FCC Web Documents citing 36.602

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  • explains the calculation for expense adjustment and provides eligibility criteria for non-rural incumbents and eligible telecommunication carriers to receive support for loop-related costs. The effective date for the expense adjustment rules provided in section 36.601(c) was June 30, 2001. Similarly, the eligibility component of section 36.601(c) was linked to the interim hold-harmless support eligibility criteria provided in section 54.311. Section 36.602 provided the calculation for determining non-rural carrier interim hold harmless support. Because the last remaining element of hold-harmless support that has not been phased out was Long Term Support (LTS), and the Commission eliminated LTS effective July 1, 2004, no carrier currently receives hold harmless support. WCB staff therefore recommends elimination of sections 36.601(c) and 36.602. Section 36.603 provides the
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
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  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
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  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A1.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A5.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
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  • Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
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  • and Interexchange Carriers, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11262-11266 (rel. May 23, 2001). The rules adopted in that order were applied prospectively only. The Commission did not alter the amount of support that carriers received in prior years. See id. at 11262, para. 40 (``Effective July 1, 2001, rural carriers shall receive'' rebased high-cost loop support); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602, 36.603. See Appendix B. 5 U.S.C. § 553(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. § 1.427(b). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.301(b), 54.314. See Coalition Separations Reconsideration Petition. Id. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13, 109 Stat. 163 (1995). Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-198, 116 Stat. 729 (2002); 44 U.S.C. § 3506(c)(4). The RFA has been amended
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  • ***Effective January 1, 2012, this subpart will only apply to incumbent local exchange carriers that are rate-of-return carriers not affiliated, as ``affiliated companies'' are defined in § 32.9000 of this chapter, with price cap local exchange carriers. Rate-of-return carriers and price cap local exchange carriers are defined pursuant to § 54.5 and § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, respectively. ***** § 36.602 [Removed] Section 36.602 is removed. Section 36.603 is amended by revising the section heading, and paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 36.603 Calculation of incumbent local exchange carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment for rate-of-return carriers. (a) Beginning January 1, 2003, the annual amount of the rural incumbent local exchange carrier portion of the nationwide loop cost
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  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 13 Previously, in 1998, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 net additive support was made available for rural carriers whose telephone plant in service per loop increased by over 14% in one year. This additional loop support equals the difference between what its HCLS would have
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural carriers on October 21, 1999, based on recommendations from the Joint Board.19 This HCMS mechanism is based on the forward- looking costs of providing supported services20 as determined by the Commission's cost model.21 16 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See pages 3­5 and 3­6 below for a discussion of hold- harmless. 17 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 18 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs01-0.pdf
  • No. 96-45, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). Accordingly, beginning July 1, 2001, the caps for non-rural and rural companies are calculated separately. 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 12 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 54.101. 13 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs02-0.pdf
  • Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 If a carrier is deemed to be a non-rural carrier, it now receives high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural
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  • explains the calculation for expense adjustment and provides eligibility criteria for non-rural incumbents and eligible telecommunication carriers to receive support for loop-related costs. The effective date for the expense adjustment rules provided in section 36.601(c) was June 30, 2001. Similarly, the eligibility component of section 36.601(c) was linked to the interim hold-harmless support eligibility criteria provided in section 54.311. Section 36.602 provided the calculation for determining non-rural carrier interim hold harmless support. Because the last remaining element of hold-harmless support that has not been phased out was Long Term Support (LTS), and the Commission eliminated LTS effective July 1, 2004, no carrier currently receives hold harmless support. WCB staff therefore recommends elimination of sections 36.601(c) and 36.602. Section 36.603 provides the
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  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A1.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A5.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
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  • Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
