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  • to Sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), Citizens Telecommunications Companies shall keep accurate account of all amounts received by reason of the rates that are subject of this investigation. 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens MAY ADVANCE the suspended material to December 1, 2000. Sections 61.58 and 61.59, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59 of the Commission's Rules are waived for this purpose. 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens Telecommunications Companies SHALL FILE tariff revisions within five business days of the release date of this Order to reflect this suspension and advanced date. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Jane E. Jackson Chief, Competitive Pricing Division Common Carrier Bureau In the
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  • Atlantic Telephone Companies and the Verizon Telephone Companies SHALL KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNT of all monies received that are associated with the rates that are subject to this investigation. 8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies and the Verizon Telephone Companies SHALL FILE supplements reflecting the one day suspension. For this purpose, we waive Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant Order as the authority for the filings. 9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies and the Verizon Telephone Companies SHALL FILE these supplements no later than five business days from the release date of this Order. 10.
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  • Sections 4(i) and 204(a), of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), Citizens Telecommunications Companies SHALL KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNT of all amounts received by the reason of the rates that are subject of this investigation. 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens MAY ADVANCE the suspended material to May 1, 2001. Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59, are waived for this purpose. 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens Telecommunications Companies SHALL FILE tariff revisions within five business days of the release date of this Order to reflect this suspension. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Jane E. Jackson Chief, Competitive Pricing Division Common Carrier Bureau Deployment of Wireline Service Offering
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  • of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the Bell Operating Companies SHALL KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNT of all monies received that are associated with the rates that are subject to this investigation. 8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Bell Operating Companies SHALL FILE supplements reflecting the one day suspension. For this purpose, we waive Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant Order as the authority for the filings. 9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Bell Operating Companies SHALL FILE these supplements no later than five business days from the release date of this Order. 10. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the
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  • to this investigation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revisions for one day pursuant to this Order MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to July 2, 2001, and then SUSPEND its tariff revisions for one day, until July 3, 2001. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revisions pursuant to this Order SHALL FILE a supplement within five business days from the release date of this Order reflecting the suspension. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant Order as the authority for
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ÿ¼Û DA 01-2756 November 29, 2001 COMMENTS SOUGHT ON SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR INTERIM WAIVER OF SECTIONS 61.58, 61.38 AND 61.59 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES COMMENTS DUE: December 28, 2001 REPLY COMMENTS DUE: January 14, 2002 On October 3, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. (SBC-ASI) petitioned the Commission for an expedited ruling that it is non-dominant in its provision of advanced services, and for forbearance from dominant carrier regulation of those services. For an interim period until the Commission issues a
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  • are subject to this investigation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each LEC required to suspend its tariff revisions for one day pursuant to this order MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to December 31, 2001, and then SUSPEND its tariff revisions for one day, until January 1, 2002. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each LEC required to suspend its tariff revisions pursuant to this order SHALL FILE a supplement within five business days from the release date of this order reflecting the suspension. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant order as the authority for the
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  • investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revision for one day pursuant to this order MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to July 1, 2002, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 2, 2002. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, ACS of Anchorage, Inc., the
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  • all amounts received by reason of the rates that are the subject of this investigation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date one (1) day, to February 28, 2002, and then SUSPEND its tariff revisions for one (1) day, until March 1, 2002. For this purpose, we waive Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA SHALL FILE tariff revisions within five (5) business days of the release of this Order to reflect this suspension. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Tamara L. Preiss Chief, Competitive Pricing Division Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
