*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 28068.doc* 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 May 23, 2003 FCC Reopens the Reference Information Center To the Public Effective immediately, the FCC Reference Information Center (RIC) will reopen to the public. However, the following security precautions are in effect in response to the increased Homeland Security Alert System threat level: 1) All RIC patrons must enter the Commission building through the 12 th Street lobby. 2) Please inform the security guards that you would like to go to the RIC in room CY- A257, and ask them to call the RIC at 202- 418- 0273. 3) After you pass through security screening, an RIC staff person will escort the individual( s) to room CY- A257. 4) The RIC will escort patrons between normal hours of 8: 00 am to 4: 30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and from 8: 00 am to 11: 00 am on Friday. These procedures for access to the RIC will remain in effect until further notice. If you have any questions, please call Bill Cline at 202- 418- 0267. -- FCC-- 1