FCC Web Documents citing 54.311

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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by 15 percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 1191 (10th Cir. 2001). In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. On May 23, 2001, the Commission reformed the high-cost support mechanism for rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 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
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò > Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier may be eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism, subject to phase-down. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through annual $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support until there is no more interim hold-harmless support available. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 24422 (2000). Rural carriers
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  • Board, which specifically supports the waiver request filed by PRTC. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Western Wireless Corporation, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 03-2364 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2003). We note that PRTC has a separate petition pending before the Commission regarding its interpretation of section 54.311(b) of the Commission's rules. Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed December 8, 2003. Our decision here on PRTC's certification status for calendar year 2004 in no way affects any action the Commission may take regarding that petition. Federal Communications Commission
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  • Commission's rules 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
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2007 Released: March 12, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: In this Order, we dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the
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  • for how high-cost support will be calculated and distributed to eligible telecommunications providers. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.311(d) Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART E-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for the support mechanism for low-income consumers. These rules provide the eligibility requirements for low-income consumers receiving discounted rates for services under the Lifeline and Link-up programs and the requirements for how reimbursements for low-income support will be calculated and
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  • the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Number and Title: 54.307(c) Support to a competitive eligible telecommunications carrier. 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non- rural carriers. 54.311 Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support.
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • must file an annual certification, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, with both the Administrator and the Commission. Support shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: First program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000). During the first program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000), a carrier in a particular State shall receive support pursuant to Section 54.311. If a State files the certification described in this section during the first program year, carriers eligible for support pursuant to Section 54.309 shall receive such support pursuant to the following schedule: Certifications filed on or before April 1, 2000. Carriers subject to certifications that apply to the first and second quarters of 2000, and are filed on or before
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • 4543, 4560 n.108 and accompanying text (1988). See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers, CC Docket No. 87-313, Second Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 6819 para. 266. Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11251 para. 13. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Id. at § 254(b)(3). Id. at §§ 254(b)(5), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.303, 54.311(a). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5352 para. 56 (1997) (Universal Service Fourth Order on Reconsideration).
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  • Report and Order Joint Board Recommended Decision). When the Commission established the forward-looking support mechanism for non-rural carriers, it adopted an interim hold-harmless provision under which non-rural carriers receive the greater of support calculated under either the forward-looking mechanism or high-cost loop support and LTS. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20473-20479, para. 78-88; see 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support (excluding LTS), through annual $1.00 reductions to average monthly, per line high-cost loop support available to non-rural carriers. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311(d). 47 C.F.R. § 54.804; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for LECs, CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Sixth Report and Order, Low-Volume
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  • to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (c)(1) through (2). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) for non-rural telephone companies serving study areas reporting 200,000 or fewer working loop pursuant to § 36.611(h) shall be calculated pursuant to § 54.309 of this Chapter or § 54.311 of this Chapter (which relies on this part), whichever is applicable. (d) Beginning January 1, 1988, for study areas reporting more than 200,000 working loops pursuant to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (d)(1) through (4). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) shall be calculated
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  • High Cost Areas 1. Section 54.305 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), and (f) to read as follows: § 54.305 Sale or transfer of exchanges. (a) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the sale or transfer of exchanges between non-rural carriers after the complete phase-down of interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to section 54.311 of this part, for the non-rural carriers subject to the transaction. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, a carrier that acquires telephone exchanges from an unaffiliated carrier shall receive universal service support for the acquired exchanges at the same per-line support levels for which those exchanges were eligible prior to the transfer of the exchanges. If
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  • (c). 4. Section 54.313 is amended by adding paragraph (d)(3)(vi) to subpart D to read as follows: § 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. (a)-(d)(3)(v) * * * [unchanged] (vi) Newly designated eligible telecommunications carriers. Notwithstanding the deadlines in paragraph (d) of this section, a carrier shall be eligible to receive support pursuant to § 54.309 or § 54.311, whichever is applicable, as of the effective date of its designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e)(2) or (e)(6), provided that it files the certification described in paragraph (b) of this section or the state commission files the certification described in paragraph (a) of this section within 60 days of the effective date of the carrier's designation as
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  • to January 1, 2000. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In addition, the Commission adopted an interim ``hold harmless'' provision that temporarily insulated carriers from any support reductions as a result of the transition to the new non-rural high-cost mechanism. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, 14 FCC Rcd 20432, 20473-79, paras. 77-88 (1999); 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. This interim hold harmless support was phased down beginning January 1, 2001. 47 C.F.R. § 54.309(d). PRTC received at least some high-cost loop support under the hold harmless provision until 2003. 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 3-22. Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8792-93, 8889, paras. 26, 203. Id., at 8900, para. 227. Id., at
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  • 16 FCC Rcd at 11302, para. 145. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674, para. 144. See id. See id. at 19675, para. 146 & n.401. Forward-looking high-cost model support received by non-rural rate-of-return carriers is not subject to disaggregation under section 54.315, but such support is (and hold-harmless support was) targeted to wire centers under sections 545.309 and 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, 54.315(a). See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19676, para. 147. See id. Carriers are permitted to use a different allocation ratio for local switching support. See id. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11302-09, paras. 144-64; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674-78, paras. 143-150; 47 C.F.R. § 54.315. Under
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  • described in paragraph (e)(3) of this section shall no longer be required to file line counts beginning January 1, 2014. Amend §54.309 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. ***** (d) Support After December 31, 2011. Beginning January 1, 2012, no carrier shall receive support under this rule. §54.311 [Removed] Section 54.311 is removed. Section 54.312 is added to read as follows: § 54.312 Connect America Fund for Price Cap Territories - Phase I (a) Frozen High-Cost Support. Beginning January 1, 2012, each price cap local exchange carrier and rate-of-return carrier affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier will have a ``baseline support amount'' equal to its total
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • Comments at 2-3; WorldCom Comments at 2; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. . 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., USTA Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define ``meaningful investment'' so that the ``index year
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  • the wire center line count data are valid and sufficiently accurate for targeting purposes. We emphasize, however, that this decision does not change the January 1, 2000 effective date of the new mechanism or the aggregate amount of high-cost support provided to non-rural carriers under the new mechanism. We therefore reconsider and amend on our own motion sections 54.313(c) and 54.311(b) of our rules, as set forth in Appendix A. Specifically, we delete section 54.313(c)(1)(i) of our rules, thereby eliminating the January 1, 2000 state certification option, which would have permitted any carrier in a state that filed a certification by that date to receive targeted forward-looking support for the first and second quarters of 2000 in the second quarter of
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of an inflation-adjusted nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 00-1019 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CC Docket No. 96-45 Release Date: May 8, 2000 Comment Date: May 22, 2000 Reply Comment Date: June 5, 2000 On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. 34 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 35 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.8 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 CFR 54.309,54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for such payments. Because
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  • per loop to carriers.38 35 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 36 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.6 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309 and 54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for
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  • In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Graham, Bridgeport, TX et al.)(MM Docket No. 99-233/RM 9662/RM 9828). Reply to Response to Motion to Strike - Elizabeth Smith. In the Matter of Petition of the Wyoming Public Service Commission for a Waiver of the FCC's Targeting Rules as Found in Section 54.309 and Section 54.311 (CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 00-1019). Comments - Western Wireless Corporation. In the Matter of SBC Communications' Texas long distance application (CC Docket No. 00-65). Comments - The National Trust for the Development of African-American Men, The National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. In the Matter of Numbering Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200). Comments - New York
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  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
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  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
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  • SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 30; replies June 9; contact Adrian Wright 202-418-7400. (DA No. 00-1015). Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 15.doc Released: May 8, 2000. WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 22, replies June 5; contact Paul Garnett 202-418-0484. (DA No. 00-1019). Internet URL: [6]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 19.doc Released: May 8, 2000. CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN, LLC AND GTE NORTH INC. SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND SECTIONS 61.41(C) AND 69.3(E)(9) OF THE COMMISSION'S
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  • (DA No. 07-1240). MB [106]DA-07-1240A1.doc [107]DA-07-1240A1.pdf [108]DA-07-1240A1.txt FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied the Petitions. (Dkt No. 96-45 , 02-6). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1263). WCB [109]DA-07-1263A1.doc [110]DA-07-1263A1.pdf [111]DA-07-1263A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OF PUERTO RICO. Dismissed the the Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), filed by of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1235). WCB [112]DA-07-1235A1.doc [113]DA-07-1235A1.pdf [114]DA-07-1235A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A2.txt 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A1.pdf 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A2.txt 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A1.pdf 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.doc 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.xls 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.doc 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.doc 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A5.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.pdf 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.pdf 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.pdf
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  • 01-659 The Commission released an Order, which grants a waiver to the West Virginia Public Service Commission of the October 1, 2000 filing deadline for state certification for first quarter 2001 high-cost support (non-rural carriers). (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/13/01) FCC 01-86[70]Text | [71]Word Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Wyoming Public Service Commission: a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to enable the Wyoming Commission to target non-rural high-cost universal service support to the Wyoming Commission's retail and unbundled network element rate zones. (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/9/01) DA 01-612 [72]Text | [73]Word February 2001 Releases Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Qwest/All West Communications, Inc/Carbon/Emery Telecom, Inc./Central Utah Telephone, Inc./Hanksville Telecom, Inc./Manti Telephone Company/Skyline Telecom/
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  • for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public Notice : In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Dobson Cellular Systems Inc. and American Cellular Corporation pursuant to section 54.207 of the Commissions rules, requesting the Commissions agreement with the decision of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to
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  • issue a decision based on a complete review and analysis no later than 90 days from release of this Order. 3/13/07. [396]Word | [397]Acrobat| [398]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [399]Word | [400]Acrobat| [401]Text 3/9/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted requests by California Youth Authority, Florence County School District 3, Lee County School District, and Moreno Valley Unified School District (collectively, Applicants) for an extension of the deadline for implementing non-recurring services under the E-rate program. The Bureau extended, until
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by 15 percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 1191 (10th Cir. 2001). In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. On May 23, 2001, the Commission reformed the high-cost support mechanism for rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 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
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò > Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier may be eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism, subject to phase-down. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through annual $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support until there is no more interim hold-harmless support available. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 24422 (2000). Rural carriers
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  • Board, which specifically supports the waiver request filed by PRTC. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Western Wireless Corporation, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 03-2364 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2003). We note that PRTC has a separate petition pending before the Commission regarding its interpretation of section 54.311(b) of the Commission's rules. Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed December 8, 2003. Our decision here on PRTC's certification status for calendar year 2004 in no way affects any action the Commission may take regarding that petition. Federal Communications Commission
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  • Commission's rules 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
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2007 Released: March 12, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: In this Order, we dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the
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  • for how high-cost support will be calculated and distributed to eligible telecommunications providers. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.311(d) Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART E-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for the support mechanism for low-income consumers. These rules provide the eligibility requirements for low-income consumers receiving discounted rates for services under the Lifeline and Link-up programs and the requirements for how reimbursements for low-income support will be calculated and
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  • the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Number and Title: 54.307(c) Support to a competitive eligible telecommunications carrier. 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non- rural carriers. 54.311 Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support.
