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**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION**

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**DA 99-1543**

**August 6, 1999**

**WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO BEGIN USE OF**

**UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) FOR MICROWAVE SERVICES ON AUGUST**
**30, 1999**

On August 30, 1999, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) will
begin use of the Universal Licensing System (ULS) for licensing activity
relating to the Microwave Services, which consists of Part 101 Common
Carrier Microwave, Private Operational Fixed Microwave, and Part 74
Broadcast Auxiliary Microwave Services.

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 Microwave 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>.[^1]

Beginning August 30, 1999, applicants and licensees in the Microwave
Services[^2] will be able to use ULS forms for electronic filing of new
station applications, license modifications, application amendments,
license renewals, license cancellations, application withdrawals,
requests for duplicate licenses, administrative updates, notifications,
extension of time requests, and transfer and assignment applications. As
part of the conversion process, all existing licensing data relating to
licenses in the Microwave Services will be transferred to the ULS.
Licensing data concerning the Microwave Services will be available to
the public via ULS and will no longer be updated in the pre-ULS
database.

The following sections of this *Public Notice* contain an overview of
the ULS conversion process for the Microwave Services, as well as
contact information for applicants and licensees who have additional
questions about ULS.

**[Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Registration]{.smallcaps}**

As mandated by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (Act), the
Commission requires all wireless licensees to register their Taxpayer
Identification Numbers (TINs) in ULS. To protect licensee privacy,
registered TINs will not be made available to the public. However, TIN
information may be released to the U.S. Treasury Department for purposes
of compliance with the Act.

Microwave Services licensees who have not previously registered their
TINs must do so before filing applications or updating licensing
information in ULS. When you register your TIN, you will also be asked
to associate any currently held call signs and antenna structure
registration numbers with your TIN. Additionally, to take advantage of
the electronic filing features of ULS, you must obtain a system
password. Passwords are user-selected and are chosen at the time
applicants electronically register their TIN. If you register your TIN
manually, you must call the ULS technical support staff to obtain a
password (see below for information on how to register your TIN).

> NOTE: If you are not required by law to have a TIN, the FCC will
> provide you with an FCC generated identification number for access to
> ULS. If you believe you fall into this category, contact ULS Technical
> Support at (202) 414-1250 (TTY -- (202) 414-1255)

Because there are instances in which governmental or private entities
may have a single TIN that is used by multiple agencies or subsidiaries
which hold licenses in their own names, the Bureau has made provisions
for an entity to also register Sub-Group Identification Numbers (SGINs)
in addition to its TIN. By selecting two or more SGINs, individual
agencies or departments within a large organization will be able to
independently access and manage their licenses. In order to use the SGIN
feature, a TIN registrant must specify sub-groups at the time of
registration, self-assign a unique SGIN to each sub-group, and associate
callsigns with each TIN/SGIN combination. A *Public Notice* describing
the SGIN procedures is available in the ULS Releases section of the ULS
Information Center at <http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls>.

Because TINs registered in ULS will not be made available to the public,
ULS assigns each TIN a corresponding licensee identification number that
is displayed when the public views an application or license on-line.
Licensee identification numbers are assigned automatically by ULS as
part of the TIN registration process, are nine characters in length, and
consist of an "L" followed by eight digits.

> NOTE: Licensees in the Microwave Services who have previously
> registered their TINs do not need to re-register. However, each
> licensee must ensure that the call sign information associated with
> its TIN is updated to reflect its current license holdings. For
> example, if you previously registered your TIN but subsequently added
> or assigned licenses, you must update your TIN/call sign registration
> information.
>
> Microwave licenses obtained after August 30, 1999; ULS will
> automatically update this information in the license database.[^3]

The Bureau urges applicants and licensees to electronically register
TINs. This can be done on the FCC\'s secure internet server at
[http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls]{.underline} by clicking on the \"TIN/Call
Sign Registration\" button.

Manual TIN registration requires FCC Form 606 (TIN Registration Form),
which can be obtained from the internet at
[http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html]{.underline} or by calling the FCC\'s
Forms Distribution Center at 1-800-418-FORM (3676) (outside the
Washington, D.C., area) or 202‑418‑3676 (in the Washington, D.C., area).

If filed manually, Form 606 should be mailed to:

Federal Communications Commission

Information Technology Division

Attention: Kathy McLucas

1270 Fairfield Road

Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245

When filing applications, applicants and licensees must provide their
TINs in the appropriate block on the form. If no block is provided,
applicants must write the TIN at the top right hand corner of the first
page of the form, or at the top right hand corner of the first page of
filing if a form is not used.

> **NOTE: Failure to register the applicant\'s TIN prior to filing an
> application will result in delayed** **processing of the application.
> Failure to provide a TIN on filings received** **by the Commission on
> or after August** **30, 1999 will result in dismissal of the
> application as defective.**

**[New Application Procedures and Use of ULS Forms for]{.smallcaps}**
**[Microwave Services]{.smallcaps}**

Applicants and licensees in the Microwave Services will be subject to
the following filing procedures as of August 30, 1999:

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

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

Beginning August 30, 1999, Form 601 (OMB Approval Number 3060-0798) will
be available in the Microwave Services 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 313, 402R, 405, and 415) 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 30, 1999, applicants and
licensees in the Microwave Services may file Form 601 electronically or
manually. Beginning on February 30, 2000, certain classes of Microwave
licensees and applicants will be required to file Forms 601 and 603
electronically, while other classes will continue to have the option of
filing manually, as set forth below.[^4] Where manual filing of Forms
601 and 603 is allowed, the Bureau will accept manual applications filed
on the February 1999 edition.

