[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 135 (Thursday, July 15, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 38199] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-17999] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [WT Docket No. 98-20; WT Docket No. 95-69; FCC 99-140] Facilitate the Development and Use of the Universal Licensing System in the Wireless Telecommunications Services AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document provides for public access via the Internet to application and licensing information in our Universal Licensing System (ULS) for wireless services. It also provides for similar access via the Internet to application data in our auctions database. The intended effect is to make application and licensing information more widely available to the public while greatly reducing the total costs of obtaining such information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Furth, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418-0600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Second Report and Order in WT Docket No. 98-20, WT Docket No. 95-69, adopted June 10, 1999, and released June 15, 1999, is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, 445 Twelfth Street, SW, Washington DC. The complete text may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc., 1231 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 857-3800. The document is also available via the internet at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/ Orders/1999/index.html. Synopsis of Second Report and Order I. Introduction In this Second Report and Order, the Commission provides for public access via the Internet to application and licensing information in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Universal Licensing System (ULS). This Second Report and Order also provides for similar access via the Internet to application data in our auctions database. II. Discussion A. Internet Access to ULS Application and Licensing Information In this Second Report and Order, we adopt changes to our rules and procedures that will allow for public access through the Internet to application and licensing information in our Universal Licensing System (ULS) for wireless services. We provide for similar access via the Internet to application data in our auctions database. Specifically, we have taken a number of steps in this order to allow the public to have access to much of our licensing information at the lowest possible cost. We authorize public access through the Internet to ULS, as soon as technically feasible, for purposes of viewing application and licensing information. This will significantly enhance the ability of the public to access public record information regarding wireless licensees at reduced cost. To ensure the security and reliability of the database, however, parties filing applications or notifications in ULS will continue to dial directly into the Commission's Wide Area Network (FCC WAN) by means of an 800 or 900 number. Additionally, we authorize access on the Internet to short form applications (Form 175) that have been filed in our auctions database. This will be permitted as soon as it is technically feasible. This will enable interested parties and the public to review application data pertaining to bidders in ongoing auctions, as well as application data from previously completed auctions. Auction participants will continue to use the 900 number to access the FCC WAN for purposes of bidding electronically and reviewing updated auction round results. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-17999 Filed 7-14-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P