*Pages 1--3 from Microsoft Word - 20809.doc* 1 PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 DA 02- 2059 News media information 202/ 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202/ 418- 2830 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov Released: August 22, 2002 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Revised Version of FCC Form 602 is Now Available The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) announces the release of a revised version of FCC Form 602, FCC Ownership Disclosure Information for the Wireless Telecommunications Services, (Form 602) dated August 2002. Any filer that is subject to the ownership reporting requirements of Section 1.2112( a) of the Commission’s rules must file a Form 602, or file an updated Form 602 if the ownership information on a previously filed Form 602 is not current 1 , at the time it submits: 1. An initial application for authorization (FCC Form 601) 2. An application for license renewal (FCC Form 601) 3. An application for assignment of authorization or transfer of control (FCC Form 603) 4. A notification of consummation of a pro forma assignment of authorization or transfer of control (FCC Form 603) under the Commission's forbearance procedures This Public Notice addresses the following issues: € August 2002 version of Form 602 must be used beginning September 10, 2002 € Revisions to August 2002 version of Form 602 € Where to obtain the August 2002 version of Form 602 Use of August 2002 Version of Form 602 Beginning September 10, 2002, the only version of Form 602 that will be accepted by the Bureau is the August 2002 version. 2 The mandatory use of the August 2002 version coincides with the availability of electronic filing of Form 602 beginning on September 10, 2002. 3 The Bureau indicated in a prior Public Notice that there will be a three- month transition period between the time electronic filing becomes available and the time electronic filing becomes mandatory. 4 A filer that chooses to file Form 1 47 C. F. R. § 1.919. 2 From the release date of this Public Notice through September 9, 2002, prior versions of Form 602 will be accepted. 3 See “Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Plans for Electronic Filing of FCC Form 602” Public Notice, DA 02- 1644 (rel. July 11, 2002). 4 Id at 2. 1 2 602 manually during the three- month transition period must submit the August 2002 version. Any prior version of Form 602 will not be accepted. 5 Revisions to August 2002 Version of Form 602 The following highlights the revisions to the August 2002 version of Form 602: € Global: The term Filer replaced the term Applicant/ Licensee € Main Form, Question 4: Added Contact Information for the filer € Schedule A, Question 5: If there is an indirect interest in the filer an exhibit explaining the ownership relationship from the indirect interest holder to the filer is required. This replaces what was formerly question 10 on Schedule A. € Schedule A, Question 6: Added Limited Liability Partnership as choice for type of entity € Schedule A, Question 8: Removed Other Stock as choice for type of ownership € Schedule A, Question 8: Added Membership Shares as choice for type of ownership € Schedule A, Question 8: Changed Option to Option to Acquire Equity for type of ownership € Schedule A, Question 8: Provided additional choices to explain particular types of ownership € Schedule A, Question 9: Added Jurisdiction of Formation € Instructions, Page 5: Additional choices are available for states, jurisdictions and areas Where to Obtain August 2002 Version of Form 602 The quickest method of obtaining the August 2002 version of Form 602 is to visit the FCC’s form page at http:// www. fcc. gov/ formpage. html. The forms are listed in numerical order and are available in Adobe Portable Format (PDF) and Microsoft Word. You may also call (800) 418- 3676 to order Form 602 or use Fax- On- Demand by calling (202) 418- 0177 or (202) 418- 2830 from a touch tone telephone. For additional information regarding this Public Notice, contact James Brown of the Bureau’s Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 418- 1546 or jkbrown@ fcc. gov Additional Information and Assistance FCC Technical Support Hotline: 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, uploading files, or submitting attachments in ULS. The hotline is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Eastern Time (except federal holidays). 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 and Forms Information: 1- 888- CALLFCC (225- 5322), select option #2 or 717- 338- 2888. E- mail questions may be sent to 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: 00 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. Eastern Time (except federal holidays). 5 Id. 2 3 3