In the matter of Federal Express Corporation Docket OST-96-1008
On January 19, 1996, Federal Express filed an application to renew its U.S.-Argentina exemption authority and allocation of its five weekly U.S.-Argentina narrow body (or wide body equivalent) all-cargo frequencies. The Department granted Federal Express' request on June 12, 1996 (see Order 96-7-43).
Since approval of Federal Express' renewal application, the Department has adopted a policy of imposing a standard dormancy condition on renewal of all frequency allocations. (See e.g., Orders 96-9-28, 96-12-8, and 97-1-13). Therefore, we conclude that it is in the public interest to subject Federal Express' frequency allocation to this condition. Accordingly, consistent with our standard practice, the frequency allocation granted Federal Express is subject to the condition that it will expire automatically and the frequencies will revert back to the Department for reallocation if they are not used for a period of 90 days.
Carrier rep.: Nathaniel P. Breed, 202-663-8078 DOT Analyst: Sylvia Moore, 202-366-6519
| XX Under Assigned authority (14 CFR 385) by: | Paul L. Gretch, Director Office of International Aviation (Petition for review may be filed from now until 10 days after the confirming order/letter issues. Filing of a petition shall not stay the effectiveness of this action.) |