![](media/image1.png){width="0.7340277777777777in"
height="0.7347222222222223in"} **PUBLIC NOTICE**

**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION**

**445 12th STREET, S.W.**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554**

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**DA 00-1849**

**August 14, 2000**

**WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO FULLY IMPLEMENT THE USE OF THE
UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) FOR PART 22 COMMERCIAL AVIATION**

**AIR-GROUND RADIO SERVICE ON AUGUST 14, 2000**

On August 14, 2000, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) will
begin use of the Universal Licensing System (ULS) for licensing activity
relating to Part 22 Commercial Aviation Air-Ground Radiotelephone (CA)
for all application purposes. On November 3, 1999, the Bureau released a
Public Notice, DA 99-2419, announcing the implementation of ULS for the
remaining Part 22 Commercial Wireless Services. At that time, the Bureau
stated some, but not all, electronic filing capabilities were being
implemented for the CA Radio Service. The Bureau noted that it would
release a future Public Notice announcing full implementation of the CA
Radio Service and set forth: (1) the date mandatory electronic filing
would go into effect for CA; (2) the date the Bureau's Unified Dismissal
Policy would be implemented for CA; and (3) a sunset date for use of
pre-ULS forms by CA applicants[^1]. By this Public Notice we announce
that CA is fully implemented in ULS as of August 14, 2000, and that the
above referenced deadlines will be February 14, 2001.

ULS is the interactive licensing database developed by the Bureau to
consolidate and replace eleven existing licensing systems used to
process applications and grant licenses in wireless services. ULS
provides numerous benefits, including fast and easy electronic filing,
improved data accuracy through automated checking of applications, and
enhanced electronic access to licensing information. The deployment of
the CA Radio Services in ULS is part of the Bureau\'s ongoing phased
deployment of ULS in all wireless services.

For further information regarding the ULS rules and procedures, please
refer to the FCC's ULS Internet site at
<http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls/>[^2]

The following sections of this *Public Notice* contain an overview of
the ULS conversion process for the CA Service, as well as contact
information for applicants and licensees who have additional questions
about ULS. The chart below summarizes the implementation dates contained
herein.

+-------------+--------+-----------------+------------+--------------+
|             | **Conv | **Mandatory     | **Use of   | **Online     |
|             | ersion | Electronic      | Pre-ULS    | Filing       |
|             | to     | Filing and      | Forms      | Available**  |
|             | ULS**  | Unified         | Until**    |              |
|             |        | Dismissal       |            | **(all       |
|             |        | Policy          |            | purposes)**  |
|             |        | Effective**     |            |              |
+-------------+--------+-----------------+------------+--------------+
| Commercial  | 1      | February 14,    | February   | August 14,   |
| Aviation    | 1/8/99 | 2001            | 14,        | 2001         |
| Air-ground  |        |                 | 2001^1^    |              |
| (CA)        |        |                 |            |              |
+-------------+--------+-----------------+------------+--------------+

**[New Application Procedures and Use of ULS Forms for The CA
Service]{.smallcaps}**

Applicants and licensees in the CA Service will be subject to the
following filing procedures as of August 14, 2000:

**I. Application Filings Other Than Assignments of Authorization and
Transfers of Control**

**[Form 601 Filing Procedures]{.underline}**

Beginning August 14, 2000, Form 601 (OMB Approval Number 3060-0798) will
be available in the CA Service for filing new station applications,
license modifications, application amendments, license renewals, license
cancellations, application withdrawals, requests for duplicate licenses,
administrative updates, notification of construction, and requests for
special temporary authority. Form 601 replaces pre-ULS forms (Forms 405,
489, and 600) and letter requests for these purposes. Form 601 is also
used to request a waiver or extension of time of coverage or
construction requirements in conjunction with an application or license.

### Mandatory Electronic Filing

###  For a six-month transition period after August 14, 2000, applicants and licensees in the CA Service may file Form 601 electronically or manually. Beginning on February 14, 2001, the CA licensees and applicants will be required to file Form 601 electronically. Where manual filing of Form 601 is allowed, the Bureau will accept manual applications filed on the February 1999 or later editions. The most recent version of FCC Form 601 is June 2000. Forms can be downloaded at <http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html>. 

### 

### Use of Pre-ULS Forms

CA applicants and licensees in the CA Service may continue to use
existing (pre-ULS) until February 13, 2001, **but the Bureau strongly
urges applicants and licensees to use Form 601 and to file
electronically**. We will dismiss without prejudice any letter requests
or pre-ULS forms filed for these services on or after February 14, 2001.
The choice of application form and filing method will affect
applications in the following way:

(1) ULS Form filed electronically \-- the most efficient filing method;
    will result in expedited treatment compared to filing manually.

> \(2\) ULS Form filed manually \-- will result in expedited treatment
> compared to filing old forms or letter requests.
>
> \(3\) Old forms or letter requests filed manually \--
> [not]{.underline} recommended; will result in slower processing than
> the options described above.