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  • and Interexchange Carriers, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11262-11266 (rel. May 23, 2001). The rules adopted in that order were applied prospectively only. The Commission did not alter the amount of support that carriers received in prior years. See id. at 11262, para. 40 (``Effective July 1, 2001, rural carriers shall receive'' rebased high-cost loop support); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602, 36.603. See Appendix B. 5 U.S.C. § 553(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. § 1.427(b). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.301(b), 54.314. See Coalition Separations Reconsideration Petition. Id. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13, 109 Stat. 163 (1995). Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-198, 116 Stat. 729 (2002); 44 U.S.C. § 3506(c)(4). The RFA has been amended
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  • ***Effective January 1, 2012, this subpart will only apply to incumbent local exchange carriers that are rate-of-return carriers not affiliated, as ``affiliated companies'' are defined in § 32.9000 of this chapter, with price cap local exchange carriers. Rate-of-return carriers and price cap local exchange carriers are defined pursuant to § 54.5 and § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, respectively. ***** § 36.602 [Removed] Section 36.602 is removed. Section 36.603 is amended by revising the section heading, and paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 36.603 Calculation of incumbent local exchange carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment for rate-of-return carriers. (a) Beginning January 1, 2003, the annual amount of the rural incumbent local exchange carrier portion of the nationwide loop cost
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 13 Previously, in 1998, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 net additive support was made available for rural carriers whose telephone plant in service per loop increased by over 14% in one year. This additional loop support equals the difference between what its HCLS would have
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural carriers on October 21, 1999, based on recommendations from the Joint Board.19 This HCMS mechanism is based on the forward- looking costs of providing supported services20 as determined by the Commission's cost model.21 16 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See pages 3­5 and 3­6 below for a discussion of hold- harmless. 17 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 18 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs01-0.pdf
  • No. 96-45, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). Accordingly, beginning July 1, 2001, the caps for non-rural and rural companies are calculated separately. 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 12 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 54.101. 13 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs02-0.pdf
  • Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 If a carrier is deemed to be a non-rural carrier, it now receives high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural
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  • explains the calculation for expense adjustment and provides eligibility criteria for non-rural incumbents and eligible telecommunication carriers to receive support for loop-related costs. The effective date for the expense adjustment rules provided in section 36.601(c) was June 30, 2001. Similarly, the eligibility component of section 36.601(c) was linked to the interim hold-harmless support eligibility criteria provided in section 54.311. Section 36.602 provided the calculation for determining non-rural carrier interim hold harmless support. Because the last remaining element of hold-harmless support that has not been phased out was Long Term Support (LTS), and the Commission eliminated LTS effective July 1, 2004, no carrier currently receives hold harmless support. WCB staff therefore recommends elimination of sections 36.601(c) and 36.602. Section 36.603 provides the
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  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A1.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A5.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
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  • and Interexchange Carriers, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11262-11266 (rel. May 23, 2001). The rules adopted in that order were applied prospectively only. The Commission did not alter the amount of support that carriers received in prior years. See id. at 11262, para. 40 (``Effective July 1, 2001, rural carriers shall receive'' rebased high-cost loop support); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602, 36.603. See Appendix B. 5 U.S.C. § 553(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. § 1.427(b). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.301(b), 54.314. See Coalition Separations Reconsideration Petition. Id. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13, 109 Stat. 163 (1995). Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-198, 116 Stat. 729 (2002); 44 U.S.C. § 3506(c)(4). The RFA has been amended
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-161A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-161A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-161A1.txt
  • ***Effective January 1, 2012, this subpart will only apply to incumbent local exchange carriers that are rate-of-return carriers not affiliated, as ``affiliated companies'' are defined in § 32.9000 of this chapter, with price cap local exchange carriers. Rate-of-return carriers and price cap local exchange carriers are defined pursuant to § 54.5 and § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, respectively. ***** § 36.602 [Removed] Section 36.602 is removed. Section 36.603 is amended by revising the section heading, and paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 36.603 Calculation of incumbent local exchange carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment for rate-of-return carriers. (a) Beginning January 1, 2003, the annual amount of the rural incumbent local exchange carrier portion of the nationwide loop cost
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 13 Previously, in 1998, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 net additive support was made available for rural carriers whose telephone plant in service per loop increased by over 14% in one year. This additional loop support equals the difference between what its HCLS would have
