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 SEPARATE  STATEMENT  OF  CHAIRMAN  MICHAEL  K.  POWELL 
 Re:  Promoting  Efficient  Use  of  Spectrum  Through  Elimination  of  Barriers  to  the  Development  of  Secondary  Markets  (WT  Docket  No.  00-  230),  Second  Report  and  Order,  Order  on 
 Reconsideration,  and  Second  Further  Notice  of  Proposed  Rulemaking.  (Adopted  July  8,  2004). 


 Last  May,  the  Commission  took  an  ambitious  and  pro-  competitive  step  by  creating  secondary  markets,  placing  a  greater  emphasis  on  allowing  parties  to  lease  their  spectrum  rights 
 to  third  parties  better  positioned  to  utilize  the  spectrum  in  the  most  efficient  manner.  Today’s  Order  further  enhances  these  secondary  markets  by  removing  unnecessary  regulatory  roadblocks. 


 By  setting  forth  expedited  approval  procedures  for  leasing  transactions  that  are  in  the  public  interest,  consumers  in  rural  areas  and  nationwide  will  receive  the  benefits  of  inexpensive 
 wireless  services  more  rapidly.  In  addition,  by  streamlining  secondary  market  transactions  we  remove  unnecessary  regulatory  barriers  that  may  be  hindering  the  development  of  currently 
 under-  utilized  spectrum.  Additionally,  our  new  rules  will  allow  potential  entrants  greater  opportunities  to  obtain  much  needed  spectrum  and  create  an  environment  where  they  can  tailor 
 their  services  according  to  consumers’  needs. 
 I  fully  support  the  changes  adopted  today  because  they  will  encourage  dynamic  spectrum  leasing  and  further  the  Commission’s  goal  of  making  available  communications  services  to  all 
 Americans,  in  the  most  rapid  and  efficient  manner. 
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