In the event that applicants in the CA Service elects to use pre-ULS
forms during the transition period, as of August 14, 2000, they must
provide certain additional required information with their applications
(including TIN information) as set forth in Appendix A. Processing of
applications filed on or after August 14, 2000 that do not contain the
information prescribed in Appendix A will be delayed until we can
contact the applicant and obtain the information.

[Specifying Location Numbers]{.underline}

In the CA Services, locations are specified by numbers. Licensees must
be sure to use the location numbers listed under ULS when applying to
modify their licenses or face delays in processing.

> NOTE: In some cases, the correct location number will be different
> from the location number in the original license grant, if it was not
> granted in ULS. Licensees should pay careful attention to the location
> numbers when filing electronically, and should confirm location
> numbers by reviewing their license using the "License Search" tools
> available at the ULS Internet Homepage (http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls)
> before submitting manual applications.

[How to File Form 601]{.underline}

> • For instructions on filing Form 601 electronically, point your web
> browser to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
>
> • To file Form 601 manually, follow the instructions on the form, and
> see the \"Where to Send Manually Filed Applications\" section, below.

• For instructions on using pre-ULS forms in lieu of Form 601, see "Use
of Pre-ULS Forms," above.

**II.** **Transfer and Assignment Filing Procedures**

Form 603 Filing Procedures

Form 603 (OMB Approval Number 3060-0800) is used for filing applications
for assignment of license and transfer of control. Form 603 replaces
Form 490. Form 603 is also used to notify the Commission that an
approved assignment or transfer has been consummated, or to request an
extension of time to consummate the transaction. For further information
regarding Form 603 filing procedures see the Public Notice released on
November 3, 1999, DA 99-2419.

**III. Ownership Information (Form 602)**

Form 602 (OMB Approval Number 3060-0799) collects required ownership
information from applicants and licensees in auctionable wireless
services that are subject to the ownership disclosure requirements set
forth in Section 1.2112(a) of the Commission\'s Rules, and replaces Form
430. "Auctionable services" includes all wireless services other than
those specifically exempted from competitive bidding procedures pursuant
to Sections 1.2102(b) and 1.2102(c) of the Commission's rules. The CA
Service licensees and applicants that are subject to these ownership
reporting requirements must file Form 602 in conjunction with the filing
of an initial license application, renewal application, or application
for assignment or transfer, unless the applicant or licensee already has
an updated Form 602 on file. Applicants and licensees are required to
submit only a single FCC Form 602. Once the applicant or licensee files
initially, it has no obligation to file the form with subsequent
applications, regardless of service, so long as the ownership
information on the previous filing of Form 602 has not changed. For more
information regarding Form 602, see "Wireless Communications Bureau
Answers Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Reporting of Ownership
Information on FCC Form 602," Public Notice, DA 99-1001, May 25, 1999."

[How to File Form 602]{.underline}

• For instructions on filing Form 602 manually, follow the instructions
on the form, and see the \"Where to Send Manually Filed Applications\"
section, below.

> • Use of pre-ULS forms in lieu of Form 602: Will not be permitted
> after August 14, 2000.
>
> NOTE: Form 602 is currently not available for electronic filing. Until
> further notice from the Commission all Form 602's must be filed
> manually.

**[Additional Considerations for the CA Service]{.smallcaps}**

**[Unified Dismissal Policy]{.underline}**

The Bureau has announced a unified dismissal policy will take effect in
each wireless service six months after the service is converted to ULS.
Accordingly, this policy will take effect for the CA Service on February
14, 2001.[^3]

Although the unified dismissal policy does not take effect for the CA
Service until February 14, 2001, the Bureau encourages applicants and
licensees to become familiar with the unified dismissal policy now.
Information on the policy is available on the ULS Internet Homepage at
[www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls/policy.html](http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls/policy.html).
Because electronic filing provides for on-line checking of applications,
electronic filers are more likely to detect and correct errors before
submitting applications, and therefore reduce the risk that their
applications will be returned or dismissed. For this reason, the Bureau
strongly encourages applicants to choose electronic filing.

**[Application Fees]{.smallcaps}**

Applicants using ULS remain subject to existing application fees under
Section 1.1102 of the rules, 47 CFR § 1.1102. ULS, however, will
simplify the process of submitting fees to the Commission. When an
applicant submits an application electronically, ULS will assign a file
number and show the correct fee amount due and the payment type code on
a confirmation screen. Clicking on the "Form 159" button will pre-fill
this information on the FCC Form 159. ULS will then instruct the
applicant on how to print out the pre-filled FCC Form 159 so that it can
be mailed to Mellon Bank at the address specified below.[^4]

> **NOTE**: Applicants who do not use the pre-printed FCC Form 159 in
> connection with an electronically filed application must enter the
> ULS-generated file number in the FCC Form 159 box labeled FCC Code 2.
> If problems arise while trying to print FCC Form 159, call the FCC
> Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414-1250 (TTY -- (202) 414-1255)
> for assistance (Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
> Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to
> 6:00 p.m., local eastern time ). Mellon Bank must receive the FCC Form
> 159 and accompanying fee within 10 calendar days of submitting the
> application. For more information see the Public Notice, DA 99-1411,
> Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Provides Fee Payment Checklist For
> Applicants Using The Universal Licensing System, available in the ULS
> Releases section of the ULS Information Center at
> http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.

