PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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                                              Released: September 12,  1996


WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU DESIGNATES CLEARINGHOUSES THAT
WILL ADMINISTER THE 2 GHz PCS RELOCATION COST-SHARING PLAN

The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau ("Bureau") has designated the Personal
Communications Industry Association (PCIA) and the Industrial Telecommunications
Associations, Inc. (ITA) as the clearinghouses that will administer the Commission's cost-sharing
plan under the microwave relocation procedures for the 2 GHz band.  

In the Cost-Sharing Report and Order, adopted April 25, 1996, the Bureau by delegated authority
established the criteria from which one or more clearinghouses would be selected.  By Public
Notice on April 25, 1996, the Bureau solicited business plans from parties interested in
becoming a not-for-profit clearinghouse. The Bureau also solicited public comment on proposals
that were submitted.  PCIA and ITA were the only entities that submitted proposals to serve as
a clearinghouse administrator.   

In its August 14, 1996 order approving PCIA and ITA as the clearinghouse coordinators, the
Bureau concluded that the benefit of having more than one clearinghouse outweighs any
disadvantages mentioned by commenters.  By offering cost-sharing participants a choice among
clearinghouses, we increase the incentive for both clearinghouses to operate in a cost-effective
manner.   

PCS relocators are responsible for submitting documentation of any pre-existing relocation
arrangements within ten business days from the date of this Public Notice.  PCS relocators are
also responsible for filing all prior coordination notices (PCNs) with both clearinghouses. 
However, the PCS relocators are free to elect to use whichever clearinghouse they feel better
addresses their specific needs to facilitate the reimbursement of funds.  PCIA and ITA will be
responsible for making a separate statement describing what information should be included in
the PCNs filed with the clearinghouses.  For any further information from the clearinghouses,
please contact Heather McCormack at PCIA, (703)-739-0300, ext. 3219, or Ahmad Beyranvand
at ITA, (703) 528-5115, ext. 133. 

Action by Michele C. Farquhar, Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.

For further information, contact the Commercial Wireless Division, Laura Smith, Legal Branch
at (202) 418-7240.