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • must file an annual certification, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, with both the Administrator and the Commission. Support shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: First program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000). During the first program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000), a carrier in a particular State shall receive support pursuant to Section 54.311. If a State files the certification described in this section during the first program year, carriers eligible for support pursuant to Section 54.309 shall receive such support pursuant to the following schedule: Certifications filed on or before April 1, 2000. Carriers subject to certifications that apply to the first and second quarters of 2000, and are filed on or before
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • 4543, 4560 n.108 and accompanying text (1988). See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers, CC Docket No. 87-313, Second Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 6819 para. 266. Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11251 para. 13. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Id. at § 254(b)(3). Id. at §§ 254(b)(5), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.303, 54.311(a). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5352 para. 56 (1997) (Universal Service Fourth Order on Reconsideration).
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  • Report and Order Joint Board Recommended Decision). When the Commission established the forward-looking support mechanism for non-rural carriers, it adopted an interim hold-harmless provision under which non-rural carriers receive the greater of support calculated under either the forward-looking mechanism or high-cost loop support and LTS. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20473-20479, para. 78-88; see 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support (excluding LTS), through annual $1.00 reductions to average monthly, per line high-cost loop support available to non-rural carriers. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311(d). 47 C.F.R. § 54.804; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for LECs, CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Sixth Report and Order, Low-Volume
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  • to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (c)(1) through (2). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) for non-rural telephone companies serving study areas reporting 200,000 or fewer working loop pursuant to § 36.611(h) shall be calculated pursuant to § 54.309 of this Chapter or § 54.311 of this Chapter (which relies on this part), whichever is applicable. (d) Beginning January 1, 1988, for study areas reporting more than 200,000 working loops pursuant to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (d)(1) through (4). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) shall be calculated
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  • High Cost Areas 1. Section 54.305 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), and (f) to read as follows: § 54.305 Sale or transfer of exchanges. (a) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the sale or transfer of exchanges between non-rural carriers after the complete phase-down of interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to section 54.311 of this part, for the non-rural carriers subject to the transaction. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, a carrier that acquires telephone exchanges from an unaffiliated carrier shall receive universal service support for the acquired exchanges at the same per-line support levels for which those exchanges were eligible prior to the transfer of the exchanges. If
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  • (c). 4. Section 54.313 is amended by adding paragraph (d)(3)(vi) to subpart D to read as follows: § 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. (a)-(d)(3)(v) * * * [unchanged] (vi) Newly designated eligible telecommunications carriers. Notwithstanding the deadlines in paragraph (d) of this section, a carrier shall be eligible to receive support pursuant to § 54.309 or § 54.311, whichever is applicable, as of the effective date of its designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e)(2) or (e)(6), provided that it files the certification described in paragraph (b) of this section or the state commission files the certification described in paragraph (a) of this section within 60 days of the effective date of the carrier's designation as
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  • to January 1, 2000. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In addition, the Commission adopted an interim ``hold harmless'' provision that temporarily insulated carriers from any support reductions as a result of the transition to the new non-rural high-cost mechanism. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, 14 FCC Rcd 20432, 20473-79, paras. 77-88 (1999); 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. This interim hold harmless support was phased down beginning January 1, 2001. 47 C.F.R. § 54.309(d). PRTC received at least some high-cost loop support under the hold harmless provision until 2003. 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 3-22. Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8792-93, 8889, paras. 26, 203. Id., at 8900, para. 227. Id., at
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  • 16 FCC Rcd at 11302, para. 145. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674, para. 144. See id. See id. at 19675, para. 146 & n.401. Forward-looking high-cost model support received by non-rural rate-of-return carriers is not subject to disaggregation under section 54.315, but such support is (and hold-harmless support was) targeted to wire centers under sections 545.309 and 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, 54.315(a). See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19676, para. 147. See id. Carriers are permitted to use a different allocation ratio for local switching support. See id. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11302-09, paras. 144-64; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674-78, paras. 143-150; 47 C.F.R. § 54.315. Under
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  • described in paragraph (e)(3) of this section shall no longer be required to file line counts beginning January 1, 2014. Amend §54.309 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. ***** (d) Support After December 31, 2011. Beginning January 1, 2012, no carrier shall receive support under this rule. §54.311 [Removed] Section 54.311 is removed. Section 54.312 is added to read as follows: § 54.312 Connect America Fund for Price Cap Territories - Phase I (a) Frozen High-Cost Support. Beginning January 1, 2012, each price cap local exchange carrier and rate-of-return carrier affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier will have a ``baseline support amount'' equal to its total
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • Comments at 2-3; WorldCom Comments at 2; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. . 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., USTA Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define ``meaningful investment'' so that the ``index year
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  • the wire center line count data are valid and sufficiently accurate for targeting purposes. We emphasize, however, that this decision does not change the January 1, 2000 effective date of the new mechanism or the aggregate amount of high-cost support provided to non-rural carriers under the new mechanism. We therefore reconsider and amend on our own motion sections 54.313(c) and 54.311(b) of our rules, as set forth in Appendix A. Specifically, we delete section 54.313(c)(1)(i) of our rules, thereby eliminating the January 1, 2000 state certification option, which would have permitted any carrier in a state that filed a certification by that date to receive targeted forward-looking support for the first and second quarters of 2000 in the second quarter of
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of an inflation-adjusted nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002662.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002662.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00428.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00428.txt
  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010410.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010410.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010507.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010507.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010612.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010612.txt
  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011327.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011327.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011536.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011536.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.txt
  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01013.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01013.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.txt
  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. 34 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 35 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.8 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 CFR 54.309,54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for such payments. Because
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • per loop to carriers.38 35 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 36 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.6 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309 and 54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2000/dd000508.html
  • SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 30; replies June 9; contact Adrian Wright 202-418-7400. (DA No. 00-1015). Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 15.doc Released: May 8, 2000. WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 22, replies June 5; contact Paul Garnett 202-418-0484. (DA No. 00-1019). Internet URL: [6]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 19.doc Released: May 8, 2000. CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN, LLC AND GTE NORTH INC. SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND SECTIONS 61.41(C) AND 69.3(E)(9) OF THE COMMISSION'S
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2007/dd070313.html
  • (DA No. 07-1240). MB [106]DA-07-1240A1.doc [107]DA-07-1240A1.pdf [108]DA-07-1240A1.txt FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied the Petitions. (Dkt No. 96-45 , 02-6). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1263). WCB [109]DA-07-1263A1.doc [110]DA-07-1263A1.pdf [111]DA-07-1263A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OF PUERTO RICO. Dismissed the the Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), filed by of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1235). WCB [112]DA-07-1235A1.doc [113]DA-07-1235A1.pdf [114]DA-07-1235A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A2.txt 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A1.pdf 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A2.txt 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A1.pdf 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.doc 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.xls 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.doc 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.doc 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A5.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.pdf 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.pdf 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.pdf
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  • 01-659 The Commission released an Order, which grants a waiver to the West Virginia Public Service Commission of the October 1, 2000 filing deadline for state certification for first quarter 2001 high-cost support (non-rural carriers). (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/13/01) FCC 01-86[70]Text | [71]Word Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Wyoming Public Service Commission: a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to enable the Wyoming Commission to target non-rural high-cost universal service support to the Wyoming Commission's retail and unbundled network element rate zones. (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/9/01) DA 01-612 [72]Text | [73]Word February 2001 Releases Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Qwest/All West Communications, Inc/Carbon/Emery Telecom, Inc./Central Utah Telephone, Inc./Hanksville Telecom, Inc./Manti Telephone Company/Skyline Telecom/
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/highcost2007archive.html
  • for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public Notice : In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Dobson Cellular Systems Inc. and American Cellular Corporation pursuant to section 54.207 of the Commissions rules, requesting the Commissions agreement with the decision of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/univsvce2007archive.html
  • issue a decision based on a complete review and analysis no later than 90 days from release of this Order. 3/13/07. [396]Word | [397]Acrobat| [398]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [399]Word | [400]Acrobat| [401]Text 3/9/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted requests by California Youth Authority, Florence County School District 3, Lee County School District, and Moreno Valley Unified School District (collectively, Applicants) for an extension of the deadline for implementing non-recurring services under the E-rate program. The Bureau extended, until
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2640A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2640A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2640A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by 15 percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.txt
  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 1191 (10th Cir. 2001). In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. On May 23, 2001, the Commission reformed the high-cost support mechanism for rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 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
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò > Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier may be eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism, subject to phase-down. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through annual $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support until there is no more interim hold-harmless support available. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 24422 (2000). Rural carriers
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  • Board, which specifically supports the waiver request filed by PRTC. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Western Wireless Corporation, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 03-2364 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2003). We note that PRTC has a separate petition pending before the Commission regarding its interpretation of section 54.311(b) of the Commission's rules. Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed December 8, 2003. Our decision here on PRTC's certification status for calendar year 2004 in no way affects any action the Commission may take regarding that petition. Federal Communications Commission
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  • Commission's rules 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
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2007 Released: March 12, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: In this Order, we dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the
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  • for how high-cost support will be calculated and distributed to eligible telecommunications providers. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.311(d) Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART E-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for the support mechanism for low-income consumers. These rules provide the eligibility requirements for low-income consumers receiving discounted rates for services under the Lifeline and Link-up programs and the requirements for how reimbursements for low-income support will be calculated and
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  • the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Number and Title: 54.307(c) Support to a competitive eligible telecommunications carrier. 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non- rural carriers. 54.311 Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support.