+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
| **Radio Service      | **Radio Service Codes  |                      |
| Codes**              | That May Be Filed      |                      |
|                      | Manually**             |                      |
| **Subject to**       |                        |                      |
|                      |                        |                      |
| **Mandatory          |                        |                      |
| Electronic Filing**  |                        |                      |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
| CE -- Common Carrier | PE -- Private DEMS     | AI -- Aural          |
| DEMS                 |                        | Intercity Relay      |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
| CT -- Local          | WA -- Private          | AB -- Aural          |
| Television           | Point-to-Point,        | Microwave Booster    |
|                      | Eligibility --         |                      |
| Transmission         | Aviation               |                      |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
| CF -- Common Carrier | MG -- Private          | AS -- Aural Studio   |
| Point-to-Point       | Point-to-Point,        | Transmitter Link     |
|                      | Eligibility --         |                      |
|                      | Industrial/Business    |                      |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
| LD -- Local          | WA -- Private          | TI -- TV Intercity   |
| Multipoint           | Point-to-Point,        | Relay                |
| Distribution Service | Eligibility -- Marine  |                      |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
| TN -- 39 GHz, Market | WA -- Private          | TB -- TV Microwave   |
| Area                 | Point-to-Point,        | Booster              |
|                      |                        |                      |
|                      | Eligibility -- Public  |                      |
|                      |                        |                      |
|                      | Safety                 |                      |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
|                      | WR -- Private          | TS -- TV Studio      |
|                      | Point-to-Point,        | Transmitter Link     |
|                      |                        |                      |
|                      | Eligibility -          |                      |
|                      | Radiolocation          |                      |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
|                      |                        | TP -- TV Pickup      |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+
|                      |                        | TT -- TV Translator  |
|                      |                        | Relay                |
+----------------------+------------------------+----------------------+

### 

### Use of Pre-ULS Forms

Applicants and licensees in the Microwave Services may continue to use
existing (pre-ULS) forms until February 30, 2000, **but the Bureau
strongly urges applicants and licensees to use Form 601 and to file
electronically.**[^5] We will dismiss without prejudice any letter
requests or pre-ULS forms filed on or after February 30, 2000. 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 Microwave Services elect to use
pre-ULS forms during the transition period, as of August 30, 1999, they
must provide certain additional required information with their
applications (including TIN information) as set forth in Appendix A.
Applications filed on or after August 30, 1999 that do not contain the
information prescribed in Appendix A will be dismissed without
prejudice.

[Submitting "Packs" of License Applications]{.underline}

Many applicants in the Microwave Services wish to submit a set of
applications requesting a system or subsystem of microwave links which
are related to the extent that they cannot or must not operate
independently and so they must all have the same grant date and
construction deadline. These related applications are referred to as
"packs" in ULS, and the forms and software have been designed to allow
licensees to easily designate packs.

NOTE: A Pack can only be submitted for applications filed under the same
TIN.

• [Submitting Packs Electronically:]{.underline} You must first register
a pack by selecting the "Register/Submit Pack" button after logging in
to ULS (Note: this feature will be available when the Microwave Services
are converted to ULS on August 30, 1999). If you indicate on the
application that it is part of a "Pack", you will then have the option
to attach the application to your pack (an "Add to Pack" button will
replace the "submit" button on the electronic application). Once you
have attached all of your applications to a pack, you may then submit
the pack by selecting the "Register/Submit Pack" button after logging
into ULS and choosing the option to submit the pack.

If you wish to remove an application from a pack before you submit the
pack, you must select that application and change the "Is this
application being filed as part of a pack?" question to "no."[^6]

• [Submitting Packs Manually:]{.underline} The license application form
(FCC Form 601, Schedule I) allows you to indicate that an application is
part of a pack. To submit a pack manually, you should file all
applications that are intended to be part of a pack simultaneously. The
Bureau strongly recommends that you pre-register the Pack electronically
and obtain a pack identification number to include on each application
in order to facilitate identification of the applications as part of the
same pack, and to avoid confusion. If you do not have a pack
identification number, you will be required to provide a descriptive and
unique pack name.

[Specifying Frequency Paths]{.underline}

In the Microwave Services, locations and paths are specified by numbers.
Licensees must be sure to use the location and path numbers listed under
ULS when applying to modify their licenses.

> or path number in the original license grant, if it was not granted in
> ULS. Licensees should pay careful attention to the path and frequency
> numbers when filing electronically, and should confirm the path and
> 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.[^7]

[North American Datum of 1983 Coordinates]{.underline}

Applicants should note that all coordinates must be referenced to the
North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83), except for sites in the Northern
Mariana Islands, Midway Island, and Wake Island, where applicants
continue to reference the applicable local datum.[^8]

Additional information on determining and converting geographic
coordinates is available on the ULS Homepage at
<http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls/nadcon.html>.

[Construction Notification]{.underline}

Under rules adopted in conjunction with ULS, licensees in the Microwave
Services must now provide notification of construction. Licensees may
provide notification of construction by submitting Form 601, Schedule K.
The Bureau will automatically terminate licenses when a licensee fails
to give timely construction notification.[^9]

This requirement applies to only those applications for new licenses
that are granted under ULS on or after August 30, 1999, and for
modifications granted on or after August 30 that add paths or new
frequencies to an existing path. To determine if an application is
granted under ULS -- and therefore is subject to construction
notification requirements -- check the license for the presence of
construction deadlines; ULS will print these dates on the license.
Additionally, you may consult the file number assigned to the
application. File numbers issued by ULS will consist of ten digits; file
numbers issued out of the current microwave database consist of seven
digits or less.

