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F.C.C. Wants Comments on the SIRIUS/XM Satellite Radio Merger

Various Ways Are Acceptable

By Corey Deitz, About.com

Jun 11 2007
SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio are asking the Federal Communications Commission to approve a merger between the two companies. If you have something to say about this and want to be heard by the F.C.C., now is the time to do it and here's how:

Interested parties must file petitions to deny, comments, or informal comments no later than July 9, 2007. Refer to MB Docket No. 07-57.

Comments in this matter may be filed electronically through ECFS (Electronic Comment Filing System) or by other delivery to the Commission. If you are an individual, filing electronically is the easiest and most efficient way.

Electronically via the Internet

1. Go to ECFS located at www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. This is the general information page for the system.
2. On the top right it will say ECFS Main Links. Click "Submit Filing".
3. The Electronic Comment File Submission page will appear. This is basically a cover sheet for comments you will send.
4. Under "Proceeding" type in: 07-57.
5. Fill in other required information like name, address, etc.
6. Either attach a document you've already prepared (a point and click procedure) or use the comment box to type in your what you wish to say.
7. When ready, click the button that says "Send Brief Comment to FCC".

Traditional Deliveries

Hand deliveries are accepted 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. Bring it to:

Office of the Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Suite 110
Washington, DC 20002

Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to:

Office of the Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to:

Office of the Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554

People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).

In addition, one copy of each submission must be sent to each of the following:

1. The Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 1-800-378-3160, or via e-mail at www.bcpiweb.com;
2. Rosemary C. Harold, Media Bureau, Room 3-C486; e-mail Rosemary.Harold@fcc.gov;
3. Tracy Waldon, Media Bureau, Room 3-C488; e-mail Tracy.Waldon@fcc.gov;
4. Royce Sherlock, Media Bureau, Room 2-C360; e-mail Royce.Sherlock@fcc.gov;
5. Jim Bird, Office of General Counsel, Room 8-C824; e-mail Jim.Bird@fcc.gov;
6. Gardner Foster, International Bureau, Room 6-C477; e-mail Gardner.Foster@fcc.gov;
7. Marilyn Simon, International Bureau, Room 6-A633; e-mail Marilyn.Simon@fcc.gov;
8. Marcia Glauberman, Media Bureau, Room 2-C264; e-mail Marcia.Glauberman@fcc.gov;
9. Amy Brett, Media Bureau, Room 2-C134; e-mail Amy.Brett@fcc.gov;
10. Erin McGrath, Wireless Bureau, Room 6338 (Portals I); e-mail Erin.McGrath@fcc.gov.

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