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FCC RESCINDS ITS INTERIM PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC FILING
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
Washington, D.C. – In an Order released June 20, 2007, the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) rescinded procedures that it adopted, on an interim basis, in November 2001 
to permit the electronic filing of certain pleadings.  
The FCC’s interim filing procedures were adopted in November 2001 in response to 
emergency events in the Washington, D.C. area, namely the discovery of anthrax contamination 
on Capitol Hill and certain U.S. Postal Service processing facilities, which resulted in the 
disruption of regular mail delivery.   The interim procedures required the filing of certain 
documents electronically via facsimile or e-mail, by an overnight delivery service other than the 
U.S. Postal Service, or by hand delivery to the FCC’s Capitol Heights, Maryland location.
Since that time, mail delivery in the Washington, DC areas has improved, and the FCC 
has implemented its own processes to combat the threat of contamination of incoming mail.  The 
FCC has also expanded its online filing capabilities, such as through the Universal Licensing 
System.  Therefore, the FCC decided to rescind the interim procedures described above, effective 
September 25, 2007.  After that date, filings will no longer be accepted by facsimile or e-mail 
unless otherwise authorized by the FCC’s rules.
Action by the Commission on June 18, 2007 by Order (FCC 07-115). Chairman Martin and 
Commissioners Copps, Adelstein, Tate, and McDowell.   
For additional information, contact Denise Walter, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at 
(202) 418-0359, or Denise.Walter@fcc.gov.
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