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural carriers on October 21, 1999, based on recommendations from the Joint Board.19 This HCMS mechanism is based on the forward- looking costs of providing supported services20 as determined by the Commission's cost model.21 16 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See pages 3­5 and 3­6 below for a discussion of hold- harmless. 17 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 18 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs01-0.pdf
  • No. 96-45, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). Accordingly, beginning July 1, 2001, the caps for non-rural and rural companies are calculated separately. 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 12 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 54.101. 13 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs02-0.pdf
  • Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 If a carrier is deemed to be a non-rural carrier, it now receives high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural
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  • explains the calculation for expense adjustment and provides eligibility criteria for non-rural incumbents and eligible telecommunication carriers to receive support for loop-related costs. The effective date for the expense adjustment rules provided in section 36.601(c) was June 30, 2001. Similarly, the eligibility component of section 36.601(c) was linked to the interim hold-harmless support eligibility criteria provided in section 54.311. Section 36.602 provided the calculation for determining non-rural carrier interim hold harmless support. Because the last remaining element of hold-harmless support that has not been phased out was Long Term Support (LTS), and the Commission eliminated LTS effective July 1, 2004, no carrier currently receives hold harmless support. WCB staff therefore recommends elimination of sections 36.601(c) and 36.602. Section 36.603 provides the
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A1.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A5.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
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  • and Interexchange Carriers, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11262-11266 (rel. May 23, 2001). The rules adopted in that order were applied prospectively only. The Commission did not alter the amount of support that carriers received in prior years. See id. at 11262, para. 40 (``Effective July 1, 2001, rural carriers shall receive'' rebased high-cost loop support); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602, 36.603. See Appendix B. 5 U.S.C. § 553(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. § 1.427(b). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.301(b), 54.314. See Coalition Separations Reconsideration Petition. Id. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13, 109 Stat. 163 (1995). Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-198, 116 Stat. 729 (2002); 44 U.S.C. § 3506(c)(4). The RFA has been amended
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-161A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-161A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-161A1.txt
  • ***Effective January 1, 2012, this subpart will only apply to incumbent local exchange carriers that are rate-of-return carriers not affiliated, as ``affiliated companies'' are defined in § 32.9000 of this chapter, with price cap local exchange carriers. Rate-of-return carriers and price cap local exchange carriers are defined pursuant to § 54.5 and § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, respectively. ***** § 36.602 [Removed] Section 36.602 is removed. Section 36.603 is amended by revising the section heading, and paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 36.603 Calculation of incumbent local exchange carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment for rate-of-return carriers. (a) Beginning January 1, 2003, the annual amount of the rural incumbent local exchange carrier portion of the nationwide loop cost
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 13 Previously, in 1998, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 net additive support was made available for rural carriers whose telephone plant in service per loop increased by over 14% in one year. This additional loop support equals the difference between what its HCLS would have
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural carriers on October 21, 1999, based on recommendations from the Joint Board.19 This HCMS mechanism is based on the forward- looking costs of providing supported services20 as determined by the Commission's cost model.21 16 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See pages 3­5 and 3­6 below for a discussion of hold- harmless. 17 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 18 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs01-0.pdf
  • No. 96-45, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). Accordingly, beginning July 1, 2001, the caps for non-rural and rural companies are calculated separately. 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 12 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 54.101. 13 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs02-0.pdf
  • Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 If a carrier is deemed to be a non-rural carrier, it now receives high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-21A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-21A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-21A1.txt
  • explains the calculation for expense adjustment and provides eligibility criteria for non-rural incumbents and eligible telecommunication carriers to receive support for loop-related costs. The effective date for the expense adjustment rules provided in section 36.601(c) was June 30, 2001. Similarly, the eligibility component of section 36.601(c) was linked to the interim hold-harmless support eligibility criteria provided in section 54.311. Section 36.602 provided the calculation for determining non-rural carrier interim hold harmless support. Because the last remaining element of hold-harmless support that has not been phased out was Long Term Support (LTS), and the Commission eliminated LTS effective July 1, 2004, no carrier currently receives hold harmless support. WCB staff therefore recommends elimination of sections 36.601(c) and 36.602. Section 36.603 provides the
