DA 00-2157

September 22, 2000

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) Announces Redesign of**

**Universal Licensing System (ULS) and Antenna Structure Registration
(ASR) Homepages**

The Universal Licensing System (ULS) homepage has been redesigned and
can be found at [http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov]{.underline}. The homepage has
been redesigned to support the Commission's efforts to make all ULS
functions more accessible to disabled and visually impaired users.

To make it easier for staff and the public to find information, the new
homepage layout displays an easy-to-use Site Map that offers users
another way to navigate the ULS homepage. The ULS homepage includes

1.  Applications Bar (functions that users can perform in ULS)

2.  Information Center (public notices, utilities, downloads, and
    headlines)

3.  Support Section (both technical support and licensing and forms
    support)

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1.  [Applications Bar]{.underline} includes all functions that users can
    perform in ULS. This bar is colored yellow and is located across the
    top of the ULS homepage. The Applications Bar contains

-   *Register* allows users to register their Taxpayer Identification
    Number (TIN) and Call Signs. Prior to using ULS to file an
    application electronically, users must submit a one-time
    registration of their TIN and a self-assigned password.

-   *File* allows users to file their applications in ULS.

-   *Search* allows users to search databases for Licenses and
    Applications.

2.  [ULS Information Center]{.underline} contains

-   *Weekly Public Notices* lists the Public Notices (PNs) that the
    Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) releases that affect
    applications.

-   *Processing Utilities* allow users to perform checks required for
    filing certain applications.

-   *Downloads* allow users to download the entire ULS database.

-   *Headlines* list the most current PNs.

-   *Rulemakings* list all ULS rulemakings.

3.  [Support Section]{.underline} links users to Technical Support and
    Licensing and Forms Support for ULS. This area is to the left of the
    homepage. The Support Section contains

-   *Home* is the main screen for the Support Section.

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-   *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)* allow users to search FAQs by
    topic. This allows users to research their questions before calling
    Technical Support.

-   *Technical Support* lists the numbers of two technical support
    hotlines.

-   *New Users* is a screen set up for new users.

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-   *Help* describes ULS general filing topics and applications
    procedures.

The ASR (Antenna Structure Registration) homepage---which users can link
to directly from the ULS homepage---has also been updated and
redesigned. The ASR homepage can be found at
[http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/antenna]{.underline}. The ASR homepage includes

1.  Applications Bar (functions that users can perform in ASR)

2.  Information Center (general information, documentation, downloads,
    and headlines)

3.  Support Section (technical and customer service)

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1.  [Applications Bar]{.underline} includes all functions that users can
    perform in ASR. This bar is colored yellow and is located across the
    top of the ASR homepage. The Applications Bar contains

-   *Prefile* includes

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-   *TOWAIR* is a program used to determine whether a structure requires
    FAA notification and FCC registration due to its proximity to an
    airport.

-   *TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) Registration* allows users to
    submit a one-time registration of their TIN and ASR numbers for
    their existing registrations (if they have any).

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-   *File* allows users to file an ASR application interactively.

-   *Search* allows users to search for both pending applications and
    granted registrations.

2.  [ASR Information Center]{.underline} contains

-   *Documentation* is a resource that allows users to find more
    detailed information. For example, users can find FAA advisory
    circulars, FAA and FCC rules, and links to other areas of interest.

-   *Downloads* allow users to download entire ASR databases.

-   *Headlines* list current PNs in regard to ASR.

3.  [Support Section]{.underline} links users to Technical Support and
    Licensing and Forms Support. This area is located to the left of the
    homepage. The Support Section contains

-   *Home* is the main screen for the Support Section.

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-   *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)* allow users to search FAQs by
    topic. This allows users to research their questions before calling
    Technical Support.

-   *Technical Support* link lists the numbers of two technical support
    hotlines.

-   *New Users* is a screen set up for new users. This screen guides new
    users to *ASR* *Getting Started*, which is an overview of filing an
    Antenna Structure Registration (ASR).

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-   *Help* describes ASR filing topics and application procedures.