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • must file an annual certification, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, with both the Administrator and the Commission. Support shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: First program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000). During the first program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000), a carrier in a particular State shall receive support pursuant to Section 54.311. If a State files the certification described in this section during the first program year, carriers eligible for support pursuant to Section 54.309 shall receive such support pursuant to the following schedule: Certifications filed on or before April 1, 2000. Carriers subject to certifications that apply to the first and second quarters of 2000, and are filed on or before
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • 4543, 4560 n.108 and accompanying text (1988). See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers, CC Docket No. 87-313, Second Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 6819 para. 266. Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11251 para. 13. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Id. at § 254(b)(3). Id. at §§ 254(b)(5), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.303, 54.311(a). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5352 para. 56 (1997) (Universal Service Fourth Order on Reconsideration).
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  • Report and Order Joint Board Recommended Decision). When the Commission established the forward-looking support mechanism for non-rural carriers, it adopted an interim hold-harmless provision under which non-rural carriers receive the greater of support calculated under either the forward-looking mechanism or high-cost loop support and LTS. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20473-20479, para. 78-88; see 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support (excluding LTS), through annual $1.00 reductions to average monthly, per line high-cost loop support available to non-rural carriers. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311(d). 47 C.F.R. § 54.804; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for LECs, CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Sixth Report and Order, Low-Volume
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  • to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (c)(1) through (2). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) for non-rural telephone companies serving study areas reporting 200,000 or fewer working loop pursuant to § 36.611(h) shall be calculated pursuant to § 54.309 of this Chapter or § 54.311 of this Chapter (which relies on this part), whichever is applicable. (d) Beginning January 1, 1988, for study areas reporting more than 200,000 working loops pursuant to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (d)(1) through (4). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) shall be calculated
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  • High Cost Areas 1. Section 54.305 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), and (f) to read as follows: § 54.305 Sale or transfer of exchanges. (a) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the sale or transfer of exchanges between non-rural carriers after the complete phase-down of interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to section 54.311 of this part, for the non-rural carriers subject to the transaction. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, a carrier that acquires telephone exchanges from an unaffiliated carrier shall receive universal service support for the acquired exchanges at the same per-line support levels for which those exchanges were eligible prior to the transfer of the exchanges. If
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  • (c). 4. Section 54.313 is amended by adding paragraph (d)(3)(vi) to subpart D to read as follows: § 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. (a)-(d)(3)(v) * * * [unchanged] (vi) Newly designated eligible telecommunications carriers. Notwithstanding the deadlines in paragraph (d) of this section, a carrier shall be eligible to receive support pursuant to § 54.309 or § 54.311, whichever is applicable, as of the effective date of its designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e)(2) or (e)(6), provided that it files the certification described in paragraph (b) of this section or the state commission files the certification described in paragraph (a) of this section within 60 days of the effective date of the carrier's designation as
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  • to January 1, 2000. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In addition, the Commission adopted an interim ``hold harmless'' provision that temporarily insulated carriers from any support reductions as a result of the transition to the new non-rural high-cost mechanism. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, 14 FCC Rcd 20432, 20473-79, paras. 77-88 (1999); 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. This interim hold harmless support was phased down beginning January 1, 2001. 47 C.F.R. § 54.309(d). PRTC received at least some high-cost loop support under the hold harmless provision until 2003. 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 3-22. Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8792-93, 8889, paras. 26, 203. Id., at 8900, para. 227. Id., at
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  • 16 FCC Rcd at 11302, para. 145. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674, para. 144. See id. See id. at 19675, para. 146 & n.401. Forward-looking high-cost model support received by non-rural rate-of-return carriers is not subject to disaggregation under section 54.315, but such support is (and hold-harmless support was) targeted to wire centers under sections 545.309 and 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, 54.315(a). See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19676, para. 147. See id. Carriers are permitted to use a different allocation ratio for local switching support. See id. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11302-09, paras. 144-64; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674-78, paras. 143-150; 47 C.F.R. § 54.315. Under
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  • described in paragraph (e)(3) of this section shall no longer be required to file line counts beginning January 1, 2014. Amend §54.309 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. ***** (d) Support After December 31, 2011. Beginning January 1, 2012, no carrier shall receive support under this rule. §54.311 [Removed] Section 54.311 is removed. Section 54.312 is added to read as follows: § 54.312 Connect America Fund for Price Cap Territories - Phase I (a) Frozen High-Cost Support. Beginning January 1, 2012, each price cap local exchange carrier and rate-of-return carrier affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier will have a ``baseline support amount'' equal to its total
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • Comments at 2-3; WorldCom Comments at 2; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. . 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., USTA Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define ``meaningful investment'' so that the ``index year
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  • the wire center line count data are valid and sufficiently accurate for targeting purposes. We emphasize, however, that this decision does not change the January 1, 2000 effective date of the new mechanism or the aggregate amount of high-cost support provided to non-rural carriers under the new mechanism. We therefore reconsider and amend on our own motion sections 54.313(c) and 54.311(b) of our rules, as set forth in Appendix A. Specifically, we delete section 54.313(c)(1)(i) of our rules, thereby eliminating the January 1, 2000 state certification option, which would have permitted any carrier in a state that filed a certification by that date to receive targeted forward-looking support for the first and second quarters of 2000 in the second quarter of
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of an inflation-adjusted nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 00-1019 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CC Docket No. 96-45 Release Date: May 8, 2000 Comment Date: May 22, 2000 Reply Comment Date: June 5, 2000 On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. 34 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 35 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.8 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 CFR 54.309,54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for such payments. Because
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • per loop to carriers.38 35 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 36 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.6 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309 and 54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for
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  • In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Graham, Bridgeport, TX et al.)(MM Docket No. 99-233/RM 9662/RM 9828). Reply to Response to Motion to Strike - Elizabeth Smith. In the Matter of Petition of the Wyoming Public Service Commission for a Waiver of the FCC's Targeting Rules as Found in Section 54.309 and Section 54.311 (CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 00-1019). Comments - Western Wireless Corporation. In the Matter of SBC Communications' Texas long distance application (CC Docket No. 00-65). Comments - The National Trust for the Development of African-American Men, The National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. In the Matter of Numbering Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200). Comments - New York
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  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
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  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
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  • SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 30; replies June 9; contact Adrian Wright 202-418-7400. (DA No. 00-1015). Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 15.doc Released: May 8, 2000. WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 22, replies June 5; contact Paul Garnett 202-418-0484. (DA No. 00-1019). Internet URL: [6]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 19.doc Released: May 8, 2000. CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN, LLC AND GTE NORTH INC. SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND SECTIONS 61.41(C) AND 69.3(E)(9) OF THE COMMISSION'S
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  • (DA No. 07-1240). MB [106]DA-07-1240A1.doc [107]DA-07-1240A1.pdf [108]DA-07-1240A1.txt FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied the Petitions. (Dkt No. 96-45 , 02-6). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1263). WCB [109]DA-07-1263A1.doc [110]DA-07-1263A1.pdf [111]DA-07-1263A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OF PUERTO RICO. Dismissed the the Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), filed by of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1235). WCB [112]DA-07-1235A1.doc [113]DA-07-1235A1.pdf [114]DA-07-1235A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A2.txt 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A1.pdf 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A2.txt 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A1.pdf 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.doc 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.xls 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.doc 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.doc 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A5.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.pdf 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.pdf 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.pdf
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  • 01-659 The Commission released an Order, which grants a waiver to the West Virginia Public Service Commission of the October 1, 2000 filing deadline for state certification for first quarter 2001 high-cost support (non-rural carriers). (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/13/01) FCC 01-86[70]Text | [71]Word Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Wyoming Public Service Commission: a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to enable the Wyoming Commission to target non-rural high-cost universal service support to the Wyoming Commission's retail and unbundled network element rate zones. (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/9/01) DA 01-612 [72]Text | [73]Word February 2001 Releases Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Qwest/All West Communications, Inc/Carbon/Emery Telecom, Inc./Central Utah Telephone, Inc./Hanksville Telecom, Inc./Manti Telephone Company/Skyline Telecom/
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  • for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public Notice : In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Dobson Cellular Systems Inc. and American Cellular Corporation pursuant to section 54.207 of the Commissions rules, requesting the Commissions agreement with the decision of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to
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  • issue a decision based on a complete review and analysis no later than 90 days from release of this Order. 3/13/07. [396]Word | [397]Acrobat| [398]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [399]Word | [400]Acrobat| [401]Text 3/9/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted requests by California Youth Authority, Florence County School District 3, Lee County School District, and Moreno Valley Unified School District (collectively, Applicants) for an extension of the deadline for implementing non-recurring services under the E-rate program. The Bureau extended, until
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by 15 percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 1191 (10th Cir. 2001). In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. On May 23, 2001, the Commission reformed the high-cost support mechanism for rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 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
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò > Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier may be eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism, subject to phase-down. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through annual $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support until there is no more interim hold-harmless support available. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 24422 (2000). Rural carriers
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  • Board, which specifically supports the waiver request filed by PRTC. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Western Wireless Corporation, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 03-2364 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2003). We note that PRTC has a separate petition pending before the Commission regarding its interpretation of section 54.311(b) of the Commission's rules. Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed December 8, 2003. Our decision here on PRTC's certification status for calendar year 2004 in no way affects any action the Commission may take regarding that petition. Federal Communications Commission
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  • Commission's rules 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
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2007 Released: March 12, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: In this Order, we dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the
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  • for how high-cost support will be calculated and distributed to eligible telecommunications providers. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.311(d) Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART E-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for the support mechanism for low-income consumers. These rules provide the eligibility requirements for low-income consumers receiving discounted rates for services under the Lifeline and Link-up programs and the requirements for how reimbursements for low-income support will be calculated and
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  • the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Number and Title: 54.307(c) Support to a competitive eligible telecommunications carrier. 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non- rural carriers. 54.311 Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support.
