Attachment application.pdf

application.pdf

APPLICATION submitted by GE American

application

1996-07-23

This document pretains to SAT-STA-19960723-00101 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA1996072300101_1157962

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ORIGINAL Approved by OXN: 3060—0589 FCC REMITMANCE ADVICE Emres 2zass« pagE xo __L or _1 (RESERVED) . _ ~ [SPECIAL UsE reemeuLon JUL 23 199 FCC USE ONLY (Read instructions carefully BEFORE proceeding.) 3 _ = PAYOR INFORMATION| (1) FCC ACCOUNT NUMBER Did you have a number prior to this? Enter it. (2) TOTAL AMOUNT PAID (dollars and cents) Lolili1z|&ls Is Is Is Is I [ _1 I ! | J I| | | s AUC_ 0575198600 (3) PAYOR NAME (If paying by credit card, enter name exactly as it appears on your card) uB ,3,,’ e GE American Communications, Inc. Sateillfie Policy Brancl : : s 4) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 1 Four Research Way 5) STREET AbDRESS LNE No. 2 | VSA’TETA @ «6 CITY (7) STATE (8) ZIP CODE Princeton NJ 08540—6684 (2) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (10) COUNTRY CODE (if not U.S.A.) (609) 987—4000 ITEM #1 INFORMATION (11A) NAME OF APPLICANT, LICENSEE, REGULATEE, OR DEBTOR FCC USE ONLY CE American Communications, Inc. (12A) FCC CALL SIGN/OTHER ID (13A) ZIP CODE (14A) PAYMENT TYPE CODE (15A) QUANTITY (16A) FEE DUE FOR mvm'nrri: CopE GE—1 08540—6684 C R ¥ 1 $ 575.00 © (17¥) FCC CODE 1 (18A) FCC CODE 2 (19A) ADDRESS LINE NO. 1 (20A) ADDRESS LINE NO. 2) (21A) CITY/STATE OR COUNTRY CODE ITEM #2 INFORMATION (11B) NAME OF APPLICANT, LICENSEE, REGULATEE, OR DEBTOR FCC USE ONLY (128B) FCC CALL SIGN/OTHER ID (13B) ZIP CODE (14B) PAYMENT TYPE CODE (15B) QUANTITY (16B) FEE DUE FOR PAYMENTTYPE CODE TN BLOCK 14 £ $ (178B) FCC CODE 1 (18B) FCC CODE 2 (19B) ADDRESS LINE NO. 1 (20B) ADDRESS LINE NO. 2 (218) CITYSTATE OR COUNTRY CODE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT nFormanoxmm (22) + MASTERCARD/VISA ACCOUNT NUMBER: ' [D] Mastercard EXPIRATION DATE: D Vize £ Month Your * AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE (23) 1 hereby authorize the FCC to charge my VISA or Mastercard ns the asrvice(avanthorization(a) herain describe.

ORIGINAL HOGAN & HARITSON LLP COLUMBIA SQUARE 555 THIRTEENTH STREET, NW Writer‘s Direct Dial WaASHINGTON, DC 20004—1109 (202) 637—5767 TEL (202) 687—5600 FAX (202) 637—5910 July 23, 1996 BY COURIER Mr. William F. Caton Secretary Federal Communications Commission International Bureau — Satellites P.O. Box 358210 Pittsburgh, PA 15251—5210 Re: Request of GE American Communications, Inc. for Special Temporary Authority Extending Construction and Launch Authorization for GE—1 Dear Mr. Caton: GE American Communications, Inc. ((GE Americom"), by its attorneys and pursuant to Section 25.119 of the Commission‘s Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.119, hereby requests special temporary authority extending the construction and launch authorization for GE Americom‘s GE—1 satellite. The underlying request for modification of the GE—1 authorization to extend the construction and launch deadlines was filed on July 1, and a copy of that filing is attached. See File No. 135— SAT—MP/ML—96 (the "Modification Request"). However, immediate Commission action granting special temporary authority is needed because the GE—1 launch is currently scheduled for August 20. As the Modification Request explains in greater detail, extension of GE—1‘s construction and launch deadlines will serve the public interest by ensuring efficient use of orbital resources and facilitating a smooth transition of traffic. The slot assigned to GE—1 is 103° W.L., which is currently occupied by GSTAR L.+ 1 GSTAR I is licensed to GE American Communications Satellites, Inc., a wholly— owned subsidiary of GE Americom. BRUSSELS LONDON: Moscow: Paris® rracU® warsaw BALTIMORE, MD BETHESDA, MD COLORADO SPRINGS, CO DENVER, CO McLEAN, VA MsiDo — aoreant — 0817175.01 *Affliated Office