> NOTE: The period for notifying the Commission of construction runs
> from the date the Commission authorizes a particular frequency on a
> particular path (first use), even if that frequency is part of a
> previously-authorized path. Although construction notification is
> required for each frequency on each path, licensees may notify the
> Commission that all construction has been accomplished at either a
> call sign, a path, or a frequency level (see Form 601, Schedule K
> instructions). If the path is subsequently modified, the construction
> notification date will continue to run from the date the frequency was
> initially authorized on that path. For the following examples, assume
> that the Commission issues a new license for frequencies A and B on
> path 1 and frequencies A and C on path 2 on January 1, 2000, and that
> there is an 18-month construction notification requirement:
>
> • If no modifications are made to the license, the licensee must
> provide notification of construction (or receive an extension of the
> period in which it is authorized to construct) by July 1, 2001.
>
> • If, on May 1, 2000, the licensee modifies the power on frequency A,
> path 1, the construction deadline remains July 1, 2001 for all
> frequencies; the licensee has not added or removed a frequency.
>
> • If, on May 1, 2000, the licensee adds a third path with frequencies
> A and C. All frequencies on paths 1 and 2 are still subject to a July
> 1, 2001 construction notification deadline. Frequencies A and C on
> Path 3 are subject to a November 1, 2001 construction notification
> deadline.
>
> • If, on August 1, 2001, the licensee modifies the power on frequency
> A, path 1, no additional construction deadline applies; the licensee
> was previously required to provide construction notification on July
> 1, 2001.
>
> • On January 1, 2002, the licensee adds frequency C to path 1. The
> licensee has already provided construction notification for
> frequencies A and B. If the licensee fails to provide construction
> notification for frequency C by the July 1, 2003 deadline, only the
> authorization for frequency C will terminate; frequencies A and B will
> remain valid.

Under ULS, the Bureau will send out construction notification reminder
letters for licenses granted in ULS approximately ninety days before the
construction deadline.[^10] Licensees should note, however, that they
are obligated to provide construction notification regardless of whether
they receive a reminder letter.[^11] A licensee that meets its
construction requirements early does not need to wait until the deadline
to provide notification of construction. ULS will process early
notifications and, if applicable, will not send reminder letters for the
paths and frequencies for which a licensee has provided construction
notice.

When the Bureau fails to receive timely confirmation of construction
from the licensee, ULS will generate a letter to the licensee and issue
a Public Notice thirty days before the termination becomes final. A
licensee then has thirty days from the date of the letter to demonstrate
that it has met the construction requirements and to request
reconsideration of the Bureau's action.

[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.
>
> NOTE: The Bureau expects to release a revised version of Form 601,
> Schedule I before the August 30, 1999, conversion of the Microwave
> Services into ULS.[^12] Upon release of the revised Schedule, the
> Bureau will release an additional *Public Notice* describing use of
> both the current and revised versions of Schedule I, and setting forth
> a sunset date for use of the February 1999 version of the schedule.
>
> • 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]{.underline}**

Form 603 (OMB Approval Number 3060-0800) is used for filing applications
for assignment of license and transfer of control. Form 603 replaces
Forms 415, 702, 703, 704, and 1046. 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.

Manual filers must use the February 1999 edition or a later edition of
Form 603. The Bureau will dismiss without prejudice any manually filed
Form 603 with an edition date prior to February 1999 and any transfer of
control application filed on former Form 604, which has been
discontinued.

### Use of Pre-ULS Forms

Transfer and assignment applicants in the Microwave Services may
continue to use existing (pre-ULS) forms until February 30, 2000, **but
the Bureau strongly urges applicants to use Form 603 and to file
electronically.** As in the case of Form 601, electronic filing of Form
603 will result in expedited processing compared to manual filing of
either Form 603 or pre-ULS forms.

As of August 30, 1999, transfer and assignment applicants in the
Microwave Services who elect to use pre-ULS forms during the six-month
transition period must provide certain additional required information
with their applications (including TIN information) as set forth in
Appendix A. Applications filed on or after August 30, 1999 that do not
contain the information prescribed in Appendix A will be dismissed
without prejudice.

[Non *pro forma* transactions]{.underline} [and]{.underline} *[pro
forma]{.underline}* [transactions not subject to]{.underline}
[forbearance]{.underline}

In the case of non-*pro forma* transactions and *pro forma* transactions
that are not subject to the Commissions streamlined forbearance
procedures, Form 603 may be accessed electronically by both parties to
the transaction in the following manner. The electronic filing process
is initiated by the assignor/transferor, who fills out the
assignor/transferor portions of the form and identifies the call signs
that are subject to the assignment or transfer. ULS then enables the
assignor/transferor to \"forward\" the application electronically to the
assignee/transferee, who fills out the assignee/transferee portions of
the form (but cannot alter information entered by the
assignor/transferor), signs and returns it electronically to the
assignor/transferor. The assignor/transferor then may sign and submit
the application, provided it makes no further changes, or may make
further changes and, once again, forward it to the assignee/transferee.