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • must file an annual certification, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, with both the Administrator and the Commission. Support shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: First program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000). During the first program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000), a carrier in a particular State shall receive support pursuant to Section 54.311. If a State files the certification described in this section during the first program year, carriers eligible for support pursuant to Section 54.309 shall receive such support pursuant to the following schedule: Certifications filed on or before April 1, 2000. Carriers subject to certifications that apply to the first and second quarters of 2000, and are filed on or before
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • 4543, 4560 n.108 and accompanying text (1988). See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers, CC Docket No. 87-313, Second Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 6819 para. 266. Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11251 para. 13. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Id. at § 254(b)(3). Id. at §§ 254(b)(5), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.303, 54.311(a). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5352 para. 56 (1997) (Universal Service Fourth Order on Reconsideration).
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  • Report and Order Joint Board Recommended Decision). When the Commission established the forward-looking support mechanism for non-rural carriers, it adopted an interim hold-harmless provision under which non-rural carriers receive the greater of support calculated under either the forward-looking mechanism or high-cost loop support and LTS. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20473-20479, para. 78-88; see 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support (excluding LTS), through annual $1.00 reductions to average monthly, per line high-cost loop support available to non-rural carriers. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311(d). 47 C.F.R. § 54.804; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for LECs, CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Sixth Report and Order, Low-Volume
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  • to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (c)(1) through (2). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) for non-rural telephone companies serving study areas reporting 200,000 or fewer working loop pursuant to § 36.611(h) shall be calculated pursuant to § 54.309 of this Chapter or § 54.311 of this Chapter (which relies on this part), whichever is applicable. (d) Beginning January 1, 1988, for study areas reporting more than 200,000 working loops pursuant to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (d)(1) through (4). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) shall be calculated
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  • High Cost Areas 1. Section 54.305 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), and (f) to read as follows: § 54.305 Sale or transfer of exchanges. (a) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the sale or transfer of exchanges between non-rural carriers after the complete phase-down of interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to section 54.311 of this part, for the non-rural carriers subject to the transaction. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, a carrier that acquires telephone exchanges from an unaffiliated carrier shall receive universal service support for the acquired exchanges at the same per-line support levels for which those exchanges were eligible prior to the transfer of the exchanges. If
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  • (c). 4. Section 54.313 is amended by adding paragraph (d)(3)(vi) to subpart D to read as follows: § 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. (a)-(d)(3)(v) * * * [unchanged] (vi) Newly designated eligible telecommunications carriers. Notwithstanding the deadlines in paragraph (d) of this section, a carrier shall be eligible to receive support pursuant to § 54.309 or § 54.311, whichever is applicable, as of the effective date of its designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e)(2) or (e)(6), provided that it files the certification described in paragraph (b) of this section or the state commission files the certification described in paragraph (a) of this section within 60 days of the effective date of the carrier's designation as
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  • to January 1, 2000. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In addition, the Commission adopted an interim ``hold harmless'' provision that temporarily insulated carriers from any support reductions as a result of the transition to the new non-rural high-cost mechanism. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, 14 FCC Rcd 20432, 20473-79, paras. 77-88 (1999); 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. This interim hold harmless support was phased down beginning January 1, 2001. 47 C.F.R. § 54.309(d). PRTC received at least some high-cost loop support under the hold harmless provision until 2003. 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 3-22. Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8792-93, 8889, paras. 26, 203. Id., at 8900, para. 227. Id., at
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  • 16 FCC Rcd at 11302, para. 145. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674, para. 144. See id. See id. at 19675, para. 146 & n.401. Forward-looking high-cost model support received by non-rural rate-of-return carriers is not subject to disaggregation under section 54.315, but such support is (and hold-harmless support was) targeted to wire centers under sections 545.309 and 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, 54.315(a). See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19676, para. 147. See id. Carriers are permitted to use a different allocation ratio for local switching support. See id. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11302-09, paras. 144-64; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674-78, paras. 143-150; 47 C.F.R. § 54.315. Under
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  • described in paragraph (e)(3) of this section shall no longer be required to file line counts beginning January 1, 2014. Amend §54.309 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. ***** (d) Support After December 31, 2011. Beginning January 1, 2012, no carrier shall receive support under this rule. §54.311 [Removed] Section 54.311 is removed. Section 54.312 is added to read as follows: § 54.312 Connect America Fund for Price Cap Territories - Phase I (a) Frozen High-Cost Support. Beginning January 1, 2012, each price cap local exchange carrier and rate-of-return carrier affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier will have a ``baseline support amount'' equal to its total
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • Comments at 2-3; WorldCom Comments at 2; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. . 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., USTA Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define ``meaningful investment'' so that the ``index year
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  • the wire center line count data are valid and sufficiently accurate for targeting purposes. We emphasize, however, that this decision does not change the January 1, 2000 effective date of the new mechanism or the aggregate amount of high-cost support provided to non-rural carriers under the new mechanism. We therefore reconsider and amend on our own motion sections 54.313(c) and 54.311(b) of our rules, as set forth in Appendix A. Specifically, we delete section 54.313(c)(1)(i) of our rules, thereby eliminating the January 1, 2000 state certification option, which would have permitted any carrier in a state that filed a certification by that date to receive targeted forward-looking support for the first and second quarters of 2000 in the second quarter of
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of an inflation-adjusted nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010612.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010612.txt
  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011327.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011327.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011536.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011536.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.txt
  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.txt
  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 00-1019 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CC Docket No. 96-45 Release Date: May 8, 2000 Comment Date: May 22, 2000 Reply Comment Date: June 5, 2000 On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. 34 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 35 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.8 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 CFR 54.309,54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for such payments. Because
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • per loop to carriers.38 35 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 36 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.6 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309 and 54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl000526.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl000526.html
  • In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Graham, Bridgeport, TX et al.)(MM Docket No. 99-233/RM 9662/RM 9828). Reply to Response to Motion to Strike - Elizabeth Smith. In the Matter of Petition of the Wyoming Public Service Commission for a Waiver of the FCC's Targeting Rules as Found in Section 54.309 and Section 54.311 (CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 00-1019). Comments - Western Wireless Corporation. In the Matter of SBC Communications' Texas long distance application (CC Docket No. 00-65). Comments - The National Trust for the Development of African-American Men, The National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. In the Matter of Numbering Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200). Comments - New York
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op000517.doc
  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op000531.doc
  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2000/dd000508.html
  • SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 30; replies June 9; contact Adrian Wright 202-418-7400. (DA No. 00-1015). Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 15.doc Released: May 8, 2000. WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 22, replies June 5; contact Paul Garnett 202-418-0484. (DA No. 00-1019). Internet URL: [6]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 19.doc Released: May 8, 2000. CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN, LLC AND GTE NORTH INC. SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND SECTIONS 61.41(C) AND 69.3(E)(9) OF THE COMMISSION'S
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2007/dd070313.html
  • (DA No. 07-1240). MB [106]DA-07-1240A1.doc [107]DA-07-1240A1.pdf [108]DA-07-1240A1.txt FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied the Petitions. (Dkt No. 96-45 , 02-6). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1263). WCB [109]DA-07-1263A1.doc [110]DA-07-1263A1.pdf [111]DA-07-1263A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OF PUERTO RICO. Dismissed the the Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), filed by of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1235). WCB [112]DA-07-1235A1.doc [113]DA-07-1235A1.pdf [114]DA-07-1235A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A2.txt 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A1.pdf 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A2.txt 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A1.pdf 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.doc 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.xls 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.doc 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.doc 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A5.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.pdf 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.pdf 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.pdf
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/highcost2001archive.html
  • 01-659 The Commission released an Order, which grants a waiver to the West Virginia Public Service Commission of the October 1, 2000 filing deadline for state certification for first quarter 2001 high-cost support (non-rural carriers). (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/13/01) FCC 01-86[70]Text | [71]Word Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Wyoming Public Service Commission: a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to enable the Wyoming Commission to target non-rural high-cost universal service support to the Wyoming Commission's retail and unbundled network element rate zones. (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/9/01) DA 01-612 [72]Text | [73]Word February 2001 Releases Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Qwest/All West Communications, Inc/Carbon/Emery Telecom, Inc./Central Utah Telephone, Inc./Hanksville Telecom, Inc./Manti Telephone Company/Skyline Telecom/
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/highcost2007archive.html
  • for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public Notice : In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Dobson Cellular Systems Inc. and American Cellular Corporation pursuant to section 54.207 of the Commissions rules, requesting the Commissions agreement with the decision of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/univsvce2007archive.html
  • issue a decision based on a complete review and analysis no later than 90 days from release of this Order. 3/13/07. [396]Word | [397]Acrobat| [398]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [399]Word | [400]Acrobat| [401]Text 3/9/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted requests by California Youth Authority, Florence County School District 3, Lee County School District, and Moreno Valley Unified School District (collectively, Applicants) for an extension of the deadline for implementing non-recurring services under the E-rate program. The Bureau extended, until
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by 15 percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.txt
  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 1191 (10th Cir. 2001). In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. On May 23, 2001, the Commission reformed the high-cost support mechanism for rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 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
