[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 15, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57423-57424]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-28117]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
New Features of Broadband PCS C Block FCC Form 175 Application
Software
November 3, 1995.
This Public Notice highlights important features of the FCC Form
175 Application Software (application software) to be used in the
Broadband PCS C block auction. These features were added to the
application software that potential bidders received prior to the
cancelled auction dates of June 8, 1995 and August 2, 1995. The new
application software, entitled ``F175v5.exe,'' was made available to
potential bidders over the Internet and the FCC Auction Bulletin Board
Service on October 18, 1995.
The instructions in the ``Readme File'' of the new application
software direct applicants to place ``confidential information'' in
Exhibit E. In previous versions of the electronic software, Exhibit E
was reserved for miscellaneous or ``other'' information. With the new
application software, applicants must include miscellaneous or
``other'' information in the Exhibit (A, B, C or D) that appears most
appropriate. Applications that contain miscellaneous or ``other''
information in Exhibit E will be deemed incomplete and must be
resubmitted with the information inserted in the proper exhibit prior
to the resubmission date.
In addition, only those applicants who have previously sought and
received approval from the Commission to include ``confidential''
information with their application should enter such information in
Exhibit E. Any other applications that submit any information in
Exhibit E will be considered incomplete. These applicants will then be
permitted to resubmit their incomplete applications with the
information included in the appropriate exhibit during the resubmission
period. Applicants should be aware that all information required by the
Commission's Rules in connection with applications to participate in
spectrum auctions is necessary to determine the applicants'
qualifications and, as such, will be available for public inspection.
Accordingly, the Commission envisions that confidentiality requests
would be granted only in rate instances, if ever. Applicants requesting
confidential treatment for any information required as a condition to
participate in the auction must follow the procedures set out in
Sec. 0.459 of the Commission's Rules (47 CFR 0.459). An applicant's
request for confidentiality must include a demonstration that it would
suffer substantial competitive harm from the public disclosure of the
confidential information.
The ``Readme'' file also contains instructions on submitting
information in the ``Ownership Worksheet'' file. Because the
``Ownership Worksheet'' file asks for applicants' Social Security
Numbers or Taxpayer Identification Numbers, the Commission will not
release it to the public. Applicants are strongly encouraged, but are
not required, to submit the ownership information in this file. In
addition, all applicants are required to submit the ownership
documentation in Exhibit A, which will be made public. By submitting
the ``Ownership Worksheet'' file, applicants help ensure expeditious
processing of their applications by the Commission.
Finally, the application software contains a file for waiver
requests. Requests for waivers that are made within the body of any of
the Exhibits A through D should be repeated in the ``Waiver'' screen.
By including waiver requests in the ``Waiver'' screen, applicants will
help ensure that the requests are properly considered. For Further
Information, contact: Jamie Hedlund--Auctions Division, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418-0660.
Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-28117 Filed 11-14-95; 8:45 am]
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