# ![](media/image1.wmf){width="0.6465277777777778in" height="0.6465277777777778in"} PUBLIC NOTICE 

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

445 12th STREET, S.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 **DA00-1596**

News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet:
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**Released: July 19, 2000**

**NEW COMMISSION REGISTRATION SYSTEM (CORES)**

**TO BE IMPLEMENTED JULY 19**

> Starting July 19, 2000, the Commission will begin implementing the
> **Commission Registration System (CORES).** CORES is a registration
> system for entities filing applications or making payments with the
> Commission. CORES will assign a unique 10-digit FCC Registration
> Number (FRN) which can be obtained both on-line and manually. Over
> time, the FRN will be used by all Commission systems that handle
> financial, authorization of service, and enforcement activities. The
> use of the registration number is voluntary, although the Commission
> will consider making it mandatory in the future.
>
> Beginning July 19, you can access the on-line filing system or get
> further information on CORES by visiting the FCC's web site at
> [www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/) and clicking on the CORES
> registration link. You may also file manually by completing and filing
> a FCC Form 160 (CORES Registration). Mailing instructions are found on
> Form 160. You will receive a CORES registration number automatically
> by mail if you were registered in the Wireless Telecommunications
> Bureau's Universal Licensing System (ULS) prior to June 22, 2000.

The Commission will hold a public forum on Monday, July 31, 2000, from
10 am until noon to answer questions you may have about CORES. The forum
will be held in the Commission Meeting Room at 445 12^th^ Street, SW,
Washington, DC. Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations
for the July 31 public forum are asked to contact Brian Millin at
<access@fcc.gov>, or by calling (202) 418-7426 voice, (202) 418-7365
TTY.

> Further information about CORES is attached.
>
> **Questions and Answers about CORES**

### [What is CORES?]{.underline}

> CORES is a web-based, password-protected, registration system that
> assigns a unique 10-digit FCC Registration Number (FRN) for use when
> doing business with the FCC. Once CORES is fully implemented, every
> entity filing an application or paying a fee will be able to identify
> itself using its registration number. The same registration number can
> be used with all licensing and filing systems. The registration
> number, however, will not replace call signs, license numbers,
> certification numbers, or other numbers in authorization of service
> documents.

**[Who should get a registration number?]{.underline}**

-   Anyone filing any feeable or non-feeable application, and

-   Anyone making a payment of any type to the Commission.

> The registration number will allow the Commission to more rapidly
> verify fee payment.

**[When do I need to start using the registration number?]{.underline}**

Currently, the use of the registration number is voluntary. We strongly
recommend, however, that you start using your registration number with
all payments to the Commission, including on applications, the payment
remittance form (FCC Form 159), with regulatory fee payments, waivers,
auction payments, forfeitures, and other payments and collections.

**[How do I get a registration number?]{.underline}**

-   Register on-line at [www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/). Click on the
    CORES Registration link.

-   Manually complete and file FCC Form 160, (CORES Registration). You
    may obtain the form either at
    [www.fcc.gov/formpage.html]{.underline} or by calling the FCC's Form
    Distribution Center at 1-800-418-FORM (3676) voice, 1-888-TELL FCC
    (835-5322) TTY. You may also pick up the form at the Commission, 445
    12^th^ Street, SW, in Room TW-B200. You will find mailing
    instructions on the form.

-   You will receive a CORES registration number automatically by mail
    if you are registered in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's
    Universal Licensing System (ULS) prior to June 22, 2000.

**[What information do I need to provide to get a registration
number?]{.underline}**

> The amount of information varies depending on whether you are an
> individual or a company. The information collected generally includes
> your name, address, taxpayer identifying number, and e-mail address.
> Anyone holding a license, certificate, permit, or authorization is
> required to maintain a current official address that the Commission
> can use to contact you. Similarly, parties filing pleadings or making
> forfeiture payments should also provide a current address to which
> Commission correspondence may be sent. For purposes of CORES, a filer,
> licensee, certificate holder, or any entity sending payments to the
> Commission is considered to be doing business with the Commission.

