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                                Before the
                         FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION             DA 96-15
                         Washington, D.C. 20554
                                    
                                     
In the Matter of                      )
                                      )
Amendment of the Commission's         )  ET Docket No. 95-183 
Rules Regarding the 37.0-38.6 GHz and      )  RM-8553 
38.6-40.0 GHz Bands                   ) 
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Implementation of Section 309(j) of the    )
Communications Act -- Competitive     )  PP Docket No. 93-253
Bidding, 37.0-38.6 GHz and 38.6-40.0 GHz   )    


                           ORDER EXTENDING TIME
                                     
Adopted:  January 16, 1996                 ; Released:  January 16, 1996 


By the Office of Engineering and Technology:

      1.  By this action, we sua sponte extend the period of time to file comments and reply
comments in the above captioned proceeding.  The reason for the extension of time is the
exigency caused by the closing of the government due to the furlough and severe weather
conditions.  Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that the date for filing comments in this matter
be extended to February 12, 1996 and the date for filing reply comments is extended to
February 27, 1996.

      2.  This action is taken pursuant to authority found in Sections 4 (i) and 303 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.  154 (i) and 303; and pursuant to
Sections 0.31, 0.241 and 1.46 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R.  0.31, 0.241 and 1.46. 
For further information, contact Tom Mooring, Office of Engineering and Technology, (202)
418-2450.

                                 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


                                 Richard M. Smith, Chief
                                 Office of Engineering and Technology