HOGAN & HARTSON L.ur Mr. William F. Caton July 23, 1996 Page 2 Although GSTAR I is beyond its license term, it is still operating pursuant to special temporary authority. Meanwhile, the construction and launch of GE—1 have been delayed due to events beyond GE Americom‘s control. However, GE Americom has been advised by GE—1‘s manufacturer that the satellite should be completed shortly, and launch is scheduled on August 20. Prompt grant of special temporary authority is necessary to permit preparations for launch to continue as planned. Accordingly, GE Americom respectfully requests special temporary authority extending the construction and launch authorization for GE—1 as specified in the Modification Request. A check for $575 to cover the applicable filing fee, a completed Form 159 and a certification regarding the Anti—Drug Abuse Act of 1988 are attached. Please address any questions concerning this request to the undersigned. Respectfully submitted, / o_ y//<;—~;._ ’/-‘;/ &32__ Karis A. Hastings Counsel for GE American Communications, Inc. Enclosures cc: Columbia, Maryland Field Office Fern Jarmulnek Kathleen Campbell Michael McCoin ANNDG — 8076471 . 0817175.01

: Ronnie Kilkeary From: Karis Hastings iC ki we on ORIGINAL ANTI—DRUG CERTIFICATION GE American Communications, Inc. hereby certifies that no party to the foregoing application is subject to a denial of federal benefits pursuant to § 5301 of the Anti—Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 853a. GE AMERICAN.COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Dated:_July 22, 1996 ANDC . sorealt — 0017176 01

wAE staup COPY HOGAN & HARTSON LLP y 92 1996 'i COLUMBIA SQUARE t 555 THIRTEENTH STREET, NW PETER A. ROHRBACH WASHINGTON, DC 20004—1109 PARTNER DIRECT DIAL (202) G37—8631 TEL (202) 637—5600 July 1, 1996 FAX (202) 637—5910 > BY FEDERAL EXPRESS Mr. William F. Caton Acting Secretary Federal Communications Commission International Bureau — Satellites P.O. Box 358210 Pittsburgh, PA 15251—5210 Re: Request for extension of construction permit and launch authorization for GE—I Dear Mr. Caton: Enclosed on behalf of GE American Communications, Inc. is an application on Form 701 for extension of the construction and launch authorization for the GE—I satellite. Also included are a completed Form 159 and a check for $575 to cover the applicable filing fee. _ The enclosed filing also addresses a related request on behalf of GE American Communications Satellites, Inc. for special temporary authority to continue operations on the GSTAR I satellite and to operate that satellite in inclined orbit. For fee purposes, however, the GSTAR I STA request is being filed under separate cover. BRUSSELS LONBON MOSCOW PARIS® PRAGUE WARSAW BALTIMORE, MD BETHESDA, MD COLORADOSPRINGS,CO DENVER,CO McLFAN, VA \\\DC — 3076471 — 0804922.01 *Affiliated Office

HOGAN & HARTSON 1L.ur Mr. William F. Caton July 1, 1996 Page 2 Please date—stamp and return a copy of the enclosed filing in the postage—prepaid evelope provided. Respectfully submitted, @m&i.w%g Peter A. Rohrbach Enclosures ce: Fern J. Jarmulnek Michael A. McCoin \\\DC — 8076471 — 0804922.01

{ FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Approved by OMB 3060—0589 FCC REMITIANCE ADVICE sxpres 229 pace wno. _1 or _i (RESERVED) ~ol ' SPECIAL USE FCC USE ONLY ~\_ _/ (Read instructions carefully BEFORE proceeding.) (1 ; FCC ACCOUNT NUMBER Did you have a number prior to this? Enterit. (2) TOTAL AMOUNT PAID (dollars and cents) Lo |i]s ]2]s [a [o |o [s [s [ [ | | | | [ [ | [ s 575 e 00 (3) PAYOR NAME (If paying by credit card, enter name exactly as it appears on your card) GE American Communications, Inc. (4) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 1 Four Research Way (5) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 2 (6) CITY (7) STATE (8) ZIP CODE Princeton NJ 08540—6684 (9) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (10) COUNTRY CODE (if not U.S.A.) (609) 987—4000 ITEM #1 INFORMATION (11A) NAME OF APPLICANT, LICENSEE, REGULATEE, OR DEBTOR FCC USE ONLY CE American Communications, Inc. (12A) FCC CALL SIGN/OTHER ID (13A) ZIP CODE (144) PAYMENT TYPE CODE (15A) QUANTITY (16A) FEE DUE FOR CE—I 08540—6684 c ro |yv 1 $ 575.00 — (I7A¥) FCC CODE 1 (18A4) FCC CODE 2 (19A) ADDRESS LINE NO. 1 (20A) ADDRESS LINE NO. 2) | (212) CITYSTATE OR COUNTRY CODE ITEM #2 INFORMATION {11B) NAME OF APPLICANT, LICENSEE, REGULATEE, OR DEBTOR FCC USE ONLY (12B) FCC CALL SIGN/OTHER ID (13B) ZIP CODE (14B) PAYMENT TYPE CODE |(15B) QUANTITY |(16B)FEEDUE FOR PAYMENT TYPE CODE IN BLOCK 14 $ (178B) FCC CODE 1 (18B) FCC CODE 2 (19B) ADDRESS LINE NO. 1 (20B) ADDRESS LINE NO. 2 (21B) CITY/STATE OR COUNTRY CODE i creor carp pearvent mrorvaro~ Mn (22) MASTERCARD/VISA ACCOUNT NUMBER: ' [Q] Mastercard EXPIRATION DATE: D Visa Month Year AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE (23) .I hereby authorize the FCC to charge my VISA or Mastercard car for the service(s)/authorization(s) herein describe.

JUN 28 ‘9%6 @1:04PM H & Ho 1iiw 109 T. Je u25 Fee 701 FEDERA. COMMUNICATIDNS COMMISSION Approved by OMS FGE LUSE ONLY Washington, D.C. 20554 3080—00 12 Expires 03/31/07— Seo reverse side for information regarding public burden estimate. APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO CONSTRUCT A RADIO STATION (Under 47 CFR Parts 21, 23 ang 25) File Number READ INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICE ON BACK BEFORE COMPLETNG 1. Lega) Name of Applicant (If person list last name first) GE American Communications, Inc. Maillng Strest Agdress or P.O. Box, Ciy, State and ZIP Code Call Sign or Other {Area Code) Telephone No. Fourzr Research Way FCC ieentifier Princeton, NJ 08540 GE—I (609) 987—4000 2. Foe Data. Rofer to 47 CFR Section 1.1106 or Common Carriee Services Fes Filing Guige for Information. FCC Use Only (a) Fea Type Code (b) Fee Mufltiple (if required) (c) Fee Due for Fese Type Code in 2(a) CRY 1 $575.00 3. laentification of Outstand Construction Authori@ation (a) File Number (b) Cail Sign (s) Frequency (d) Station Location C/Ku—band /ML—9 54—DSS—MP/ML— GE—I «— hybrid , 103 9 degrees . W.L. G(a) Has equipment been deliverad? (1) From Whom Ordered (if no order has been (2) Date Ordered placed, 5o Indicate) See Exhibit 1 {Q] ves l no If "NO." answer items .See Exhibit 1 . (3) Date Delivery Promiseqa (1) = (3) | —See Exhibit 1 (b) Has instaillation commencedg? (c) Esfi-namd date by which construction will be If "YES,." submit as Exhibt compiated See Exhibit 1 C] ves [xlno a gescription of the oextent of installation 5. Submit as Exhibit _____l___. ressoNs) why and the gate insiallation commenced. construction has noet been completed. 6. If this is a Domestle Public Fixed Radio Service (Part 21) sm.on, gSubmit as Exh@t a description of actions taken to construct sranon‘ including dates. M / A 7. Are the representations contained in the application for construction authorization still true ang correct? YES I !NO f "NO," give particulars in Exhi_g_it_M" See Exhibit 1 8. CERTFICATION The applicant certifies that, in the case of an individual applicant, he or she is not subject to a damal o1 federal benemspursguant to section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. §53a, or, in the case of a nonindividual applicant (e.g., corpora— tion, partnership or other unincorporated sssociation), no party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benafits‘pursuam to that section. For the defintion of a "party" for these purposes, see 47 CFR 1.2002(b). E] ves C no. The spplicant herebywaiwes Shy clain to the use of amy particular frequency or elgctromagnetic spectrum as againgt the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requesis an authoriza~ tion in accordance with this application, (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended), The applicant represents that this application is not filed for the purpose of impeding, obs(rucung, or delaying astermination on ary othsr application with which it may be in conflict, The applicant acknowledges that all sistements made in this anp!mflon and atiached axhibits are considered material representations, snd that all the exhiblts are a material part hereof and aro incorporated herein as if set out in full in the application The undersigned certifilcs that the stetements in this applicetion sre true, complete and correcet to the best of his/her knowledge end beilef, and asre made in good falth, Date > Legs! Name of Applicant . é/Q?/?é GE American Communications, Inc. Titie of Porson ‘Signing lifui False Statements Made on thisForm #e Punicha, 7 Itle 18, Seetion 1001 and/er Rovecetien of eny Stetion License Construction Autheriatien (U.J de, Title 47, Section 312(eB, and/or FerfeKkwe (U,S. Cede, Title 47, Section 503). V/O\LG.@\ fif‘v{ Cou«se// Exhibits furnished as reguired by this form: Exhibir No. 1 %’J&% %gggm ;‘8{.05’“&3}/53 u%sb\éroparad gh(ozw which) Official Title FCC 70 MAREH 199

