PUBLIC NOTICE

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

445 12th STREET, S.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 **DA 02-2059**

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**Released: August 22, 2002**

**Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Revised Version of**

**FCC Form 602 is Now Available**

The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) announces the release of
a revised version of FCC Form 602, FCC Ownership Disclosure Information
for the Wireless Telecommunications Services, (Form 602) dated August
2002. Any filer that is subject to the ownership reporting requirements
of Section 1.2112(a) of the Commission's rules must file a Form 602, or
file an updated Form 602 if the ownership information on a previously
filed Form 602 is not current[^1], at the time it submits:

1\. An initial application for authorization (FCC Form 601)

2\. An application for license renewal (FCC Form 601)

3\. An application for assignment of authorization or transfer of
control (FCC Form 603)

> 4\. A notification of consummation of a pro forma assignment of
> authorization or transfer of control
>
> (FCC Form 603) under the Commission\'s forbearance procedures

**This Public Notice addresses the following issues:**

-   August 2002 version of Form 602 must be used beginning September 10,
    2002

-   Revisions to August 2002 version of Form 602

-   Where to obtain the August 2002 version of Form 602

**Use of August 2002 Version of Form 602**

Beginning September 10, 2002, the **only** version of Form 602 that will
be accepted by the Bureau is the August 2002 version.[^2] The mandatory
use of the August 2002 version coincides with the availability of
electronic filing of Form 602 beginning on September 10, 2002.[^3] The
Bureau indicated in a prior Public Notice that there will be a
three-month transition period between the time electronic filing becomes
available and the time electronic filing becomes mandatory.[^4] A filer
that chooses to file Form 602 manually during the three-month transition
period must submit the August 2002 version. Any prior version of Form
602 will not be accepted.[^5]

**Revisions to August 2002 Version of Form 602**

The following highlights the revisions to the August 2002 version of
Form 602:

-   **Global:** The term Filer replaced the term Applicant/Licensee

-   **Main Form, Question 4:** Added Contact Information for the filer

-   **Schedule A, Question 5:** If there is an indirect interest in the
    filer an exhibit explaining the ownership relationship from the
    indirect interest holder to the filer is required. This replaces
    what was formerly question 10 on Schedule A.

-   **Schedule A, Question 6:** Added Limited Liability Partnership as
    choice for type of entity

-   **Schedule A, Question 8:** Removed Other Stock as choice for type
    of ownership

-   **Schedule A, Question 8:** Added Membership Shares as choice for
    type of ownership

-   **Schedule A, Question 8:** Changed Option to Option to Acquire
    Equity for type of ownership

-   **Schedule A, Question 8:** Provided additional choices to explain
    particular types of ownership

-   **Schedule A, Question 9:** Added Jurisdiction of Formation

-   **Instructions, Page 5:** Additional choices are available for
    states, jurisdictions and areas

**Where to Obtain August 2002 Version of Form 602**

The quickest method of obtaining the August 2002 version of Form 602 is
to visit the FCC's form page at <http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html>. The
forms are listed in numerical order and are available in Adobe Portable
Format (PDF) and Microsoft Word. You may also call (800) 418-3676 to
order Form 602 or use Fax-On-Demand by calling (202) 418-0177 or (202)
418-2830 from a touch tone telephone.

For additional information regarding this Public Notice, contact James
Brown of the Bureau's Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 418-1546 or
<jkbrown@fcc.gov>

**Additional Information and Assistance**

**[FCC Technical Support Hotline]{.underline}**: 202-414-1250 (TTY
202-414-1255), or via e-mail at [ulscomm@fcc.gov]{.underline}. Contact
the Technical Support Hotline about questions concerning computer access
to ULS, uploading files, or submitting attachments in ULS. The hotline
is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
(except federal holidays). In order to provide better service to ULS
users and ensure the security of the electronic filing system, all calls
to the hotline are recorded.

**[ULS Licensing Support and Forms Information]{.underline}**:
1-888-CALLFCC (225-5322), select option #2 or 717-338-2888. E-mail
questions may be sent to <ulshelp@fcc.gov>. Contact Licensing Support
with questions about which application purpose(s) are appropriate for a
particular filing, what information is being requested on a ULS form or
schedule, or any other ULS-related licensing matter. ULS Licensing
Support is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Eastern Time (except federal holidays).

[^1]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.919.

[^2]: From the release date of this Public Notice through September 9,
    2002, prior versions of Form 602 will be accepted.

[^3]: *See* "Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Plans for
    Electronic Filing of FCC Form 602" *Public Notice*, DA 02-1644 (rel.
    July 11, 2002).

[^4]: *Id* at 2.

[^5]: *Id.*