If my application appears on Public Notice as initially accepted for filing, can the FCC still dismiss it under the new, unified policy?
Yes. In regard to applications that we currently process under ULS, some errors will not be identified until after your application is placed on Public Notice. Because a majority of applications filed with the FCC are indeed acceptable, we do not delay applications from appearing on Public Notice until we have made all “checks.” For example, if you file electronically via ULS, the system will “check” your answers online and prevent you from submitting an application that has format errors. Once submitted, ULS does other automated checks overnight that could result in dismissal. Furthermore, your application could be dismissed if fees are not filed within ten (10) days or if the staff members determine that an uploaded attachment is missing. Therefore, an application could be dismissed at different stages in our process, depending on the type of error. If your application is dismissed, ULS will show its status online (use the Application Search to determine the status of your applicatio
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