[Notification of consummation]{.underline}

Form 603, Schedule D provides for notification of consummation of an
assignment or transfer that was previously consented to by the
Commission, and Form 603, Schedule E may be used to request an extension
of time to consummate

> NOTE: The new rules for ULS require that notification of consummation
> of transfers of control and assignments of license be filed with the
> Commission on Form 603. Under prior rules, licensees in the Microwave
> Services were not subject to this consummation notification
> requirement.

[*Pro forma* forbearance notification]{.underline}

The Commission has established forbearance procedures for the *pro
forma* transfer and assignment of telecommunications licenses in the
Microwave Services and other wireless services.[^13] Form 603 enables
the assignor/transferor of a telecommunications license to specify that
it is filing a notification of a *pro forma* assignment or transfer that
does not require prior Commission approval pursuant to the Commission\'s
forbearance procedures. For these notifications, only the
assignor/transferor will access the Form 603.

[Transfer/assignment applications affecting multiple
services]{.underline}

If a transfer or assignment transaction involves both licenses in
services that have been converted to ULS *and* licenses in other
wireless services that have not yet been converted, the applicant must
file separate applications for ULS (one application per TIN) and
non-ULS-based licenses, and the Bureau recommends that the latter be
filed on pre-ULS forms. This requirement is temporary until the
databases for all wireless services have been converted to ULS. For
example, if a licensee is assigning microwave, PCS, and land mobile
licenses, the application for assignment of the microwave and PCS
licenses should be done on the Form 603 since both services are in ULS,
and the application for assignment of the land mobile licenses should be
done on the Form 1046 since the land mobile services are not yet in ULS.

# Partial Assignments

A licensee may assign a portion of their license rather than assigning
the entire license. These assignments may be accomplished for a path,
several paths, or a frequency or several frequencies on a path. Form 603
contains appropriate data elements for licensees to describe partial
assignments.

[How to File Form 603]{.underline}

> • For instructions on filing Form 603 electronically, point your web
> browser to <http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls>.
>
> • For instructions on filing Form 603 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 603, see
> "Use of Pre-ULS Forms," above.

**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. Microwave
Services 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: This is permitted for a
> six-month transition period, **but the Bureau strongly urges
> applicants to use Form 602 for expedited processing.** If you do not
> use Form 602, you must provide the additional information described in
> Appendix A.
>
> 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 Microwave Services]{.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.[^14] Accordingly, this policy will take effect for Microwave
Services on February 30, 2000. Under the unified dismissal policy,
applications that (1) are unsigned or incomplete with respect to answers
to questions, informational showings, or other matters of a formal
character; (2) request an authorization that would not comply with one
or more of the Commission\'s Rules, and do not contain a waiver request
(or in cases where the waiver is denied contain an alternative
proposal); or (3) do not contain an adequate fee are subject to
automatic dismissal. In addition, applications that do not contain a
valid Antenna Structure Registration number (when one is required --
generally, when the antenna is sited on a structure that is greater than
60.96 m (200 ft) tall or located near a public use airport), or whose
coordinates differ from those of the Registration are subject to
dismissal.

Although the unified dismissal policy does not take effect for the
Microwave Services until February 30, 2000, 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
[http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls/policy.html](http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls/nadcon.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 chose electronic filing.

**[Database Corrections]{.underline}**

As part of the preparation for ULS, the Bureau has encouraged licensees
in the Microwave Services to review Bureau\'s licensing database and to
submit corrections, if necessary.[^15] Once these services are converted
to ULS on August 30, 1999, licensees will no longer be permitted to
notify the Bureau of database errors informally, and instead must file a
formal application for license modification.

**[License Renewal]{.underline}**

ULS is designed to send licensees a reminder letter ninety days before
the expiration date of the license. This renewal reminder letter is
provided as a courtesy, and failure to receive a reminder will not serve
as a basis for reinstatement of an expired license. Licensees should
note that, under ULS, licensees in all the Microwave Services will be
sent a renewal reminder letter ninety days before license expiration.
Licenses in all Microwave Services may be renewed from ninety days prior
to their expiration date up to and including the expiration date.

**[New Service Codes for Point-to-Point Systems]{.underline}**

Under ULS, Part 101 Point-to-Point Microwave systems will be identified
by five radio service codes, to be consistent with the Commission's
eligibility rules.[^16] These systems were previously identified by two
service type codes -- PTP and OFS. The five new codes are as follows:

CF Common Carrier Point-to-Point Microwave

WA Private Point-to-Point Microwave, Eligibility -- Aviation

MG Private Point-to-Point Microwave, Eligibility -- Industrial/Business

WM Private Point-to-Point Microwave, Eligibility -- Marine

MW Private Point-to-Point Microwave, Eligibility -- Public Safety

WR Private Point-to-Point Microwave, Eligibility -- Radiolocation

The new service codes will not affect the eligible frequencies for
point-to-point microwave applicants; instead, because each code includes
eligibility information, applicants will no longer need to cite the rule
part under which they are authorized to apply for their point-to-point
system.

> four private codes (WA, MG, WM, MW, and WR) in your query. By
> searching on only one code, you will not retrieve a complete record of
> licensed private point-to-point systems.[^17]

**[Special Note for Filing and]{.underline}** **[Viewing DEMS and MAS
licenses and applications]{.underline}**

For two Microwave Services -- DEMS and MAS -- the Bureau collects
typical receive location data and not exact location data. When viewing
records of licenses and applications in these services under ULS, you
will note that the receiver coordinates will appear as the same as the
transmitter coordinates. ULS displays the licensing records in this
fashion due to the unique nature of these services. This is done
automatically when a DEMS or MAS application is filed; filers do not
need to specify receive coordinates. Additionally, DEMS and MAS
applicants may choose an Antenna Structure Type of "N/A -- Not
Applicable" to describe the antenna structure at their receive sites.
Current DEMS and MAS licenses will be converted to reflect these
conventions.