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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 SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. Petition for Interim Waiver of Sections 61.38, 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) WCB/CPD File No. 01-25 Adopted: May 13, 2003 Released: May 13, 2003 Before the Deputy Division Chief, Pricing Policy Division: On October 3, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. (SBC-ASI) petitioned the Commission for an expedited ruling that it is non-dominant in its provision of advanced services, and for forbearance from
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  • access tariff of Chillicothe Telephone Company IS SUSPENDED for five months and an investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc., MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 30, 2003, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 1, 2003. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc., SHALL
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  • the MAG Further NPRM, WCB staff finds that these rules may no longer be necessary in the public interest as result of meaningful economic competition, and therefore recommends that the Commission consider whether they should be modified or eliminated in the ongoing proceeding. The staff recommends further examination of USTA's recommended changes to the notice requirements in sections 61.58 and 61.59, its proposal to reorganize Parts 61 and 69, and its proposal to create a new rule part for price cap rules. In the 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Order, the Commission expressed concerns that permitting tariffs to be submitted in shorter periods than currently permitted could result in excessive rate churn. The Commission specifically retained the 30-day minimum effective period for
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  • FURTHER ORDERED that NECA, VITELCO, Concord, Chillicothe, TXU Communications, Fort Bend Telco/TXU, Horry, Coastal Utilities, Blair, ACS of Anchorage, Fort Mill, Lancaster, and Rock Hill MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 30, 2004, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 1, 2004. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, NECA, VITELCO, Concord, Chillicothe, TXU
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  • filed by rate-of-return carriers that would establish optional alternative regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with consideration of those proposals, the Second FNPRM also sought comment on modifications that would permit a rate-of-return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study areas. Comments Verizon recommends that section 61.59(b) be revised to allow carriers to withdraw an entire tariff filing on one day's notice, and without permission from the Commission, at any time before a filing goes into effect. Verizon asserts that such a change would constitute a simple reversion to the status quo and would relieve carriers of having to seek special permission each time such a withdrawal
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  • No. 05-277 COMMENTS DUE: October 18, 2005 REPLY COMMENTS DUE: October 28, 2005 On September 19, 2005, BellSouth Corporation (BellSouth) filed a petition requesting waiver of certain aspects of the Commission's dominant carrier regulations that would otherwise apply to BellSouth's provision of in-region interexchange services after December 19, 2005. Specifically, BellSouth seeks waiver of sections 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, and of any other ancillary Commission rules to the extent they could be read to impose a tariff filing obligation with respect to these services. BellSouth also seeks a limited waiver of sections 61.41-61.49, pertaining to price cap regulations, to the extent these rules relate to BellSouth's long distance offerings. Additionally, BellSouth seeks a waiver of
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  • STA Order at 2, para. 2. See AT&T STA Order at 5, para. 11; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.325-335. AT&T STA Order at 3-5, paras. 7-11. BellSouth Petition at 1-2. BellSouth Petition at 1. BellSouth Petition at 1-2. See Verizon Petition at 1-3; see also Qwest Petition at 2-4. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.28, 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-61.49, 61.58 and 61.59; see also Verizon Petition at 2; Qwest Petition at 3. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Accounting Safeguards Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 11 FCC Rcd 17539 (1996); see also Verizon Petition at 2; Qwest Petition at 3. 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.12(b)(2), 63.19(b), 63.21(c), and 63.71(c) (second half of section); see also Verizon Petition at 2-3; Qwest Petition
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  • Commission forbear from applying to Verizon certain obligations in the Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, and Virginia Beach Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Specifically, according to its Petitions, Verizon seeks forbearance from loop and transport unbundling obligations pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251(c) (47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)); Part 61 dominant carrier tariffing requirements (id. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.58, 61.59); Part 61 price cap regulation (id. §§ 61.41-61.49); Computer III requirements including CEI and ONA requirements; and dominant carrier requirements arising under section 214 of the Act and Part 63 of the Commission's rules concerning the processes for acquiring lines, discontinuing services, assignment or transfers of control, and acquiring affiliations (id. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). Verizon claims that competition in
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  • regulations. The other seeks forbearance under 47 U.S.C. § 160(c) with regard to the same regulations. The regulations that Verizon seeks an interim waiver of or forbearance from include the following: section 203 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. § 203; dominant carrier tariffing requirements set forth in part 61 of the Commission's rules (sections 61.28, 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58 and 61.59); price cap regulation set forth in part 61 of the Commission's rules (e.g., 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41 - 61.49); the Commission's accounting requirements to the extent that they require nonregulated treatment of interexchange services if Verizon decides to provide them on an integrated basis; the Commission's Computer III requirements including Comparably Efficient Interconnection and Open Network Architecture requirements; certain provisions