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-213377A2.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A1.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A5.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
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  • Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
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  • and Interexchange Carriers, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11262-11266 (rel. May 23, 2001). The rules adopted in that order were applied prospectively only. The Commission did not alter the amount of support that carriers received in prior years. See id. at 11262, para. 40 (``Effective July 1, 2001, rural carriers shall receive'' rebased high-cost loop support); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602, 36.603. See Appendix B. 5 U.S.C. § 553(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. § 1.427(b). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.301(b), 54.314. See Coalition Separations Reconsideration Petition. Id. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13, 109 Stat. 163 (1995). Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-198, 116 Stat. 729 (2002); 44 U.S.C. § 3506(c)(4). The RFA has been amended
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  • ***Effective January 1, 2012, this subpart will only apply to incumbent local exchange carriers that are rate-of-return carriers not affiliated, as ``affiliated companies'' are defined in § 32.9000 of this chapter, with price cap local exchange carriers. Rate-of-return carriers and price cap local exchange carriers are defined pursuant to § 54.5 and § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, respectively. ***** § 36.602 [Removed] Section 36.602 is removed. Section 36.603 is amended by revising the section heading, and paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 36.603 Calculation of incumbent local exchange carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment for rate-of-return carriers. (a) Beginning January 1, 2003, the annual amount of the rural incumbent local exchange carrier portion of the nationwide loop cost
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  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 13 Previously, in 1998, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 net additive support was made available for rural carriers whose telephone plant in service per loop increased by over 14% in one year. This additional loop support equals the difference between what its HCLS would have
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural carriers on October 21, 1999, based on recommendations from the Joint Board.19 This HCMS mechanism is based on the forward- looking costs of providing supported services20 as determined by the Commission's cost model.21 16 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See pages 3­5 and 3­6 below for a discussion of hold- harmless. 17 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 18 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs01-0.pdf
  • No. 96-45, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). Accordingly, beginning July 1, 2001, the caps for non-rural and rural companies are calculated separately. 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 12 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 54.101. 13 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs02-0.pdf
  • Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 If a carrier is deemed to be a non-rural carrier, it now receives high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural
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  • explains the calculation for expense adjustment and provides eligibility criteria for non-rural incumbents and eligible telecommunication carriers to receive support for loop-related costs. The effective date for the expense adjustment rules provided in section 36.601(c) was June 30, 2001. Similarly, the eligibility component of section 36.601(c) was linked to the interim hold-harmless support eligibility criteria provided in section 54.311. Section 36.602 provided the calculation for determining non-rural carrier interim hold harmless support. Because the last remaining element of hold-harmless support that has not been phased out was Long Term Support (LTS), and the Commission eliminated LTS effective July 1, 2004, no carrier currently receives hold harmless support. WCB staff therefore recommends elimination of sections 36.601(c) and 36.602. Section 36.603 provides the
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  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A1.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A5.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
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  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
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  • upper 200 channels of the 800 MHz Band by incoming geographically-based (EA) licensees. These provisions were a component of the 1995 reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band from site-based to geographic-based service that has since been completed. 90.699(a) 90.699(b) 90.699(c) 90.699(e) 90.699(f) Adopted 11/1/11 pending FR Publication Removed rules to reform and modernize the universal service and intercarrier compensation systems. 36.602 51.707 51.717 54.303 54.311 54.316 12/29/11 Eliminated Part 2, Subpart N, FCC procedure for testing Class A, B and S Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs). 2.1501-2.1517 2/1/12 Eliminated rules listing the dates by which intentional radiators, unintentional radiators, radio receivers and equipment operating in the 902-905 MHz band had to comply with the rules adopted in the 1989 revision to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
