*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 29638* PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th St., S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 DA 03- 2408 Released: July 23, 2003 Biotronik, Inc. Waiver Request (ET Docket No. 03- 92) Modification of Ex Parte Status On March 27, 2003, Biotronik, Inc. filed a Request for Waiver of the frequency monitoring requirements in the Medical Implant Communications Service (MICS) rules in order to receive certification for its cardiac implant devices that emit periodic scheduled transmissions. (See 47 C. F. R. § 95.628.) Biotronik further requested that such waiver also apply to other like devices that may be developed in the future with a periodic transmission function. On May 27, 203, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 03- 1778, inviting comment on the waiver request. The comment period expired on June 18, 2003. Pursuant to Section 1.1200( a) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.1200( a), this proceeding is designated as permit- but- disclose for purposes of the application of the Commission’s ex parte rules. For further information, please contact the Office of Engineering and Technology, Bruce Romano, (202) 418- 2470, email Bruce. Romano@ fcc. gov. By the Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology 1