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò > Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier may be eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism, subject to phase-down. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through annual $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support until there is no more interim hold-harmless support available. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 24422 (2000). Rural carriers
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  • Board, which specifically supports the waiver request filed by PRTC. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Western Wireless Corporation, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 03-2364 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2003). We note that PRTC has a separate petition pending before the Commission regarding its interpretation of section 54.311(b) of the Commission's rules. Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed December 8, 2003. Our decision here on PRTC's certification status for calendar year 2004 in no way affects any action the Commission may take regarding that petition. Federal Communications Commission
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  • Commission's rules 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
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2007 Released: March 12, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: In this Order, we dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the
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  • for how high-cost support will be calculated and distributed to eligible telecommunications providers. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.311(d) Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART E-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for the support mechanism for low-income consumers. These rules provide the eligibility requirements for low-income consumers receiving discounted rates for services under the Lifeline and Link-up programs and the requirements for how reimbursements for low-income support will be calculated and
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  • the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Number and Title: 54.307(c) Support to a competitive eligible telecommunications carrier. 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non- rural carriers. 54.311 Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support.
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • must file an annual certification, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, with both the Administrator and the Commission. Support shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: First program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000). During the first program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000), a carrier in a particular State shall receive support pursuant to Section 54.311. If a State files the certification described in this section during the first program year, carriers eligible for support pursuant to Section 54.309 shall receive such support pursuant to the following schedule: Certifications filed on or before April 1, 2000. Carriers subject to certifications that apply to the first and second quarters of 2000, and are filed on or before
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • 4543, 4560 n.108 and accompanying text (1988). See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers, CC Docket No. 87-313, Second Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 6819 para. 266. Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11251 para. 13. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Id. at § 254(b)(3). Id. at §§ 254(b)(5), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.303, 54.311(a). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5352 para. 56 (1997) (Universal Service Fourth Order on Reconsideration).
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  • Report and Order Joint Board Recommended Decision). When the Commission established the forward-looking support mechanism for non-rural carriers, it adopted an interim hold-harmless provision under which non-rural carriers receive the greater of support calculated under either the forward-looking mechanism or high-cost loop support and LTS. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20473-20479, para. 78-88; see 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support (excluding LTS), through annual $1.00 reductions to average monthly, per line high-cost loop support available to non-rural carriers. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311(d). 47 C.F.R. § 54.804; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for LECs, CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Sixth Report and Order, Low-Volume
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  • to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (c)(1) through (2). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) for non-rural telephone companies serving study areas reporting 200,000 or fewer working loop pursuant to § 36.611(h) shall be calculated pursuant to § 54.309 of this Chapter or § 54.311 of this Chapter (which relies on this part), whichever is applicable. (d) Beginning January 1, 1988, for study areas reporting more than 200,000 working loops pursuant to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (d)(1) through (4). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) shall be calculated
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  • High Cost Areas 1. Section 54.305 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), and (f) to read as follows: § 54.305 Sale or transfer of exchanges. (a) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the sale or transfer of exchanges between non-rural carriers after the complete phase-down of interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to section 54.311 of this part, for the non-rural carriers subject to the transaction. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, a carrier that acquires telephone exchanges from an unaffiliated carrier shall receive universal service support for the acquired exchanges at the same per-line support levels for which those exchanges were eligible prior to the transfer of the exchanges. If
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  • (c). 4. Section 54.313 is amended by adding paragraph (d)(3)(vi) to subpart D to read as follows: § 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. (a)-(d)(3)(v) * * * [unchanged] (vi) Newly designated eligible telecommunications carriers. Notwithstanding the deadlines in paragraph (d) of this section, a carrier shall be eligible to receive support pursuant to § 54.309 or § 54.311, whichever is applicable, as of the effective date of its designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e)(2) or (e)(6), provided that it files the certification described in paragraph (b) of this section or the state commission files the certification described in paragraph (a) of this section within 60 days of the effective date of the carrier's designation as
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  • to January 1, 2000. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In addition, the Commission adopted an interim ``hold harmless'' provision that temporarily insulated carriers from any support reductions as a result of the transition to the new non-rural high-cost mechanism. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, 14 FCC Rcd 20432, 20473-79, paras. 77-88 (1999); 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. This interim hold harmless support was phased down beginning January 1, 2001. 47 C.F.R. § 54.309(d). PRTC received at least some high-cost loop support under the hold harmless provision until 2003. 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 3-22. Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8792-93, 8889, paras. 26, 203. Id., at 8900, para. 227. Id., at
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  • 16 FCC Rcd at 11302, para. 145. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674, para. 144. See id. See id. at 19675, para. 146 & n.401. Forward-looking high-cost model support received by non-rural rate-of-return carriers is not subject to disaggregation under section 54.315, but such support is (and hold-harmless support was) targeted to wire centers under sections 545.309 and 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, 54.315(a). See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19676, para. 147. See id. Carriers are permitted to use a different allocation ratio for local switching support. See id. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11302-09, paras. 144-64; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674-78, paras. 143-150; 47 C.F.R. § 54.315. Under
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  • described in paragraph (e)(3) of this section shall no longer be required to file line counts beginning January 1, 2014. Amend §54.309 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. ***** (d) Support After December 31, 2011. Beginning January 1, 2012, no carrier shall receive support under this rule. §54.311 [Removed] Section 54.311 is removed. Section 54.312 is added to read as follows: § 54.312 Connect America Fund for Price Cap Territories - Phase I (a) Frozen High-Cost Support. Beginning January 1, 2012, each price cap local exchange carrier and rate-of-return carrier affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier will have a ``baseline support amount'' equal to its total
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • Comments at 2-3; WorldCom Comments at 2; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. . 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., USTA Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define ``meaningful investment'' so that the ``index year
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  • the wire center line count data are valid and sufficiently accurate for targeting purposes. We emphasize, however, that this decision does not change the January 1, 2000 effective date of the new mechanism or the aggregate amount of high-cost support provided to non-rural carriers under the new mechanism. We therefore reconsider and amend on our own motion sections 54.313(c) and 54.311(b) of our rules, as set forth in Appendix A. Specifically, we delete section 54.313(c)(1)(i) of our rules, thereby eliminating the January 1, 2000 state certification option, which would have permitted any carrier in a state that filed a certification by that date to receive targeted forward-looking support for the first and second quarters of 2000 in the second quarter of
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of an inflation-adjusted nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002473.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002473.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002662.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002662.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00428.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00428.txt
  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.txt
  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 00-1019 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CC Docket No. 96-45 Release Date: May 8, 2000 Comment Date: May 22, 2000 Reply Comment Date: June 5, 2000 On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. 34 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 35 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.8 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 CFR 54.309,54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for such payments. Because
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • per loop to carriers.38 35 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 36 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.6 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309 and 54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for
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  • In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Graham, Bridgeport, TX et al.)(MM Docket No. 99-233/RM 9662/RM 9828). Reply to Response to Motion to Strike - Elizabeth Smith. In the Matter of Petition of the Wyoming Public Service Commission for a Waiver of the FCC's Targeting Rules as Found in Section 54.309 and Section 54.311 (CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 00-1019). Comments - Western Wireless Corporation. In the Matter of SBC Communications' Texas long distance application (CC Docket No. 00-65). Comments - The National Trust for the Development of African-American Men, The National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. In the Matter of Numbering Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200). Comments - New York
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  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op000531.doc
  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
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  • SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 30; replies June 9; contact Adrian Wright 202-418-7400. (DA No. 00-1015). Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 15.doc Released: May 8, 2000. WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 22, replies June 5; contact Paul Garnett 202-418-0484. (DA No. 00-1019). Internet URL: [6]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 19.doc Released: May 8, 2000. CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN, LLC AND GTE NORTH INC. SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND SECTIONS 61.41(C) AND 69.3(E)(9) OF THE COMMISSION'S
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2007/dd070313.html
  • (DA No. 07-1240). MB [106]DA-07-1240A1.doc [107]DA-07-1240A1.pdf [108]DA-07-1240A1.txt FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied the Petitions. (Dkt No. 96-45 , 02-6). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1263). WCB [109]DA-07-1263A1.doc [110]DA-07-1263A1.pdf [111]DA-07-1263A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OF PUERTO RICO. Dismissed the the Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), filed by of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1235). WCB [112]DA-07-1235A1.doc [113]DA-07-1235A1.pdf [114]DA-07-1235A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A2.txt 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A1.pdf 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A2.txt 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A1.pdf 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.doc 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.xls 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.doc 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.doc 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A5.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.pdf 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.pdf 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.pdf