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  • planning and response. See Petition of AT&T, Inc. for Special Temporary Authority and Waiver to Support Disaster Planning and Response, WC Docket 06-63 (Mar. 10, 2006); see also Petition of BellSouth Corporation for Special Temporary Authority and Waiver to Support Disaster Planning and Response, WC Docket 06-63 (Apr. 4, 2006). 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.28, 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-61.49, 61.58 and 61.59. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Accounting Safeguards Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 11 FCC Rcd 17539 (1996). 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.12(b)(2), 63.19(b), 63.21(c), and 63.71(c) (second half of section). 47 C.F.R. § 64.1903(a). Amendment of Section 64.702 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations (Third Computer Inquiry), Report and Order 104 FCC 2d 958, paras. 127-31 (1986); Application
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  • Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Specifically, according to its Petitions, Qwest seeks forbearance from loop and transport unbundling obligations pursuant to sections 251(c) and 271(c)(2)(B)(ii) of the Act, and section 51.319(a), (b), (e) of the Commission's rules. For mass market and enterprise services, Qwest also seeks forbearance from Part 61 dominant carrier tariffing requirements (47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59); Part 61 price cap regulation (47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49); Computer III requirements, including CEI and ONA requirements; and dominant carrier requirements arising under section 214 of the Act and Part 63 of the Commission's rules concerning the processes for acquiring lines, discontinuing services, assignment or transfers of control, and acquiring affiliations (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). Qwest claims that
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  • and C are SUSPENDED for one day and an investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the carriers listed in Appendices B and C MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 29, 2007, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until June 30, 2007. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the carriers listed in Appendices
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  • 2008 annual access tariffs of Consolidated are SUSPENDED for one day and an investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Consolidated and Puerto Rico MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 30, 2008, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 1, 2008. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, Consolidated and Puerto Rico SHALL
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  • U.S.C. § 160(c) in the Omaha Metropolitan Statistical Area, Memorandum Opinion and Order, WC Docket No. 04-223, 20 FCC Rcd 19415 (2005), aff'd, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 482 F.3d 471 (D.C. Cir. 2007) (Qwest Omaha Forbearance Order). Verizon Rhode Island Petition at 3 n.4 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). Petition of Verizon New England for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160 in Rhode Island, WC Docket No. 08-24, First Protective Order, DA 08-470 (WCB, rel. Feb. 27, 2008) (First Protective Order); Petition of Verizon New England for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160
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  • Qwest Petitions). On May 3, 2007 and August 3, 2007, Qwest filed errata to make certain corrections to its petitions. 47 U.S.C. § 160(a). See, e.g., Qwest Denver Petition at 3; Qwest Minneapolis-St. Paul Petition at 3-4; Qwest Phoenix Petition at 3; Qwest Seattle Petition at 3-4. 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49. 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-.66. 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). See, e.g., Petition of Ameritech Corporation for Forbearance from Enforcement of Section 275(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended, CC Docket No. 98-65, Order, 14 FCC Rcd 6415 (CCB 1999). See 47 U.S.C. § 155(c). (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA
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  • U.S.C. § 160(c) in the Omaha Metropolitan Statistical Area, Memorandum Opinion and Order, WC Docket No. 04-223, 20 FCC Rcd 19415 (2005) (Qwest Omaha Forbearance Order), aff'd, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 482 F.3d 471 (D.C. Cir. 2007). Verizon Virginia Beach Petition at 3 n.5 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). Petition of the Verizon Telephone Companies for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160 in Cox's Service Territory in the Virginia Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, WC Docket No. 08-49, First Protective Order, DA 08-879 (WCB, rel. Apr. 15, 2008) (First Protective Order); Petition of the Verizon
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  • that is encompassed by the 64 Qwest wire centers located within the boundaries of the Phoenix MSA. Id. at 1, 11. Id. at 7 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Specifically, Qwest seeks this relief for its wholesale provision of voice-grade, DS1 and DS3 unbundled loop and transport facilities. Id. Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. at 8 (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. at 10 (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04). Id. at 11. Id. at 8. Id. at 8-10. Id. at 1. On April 27, 2007, Qwest filed four petitions seeking certain forbearance relief in the Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Phoenix and Seattle MSAs. Petitions of Qwest Corporation for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C.
