PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 14-260 Released: February 26, 2014 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT STATE OF FLORIDA’S REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF TRAVELERS’ INFORMATION STATION DISTANCE REQUIREMENT IS NOW MOOT; BUREAU NO LONGER SEEKING COMMENT File No. 0005642517 On January 15, 2014, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice1 seeking comment on a request for waiver2 of Section 90.242(a)(2)(i) of the Commission’s rules filed by the State of Florida (Florida).3 Florida had filed the request in connection with its application4 to operate two Travelers’ Information Stations5 in Fort Lauderdale at locations that would not satisfy the minimum required distance from certain other stations pursuant to Section 90.242(a)(2)(i). Comments were due by February 14, 2014, and reply comments by March 3, 2014.6 On January 18, 2014, Florida withdrew its application, thus rendering its request for waiver moot.7 Accordingly, the Bureau no longer seeks comment on Florida’s request for waiver. For further information regarding this proceeding contact Eric Ehrenreich, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (voice) (202) 418-1726 or Eric.Ehrenreich@fcc.gov. - FCC - 1 See Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Seeks Comment on State of Florida’s Request for Waiver of Traveler’s Information Station Distance Requirements, File No. 0005642517, Public Notice, DA 14-42 (rel. Jan. 15, 2014) (Public Notice). 2 See “Request for Waiver,” in Universal Licensing System, Public Safety Pool, Conventional - 0005642517 - FLORIDA, STATE OF, Administration (filed May 9, 2013). 3 47 C.F.R. § 90.242(a)(2)(i). 4 See Universal Licensing System, Public Safety Pool, Conventional - 0005642517 - FLORIDA, STATE OF, History. See also “Statement of Eligibility,” in id., Administration. 5 See 47 C.F.R. § 90.242(a). 6 See Public Notice at 1. 7 See Universal Licensing System, Public Safety Pool, Conventional - 0005642517 - FLORIDA, STATE OF, Administration.