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  • 01-659 The Commission released an Order, which grants a waiver to the West Virginia Public Service Commission of the October 1, 2000 filing deadline for state certification for first quarter 2001 high-cost support (non-rural carriers). (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/13/01) FCC 01-86[70]Text | [71]Word Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Wyoming Public Service Commission: a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to enable the Wyoming Commission to target non-rural high-cost universal service support to the Wyoming Commission's retail and unbundled network element rate zones. (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/9/01) DA 01-612 [72]Text | [73]Word February 2001 Releases Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Qwest/All West Communications, Inc/Carbon/Emery Telecom, Inc./Central Utah Telephone, Inc./Hanksville Telecom, Inc./Manti Telephone Company/Skyline Telecom/
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  • for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public Notice : In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Dobson Cellular Systems Inc. and American Cellular Corporation pursuant to section 54.207 of the Commissions rules, requesting the Commissions agreement with the decision of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to
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  • issue a decision based on a complete review and analysis no later than 90 days from release of this Order. 3/13/07. [396]Word | [397]Acrobat| [398]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [399]Word | [400]Acrobat| [401]Text 3/9/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted requests by California Youth Authority, Florence County School District 3, Lee County School District, and Moreno Valley Unified School District (collectively, Applicants) for an extension of the deadline for implementing non-recurring services under the E-rate program. The Bureau extended, until
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by 15 percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 1191 (10th Cir. 2001). In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. On May 23, 2001, the Commission reformed the high-cost support mechanism for rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 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
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò > Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier may be eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism, subject to phase-down. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through annual $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support until there is no more interim hold-harmless support available. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 24422 (2000). Rural carriers
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  • Board, which specifically supports the waiver request filed by PRTC. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Western Wireless Corporation, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 03-2364 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2003). We note that PRTC has a separate petition pending before the Commission regarding its interpretation of section 54.311(b) of the Commission's rules. Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed December 8, 2003. Our decision here on PRTC's certification status for calendar year 2004 in no way affects any action the Commission may take regarding that petition. Federal Communications Commission
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  • Commission's rules 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
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2007 Released: March 12, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: In this Order, we dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the
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  • for how high-cost support will be calculated and distributed to eligible telecommunications providers. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.311(d) Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART E-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for the support mechanism for low-income consumers. These rules provide the eligibility requirements for low-income consumers receiving discounted rates for services under the Lifeline and Link-up programs and the requirements for how reimbursements for low-income support will be calculated and
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  • the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Number and Title: 54.307(c) Support to a competitive eligible telecommunications carrier. 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non- rural carriers. 54.311 Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support.
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • must file an annual certification, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, with both the Administrator and the Commission. Support shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: First program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000). During the first program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000), a carrier in a particular State shall receive support pursuant to Section 54.311. If a State files the certification described in this section during the first program year, carriers eligible for support pursuant to Section 54.309 shall receive such support pursuant to the following schedule: Certifications filed on or before April 1, 2000. Carriers subject to certifications that apply to the first and second quarters of 2000, and are filed on or before
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  • 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 Part 15. 15.37(a) 15.37(b)
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • 4543, 4560 n.108 and accompanying text (1988). See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers, CC Docket No. 87-313, Second Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 6819 para. 266. Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11251 para. 13. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Id. at § 254(b)(3). Id. at §§ 254(b)(5), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.303, 54.311(a). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5352 para. 56 (1997) (Universal Service Fourth Order on Reconsideration).
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  • Report and Order Joint Board Recommended Decision). When the Commission established the forward-looking support mechanism for non-rural carriers, it adopted an interim hold-harmless provision under which non-rural carriers receive the greater of support calculated under either the forward-looking mechanism or high-cost loop support and LTS. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20473-20479, para. 78-88; see 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support (excluding LTS), through annual $1.00 reductions to average monthly, per line high-cost loop support available to non-rural carriers. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311(d). 47 C.F.R. § 54.804; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for LECs, CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Sixth Report and Order, Low-Volume
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  • to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (c)(1) through (2). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) for non-rural telephone companies serving study areas reporting 200,000 or fewer working loop pursuant to § 36.611(h) shall be calculated pursuant to § 54.309 of this Chapter or § 54.311 of this Chapter (which relies on this part), whichever is applicable. (d) Beginning January 1, 1988, for study areas reporting more than 200,000 working loops pursuant to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (d)(1) through (4). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) shall be calculated
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  • High Cost Areas 1. Section 54.305 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), and (f) to read as follows: § 54.305 Sale or transfer of exchanges. (a) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the sale or transfer of exchanges between non-rural carriers after the complete phase-down of interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to section 54.311 of this part, for the non-rural carriers subject to the transaction. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, a carrier that acquires telephone exchanges from an unaffiliated carrier shall receive universal service support for the acquired exchanges at the same per-line support levels for which those exchanges were eligible prior to the transfer of the exchanges. If
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  • (c). 4. Section 54.313 is amended by adding paragraph (d)(3)(vi) to subpart D to read as follows: § 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. (a)-(d)(3)(v) * * * [unchanged] (vi) Newly designated eligible telecommunications carriers. Notwithstanding the deadlines in paragraph (d) of this section, a carrier shall be eligible to receive support pursuant to § 54.309 or § 54.311, whichever is applicable, as of the effective date of its designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e)(2) or (e)(6), provided that it files the certification described in paragraph (b) of this section or the state commission files the certification described in paragraph (a) of this section within 60 days of the effective date of the carrier's designation as
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  • to January 1, 2000. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In addition, the Commission adopted an interim ``hold harmless'' provision that temporarily insulated carriers from any support reductions as a result of the transition to the new non-rural high-cost mechanism. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, 14 FCC Rcd 20432, 20473-79, paras. 77-88 (1999); 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. This interim hold harmless support was phased down beginning January 1, 2001. 47 C.F.R. § 54.309(d). PRTC received at least some high-cost loop support under the hold harmless provision until 2003. 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 3-22. Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8792-93, 8889, paras. 26, 203. Id., at 8900, para. 227. Id., at
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  • 16 FCC Rcd at 11302, para. 145. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674, para. 144. See id. See id. at 19675, para. 146 & n.401. Forward-looking high-cost model support received by non-rural rate-of-return carriers is not subject to disaggregation under section 54.315, but such support is (and hold-harmless support was) targeted to wire centers under sections 545.309 and 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, 54.315(a). See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19676, para. 147. See id. Carriers are permitted to use a different allocation ratio for local switching support. See id. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11302-09, paras. 144-64; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674-78, paras. 143-150; 47 C.F.R. § 54.315. Under
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  • described in paragraph (e)(3) of this section shall no longer be required to file line counts beginning January 1, 2014. Amend §54.309 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. ***** (d) Support After December 31, 2011. Beginning January 1, 2012, no carrier shall receive support under this rule. §54.311 [Removed] Section 54.311 is removed. Section 54.312 is added to read as follows: § 54.312 Connect America Fund for Price Cap Territories - Phase I (a) Frozen High-Cost Support. Beginning January 1, 2012, each price cap local exchange carrier and rate-of-return carrier affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier will have a ``baseline support amount'' equal to its total
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • Comments at 2-3; WorldCom Comments at 2; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. . 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., USTA Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define ``meaningful investment'' so that the ``index year
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  • the wire center line count data are valid and sufficiently accurate for targeting purposes. We emphasize, however, that this decision does not change the January 1, 2000 effective date of the new mechanism or the aggregate amount of high-cost support provided to non-rural carriers under the new mechanism. We therefore reconsider and amend on our own motion sections 54.313(c) and 54.311(b) of our rules, as set forth in Appendix A. Specifically, we delete section 54.313(c)(1)(i) of our rules, thereby eliminating the January 1, 2000 state certification option, which would have permitted any carrier in a state that filed a certification by that date to receive targeted forward-looking support for the first and second quarters of 2000 in the second quarter of
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of an inflation-adjusted nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.txt
  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01013.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01013.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01157.txt
  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da001019.doc
  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 00-1019 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CC Docket No. 96-45 Release Date: May 8, 2000 Comment Date: May 22, 2000 Reply Comment Date: June 5, 2000 On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. 34 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 35 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.8 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 CFR 54.309,54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for such payments. Because
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • per loop to carriers.38 35 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 36 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.6 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309 and 54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl000526.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl000526.html
  • In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Graham, Bridgeport, TX et al.)(MM Docket No. 99-233/RM 9662/RM 9828). Reply to Response to Motion to Strike - Elizabeth Smith. In the Matter of Petition of the Wyoming Public Service Commission for a Waiver of the FCC's Targeting Rules as Found in Section 54.309 and Section 54.311 (CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 00-1019). Comments - Western Wireless Corporation. In the Matter of SBC Communications' Texas long distance application (CC Docket No. 00-65). Comments - The National Trust for the Development of African-American Men, The National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. In the Matter of Numbering Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200). Comments - New York