**[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.[^18]

> 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 (available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
> local eastern time). Mellon Bank must receive the FCC Form 159 and
> accompanying fee within 10 calendar days of submitting the
> application. In the near future, ULS will be capable of accepting
> credit card payments online. The Bureau will release a Public Notice
> and provide information on its web site when this option becomes
> available. 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}**

Manually-filed Renewal Only applications **that require fees** should be
sent to:

Federal Communications Commission

P.O. Box 358245

Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5245

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** 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]{.underline}.

**[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 8 a.m. to 6 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**

FCC FORM 415 (February 1997 Edition) INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Beginning August 30, 1999, we will accept filings made on FCC Form 415
(\"Application for Authorization in the Microwave Services\"), provided:

\(1\) Where the form asks for "Name," it is provided in this format:
Last Name, Middle Initial, First Name. (only in cases where the
applicant is a person)

\(2\) All heights are specified in meters, and are identified with an
"m." after the number

\(3\) All coordinates reference the North American Datum of 1983 except
for sites in the Northern Mariana Islands, Midway Island, and Wake
Island, where applicants continue to reference the applicable local
datum.

\(4\) For frequency data, the applicant attaches a separate Schedule B
for each frequency, and that the applicant lists the lower or center
frequency identified with an "l" or "c" after the number in block B2
("frequency") and the upper frequency identified with a "u" after the
number in the first "additional frequency" block.

\(5\) On an 8 ½ x 11" paper attached to the form, the applicant provides
the following additional information:

General:

\(a\) The applicant's radio service code (Consult the table under
"Mandatory Electronic

Filing," above, for a list of applicable microwave radio service codes).

\(b\) The Applicant's SGIN, when applicable

\(c\) The name and TIN of the real party in interest, when applicable

\(d\) A certification that a grant of the application would not cause
the applicant to be in

violation of any pertinent cross-ownership, attribution, or spectrum cap
rule.

\(e\) If the application is part of a pack, a statement that the
application is being filed as

part of a pack, and the pack name.

\(f\) If a feeable waiver is requested, multiply the number of stations
times the number of

rule sections, and provide the result.

\(g\) If frequency coordination has been completed for the application,
the frequency

coordination number and coordination date

\(h\) The applicant's regulatory status

(i)Whether the application is for an interconnected service

\(j\) If the applicant is exempt from application fees and if the
applicant is exempt from

regulatory fees

\(k\) For MAS filers, question 32 may not be "mobile meter reader" or
"subfrequency

operation"

Location Data:

\(a\) Whether the application proposes operations in an area that
requires frequency

coordination with Canada

\(b\) The support structure type code, from the following list:

> Code/Definition
>
> B/Building with a side mounted antenna
>
> BANT/Building with Antenna on Top
>
> BMAST/Building with Mast/Antenna on Top
>
> BPIPE/Building with Pipe/Antenna on Top
>
> BPOLE/Building with Pole/Antenna on Top
>
> BRIDG/Bridge
>
> BTWR/Building with Tower/Antenna on Top
>
> MAST/Self-Support Structure
>
> NNTANN\*/Antenna Tower Array
>
> NTOWER\*\*/Multiple Structures
>
> PIPE/Any Type of Pipe
>
> POLE/Any Type of Pole, used only to mount an antenna
>
> RIG/Oil or Other Type of Rig
>
> SILO/Any Type of Silo
>
> STACK/Smoke Stack
>
> TANK/Any Type of Tank (Water, Gas, etc.)
>
> TOWER/A Free-Standing Guyed Structure Used for Communications Purposes
>
> TREE/When Used as a Support for an Antenna
>
> UPOLE/Utility Pole/Tower Used to Provide Service (Electric, Telephone,
> etc.)
>
> \* Valid Tower Arrays. Code definition: The first NN indicates the
> number of towers in an array. The second NN is optional and indicates
> the position of that tower in the array (*e.g.,* 3TA2 would identify
> the second tower in a three tower array).
>
> \*\* Valid Multiple Structures. Code Definition: The N indicates the
> number of structures where multiple antenna structures are present in
> a multiple structure (Ex.: 2TOWER, 3TANK, 6BANT, 7BMAST).
>
> NOTE: you must have a valid registration number if antenna structure
> registration is required. If you provide information that your
> application for an antenna structure registration is pending and do
> not specifically file for a waiver, your license application is
> subject to dismissal.

Path Data:

> ( a) Whether the final receiver is located outside the U.S. (if "yes,"
> include the country
>
> and attach an exhibit explaining the circumstances.)
>
> \(b\) The RX antenna beamwidth (in degrees)
>
> \(c\) The Diversity RX Antenna Beamwidth (in degrees)
>
> \(d\) For MAS and DEMS: Whether operations are remote-to-master or
> master-to-remote.

Passive Repeaters:

\(a\) The passive repeater ID

\(b\) The passive repeater Sequence Number

\(c\) The support structure type code, from the above list

Frequency Data:

\(a\) Use the model name instead of the type acceptance number

In addition, an applicant who wishes to answer the optional Race,
Ethnicity, and Gender questions listed on Form 601 must list this
information on the paper attachment.

