PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M STREET N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554
     News media information 202/418-0500  Recorded listing of releases and texts 202/418-2222.
                                          
                                                DA  98-438
                                                            Released :  March 4, 1998 

New Payment Procedures for Auction Installment Payment Plans

In order to provide enhanced servicing of the Federal Communications
Commission's (Commission) installment payment program, the U.S.
Department of Treasury, Financial Management Service (FMS), Birmingham,
Alabama, has been established as the loan servicer for the Commission.  As a
result of this step, several changes to the payment procedures have been made. 
This Notice provides information on the new payment procedures for all
licensees making installment payments.  These new payment procedures
become effective on March 15, 1998.

Instructions for Installment Payments Remitted Beginning March 15, 1998.

Payments may be remitted by one of three methods:  (1) the Birmingham
Initiated Payment (BIP) program, (an electronic fund transfer program
previously administered through the Auctions Installment Payment (AIP)
program); (2) cashier check; or (3) wire transfer.  

Remittance through the BIP is the preferred method because it streamlines and
fully automates the payment process for the licensee and the Commission.

Electronic Payment Through BIP

Licensees who would like to electronically remit installment payments through
this preferred method must be enrolled in the Birmingham Initiated Payment
program.  All licensees/debtors currently enrolled in AIP will be automatically
converted to the new BIP payment system.  The only change will be that
"Company Number 1146" will be replaced by "Company Number 22". 
Therefore, if you are using operator assistance to make your installment
payment, you must tell the Mellon Bank operator that you are making a
payment under "Company Number 22".  In addition, your new loan and
Customer Identification File (CIF) numbers, will be sent to you under separate
cover, for security reasons.  Any questions should be directed to Larry White at
(205) 912-6300.

If a licensee/debtor is NOT already enrolled in AIP, they must enroll in the BIP
in order to make electronic payments via the automated clearing house.  In
order to enroll in BIP, licensees/debtors should read the BIP package, which
will be sent with the new account statements by FMS.  The licensee must
complete and return the Masterfile Maintenance Form immediately.  It takes
seven business days to complete enrollment in the BIP program, once the
Masterfile Maintenance Form has been received, so please respond promptly. 
Questions regarding completion of the  Masterfile Maintenance Form should be
directed to
Gail Glasser at (202) 418-1995.

Payment by Certified Check or Wire Transfer

Once again, please be aware that the preferred method of payment is through
electronic transfer of funds; however, if it is necessary to make payments by
cashier's check or wire transfer please follow the instructions provided below. 
The only change from previous instructions is that the new lockbox number
will be 358440 and the BNF FCC/ACV.

Making Payments By Cashier Check:  
By mail:    Mellon Bank
            Attention: Auction Pay
            P.O. Box 358440
            Pittsburgh, PA  15251-8440

In person:  Mellon Bank
            Attn: Wholesale Lockbox Shift Supervisor
            27th Floor (153-2713)
            3 Mellon Bank Center
            525 William Penn Way
            Pittsburgh, PA  15259-0001

The memo section of the cashiers check should include the loan and CIF
numbers.  In addition, please indicate on the inside envelope "Lockbox No.
358440".


Making Payments By Wire Transfer:

If making payment by wire transfer, you must fax a completed FCC Remittance
Advice (FCC Form 159) and, if needed, an Advice Continuation Sheet (FCC
159-C), at least one hour before the wire transfer on the same business day. 
The Form 159 must be faxed to Mellon Bank at (412) 236-5702.   Indicate on
the top of the FCC Form 159 "Wire Transfer - Auction Payment."  In the
"Reserve Block" located at the upper left hand corner indicate "358440." 
Failure to submit the completed Form 159 will result in a delay in crediting
your account.  Due to Federal Reserve regulations, wire transfers received after
6:00 p.m. (EST) will be credited the next business day.

The following information should be provided to your bank in order to
complete the wire transfer:

Wire Instructions:
      ABA Routing Number 043000261
      Receiving Bank: Mellon Pittsburgh
      BNF: FCC/ACV--910-0147
      OBI Field: (Skip one space between each information item)
            "INSTALLPAY" Applicant Tax  Identification No. (Please
            Enter your Taxpayer ID#) Loan Number  License Number
            Payor Name and Payor Tax Identification Number
            
Questions regarding this notice can be directed to Regina Dorsey, Chief,
Billings and Collections Branch at (202) 418-1995.