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op000517.doc
  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op000531.doc
  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2000/dd000508.html
  • SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 30; replies June 9; contact Adrian Wright 202-418-7400. (DA No. 00-1015). Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 15.doc Released: May 8, 2000. WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 22, replies June 5; contact Paul Garnett 202-418-0484. (DA No. 00-1019). Internet URL: [6]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 19.doc Released: May 8, 2000. CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN, LLC AND GTE NORTH INC. SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND SECTIONS 61.41(C) AND 69.3(E)(9) OF THE COMMISSION'S
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2007/dd070313.html
  • (DA No. 07-1240). MB [106]DA-07-1240A1.doc [107]DA-07-1240A1.pdf [108]DA-07-1240A1.txt FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied the Petitions. (Dkt No. 96-45 , 02-6). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1263). WCB [109]DA-07-1263A1.doc [110]DA-07-1263A1.pdf [111]DA-07-1263A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OF PUERTO RICO. Dismissed the the Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), filed by of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1235). WCB [112]DA-07-1235A1.doc [113]DA-07-1235A1.pdf [114]DA-07-1235A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A2.txt 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A1.pdf 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A2.txt 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A1.pdf 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.doc 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.xls 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.doc 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.doc 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A5.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.pdf 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.pdf 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.pdf
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/highcost2001archive.html
  • 01-659 The Commission released an Order, which grants a waiver to the West Virginia Public Service Commission of the October 1, 2000 filing deadline for state certification for first quarter 2001 high-cost support (non-rural carriers). (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/13/01) FCC 01-86[70]Text | [71]Word Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Wyoming Public Service Commission: a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to enable the Wyoming Commission to target non-rural high-cost universal service support to the Wyoming Commission's retail and unbundled network element rate zones. (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/9/01) DA 01-612 [72]Text | [73]Word February 2001 Releases Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Qwest/All West Communications, Inc/Carbon/Emery Telecom, Inc./Central Utah Telephone, Inc./Hanksville Telecom, Inc./Manti Telephone Company/Skyline Telecom/
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/highcost2007archive.html
  • for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public Notice : In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Dobson Cellular Systems Inc. and American Cellular Corporation pursuant to section 54.207 of the Commissions rules, requesting the Commissions agreement with the decision of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/univsvce2007archive.html
  • issue a decision based on a complete review and analysis no later than 90 days from release of this Order. 3/13/07. [396]Word | [397]Acrobat| [398]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [399]Word | [400]Acrobat| [401]Text 3/9/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted requests by California Youth Authority, Florence County School District 3, Lee County School District, and Moreno Valley Unified School District (collectively, Applicants) for an extension of the deadline for implementing non-recurring services under the E-rate program. The Bureau extended, until
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2640A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2640A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2640A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2662A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-00-2893A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-101A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1327A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1333A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by 15 percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1536A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-1834A1.txt
  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 1191 (10th Cir. 2001). In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. On May 23, 2001, the Commission reformed the high-cost support mechanism for rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 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
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-507A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-507A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-01-507A1.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò > Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier may be eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism, subject to phase-down. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through annual $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support until there is no more interim hold-harmless support available. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 24422 (2000). Rural carriers
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  • Board, which specifically supports the waiver request filed by PRTC. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Western Wireless Corporation, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 03-2364 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2003). We note that PRTC has a separate petition pending before the Commission regarding its interpretation of section 54.311(b) of the Commission's rules. Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed December 8, 2003. Our decision here on PRTC's certification status for calendar year 2004 in no way affects any action the Commission may take regarding that petition. Federal Communications Commission
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  • Commission's rules 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
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2007 Released: March 12, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: In this Order, we dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the
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  • for how high-cost support will be calculated and distributed to eligible telecommunications providers. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.311(d) Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART E-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for the support mechanism for low-income consumers. These rules provide the eligibility requirements for low-income consumers receiving discounted rates for services under the Lifeline and Link-up programs and the requirements for how reimbursements for low-income support will be calculated and
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  • the high-cost program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that rates in rural, insular and high-cost areas are ``reasonably comparable'' to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Number and Title: 54.307(c) Support to a competitive eligible telecommunications carrier. 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non- rural carriers. 54.311 Interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support.
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • must file an annual certification, as described in paragraph (c) of this section, with both the Administrator and the Commission. Support shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: First program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000). During the first program year (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000), a carrier in a particular State shall receive support pursuant to Section 54.311. If a State files the certification described in this section during the first program year, carriers eligible for support pursuant to Section 54.309 shall receive such support pursuant to the following schedule: Certifications filed on or before April 1, 2000. Carriers subject to certifications that apply to the first and second quarters of 2000, and are filed on or before
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  • 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 Part 15. 15.37(a) 15.37(b)
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • 4543, 4560 n.108 and accompanying text (1988). See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers, CC Docket No. 87-313, Second Report and Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 6819 para. 266. Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11251 para. 13. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Id. at § 254(b)(3). Id. at §§ 254(b)(5), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.303, 54.311(a). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5352 para. 56 (1997) (Universal Service Fourth Order on Reconsideration).
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  • Report and Order Joint Board Recommended Decision). When the Commission established the forward-looking support mechanism for non-rural carriers, it adopted an interim hold-harmless provision under which non-rural carriers receive the greater of support calculated under either the forward-looking mechanism or high-cost loop support and LTS. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20473-20479, para. 78-88; see 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Beginning January 1, 2001, the Commission began phasing down interim hold-harmless support (excluding LTS), through annual $1.00 reductions to average monthly, per line high-cost loop support available to non-rural carriers. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311(d). 47 C.F.R. § 54.804; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for LECs, CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Sixth Report and Order, Low-Volume
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  • to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (c)(1) through (2). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) for non-rural telephone companies serving study areas reporting 200,000 or fewer working loop pursuant to § 36.611(h) shall be calculated pursuant to § 54.309 of this Chapter or § 54.311 of this Chapter (which relies on this part), whichever is applicable. (d) Beginning January 1, 1988, for study areas reporting more than 200,000 working loops pursuant to § 36.611(h), the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) is equal to the sum of paragraphs (d)(1) through (4). After January 1, 2000, the expense adjustment (additional interstate expense allocation) shall be calculated
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  • High Cost Areas 1. Section 54.305 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), and (f) to read as follows: § 54.305 Sale or transfer of exchanges. (a) The provisions of this section are not applicable to the sale or transfer of exchanges between non-rural carriers after the complete phase-down of interim hold-harmless support, pursuant to section 54.311 of this part, for the non-rural carriers subject to the transaction. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, a carrier that acquires telephone exchanges from an unaffiliated carrier shall receive universal service support for the acquired exchanges at the same per-line support levels for which those exchanges were eligible prior to the transfer of the exchanges. If
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  • (c). 4. Section 54.313 is amended by adding paragraph (d)(3)(vi) to subpart D to read as follows: § 54.313 State certification of support for non-rural carriers. (a)-(d)(3)(v) * * * [unchanged] (vi) Newly designated eligible telecommunications carriers. Notwithstanding the deadlines in paragraph (d) of this section, a carrier shall be eligible to receive support pursuant to § 54.309 or § 54.311, whichever is applicable, as of the effective date of its designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e)(2) or (e)(6), provided that it files the certification described in paragraph (b) of this section or the state commission files the certification described in paragraph (a) of this section within 60 days of the effective date of the carrier's designation as
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  • to January 1, 2000. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In addition, the Commission adopted an interim ``hold harmless'' provision that temporarily insulated carriers from any support reductions as a result of the transition to the new non-rural high-cost mechanism. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, 14 FCC Rcd 20432, 20473-79, paras. 77-88 (1999); 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. This interim hold harmless support was phased down beginning January 1, 2001. 47 C.F.R. § 54.309(d). PRTC received at least some high-cost loop support under the hold harmless provision until 2003. 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 3-22. Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8792-93, 8889, paras. 26, 203. Id., at 8900, para. 227. Id., at
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  • 16 FCC Rcd at 11302, para. 145. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674, para. 144. See id. See id. at 19675, para. 146 & n.401. Forward-looking high-cost model support received by non-rural rate-of-return carriers is not subject to disaggregation under section 54.315, but such support is (and hold-harmless support was) targeted to wire centers under sections 545.309 and 54.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, 54.315(a). See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19676, para. 147. See id. Carriers are permitted to use a different allocation ratio for local switching support. See id. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11302-09, paras. 144-64; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19674-78, paras. 143-150; 47 C.F.R. § 54.315. Under