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  • 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). See Petition of Verizon New England for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160(c) in Rhode Island, WC Docket No. 08-24 (filed Feb. 14, 2008) (Verizon Rhode Island Petition). 47 U.S.C. § 160(a). Verizon Rhode Island Petition at 3 n.4 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). See, e.g., Petition of Ameritech Corporation for Forbearance from Enforcement of Section 275(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended, CC Docket No. 98-65, Order, 14 FCC Rcd 6415 (CCB 1999). See 47 U.S.C. § 155(c). (...continued from previous page) (continued....)
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  • News, VA-NC MSA: Virginia Beach City; Norfolk City; Chesapeake City; Newport News City; Hampton City; Portsmouth City; York County; James City County; Gloucester County; Poquoson City; and Williamsburg City. See Verizon Virginia Beach Petition at 1 n.2. Verizon Virginia Beach Petition at 3 n.5 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). See, e.g., Petition of Ameritech Corporation for Forbearance from Enforcement of Section 275(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended, CC Docket No. 98-65, Order, 14 FCC Rcd 6415 (CCB 1999). See 47 U.S.C. § 155(c). (...continued from previous page) (continued....)
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  • Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, pursuant to section 271 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), 47 U.S.C. § 271. Comments due December 17, 2001; replies due January 10, 2002. Contact: Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558 (voice). PN 11/29/01; DA 01-2756 Comments Sought on SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. Petition for Interim Waiver of Sections 61.58, 61.38 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules. On October 3, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. petitioned the Commission for an expedited ruling that it is non-dominant in its provision of advanced services, and for forbearance from dominant carrier regulation of those services. Comments due December 28, 2001; replies due January 14, 2002. Contact: Paul Moon at (202) 418-1530 (voice). PN 11/29/01; DA 01-2757
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  • Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, pursuant to section 271 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), 47 U.S.C. § 271. Comments due December 17, 2001; replies due January 10, 2002. Contact: Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558 (voice). PN 11/29/01; DA 01-2756 Comments Sought on SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. Petition for Interim Waiver of Sections 61.58, 61.38 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules. On October 3, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. petitioned the Commission for an expedited ruling that it is non-dominant in its provision of advanced services, and for forbearance from dominant carrier regulation of those services. Comments due December 28, 2001; replies due January 14, 2002. Contact: Paul Moon at (202) 418-1530 (voice). PN 11/29/01; DA 01-2757
