangements to obviate the need for an FCC staff person's signature on a messenger receipt form. We will either sign for receipt of a filing or provide a stamped receipt copy.

Fourth, filings submitted to the Secretary's Office requesting that the document not be made available to the public should be clearly stamped "Not for Public Inspection or Confidential." For Security reasons, we are requesting that when these documents are filed, they should be placed in a separate envelope, and the envelope and document clearly marked Not for Public Inspection or Confidential.

Fifth, when ex parte documents are filed with the Office of the Secretary, it is requested that such filings be clearly labeled Ex Parte.

Sixth, It is advisable to always include an inside address and a telephone number in the document. Also, the signatures should be over the typed or clearly written name to insure that the signatures are always legible.

Finally, bring your filing to the Secretary's office, Room 222, 1919 M Street, during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays as defined in Section 1.4 of the Commission's Rules. When approaching the counter, please have your filing package ready for submission.

- "Ready for submission" means that your filing is collated in sequential order, signed in the appropriate places, and properly fastened.
- "Ready for submission" also means that your filing is not enclosed in an envelope. We cannot reuse envelopes and removing the contents from one diminishes our ability to quickly process filings. Please remove the filing(s) from the envelope before approaching the counter.
- Remember, too, that the hour between 4:30 and 5:30 PM is the busiest part of the day. If possible, file early in the day. If you file numerous documents after 4:30 PM you may have to wait until the following day to receive your receipt copies.

Thank you for your cooperation. Questions may be directed to Diane Murphy or Bill Caton at (202) 418-0300.

Attachment

-FCC-

FILING INFORMATION

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE FILED WITH THE COMMISSION

Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Commission's Rules (See Section 1.51), the number of documents to be filed is as follows:

HEARING PROCEEDINGS

Documents to be acted upon by:

Administrative Law Judges............................... Original & 6
Review Board.............................................Original & 11
Full Commission..........................................Original & 14

Notices of Appearance..........................................Original & 2
Depositions....................................................Original & 3
Interrogatories................................................Original & 3

RULE-MAKING PROCEEDINGS

Petitions, Comments, Replies:

Regular Distribution.....................................Original & 4
To include Commissioners.................................Original & 9
Informal.................................................Original & 1

Table of Assignments...........................................Original & 4
Ex Parte Presentations.........................................Original & 1

NOTE: You are reminded that when filing identical documents in multiple docketed or rulemaking proceedings you must furnish two additional copies of any such documents to be associated with each additional docket. These additional copies are always necessary unless the Commission has formerly consolidated the proceedings.

NON-HEARING AND NON-RULE MAKING CASES

Pleadings, Briefs, Petitions, etc...............................Original & 4

NOTE: An original should have original signature(s).

For further information, contact Diane Murphy or Bill Caton at (202) 418-0300.

	PUBLIC NOTICE
	Federal Communications Commission 1919 - M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov

	Released: January 10, 1997
	Revised: January 10, 1997 GUIDELINES FOR UNIFORM FILINGS To enable the staff of the Office of the Secretary to provide faster and more efficient service, we urge you to follow the guidelines in preparing and submitting "uniform" filings. First, your filing package should consist of an original document, one which contains an original signature, and the proper number of copies. (See attached listing) All pleadings must be formated in 10 or 12 point type. - Each copy should be individually stapled. - The copies should be held together by a staple, rubber band or paper clip, depending on the bulk of the package. - Multiple copies should not be stapled together nor bound by a binder clip or Acco-type fastener. NOTE: The original for Record Image Processing System (RIPS) Docketed and Rulemaking proceedings should not be stapled, but should be bound by a paper clip or rubber band. Generally, the original is accompained by the completed Document Index Terms Sheet. Second, if your filing is "self-explanatory," no cover letter is required. - If you must provide information to the Commission which is not included in the filing and tells us something more than, for example, you have "filed an original and 5 copies of Comments in the above-captioned proceeding," a copy of the transmittal letter should be included with each copy of your filing. Third, to obtain a receipt, place a copy of either the cover letter or the filing (first page will do) on top of your package. - Please note that one and only one receipt stamp will be issued per filing. - If you use a service to deliver your package, please make arrangements to obviate the need for an FCC staff person's signature on a messenger receipt form. We will either sign for receipt of a filing or provide a stamped receipt copy. Fourth, filings submitted to the Secretary's Office requesting that the document not be made available to the public should be clearly stamped "Not for Public Inspection or Confidential." For Security reasons, we are requesting that when these documents are filed, they should be placed in a separate envelope, and the envelope and document clearly marked Not for Public Inspection or Confidential. Fifth, when ex parte documents are filed with the Office of the Secretary, it is requested that such filings be clearly labeled Ex Parte. Sixth, It is advisable to always include an inside address and a telephone number in the document. Also, the signatures should be over the typed or clearly written name to insure that the signatures are always legible. Finally, bring your filing to the Secretary's office, Room 222, 1919 M Street, during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays as defined in Section 1.4 of the Commission's Rules. When approaching the counter, please have your filing package ready for submission. - "Ready for submission" means that your filing is collated in sequential order, signed in the appropriate places, and properly fastened. - "Ready for submission" also means that your filing is not enclosed in an envelope. We cannot reuse envelopes and removing the contents from one diminishes our ability to quickly process filings. Please remove the filing(s) from the envelope before approaching the counter. - Remember, too, that the hour between 4:30 and 5:30 PM is the busiest part of the day. If possible, file early in the day. If you file numerous documents after 4:30 PM you may have to wait until the following day to receive your receipt copies. Thank you for your cooperation. Questions may be directed to Diane Murphy or Bill Caton at (202) 418-0300. Attachment -FCC- FILING INFORMATION NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE FILED WITH THE COMMISSION Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Commission's Rules (See Section 1.51), the number of documents to be filed is as follows: HEARING PROCEEDINGS Documents to be acted upon by: Administrative Law Judges............................... Original & 6 Review Board.............................................Original & 11 Full Commission..........................................Original & 14 Notices of Appearance..........................................Original & 2 Depositions....................................................Original & 3 Interrogatories................................................Original & 3 RULE-MAKING PROCEEDINGS Petitions, Comments, Replies: Regular Distribution.....................................Original & 4 To include Commissioners.................................Original & 9 Informal.................................................Original & 1 Table of Assignments...........................................Original & 4 Ex Parte Presentations.........................................Original & 1 NOTE: You are reminded that when filing identical documents in multiple docketed or rulemaking proceedings you must furnish two additional copies of any such documents to be associated with each additional docket. These additional copies are always necessary unless the Commission has formerly consolidated the proceedings. NON-HEARING AND NON-RULE MAKING CASES Pleadings, Briefs, Petitions, etc...............................Original & 4 NOTE: An original should have original signature(s). For further information, contact Diane Murphy or Bill Caton at (202) 418-0300.