FCC FORM 313 (April 1996 Edition) INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Beginning August 30, 1999, we will accept filings made on FCC Form 313
("Application for Authorization in the Auxiliary Radio Broadcast
Services,") provided:

\(1\) Where the form asks for "Name," it is provided in this format:
Last Name, Middle Initial, First Name. (only in cases where the
applicant is a person)

\(2\) All heights are specified in meters, and are identified with an
"m." after the number

\(3\) All coordinates reference the North American Datum of 1983 except
for sites in the Northern Mariana Islands, Midway Island, and Wake
Island, where applicants continue to reference the applicable local
datum.

\(4\) On an 8 ½ x 11" paper attached to the form, the applicant provides
the following additional information:

\(a\) The applicant's TIN

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

\(c\) The entity name (when applicable)

\(d\) The name and TIN of the real party in interest (when applicable)

\(e\) Antenna Structure Registration Number (or a statement that the
structure does not

meet the registration criteria)

\(f\) The antenna support structure type code, from the list provided
above:

> \(g\) For each location, the Location number, description, and
> Location Name.
>
> \(h\) Whether you propose to operate in an area that requires
> frequency with Canada
>
> \(i\) Path location and number
>
> \(j\) For the transmit antenna...
>
> \(1\) diversity beamwidth (degrees) (if applicable)
>
> \(2\) diversity antenna height AGL (if applicable)
>
> \(3\) diversity antenna gain (if applicable)
>
> \(4\) azimuth to RX location or passive repeater
>
> \(5\) periscope reflector dimensions (height & width -- meters) (if
> applicable)
>
> \(6\) periscope reflector separation (if applicable)
>
> \(7\) if the final repeater is located outside the United States, the
> country and
>
> an explanation of the circumstances (if applicable)

\(k\) For the final receiver...

\(1\) Receiver location name

\(2\) antenna manufacturer

\(3\) antenna model number

\(4\) call sign

\(5\) height to center of RX Antenna AGL

\(6\) RX antenna beamwidth

\(7\) RX antenna gain

\(8\) diversity RX antenna height AGL (if applicable)

\(9\) diversity RX antenna beamwidth (if applicable)

\(10\) diversity RN antenna gain (if applicable)

\(11\) RX periscope reflector dimensions (height & width -- meters) (if
applicable)

\(12\) RX periscope reflector separation (if applicable)

\(l\) Frequency information, including

\(1\) lower or center frequency

\(2\) upper frequency

\(3\) tolerance

\(4\) EIRP

\(5\) emission designator

\(6\) digital modulation rate

\(7\) digital modulation type

\(8\) transmitter manufacturer and model

\(9\) automatic transmitter power control

\(m\) Statements as to whether...

\(1\) The applicant is

a\. A foreign government or the representative of any foreign
government;

b\. An alien or the representative of an alien;

c\. A corporation of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock is
owned of

record or voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign

government or representatives thereof of by any corporation organized

under the laws of a foreign country;

d\. Directly or indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which
more than

one-fourth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by aliens,

their representatives, or by a foreign government or representatives

thereof, or by any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign

country (and an explanation if the answer is "yes").

\(2\) The applicant or any party to the application has had any FCC
station authorization,

license, or construction permit revoked or has had any application for
an initial,

modification or renewal of an FCC station authorization, license, or
construction

permit denied by the Commission (and an explanation if the answer is
"yes").

\(3\) The applicant or any party to the application or amendment, or any
party directly or

indirectly controlling the application has ever been convicted of a
felony by any

state or federal court

\(4\) Any court has finally adjudged the applicant or any party directly
or indirectly

controlling the applicant guilty of unlawfully monopolizing or
attempting

unlawfully to monopolize radio communication, directly or indirectly,
through

control of manufacture or sale of radio apparatus, exclusive traffic
arrangement,

or any other means or unfair methods of competition (and an explanation
if the

answer is "yes").

\(5\) That grant of the application would not cause the applicant to be
in violation of any

pertinent cross-ownership, attribution, or spectrum cap rule

\(6\) That the application either (i) has a current Form 602 on file
with the Commission,

\(ii\) is filing an updated 602 simultaneously with the application, or
(iii) is not

required to file Form 602 under the Commission's rules.

FCC FORM 405 (June 1997 Edition) INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Beginning August 30, 1999, we will accept filings made on FCC Form 405
("Application for Renewal of Radio Station License in Specified
Services,") provided:

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)

FCC FORM 702 (May 1998 Edition) INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Beginning August 30, 1999, we will accept filings made on FCC Form 702
("Application for Consent to Transfer of Control,") provided:

\(1\) Where the form asks for "Name," it is provided in this format:
Last Name, Middle Initial, First Name. (only in cases where the
applicant is a person)

\(2\) The transferor's information block also contains the transferor's

\(a\) TIN

\(b\) SGIN (when applicable)

\(c\) Telephone

\(d\) Contact representative information (when applicable)

\(3\) The transferee's information block also contains the transferee's

\(a\) TIN

\(b\) SGIN (when applicable)

\(c\) Telephone

\(d\) Contact representative information (when applicable)

\(4\) On an 8 ½ x 11" paper attached to the form, the applicant provides
the following additional information:

\(a\) The licensee's:

\(1\) TIN

\(2\) SGIN (when applicable)

\(3\) Telephone

\(b\) The file numbers of any related applications

\(c\) Whether the transfer of control is *pro forma*

\(d\) Whether the transaction also involves the assignment of other
wireless and/or non-

wireless licenses that are not part of the application form and for
which

Commission approval is required

\(e\) The means by which the transfer of control will be accomplished

\(f\) The following certifications:

\(1\) That the application either (i) has a current Form 602 on file
with the Commission,

\(ii\) is filing an updated 602 simultaneously with the application, or
(iii) is not

required to file Form 602 under the Commission's rules.