**[Do I need more than one registration number?]{.underline}**

Each entity with a separate taxpayer identifying number must have a
separate registration number. To keep business activities separate, you
may obtain as many registration numbers for as many taxpayer identifying
numbers as you need. You may obtain a separate registration number for
subsidiaries or sub-agencies, customers, or clients.

### [How do I change information in CORES?]{.underline}

> It is important that the information in CORES remains current. You can
> change or update your password, name, address, contact representative
> name, contact address, contact telephone number and contact e-mail
> address in two ways.

-   On-line by visiting the FCC\'s web page at
    [www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/), then click on the CORES
    Registration link.

-   Manually by filing FCC Form 161 (CORES Update/Change Form). You can
    get the form at [www.fcc.gov/formpage.html]{.underline} or by
    calling the FCC\'s Form Distribution Center at 1-800-418-FORM (3676)
    voice, 1-888-TELL FCC (835-5322) TTY. You may also pick up the form
    at the Commission, 445 12^th^ Street, SW, in Room TW-B200. You will
    find mailing instructions on the form.

**[What about privacy concerns?]{.underline}**

CORES is a system of records that contains identifying information about
individuals and, therefore, is subject to the Privacy Act. The
information in CORES is for Commission use only and will not be
published or distributed. CORES information may be shared with other
governmental organizations as authorized under the Debt Collection
Improvement Act and for routine uses.

**[What will happen to the information I give you?]{.underline}**

We will use the information to verify that you have made the proper
payments and to mail annual fee schedules and other materials. If you
give us an e-mail address and you are entitled to a refund of fees, the
Commission can let you know if you can expect a refund from Treasury.
The various licensing systems in use at the Commission will continue to
be the source for a licensee\'s official mailing address on a specific
license.

**[How will I know when the licensing and filing systems are ready to
accept my registration number?]{.underline}**

Over the next several months, we will modify our licensing and filing
systems to accept and use the registration number. As we modify each of
the following systems, we will issue a public notice to tell you that
you can begin using your registration number for that system.

**[Bureau or Office]{.underline}** **[Licensing or Filing
System]{.underline}**

Cable Services Bureau Cable Operations and Licensing System (COALS)

Common Carrier Bureau Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS)

International Bureau International Bureau Electronic Filing

> Licensing System (IBFS)

Mass Media Bureau Broadband Licensing System (BLS)

Consolidated Database System DBS)

Call Sign Reservation System (CSRS)

Office of Engineering and Technology Equipment Authorization System
(EAS)

> Experimental Licensing System (ELS)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System (ULS)

Auctions

**[Will a new box be added to the FCC Form 159 for the registration
number?]{.underline}**

A revised version of the FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice) will be
available on July 19, 2000. Your registration number should go in boxes
11 and 21 on the new Form 159.

**[Whom do I contact if I have more questions?]{.underline}**

We plan to hold a public forum on July 31, to answer any questions you
might have about CORES. Further information on the public forum will be
issued by public notice in the near future**.** Individuals with
disabilities who need accommodations for the July 31 public forum are
asked to contact Brian Millin at <access@fcc.gov>, or by calling (202)
418-7426 voice, (202) 418-7365 TTY.

For general information please visit the FCC's web site at
[www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/) and click on the CORES Registration
link.

Please call, toll free, 1-877-480-3201 voice, 1-888-835-5322 TTY, Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time if you need more
information about:

computer access to CORES,

getting a registration number, or

uploading files.

To provide better service to CORES users and to ensure the security of
the electronic registration system, all calls to this number are
recorded.

This document, as well as all Commission documents, is available to
individuals with disabilities requiring accessible formats (electronic
ASCII text, Braille, large print, and audiocassette) by contacting Brian
Millin at (202) 418-7426 voice, (202) 418-7365 TTY, or by sending an
email to [access@fcc.gov]{.underline}.

**- FCC -**