JUN 28 ‘96 @1:@5PM Ho& Ho 1iiw 109 + F.lG/ ae. GE American Communications, Inc. FCC Form 701 Exhibit 1 Page 1 of 3 DECLARATION OF PHILIP V. OTERO I, Philip V. Otero, am Vice President and General Counsel of CE American Communications, Inc. (°GE Americom"). I am submitting this declaration in support of GE Americom‘s request for modification of its authorization to construct and launch the GE—1 satellite. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the following statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. 1. GE Americom is authorized to construct and launch GE—1 to the 103° W.L. position currently occupied by GSTARI. GE American Communications Satellites, Inc. (CGE Americom Satellites"), a wholly.—.owned subsidiary of GE Americom, is the licensee of GSTAR I. The original license for GSTAR I expired on June 7, 1995. However, GE Americom Satellites requested and was granted special temporary authority to continue to operate the satellite. GSTAR 1 is still operational and is providing service to customers. — 2. GE Americom entered into a contract with General Electric Company, Astro—Space Division, which now does business as Lockheed Martin Astrospace Commercial ("Lockheed Martin"), for the construction and launch of GE—1 on December 31, 1992. The original contract specified that construction of GE—1 would be completed by December 8$1, 1995, and that the satellite would be launched an& operational by March 31, 1996. \~\\DC . 807e4/L » 0301481.01

JUN 28 ©9%6 @1:05PM Ho & ho 1iiw 105 | P.iasie GE American Communications, Inc. FCC Form 701 Exhibit 1 Page 2 of 3 8. GE Americom, howevexj, was subsequently advised by Lockheed Martin that it would be unable to meet the dates specified in the contract. Lockheed Martin now estimates that it will complete the construction of the satellite in the third quarter of this year and that it will be launched late in the third quarter. The satellite will comply with all material requirements of the authorization. 4. The delay in construction of GE—1 is the result of unforeseeable circumstances that were beyond the control of GE Americom. The contract for the satellite specified dates for completion of construction and launch of the satellite that were consistent with the authorization for the satellite. The manufacturer has failed to comply with that schedule. However, the manufacturer has advised GE Americom that the satellite will soon be completed and ready for launch. 5. Furthermore, modifying the authorized schedule for GE—1 is consistent with the public interest. GSTAR I is still operating pursuant to special temporary authorif&. Adjusting the construction completion and launch dates for GE—1 to correspond with the period of the STA extension being requested for GSTAR I will facilitate a seamless transition of customer traffic from GSTAR I to GE—1. 6. GE Americom requests that the Commission revise the schedule for GE—1 to provide for completion of construction no later than November 1996 and | launch no later than December 1996. Although GE Americom currently expects NN\BC — 80764/1 : 0801431.01

JUuN 26 ‘96 @i:@SPM H & ho 1iw 109 P.ie/ i2 GE American Communications, Inc. FCC Form 701 Exbhibit 1 Page 3 of 3 that GE—1 will be operational by the end of the third quarter of 1996, this proposed schedule will ensure that no further action by the Commission will be required in this matter. In addition, the schedule coincides with the term of the STA extension being sought for GSTAR I. 7. Accordingly, GE Americom respectfully requests that the schedule for GE—1 be modified as specified herein. Executed on June 28, 1996 %’Z// MGE@% Philip V./Otero NW\DC — 807641 — 08O1481.01