\(2\) That grant of the application would not cause the applicant to be
in violation of any

pertinent cross-ownership, attribution, or spectrum cap rule

\(3\) That the statements are made in "good faith."

\(4\) That the transferee waives any claim to use of any particular
frequency or of the

electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United
States because

of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and
requests an

authorization in accordance with its application

\(5\) That the transferee agrees to assume all obligations and abide by
all conditions imposed on

the transferee under the subject authorization(s), unless the FCC
pursuant to a request

made in the application otherwise allows, except for liability for any
act done by, or

any right accrued by, or any suit or proceeding had or commenced against
the

transferee prior to the assignment.

\(g\) If the answer to question 19 is "yes," then a statement as to
whether the crime was a felony.

FCC FORM 704 (October 1997 Edition) INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Beginning August 30, 1999, we will accept filings made on FCC Form 704
("Application for Consent to Assignment of Radio Station Construction
Authorization or License,") provided:

\(1\) Where the form asks for "Name," it is provided in this format:
Last Name, Middle Initial, First Name. (only in cases where the
applicant is a person)

\(2\) The transferor's information block also contains the transferor's

\(a\) TIN

\(b\) SGIN (when applicable)

\(c\) Telephone

\(d\) Contact representative information (when applicable)

\(3\) The transferee's information block also contains the transferee's

\(a\) TIN

\(b\) SGIN (when applicable)

\(c\) Telephone

\(d\) Contact representative information (when applicable)

\(4\) On an 8 ½ x 11" paper attached to the form, the applicant provides
the following additional information:

\(a\) The assignor's

\(1\) TIN

\(2\) SGIN (when applicable)

\(3\) An "attention to:" line (when applicable)

\(4\) Telephone

\(b\) The assignee's

\(1\) TIN

\(2\) SGIN (when applicable)

\(3\) Real party in interest name and TIN (when applicable)

\(4\) An "attention to:" line (when applicable)

\(5\) Telephone

\(6\) Contact representative information (when applicable)

\(c\) The file numbers of any related applications

\(d\) Whether the transfer of control is *pro forma*

\(e\) Whether the transaction also involves the assignment of other
wireless and/or non-

wireless licenses that are not part of the application form and for
which

Commission approval is required

\(f\) The means by which the transfer of control will be accomplished

\(g\) The following certifications:

\(1\) That the application either (i) has a current Form 602 on file
with the Commission,

\(ii\) is filing an updated 602 simultaneously with the application, or
(iii) is not

required to file Form 602 under the Commission's rules.

\(2\) That grant of the application would not cause the applicant to be
in violation of any

pertinent cross-ownership, attribution, or spectrum cap rule

\(3\) That the statements are made in "good faith."

\(4\) Whether the assignee or any party to the application has had any
FCC station authorization

license or construction permit revoked or had any application for an
initial,

modification, or renewal of an FCC station authorization, license or
construction permit

denied by the Commission (and an explanation if the answer is "yes.")

\(5\) Whether the assignee or any party directly or indirectly
controlling the assignee is currently

a party in any pending matter that could result in a felony conviction
or a final court

adjudgement finding a party guilty of unlawfully monopolizing, or
attempting to

unlawfully monopolize radio communication, through control or
manufacture or sale of

radio apparatus, exclusive traffic arrangement, or any other means of
unfair methods

of competition (and an explanation if the answer is "yes.")

\(h\) If the answer to question 13(b) is "yes," then a statement as to
whether the crime was a

felony.

\(i\) In lieu of Item 3, a list that contains the call signs, location
numbers, path numbers, lower/

center frequencies, upper frequencies, and whether the station has been
constructed for

the facilities authorized to the assignor for which assignment is sought
in the

application.

FCC FORM 1046 (April 1997 Edition) INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Beginning August 30, 1999, we will accept filings made on FCC Form 1046
("Assignment of Authorization,") provided:

\(1\) The attached Form 415 contains the supplemental information,
described above.

\(2\) The proper radio service code is provided in the "radio service"
block

\(3\) The "call sign" block contains the file number for pending
applications, when applicable

\(4\) On an 8 ½ x 11" paper attached to the form, the applicant provides
the following additional information:

\(a\) Whether the transfer of control is *pro forma*

\(b\) Whether the transaction also involves the assignment of other
wireless and/or non-

wireless licenses that are not part of the application form and for
which

Commission approval is required

\(c\) The means by which the transfer of control will be accomplished

\(f\) The following certifications:

\(1\) That the transferee agrees to assume all obligations and abide by
all conditions imposed on

the transferee under the subject authorization(s), unless the FCC
pursuant to a request

made in the application otherwise allows, except for liability for any
act done by, or

any right accrued by, or any suit or proceeding had or commenced against
the

transferee prior to the assignment.

\(2\) That (i) the authorization will not be assigned until the consent
of the FCC has been given,

or (ii) that prior FCC consent is not required because the transaction
is subject to

streamlined notification procedures and *pro forma* assignments by
telecommunications

carriers.