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  • AT&T 57.78 46.58 0.10 64.06 Texas Brownsville AT&T 41.07 28.67 0.08 62.03 Texas Corpus Christi AT&T 44.96 32.35 0.08 61.96 Texas Dallas AT&T 56.72 41.96 0.08 62.11 Texas Fort Worth AT&T 49.58 35.64 0.08 61.74 Texas Houston AT&T 52.32 37.70 0.08 61.45 Texas San Antonio AT&T 44.62 31.32 0.08 61.45 Utah Logan Qwest 33.80 27.81 0.08 55.30 Virginia Richmond Verizon 61.59 23.60 0.12 69.88 Virginia Smithfield Verizon 45.51 32.46 0.11 43.20 Washington Everett Verizon 48.34 34.41 0.02 76.05 Washington Seattle Qwest 40.12 30.27 0.07 55.60 West Virginia Huntington Verizon 65.96 33.94 0.16 82.95 Wisconsin Milwaukee AT&T 31.24 0.16 64.65 Wisconsin Racine AT&T 31.22 0.16 64.65 Table 1.10 Telephone Rates in the Sample Cities for a Business with a Single Line -
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  • ``dominant.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.3(o). All others are classified ``non-dominant.'' Pursuant to section 61.23(c) of the Commission's rules then in effect, ``[a]ll tariff filings of domestic and international non-dominant carriers must be made on at least one day's notice.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.23(c) (1995). Tariffs for dominant carriers, however, were not effective until 30 days after filing. 47 C.F.R. § 61.59(a) (1995). AT&T Brief at 6. See also Total Telecommunications Services, Inc., and Atlas Telephone Company, Inc. v. AT&T Corp., Reply Brief of TTS/Atlas, File No. E-97-03 (filed July 28, 1997) at 9 (Complainants' Reply) (citing AT&T's assertion that Total's terminating access rates are 27% higher than those of Atlas, and, while not confirming this figure, admitting that Total's rates are
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  • § 160(a)(1). See ACS Petition at 29-45. See, e.g., id. at 29. Id.; see also ACS Reply at 11. Specifically, we forbear from applying the following rules only to the extent they apply to dominant carrier switched access and end-user rates and on the condition ACS complies with provisions applicable to nondominant carriers: 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.773(a)(iii), 61.38, 61.54, 61.58, 61.59, 63.03(b)(2), 63.71, Part 65, Part 69, Subparts A and B. CLEC Access Charge Reform Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 9938, para. 38. Id. at 9935-36, para. 31. Id. at 9925, para. 3; see also 47 C.F.R. § 61.26. CLEC Access Charge Reform Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 9938, para. 40. Id. at 9938, para. 39. We cap each rate element
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  • 19415 (2005) (Qwest Omaha Forbearance Order), aff'd, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 482 F.3d 471 (D.C. Cir. 2007) (Qwest Corp. v. FCC). Verizon seeks forbearance from the following: tariffing requirements, price cap regulation, and dominant carrier requirements concerning the processes for acquiring lines, discontinuing services, assignment or transfers of control, and acquiring affiliations. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-61.49, 61.58, 61.59, 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66. See, e.g., Letter from Joseph Jackson, Associate Director, Federal Regulatory, Verizon, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 06-172 at 7 (filed June 13, 2007) (Verizon June 13, 2007 Ex Parte Letter). 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e). (discussing Computer Inquiry III requirements). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-61.49, 61.58, 61.59, 63.03, 63.04.
