*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 8780.doc* PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 TWELFTH STREET, S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 DA 01- 1144 News media information 202/ 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202/ 418- 2830 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov May 7, 2001 DUE DILIGENCE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE UPCOMING AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR THE LOWER AND UPPER PAGING BANDS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 26, 2001 Report No. AUC- 01- 40- C (Auction No. 40) This Public Notice provides due diligence information, as of May 2, 2001, for potential bidders in the upcoming auction of licenses for the lower and upper paging bands (Paging Bands), scheduled for June 26, 2001. 1 Potential bidders are reminded that certain filings, including waiver requests, petitions for reconsideration, and applications for review, are pending before the Commission and relate to particular applicants or incumbent Paging Bands licensees. Resolution of these matters could affect the availability of spectrum for licensees in the Paging Bands. While the Commission will continue to act on such pending matters, some of these matters may not be resolved by the time of the Paging Bands auction. To aid potential bidders, attached to this public notice is a list of matters that are known to be pending before the Commission, as of May 2, 2001, and that may relate to the licenses or applications for the Paging Bands (see Attachment A). The Commission makes no representations or guarantees that the listed matters are the only pending matters that could affect spectrum availability in the Paging Bands. Copies of the pleadings related to the matters listed in Attachment A to this Public Notice may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc. (ITS), 1231 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; or from the Office of Public Affairs, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY- C314, Washington, DC 20554. Potential bidders are solely responsible for identifying associated risks, and investigating and evaluating the degree to which such matters may affect their ability to bid on, otherwise acquire, or make use of licenses available in Auction No. 40. Potential bidders may obtain information about licenses available in Auction No. 40 through the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau’s licensing databases on the World Wide Web at http:// www. fcc. gov/ wtb/ uls. Potential bidders should direct questions regarding the search capabilities to the FCC Technical Support hotline at (202) 414- 1250 (voice), (202) 414- 1255 (TTY), or via e- mail at ulscomm@ fcc. gov. The hotline is available to assist with questions Monday through Friday, from 7: 00 1 See Lower and Upper Paging Bands Auction, Scheduled for June 26, 2001, Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments and Other Procedural Issues, Public Notice, DA 01- 850 (rel. Apr. 9, 2001). 1 2 AM to 10: 00 PM ET, Saturday, 8: 00 AM to 7: 00 PM ET, and Sunday, 12: 00 noon to 6: 00 PM ET. In order to provide better service to the public, all calls to the hotline are recorded. The Commission makes no representations or guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of information in its databases, including the accuracy or completeness of information that has been provided by incumbent licensees and incorporated into the databases. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to physically inspect any sites located in or near the geographic area for which they plan to bid. For further information, contact Dwain Livingston, at (202) 418- 1338, Room 4- A123, Licensing and Technical Analysis Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554; or Lloyd W. Coward, at (202) 418- 1895, Room 4- A360, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. 2