Clearing of the 740-806 MHz Band; Conversion to Digital Television; Pleading Cycle Established for Responses to Petitions for Reconsideration

This document informs the public that the deadline for filing oppositions to petitions for reconsideration of the Third Report and Order in the Commission's 700 MHz band proceeding (published on February 14, 2001) is April 10, 2001, and the deadline for filing replies to such oppositions is April 20, 2001. These are expedited deadlines, which are necessary to give the Commission an opportunity to provide timely guidance to prospective bidders and incumbent broadcasters regarding issues raised by petitions for reconsideration in advance of the upcoming auction of licenses in the 747-762 and 777- 792 MHz band (Auction No. 31).