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  • 21293, 21924-25, paras. 1-2 (2007) (Verizon 6 MSA Order); pet. for review pending, No. 08-1012 (D.C. Cir. filed Jan. 14, 2008). Verizon sought forbearance from the following: tariffing requirements, price cap regulation, and dominant carrier requirements concerning the processes for acquiring lines, discontinuing services, assignment or transfers of control, and acquiring affiliations. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-.49, 61.58, 61.59, 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-.66. See Verizon 6 MSA Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 21924, para. 1. 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e). Verizon 6 MSA Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 21307-11, paras. 27-34. Id. Id. at 21307-08, para. 27. Id. at 21312, para. 36. Id. at 21318-19, para. 45. See Petition of Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Order Declaring it to
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  • from Melissa E. Newman, Vice President - Federal Regulatory, Qwest, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 07-97 (filed Aug. 3, 2007) (filing two separate letters correcting the Denver and Seattle petitions). See Appendix A for a list of commenters. 47 U.S.C. § 160. . 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-49. 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04. In its petitions, Qwest requested forbearance from Sections 63.60-66 of the Commission's rules, but subsequently withdrew this aspect of its petitions; therefore, we do not include those rule sections in our analysis below. See Qwest June 13, 2008 Ex Parte Letter at 4. ; Qwest June 13, 2008 Ex Parte Letter
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  • 47 U.S.C. § 251(c)). Qwest seeks this relief for its wholesale provision of voice-grade, DS1, and DS3 unbundled loop and transport facilities. Id. Qwest also seeks forbearance from the congruent loop and transport unbundling obligations of 47 U.S.C. § 271(c)(2)(B)(ii). Id. Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.319(a), 51.319(b), and 51.319(e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, and 61.59). Qwest asserts that if it is granted forbearance relief from these dominant carrier tariffing requirements, it would willingly accept, as a condition of such relief, being subject to the permissive tariffing rules that apply to competitive LECs. Id. at 7-8 (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.18-61.26). Id. at 8 (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-49). Qwest asserts that it would willingly accept
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  • year, that make appropriate adjustments to their PCI, API, and SBI values pursuant to §§61.45 through 61.47, and that incorporate new services into the PCI, API, or SBI calculations pursuant to §§61.45(g), 61.46(b), and 61.47 (b) and (c). Price cap local exchange carriers may propose rate, PCI, or other tariff changes more often than annually, consistent with the requirements of §61.59. Section 61.45 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b)(1)(i) introductory text, and (d)(2) to read as follows: § 61.45 Adjustments to the PCI for Local Exchange Carriers. (a) Price cap local exchange carriers shall file adjustments to the PCI for each basket as part of the annual price cap tariff filing, and shall maintain updated PCIs to reflect the effect
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  • year, that make appropriate adjustments to their PCI, API, and SBI values pursuant to §§61.45 through 61.47, and that incorporate new services into the PCI, API, or SBI calculations pursuant to §§61.45(g), 61.46(b), and 61.47 (b) and (c). Price cap local exchange carriers may propose rate, PCI, or other tariff changes more often than annually, consistent with the requirements of §61.59. Section 61.45 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b)(1)(i) introductory text, and (d)(2) to read as follows: § 61.45 Adjustments to the PCI for Local Exchange Carriers. (a) Price cap local exchange carriers shall file adjustments to the PCI for each basket as part of the annual price cap tariff filing, and shall maintain updated PCIs to reflect the effect
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  • requirements than those we are considering here. Any party making such an argument should explain in detail its reasons for its position. Finally, we invite interested parties to suggest alternative requirements for responding to public inquiries about tariffs.11 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-164 nondominant IXCs or non-incumbent LEC providers of interstate exchange access services may become moot. 12 See Section 61.59 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 61.59. 13 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fifth Order on Reconsideration and Fourth Report and Order, FCC 98-120 (released June 22, 1998); AT&T Corporation's Petition for Waiver of Section 61.47(f)(2) of the Commission's Rules, Order, 10 FCC Rcd 12440, 12447 (para. 16) (Com. Car. Bur., 1995); Amendment of