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  • and Interexchange Carriers, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11262-11266 (rel. May 23, 2001). The rules adopted in that order were applied prospectively only. The Commission did not alter the amount of support that carriers received in prior years. See id. at 11262, para. 40 (``Effective July 1, 2001, rural carriers shall receive'' rebased high-cost loop support); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602, 36.603. See Appendix B. 5 U.S.C. § 553(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. § 1.427(b). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.301(b), 54.314. See Coalition Separations Reconsideration Petition. Id. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13, 109 Stat. 163 (1995). Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-198, 116 Stat. 729 (2002); 44 U.S.C. § 3506(c)(4). The RFA has been amended
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  • ***Effective January 1, 2012, this subpart will only apply to incumbent local exchange carriers that are rate-of-return carriers not affiliated, as ``affiliated companies'' are defined in § 32.9000 of this chapter, with price cap local exchange carriers. Rate-of-return carriers and price cap local exchange carriers are defined pursuant to § 54.5 and § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, respectively. ***** § 36.602 [Removed] Section 36.602 is removed. Section 36.603 is amended by revising the section heading, and paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 36.603 Calculation of incumbent local exchange carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment for rate-of-return carriers. (a) Beginning January 1, 2003, the annual amount of the rural incumbent local exchange carrier portion of the nationwide loop cost
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  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 13 Previously, in 1998, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 net additive support was made available for rural carriers whose telephone plant in service per loop increased by over 14% in one year. This additional loop support equals the difference between what its HCLS would have
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural carriers on October 21, 1999, based on recommendations from the Joint Board.19 This HCMS mechanism is based on the forward- looking costs of providing supported services20 as determined by the Commission's cost model.21 16 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See pages 3­5 and 3­6 below for a discussion of hold- harmless. 17 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 18 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs01-0.pdf
  • No. 96-45, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). Accordingly, beginning July 1, 2001, the caps for non-rural and rural companies are calculated separately. 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 12 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 54.101. 13 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mrs02-0.pdf
  • Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 If a carrier is deemed to be a non-rural carrier, it now receives high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural
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  • explains the calculation for expense adjustment and provides eligibility criteria for non-rural incumbents and eligible telecommunication carriers to receive support for loop-related costs. The effective date for the expense adjustment rules provided in section 36.601(c) was June 30, 2001. Similarly, the eligibility component of section 36.601(c) was linked to the interim hold-harmless support eligibility criteria provided in section 54.311. Section 36.602 provided the calculation for determining non-rural carrier interim hold harmless support. Because the last remaining element of hold-harmless support that has not been phased out was Long Term Support (LTS), and the Commission eliminated LTS effective July 1, 2004, no carrier currently receives hold harmless support. WCB staff therefore recommends elimination of sections 36.601(c) and 36.602. Section 36.603 provides the
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  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A1.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-262986A5.txt
  • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 16 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 17 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 18 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 19 See 47 C.F.R. § 54.305(d)-(f). 20 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269251A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006), extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers. 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-279226A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 17 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 18 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. 19 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 20 See Rural Task Force Order; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi- Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A1.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-287688A5.pdf
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 21 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 22 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; 3 - 5 For rural carriers, the national average annual loop cost is now frozen at $240.00 (the 2001 national average) and the cap is indexed to the rate of growth in working loops of rural carriers plus
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-295442A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 18 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 19 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3­6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 20 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 21 See Rural Task Force Order, at
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A1.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303886A5.txt