FCC FORM 403 (September 1997 Edition) INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Beginning August 30, 1999, we will accept filings made on FCC Form 405
("Licensee Qualification Report,") provided:

\(1\) Sufficient copies of the form are filed with sufficient
information to adequately

disclose direct and indirect owners per Section 1.2110 of the
Commission's

Rules, 47 C.F.R § 1.2110.

> \(2\) Where the form asks for "Name," it is provided in this format:
> Last Name, Middle Initial, First Name. (only in cases where the
> applicant is a person)

\(3\) In applicant's TIN is provided

\(4\) In the list of related FCC regulated business applicants and
licensees, the following information is included:

\(a\) The name and address

\(b\) The principal business

\(c\) TIN

\(d\) The percentage held

\(5\) In the list of each disclosable interest holder, the following
information is included:

\(a\) The name

\(b\) TIN

\(c\) Type of interest in application from the following list of codes:

D -- Direct ownership interest in applicant

I -- Indirect interest ownership in applicant

O -- Officer

R -- Director

K- Key management personnel

M -- Management personnel

O -- Other (with explanation)

\(d\) The type of entity from the following list of codes:

I -- Individual

C -- Corporation

G -- General partnership

L -- Limited partnership

M -- Limited liability corporation

U -- Unincorporated association

O -- Other (with explanation)

\(e\) A description of the relationship, including the path of ownership
if it is from an

indirect owner to the applicant

\(f\) For each regulated business of a disclosable interest holder, the
following information

must be included:

\(1\) The name and address of all FCC regulated businesses owned by the
disclosable

interest holder

\(2\) The principal business

\(3\) TIN

\(4\) Percent of interest held.

\(g\) Any supplemental information is provided on 8 ½ x 11" pieces of
paper attached to

the form(s) submitted.

[^1]: 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.

[^2]: The Microwave Services, which includes both common carrier and
    private operational services and Part 74 Broadcast Auxiliary
    service, consist of the following radio service codes: CE, CT, CF,
    LD, TN, PE, WR, WA, MG, WA, AI, AB, AS, TI, TB, TP, TS, and TT.

[^3]: NOTE: Licensees will not have to update the call sign portion of
    their TIN registration to reflect Note that the TIN/Call Sign
    database reflects a "snapshot" of a licensee's call signs at the
    time of TIN registration that will be used at the time of conversion
    of the Microwave Services to ULS. Because ULS will automatically
    update the license database but not the TIN/Call Sign database after
    this conversion, licensees do not need to be concerned if the
    TIN/Call Sign database does not reflect licensing activity that took
    place after conversion of the Microwave Services to ULS.

[^4]: Pursuant to § 1.913(b) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §
    1.913(b). After February 30, 2000, applications that contain both
    radio service codes subject to mandatory electronic filing and radio
    service codes that may be filed manually as part of the same
    application *must* be filed electronically.

[^5]: Broadcast Auxiliary licensees may continue to use Form 313 (with
    the supplemental information described in Appendix A) until the
    Commission indicates otherwise. Because of the amount of additional
    information that filers of Form 313 are required to submit, the
    Bureau strongly encourages the use of Form 601 for these filings.

[^6]: You may then leave the application in an unsubmitted status by
    exiting ULS or submit that individual application to the Bureau by
    selecting the "submit" button.

[^7]: NOTE: In some cases, the correct location and path number will be
    different from the location To view location and path numbers after
    finding your license, you must select the "Path(s) from the "License
    Options" drop down box.

[^8]: See *ULS Report and Order* at ¶ 125.

[^9]: See *ULS Report and Order* at ¶ 102-108. "We also conclude that it
    is reasonable to require microwave licensees to comply with the same
    construction notification procedures as other wireless
    licensees...." *Id.* at ¶ 107.

[^10]: Because licenses granted before conversion to ULS are not subject
    to the construction notification requirement and therefore have no
    construction deadline dates, the Bureau will not send out reminder
    letters to these licensees. The Bureau will accept -- but not
    require -- notification of construction in these cases.

[^11]: *ULS Report and Order* at ¶ 104.

[^12]: The revised schedule will be consistent with the format for
    electronic filing. The new schedule is designed to accommodate
    filers who wish to fill out their licensing information on a paper
    form, but who also wish to key that information into the electronic
    filing system so that they can take advantage of the processing and
    edit checking advantages of electronic filing.

[^13]: See Federal Communication\'s Bar Association\'s Petition for
    Forbearance from Section 310(d) of the Communications Act Regarding
    Non-Substantial Assignments of Wireless and Transfers of Control
    Involving Telecommunications Carriers, *Memorandum Opinion and
    Order*, 13 FCC Rcd. 6293 (1998). Applicants should not use Form 601
    for such notifications because new licensing information must be
    provided.

[^14]: *See* Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Unified Policy
    for Dismissing and Returning 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>.

[^15]: *See* Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Makes Broadcast
    Auxiliary Radio Station License Databases Available for Review Prior
    to ULS Implementation, *Public Notice* (rel. May 7, 1999); Wireless
    Telecommunications Bureau Makes Microwave and Coast and Ground
    Databases Available for Review Prior to ULS Implementation, *Public
    Notice* (rel. Sept. 4, 1998).

[^16]: *See* 47 C.F.R. § 101.601.

[^17]: NOTE: To search for all private point-to-point microwave systems
    under ULS, you must list all When you use these codes, you will also
    retrieve records for any MAS systems (which are point-to-multipoint)
    that meet your search criteria.

[^18]: 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.