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  • described in paragraph (e)(3) of this section shall no longer be required to file line counts beginning January 1, 2014. Amend §54.309 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. ***** (d) Support After December 31, 2011. Beginning January 1, 2012, no carrier shall receive support under this rule. §54.311 [Removed] Section 54.311 is removed. Section 54.312 is added to read as follows: § 54.312 Connect America Fund for Price Cap Territories - Phase I (a) Frozen High-Cost Support. Beginning January 1, 2012, each price cap local exchange carrier and rate-of-return carrier affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier will have a ``baseline support amount'' equal to its total
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • Comments at 2-3; WorldCom Comments at 2; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. . 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., USTA Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define ``meaningful investment'' so that the ``index year
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  • the wire center line count data are valid and sufficiently accurate for targeting purposes. We emphasize, however, that this decision does not change the January 1, 2000 effective date of the new mechanism or the aggregate amount of high-cost support provided to non-rural carriers under the new mechanism. We therefore reconsider and amend on our own motion sections 54.313(c) and 54.311(b) of our rules, as set forth in Appendix A. Specifically, we delete section 54.313(c)(1)(i) of our rules, thereby eliminating the January 1, 2000 state certification option, which would have permitted any carrier in a state that filed a certification by that date to receive targeted forward-looking support for the first and second quarters of 2000 in the second quarter of
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of an inflation-adjusted nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.622. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a greater
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants to assign a
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost by fifteen percent. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access lines receive support for local switching costs. 47 C.F.R. § 54.301. Local switching support enables participants
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002662.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da002662.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • AND RESERVES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Subpart F - Universal Service Fund Section 36.601 is amended to add the following sentence at the end as paragraph (c): § 36.601 . . . Support amounts calculated pursuant to this subpart F but not received due to the phase down of interim hold-harmless support or the receipt of forward-looking support pursuant to section 54.311 of this Chapter shall not be redistributed to other carriers. Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 54 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE Subpart D - Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas Add paragraph (d) to § 54.311 to read as follows: § 54.311 Phase down of interim hold-harmless support. Beginning January
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  • Reply Comments at 3-4; Ad Hoc Reply Comments at 5-6; AT&T Reply Comments at 3-4. .2 to be inserted] 47 C.F.R. § 54.305. High-cost support mechanisms currently include non-rural carrier forward-looking high-cost support, interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers, rural carrier high-cost loop support, local switching support, and Long Term Support (LTS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631, 54.301, 54.303, 54.309, 54.311. See RTF Recommendation Appendix A at 29. See id. at Appendix D. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.631. See Appendix A at Appendix D-1. See id. See, e.g., United States Telephone Association et al. Comments at 9-10 (arguing that increased support resulting from a single transfer could exceed the five percent cap). For example, it may be more appropriate to define
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010410.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da010410.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311 Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission recently adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase down
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Wyoming Public Service Commission Petition for Waiver of Targeting Requirements Found in Sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: March 8, 2001 Released: March 9, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant a petition filed by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Wyoming Commission) requesting a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. The Commission has adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more interim hold-harmless support. The phase down will not apply to a rural carrier when it acquires telephone exchanges from a non-rural carrier until the Commission completes a review
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011536.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011536.txt
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. Rural carriers receive high-cost loop support when their reported average cost per loop exceeds the nationwide average loop cost. for a portion of their reported average loop costs that exceed 115 percent of a nationwide average loop cost. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601-36.631. Incumbent LECs that are designated eligible telecommunications carriers and serve study areas with 50,000 or fewer access
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/da011834.txt
  • event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the non-rural forward-looking high-cost support mechanism, the non-rural carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost loop support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311. Last year, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) for phasing down the interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Thirteenth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-428 (rel. Dec. 8, 2000). The Commission adopted measures to phase
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.309. In the event that support provided to a non-rural carrier in a given state is less under the forward-looking methodology, the carrier is eligible for interim hold-harmless support, which is equal to the amount of support for which the non-rural carrier would have been eligible under the Commission's existing high-cost support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.311. On December 6, 2000, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service for phasing down interim hold-harmless support for non-rural carriers. Specifically, the Commission adopted measures to phase down interim hold-harmless support, excluding LTS, through $1.00 reductions in average monthly, per-line support beginning January 1, 2001, and every year thereafter until there is no more
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  • 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 this subpart F shall not exceed the amount of the total loop cost expense adjustment for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by a rate equal to the rate of increase in the total number of working loops during the calendar year preceding
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 00-1019 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CC Docket No. 96-45 Release Date: May 8, 2000 Comment Date: May 22, 2000 Reply Comment Date: June 5, 2000 On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr03-3.pdf
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. 34 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 35 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.8 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 CFR 54.309,54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for such payments. Because
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Monitor/mr04-3.pdf
  • per loop to carriers.38 35 The filing dates for projections for previous quarters can be found in previous Monitoring Reports. 36 The high-cost loop support projections for 2000 and 2001 in Table 3.6 were reduced from the amounts reported in the USAC filings to account for implementation of the forward- looking non-rural high-cost model support mechanism. Under sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, non-rural carriers are eligible for the greater of interim hold-harmless support (i.e., phased down high-cost loop support) or forward-looking non-rural high-cost model support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309 and 54.311. In 2000 and 2001, USAC included all potential interim hold harmless payments in its high-cost loop support projections, regardless of whether non-rural carriers were eligible for
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  • In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Graham, Bridgeport, TX et al.)(MM Docket No. 99-233/RM 9662/RM 9828). Reply to Response to Motion to Strike - Elizabeth Smith. In the Matter of Petition of the Wyoming Public Service Commission for a Waiver of the FCC's Targeting Rules as Found in Section 54.309 and Section 54.311 (CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 00-1019). Comments - Western Wireless Corporation. In the Matter of SBC Communications' Texas long distance application (CC Docket No. 00-65). Comments - The National Trust for the Development of African-American Men, The National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. In the Matter of Numbering Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200). Comments - New York
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op000517.doc
  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Open_Proceedings/op000531.doc
  • consistent with San Carlos' request. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Gene Fullano 202-418-7400. CC 96-45; PN 5/8/00; DA 00-1019 Wyoming Public Service Commission files for waiver of the non-rural high-cost universal service support targeting requirements included in Sections. On March 31, 2000, the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) filed a petition requesting waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.309, 54.311, which require states to target federal non-rural high-cost universal service support, including forward-looking support and interim hold-harmless support, to high-cost wire centers. Comments due May 22*; replies June 5. Contact: Paul Garnett (202) 418-0484. PN 5/9/00; DA 00-1027 Altoona area school district, Altoona, Pennsylvania/Ralls independent school district, Ralls, Texas. Altoona area
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  • SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 30; replies June 9; contact Adrian Wright 202-418-7400. (DA No. 00-1015). Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 15.doc Released: May 8, 2000. WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FILES FOR WAIVER OF THE NON-RURAL HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT TARGETING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN SECTIONS 54.309 AND 54.311 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (CC DOCKET 96-45).Comments due May 22, replies June 5; contact Paul Garnett 202-418-0484. (DA No. 00-1019). Internet URL: [6]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da0010 19.doc Released: May 8, 2000. CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN, LLC AND GTE NORTH INC. SEEK WAIVER OF THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND SECTIONS 61.41(C) AND 69.3(E)(9) OF THE COMMISSION'S
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2007/dd070313.html
  • (DA No. 07-1240). MB [106]DA-07-1240A1.doc [107]DA-07-1240A1.pdf [108]DA-07-1240A1.txt FEDERAL -STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Denied the Petitions. (Dkt No. 96-45 , 02-6). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1263). WCB [109]DA-07-1263A1.doc [110]DA-07-1263A1.pdf [111]DA-07-1263A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OF PUERTO RICO. Dismissed the the Petition for Clarification, or in the Alternative, Waiver of Section 54.311(b), filed by of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-1235). WCB [112]DA-07-1235A1.doc [113]DA-07-1235A1.pdf [114]DA-07-1235A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A2.txt 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271398A1.pdf 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A2.txt 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271397A1.pdf 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-271427A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.doc 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.xls 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.doc 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.doc 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A5.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A2.pdf 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A3.pdf 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-1097A4.pdf
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  • 01-659 The Commission released an Order, which grants a waiver to the West Virginia Public Service Commission of the October 1, 2000 filing deadline for state certification for first quarter 2001 high-cost support (non-rural carriers). (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/13/01) FCC 01-86[70]Text | [71]Word Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Wyoming Public Service Commission: a waiver of sections 54.309 and 54.311 of the Commission's rules to enable the Wyoming Commission to target non-rural high-cost universal service support to the Wyoming Commission's retail and unbundled network element rate zones. (Dkt No. CC-96-45, Released 3/9/01) DA 01-612 [72]Text | [73]Word February 2001 Releases Common Carrier Bureau releases Order granting Qwest/All West Communications, Inc/Carbon/Emery Telecom, Inc./Central Utah Telephone, Inc./Hanksville Telecom, Inc./Manti Telephone Company/Skyline Telecom/
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/Archives/highcost2007archive.html
  • for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public Notice : In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Dobson Cellular Systems Inc. and American Cellular Corporation pursuant to section 54.207 of the Commissions rules, requesting the Commissions agreement with the decision of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to
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  • issue a decision based on a complete review and analysis no later than 90 days from release of this Order. 3/13/07. [396]Word | [397]Acrobat| [398]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [399]Word | [400]Acrobat| [401]Text 3/9/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted requests by California Youth Authority, Florence County School District 3, Lee County School District, and Moreno Valley Unified School District (collectively, Applicants) for an extension of the deadline for implementing non-recurring services under the E-rate program. The Bureau extended, until