JUN 28 ‘9%6 G@1:03PM h & o liw 105 . * e o__ Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Application by Nes Nud GE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS File No. Nt Nast Ned Nes Nud Suul! Nuut Nut Ned Nt Net No Ns Nt SATELLITES, INC. For Special Temporary Authority to Continue Operations on GSTAR I and to Operate GSTAR I in Inclined Orbit And Application by GE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. File No. For Modification of Authority for GE—1 to Extend Construction and Launch Dates APPLICATIONS OF GE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND GE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITES, INC. By this application, GE American Communications Satellites, Inc. ("GE Americom Satellites") respectfully requests special temporary authority to continue operations on its GSTAR I satellite and to operate that satellite in inclined orbit. In addition, GE American Communications, Inc. ("GE Americom") seeks modification of its authority to construct, launch and operate GE—1, the replacement satellite for GSTAR I. 1/ Specifically, GE Americom requests that the dates for — completion of construction and launch of GE—1 be extended briefly to conform to the 1/ GE Americom is the immediate parent company of GE Americom Satellites. NNWBC + 807541 + 0299488.03

JuUN 26 ‘°S%6 @i:esmMm n & n li» 107 Pu S ae STA for GSTAR I. Grant of these applications will serve the public interest by promoting efficient useof orbital resources and a smooth transition from GSTAR I to GE—1. 1. EXTENSION OF STA FOR GSTAR I AND AUTHORITY TO OPERATE GSTAR I IN INCLINED ORBIT GSTAR I was placed into service at the 108° W.L. orbital location on June 7, 1985, with a ten—year license term that expired June 7, 1995. GE Americom Satellites requested special temporary authority to continue operating the satellite, and the International Bureau granted that request, extending the license period until January 7, 1996. 2/ GE Americom Satellites subsequently requested a six month extension of the STA throxigh July 7, 1996. 8/ The extension request was unopposed. | GE Americom Satellites now requests special temporary authority to continue operating GSTAR I for an additional six month period and to operate the satellite in inclined orbit pending its replacement by GE—1. As described in further detail below, the GE—1 spacecraft is currently expected to begin providing service in the third quarter of 1996. GE Americom Satellites seeks authority to operate GSTAR I in inclined orbit to conserve its remaining fuel capacity, allowing continued operations until GE—1 is ready for service. The inclination of the orbit will be minimal. 2/ See Letter of Thomas S. Tycz, File No. 112—SAT—STA—95 (September 29, 1995). 8/ See Letter of Kyle D. Dixon, File No. 58—SAT—S5TA—96 (January 11, 1996). \\\DC » 8076471 — ©299482.03

JUN 26 ‘9%6 @1:B3PM h & ho iiw 105 _ ce 22 GE Americom Satellites estimates that by the end of the third quarter, when GE—1 is expected to be in ser;rice, the orbit will be incjined by iess than half a degree. This small change in the orbit will not result in any increased interference to adjacent satellites. In any event, the satellites operating in the adjacent positions on either side of GSTAR I are also licensed to GE Americom Satellites, Satcom SN—4 at 101° W.L., and GSTAR 4 at 105° W.L. In inclined orbit GSTAR I will continue to be capable of providing reliable and affordable Ku—band service to many customers, including VSAT networks, shipping and delivery services, health care services, intercorporate communications services and video programmers. Granting special temporary authority for the licensee to operate GSTAR I for up to an additional six months will serve the public interest because it will allow the licensee to continue serving existing customers. Fui'ther. such authority will enable the licensee to provide a seamless transition of customer traffic from GSTAR I to GE—1 when the latter begins providing service at 108° W.L. Accordingly, GE Americom Satellites respectfully requests that the Commission grant special temporary authority for the licensee to continue operating GSTAR I until January 7, 1997 and to operate the satellite in inclined orbit during that period. IL. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR GE—1 To the extent necessary, GE Americom also seeks modification of the construction completion and launch deadlines for GE—1. This modification will NWWDC : 30780471 — 0959408.03

