DA-04-3279

October 18, 2004

**INTERNATIONAL BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW MYIBFS ELECTRONIC
FILING SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE 312 EZ EARTH STATION APPLICATION FORM AND
RELATED EVENTS**

**MYIBFS SYSTEM GOES LIVE ON OCTOBER 26, 2004**

The International Bureau hereby announces the launch of the new enhanced
IBFS system, called MyIBFS, on October 26, 2004. The new MyIBFS consists
of three new e-filing modules as well as features, functions and forms
found in the existing IBFS system. The new e-filing modules include a
new MyIBFS home page, account management module, and the new 312 EZ
form. At the time the MyIBFS system goes live on October 26, 2004, the
use of Form 312 EZ by routine C- and Ku-Band earth station license
applicants will be voluntary. At a later date, after MyIBFS customers
gain experience using the Form 312 EZ, the International Bureau will
announce its mandatory use, in accordance with the *Third Space Station
Reform Order.*[^1]

**MYIBFS SYSTEM KICKOFF PARTY**

To celebrate the launch of MyIBFS and to thank the members of the
telecommunications industry and the public, who participated in the
system's requirements and design phases, the International Bureau plans
to hold a MyIBFS kickoff party on October 26, 2004, from 11:00 a.m. --
12:00 noon in the Commission Meeting Room at the FCC Headquarters
facility located at 445 12^th^ St., SW., Washington, DC. 20554. All
users of the MyIBFS system are invited to attend.

**MYIBFS TRAINING**

The Bureau plans to conduct formal training on the use of the new,
enhanced IBFS system, MyIBFS, including completing, filing, and tracking
Form 312 EZ applications. The training schedule follows.

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  **TRAINING SCHEDULE --                      
  [REGISTRATION IS                            
  REQUIRED]{.underline}**                     

  **Date**                  **Time**          **Location**

  October 22, 2004          10:00 a.m. --     FCC Headquarters Facility, Room
                            12:00 p.m.        TW-A722C

  October 22, 2004          1:30 p.m. -- 3:30 FCC Headquarters Facility, Room
                            p.m.              TW-A722C
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**AD HOC MYIBFS TEST DRIVE SESSIONS**

Beginning October 28, 2004 , the International Bureau will extend MyIBFS
system users the opportunity to receive a test drive of the new MyIBFS
system. These sessions can be conducted either on site at the FCC
Headquarters facility or at the user's facility (within the District of
Columbia area). These sessions may prove helpful to users, who are
unable to attend the formal MyIBFS training discussed above.

**REGISTERING FOR MYIBFS TRAINING, SCHEDULE AN AD HOC MYIBFS TEST DRIVE,
OR TO ATTEND THE MYIBFS KICKOFF PARTY**

To register for formal MyIBFS Training, schedule an ad hoc MyIBFS Test
Drive, or to attend the MyIBFS Kickoff Party, please contact either
Adrienne Downs (202) 418-0412 (<Adrienne.Downs@fcc.gov>), Jackie
Hutchinson at (202) 418-0547 (<Jackie.Hutchinson@fcc.gov>) or Mary Jane
Solomon at (202) 418-0593 (<MaryJane.Solomon@fcc.gov>).

**FOR MORE INFORMATION**

For more information about this public notice, please contact Mary Jane
Solomon at (202) 418-0593 (<MaryJane.Solomon@fcc.gov>).

[^1]: ^?^ Amendment of the Commission\'s Space Station Licensing Rules
    and Policies, 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review \-- Streamlining and
    Other Revisions of Part 25 of the Commission\'s Rules Governing the
    Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network Earth
    Stations and Space Stations, *Third Report and Order and Second
    Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in IB Docket Nos. 02-34 and
    00-248*, 18 FCC Rcd 13486 (2003) (*Third* *Space Station Reform
    Order*).