  • 96-45, WC Docket No. 05-337, Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5514 (2006) (extending rules until the Commission adopts new high-cost support rules for rural carriers). 19 Previously, in 1997, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 20 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See page 3-6 below for a discussion of hold-harmless. As noted there, non-rural carriers are no longer receiving hold-harmless payments; however USAC still computes them in accordance with the rules. 21 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 3 - 5 calculations to 2000 for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-314166A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-314166A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-314166A1.txt
  • upper 200 channels of the 800 MHz Band by incoming geographically-based (EA) licensees. These provisions were a component of the 1995 reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band from site-based to geographic-based service that has since been completed. 90.699(a) 90.699(b) 90.699(c) 90.699(e) 90.699(f) Adopted 11/1/11 pending FR Publication Removed rules to reform and modernize the universal service and intercarrier compensation systems. 36.602 51.707 51.717 54.303 54.311 54.316 12/29/11 Eliminated Part 2, Subpart N, FCC procedure for testing Class A, B and S Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs). 2.1501-2.1517 2/1/12 Eliminated rules listing the dates by which intentional radiators, unintentional radiators, radio receivers and equipment operating in the 902-905 MHz band had to comply with the rules adopted in the 1989 revision to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-157A1.txt
  • Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-44A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-44A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-44A1.txt
  • and Interexchange Carriers, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11262-11266 (rel. May 23, 2001). The rules adopted in that order were applied prospectively only. The Commission did not alter the amount of support that carriers received in prior years. See id. at 11262, para. 40 (``Effective July 1, 2001, rural carriers shall receive'' rebased high-cost loop support); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602, 36.603. See Appendix B. 5 U.S.C. § 553(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. § 1.427(b). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.301(b), 54.314. See Coalition Separations Reconsideration Petition. Id. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13, 109 Stat. 163 (1995). Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-198, 116 Stat. 729 (2002); 44 U.S.C. § 3506(c)(4). The RFA has been amended
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  • ***Effective January 1, 2012, this subpart will only apply to incumbent local exchange carriers that are rate-of-return carriers not affiliated, as ``affiliated companies'' are defined in § 32.9000 of this chapter, with price cap local exchange carriers. Rate-of-return carriers and price cap local exchange carriers are defined pursuant to § 54.5 and § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, respectively. ***** § 36.602 [Removed] Section 36.602 is removed. Section 36.603 is amended by revising the section heading, and paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 36.603 Calculation of incumbent local exchange carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment for rate-of-return carriers. (a) Beginning January 1, 2003, the annual amount of the rural incumbent local exchange carrier portion of the nationwide loop cost
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  • Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 36 - JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund 1. Section 36.601 is amended as follows. § 36.601 General (a)-(b) * * * [unchanged] (c) Until June 30, 2001, * * * 2. Sections 36.602, 36.603, 36.604, and 36.605 are added to subpart F to read as follows: § 36.602 Calculation of non-rural carrier portion of nationwide loop cost expense adjustment. Effective July 1, 2001, for purposes of determining non-rural carrier interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to § 54.311 of this chapter, the annual amount of the total nationwide loop cost expense adjustment calculated pursuant to
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  • Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 13 Previously, in 1998, the Commission had adopted limitations on the amount of allowed corporate operations expense. The limitations are specified in section 36.621(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 36.621(a)(4). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 net additive support was made available for rural carriers whose telephone plant in service per loop increased by over 14% in one year. This additional loop support equals the difference between what its HCLS would have
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  • high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural carriers on October 21, 1999, based on recommendations from the Joint Board.19 This HCMS mechanism is based on the forward- looking costs of providing supported services20 as determined by the Commission's cost model.21 16 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. See pages 3­5 and 3­6 below for a discussion of hold- harmless. 17 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working exchange loops. 18 See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and
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  • No. 96-45, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). Accordingly, beginning July 1, 2001, the caps for non-rural and rural companies are calculated separately. 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 12 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. § 54.101. 13 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network
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  • Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). 14 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.602 and 36.603. 15 This replaces the indexing of the cap to the rate of growth of the national total of working 3 - 4 If a carrier is deemed to be a non-rural carrier, it now receives high-cost support based on forward-looking costs, as estimated by an FCC cost model. The Commission adopted a new high-cost support mechanism for non-rural