JUN 28 ‘%6 G1:@3PM H & ho iiw 105 , e permit GE Americom to obtain the maximum use of GSTAR I before launching GE— 1 to take its place. C | | In 1992 GE Americom received authority for the GE—1 satellite to operate at 85° W.L. to serve as a replacement for GE Americom‘s Satcom K—1 and Satcom II—R satellites. 4/ At that time, the Commission also granted GE Americom‘s request to establish a schedule for construction and launch of the satellite "to conform to the anticipated end—of—life of Satcom K—1." JId. at 5170. §/ The Commission specified January 1996 for completion of the satellite‘s construction and March 1996 for launch. Id. at 5170—5171. In 1994 the Commission approved a modification of the GE—1 authorization, reassigning the satellite to the 103° W.L. orbital position currently occupied by GSTAR I 6/. At the time, the expected end of life for GSTAR I was June of 1995, when its original license was to expire. Accordingly, no modification of the schedule for GE—1 was made when it became authorized to follow GSTAR I. However, in fact GSTAR I‘s useful life has extended well beyond the end of its licenseperiod, and the Commission has authorized continued operation of the spacecraft at that location. As discussed above, GSTAR I continues to be operational today, providing service to a broad range of customers. 4/ GEB American Communications, Inc. 7 FCC Red 5169 (1992). 5/ This authority came in the form of a modification of GE Americom‘s previous authorization of the Satcom H—1 expansion satellite, deleting the expansion statuse and making H—1 a new replacement authorization. 6/ GTE Spacenet Corporation & GE American Communications, Inc., 9 FCC Red 1271 (1994). \\\DC » 80764/1 « 0259408.03

JUN 286 ‘%6 @1:@4PM h & ho 1liw 1805 , nae 2e Meanwhile, there have been delays in the production of GE—1. The contract GE Americoz;z.entered into for the mxvafiufactuxl'é of GE—1 specified a delivery date of December 81, 1995, and required that the satellite be launched and operational no later than March of 1996. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has been unable to adhere to that schedule. GE Americom nevertheless hoped that GE—1 could be launched prior to the expiration of the current STA for GSTAR I. GE Americom has recently been advised by the manufacturer that GE—1 will be delivered in the third quarter of this year and launched late in the third quarter. GE Americom therefore requests that when the Commission grants the next STA for GSTAR I, it also take any action necessary to modify the authorization for GE—1 to extend the construction completion and launch dates. As explained in the attached declaration, the delays in completion and launch of GE—1 are matters beyond GE Americom‘s control. The satellite is now very near to completion and will soon be ready for launch. Even with the delays, launch of the satellite will fall well within the Commission‘s "five year rule" because the decision authorizing the satellite was issued in July of 1992. Furthermore, extending the dates is appropriate because GSTAR I, the satellite GE—1 is to replace, is still operational. Accordingly, GE Americom submits that modification of the construction completion and launch dates will serve the public interest. 7/ 7/ GE Americom acknowledges that the GSTAR I STA allowing continued use of 108° W.L. by that spacecraft did not obviate the need for a separate request for modification of the existing GE—1 milestone dates prior to this time. However, the GE Americom staff member with primary responsibility for addressing such matters left the company late last year, and as a result, need for any revision of the construction and launch schedule for GE—1 was overlooked. GE Americom has 5 NA\DG — 8070471 « 0209488.03

JUN 26 ‘96 @1:G@4PM h & ho iiw 105 ; Puul l GE Americom requests that the Commission extend the satellite‘s schedule to require cc;zfiplefion of constructiofi 6f GE—1 ‘n‘o later than November 1996 and launch no later than December 1996. As noted above, GE Americom is now being advised that the satellite should be delivered and launched well before then —— by the end of the third quarter. However, the proposed schedule will allow GE Americom to avoid the need for a subsequent modification request if there is minor additional delay. In addition, the proposegi schedule is consistent with the requested term of the extension of special temporary authority for GSTAR I. In accordance with the requirements of Section 25.117(e) of the Commission‘s Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.117(e), a completed Form 701 and accompanying declaration are attached. CONCLUSION The special temporary authority for GSTAR I and the modification of authorization for GE—1 described herein will permit the continued provision of service to customers and facilitate the transition from GSTAR I to GE.—1. taken prompt steps to discuss this matter with the Commission staff and file the instant modification request since it became aware of this situation. \~N\DC — 8078471 . 0299488.08

< . JUN 28 ‘96) @1:04PM h & ho iiw 105 Pas i2 Accordingly, GE Americom Satellites and GE Americom respectfully request that the Commission grant the instant applications. | Respectfully submitted, GE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. and GE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS SA7'ES, INC. Of Counsel By:y /ééifl 2/%; Peter A. Rohrbach Philip V. Otero Karis A. Hastings ' Vice President and General Counsel Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. GE American Communications 555 Thirteenth Street, NW. Satellites, Inc. Washington, D.C. 20004—1109 Four Research Way (202) 637—5600 . Princeton, NJ 08540 June 28, 1996 AMDC — sote4i . GzoBesg.as


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