[Where to Send Payments for Electronically-filed
Applications.]{.underline} All payments for electronically filed
applications should be sent to:

Federal Communications Commission

##  ULS Electronic Filings

P.O. Box 358994

Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994

**[Where to Send Manually-filed Applications]{.smallcaps}**

All other manually-filed applications **that require fees** should be
sent to:

Federal Communications Commission

P.O. Box 358130

Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5130

All manually-filed applications and letter requests **that do not
require fees,** including FCC Form 602, should be sent to:

Federal Communications Commission

1270 Fairfield Road

Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245

Copies of FCC Forms can be obtained by calling the Commission\'s Forms
Distribution Center at 1‑800‑418‑3676 (outside the Washington, D.C.
area) or 202‑418‑3676 (in the Washington, D.C. area). Copies of these
forms can also be obtained via the Internet at
http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html.

**[For Further Information or Assistance]{.smallcaps}**

For general information about ULS, including answers to frequently asked
questions regarding submitting applications, finding the status of
pending applications, and searching the ULS database, the Commission
recommends first consulting the ULS webpage at
[http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls]{.underline}. Individuals having specific
questions not addressed on the webpage may contact Commission staff via
phone or e-mail as described below.

[FCC Technical Support Hotline]{.underline}: (202) 414-1250 (TTY --
(202) 414-1255), or via e-mail at ulscomm@fcc.gov. Contact the Technical
Support Hotline about questions concerning computer access to ULS, TIN
registration, uploading files, or submitting attachments in ULS. The
hotline is available Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m., local eastern time. 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]{.underline}: 1-888-CALL-FCC (225-5322) (select
Auction/ULS Forms prompt), or via e-mail at <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 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. local eastern time.

Comments on ULS should be sent via email to: ulscomm@fcc.gov.

**Appendix A**

INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING FCC FORM 489/600 FOR THE CA SERVICE

Beginning August 14, 2000, we will accept filings made on FCC Forms 489
and 600 provided that the following information is supplied. Identify
the Form/Schedule you are filing in the right column, and supplement
your application with responses to the Form 601 Questions listed in the
left column.

[601 ITEM(S) 600 Item(s)]{.underline}

8(a) Does this filing request a Waiver of the Commission's rules
Required

8(b) If a feeable waiver request is attached, multiply the number

of Stations times the number of rule sections and enter the

result.

10(a) Taxpayer Identification Number (see page 2) Required

10(b) SGIN if applicable (see page 2) Required

14 Name of Real Party of Interest of Applicant Required

15 Taxpayer Identification Number Required

38 Is the applicant exempt from FCC application fees Required

## 39 Is the applicant exempt from the FCC regulatory fees Required

# SCHEDULE "D" SCHEDULE "F"

6 FCC Antenna Structure Registration \# or N/A Required

(Commercial Air-Ground )

# 

# SCHEDULE "K" FCC FORM 489

TIN Tax Identification Number Required

5(b) Location Number Required

**INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LETTER REQUESTS**

Beginning August 14, 2000, we will accept letter requests provided that,
in the upper right-hand corner of the form, the applicant provides the
following additional information:

\(a\) The applicant's TIN

\(b\) The applicant's SGIN (when applicable)

[^1]: However, usage of ULS Form 601 for filing renewal applications and
    ULS Form 602 for filing Ownership information will become effective
    August 14, 2000.

[^2]: ^2^ Additional information can be found in the *ULS Report and
    Order*. *See* Amendment of Parts 0, 1, 12, 22, 24, 26, 27, 80, 87,
    90, 95, 97, and 101 of the Commission\'s Rules to Facilitate the
    Development and Use of the Universal Licensing System in the
    Wireless Telecommunications Services, WT Docket No. 98-20, *Report
    and Order*, 13 FCC Rcd 21027 (1998), *recon*., FCC 99-139 (adopted
    June 10, 1999, released June 28, 1999). *See also* \"Wireless
    Telecommunications Bureau Announces New Universal Licensing System
    (ULS) Filing Procedures and Revised Application Forms Effective
    February 16, 1999,\" *Public Notice*, February 10, 1999

[^3]: ^3^Applications and Dismissing Pleadings Associated with
    Applications, *Public Notice*, DA 99-385 (rel. Feb. 24, 1999);
    Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Postpones Effective Date of
    Unified Dismissal Policy for Applications in the Wireless Services,
    *Public Notice*, DA 99-811 (rel. April 29, 1999). These documents
    are available under the "Unified Dismissal/Return Policy" topic on
    the "Information Center" section of the ULS internet homepage,
    <http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls>.

[^4]: ^4^ The FCC Form 159 will display in a separate browser window.
    If, after clicking on the "Form 159" button, you do not see the
    form, check the task bar at the bottom of your Windows 95/98 screen
    for a button labeled "Form 159." Click on this button to view the
    FCC Form 159.