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  • ``dominant.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.3(o). All others are classified ``non-dominant.'' Pursuant to section 61.23(c) of the Commission's rules then in effect, ``[a]ll tariff filings of domestic and international non-dominant carriers must be made on at least one day's notice.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.23(c) (1995). Tariffs for dominant carriers, however, were not effective until 30 days after filing. 47 C.F.R. § 61.59(a) (1995). AT&T Brief at 6. See also Total Telecommunications Services, Inc., and Atlas Telephone Company, Inc. v. AT&T Corp., Reply Brief of TTS/Atlas, File No. E-97-03 (filed July 28, 1997) at 9 (Complainants' Reply) (citing AT&T's assertion that Total's terminating access rates are 27% higher than those of Atlas, and, while not confirming this figure, admitting that Total's rates are
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  • TWMFS B m commeuts filed December 2,1993, at 5 and Hughes comments at 6. `IA See Notice of Proposed Rule Making, PR Docket No. 93-61,8 FCC Red 2502 (1993) at paragr&-z21. lz &e, Notice of Propcsed Rule Making, PP Docket No. 93-253, 8 FCC Red 7635, para 145, n. 153 (1993). `~6 &g Public Notice, DA 94-129, PR Docket No. 93-61.59 Fed.Reg. 7239 (February 15, 1994). 4723 beyond city limits to the broader metropolitan area where people are likely to commute, conduct business, or routinely drive. "It7SBMS favors MSAs/RSAs over BTAs because, h claims, (1) the Commission has had favorable experience with MSAs/RSAs in licensing cellular systems, (2) BTAs do not coincide with cellular service areas, to the detriment of' cellular
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  • TWMFS B m commeuts filed December 2,1993, at 5 and Hughes comments at 6. `IA See Notice of Proposed Rule Making, PR Docket No. 93-61,8 FCC Red 2502 (1993) at paragr&-z21. lz &e, Notice of Propcsed Rule Making, PP Docket No. 93-253, 8 FCC Red 7635, para 145, n. 153 (1993). `~6 &g Public Notice, DA 94-129, PR Docket No. 93-61.59 Fed.Reg. 7239 (February 15, 1994). 4723 beyond city limits to the broader metropolitan area where people are likely to commute, conduct business, or routinely drive. "It7SBMS favors MSAs/RSAs over BTAs because, h claims, (1) the Commission has had favorable experience with MSAs/RSAs in licensing cellular systems, (2) BTAs do not coincide with cellular service areas, to the detriment of' cellular
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  • requirements than those we are considering here. Any party making such an argument should explain in detail its reasons for its position. Finally, we invite interested parties to suggest alternative requirements for responding to public inquiries about tariffs.11 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-164 nondominant IXCs or non-incumbent LEC providers of interstate exchange access services may become moot. 12 See Section 61.59 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 61.59. 13 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fifth Order on Reconsideration and Fourth Report and Order, FCC 98-120 (released June 22, 1998); AT&T Corporation's Petition for Waiver of Section 61.47(f)(2) of the Commission's Rules, Order, 10 FCC Rcd 12440, 12447 (para. 16) (Com. Car. Bur., 1995); Amendment of
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  • GTE Telephone Operating Companies and GTE Systems Telephone Companies SHALL KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNT of all monies received that are associated with the rates that are subject to this investigation. 8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that GTE Telephone Operating Companies and GTE Systems Telephone Companies SHALL FILE supplements reflecting the one day suspensions. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant Order as the authority for the filings. 9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that GTE Telephone Operating Companies and GTE Systems Telephone Companies SHALL FILE these supplements no later than five business days from the release date of this Order. 10. IT
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  • of all amounts received that are associated with the rates that are subject to this investigation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revisions for one day pursuant to this Order MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 30, 2000. For this purpose, we waive Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. Carriers should cite the "DA" number on the instant Order as the authority for the filings. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revisions for one day pursuant to this Order SHALL FILE a supplement reflecting the one day suspension. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
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  • to Sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), Citizens Telecommunications Companies shall keep accurate account of all amounts received by reason of the rates that are subject of this investigation 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens MAY ADVANCE the suspended material to November 1, 2000. Sections 61.58 and 61.59, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59, of the commission's Rules are waived for this purpose. 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens Telecommunications Companies SHALL FILE tariff revisions within five business days of the release date of this Order to reflect this suspension. . FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Jane E. Jackson Chief, Competitive Pricing Division Common Carrier Bureau In the Matter of
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  • A LA MOTTE TEL. CO. 9.17 1.61 7.44 60.37 351223 A LAUREL TEL. CO., INC. 17.03 3.89 12.65 80.82 351225 A LEHIGH VALLEY COOP. TEL. ASSN. 14.11 3.53 10.22 73.94 351228 A LONE ROCK COOP. TEL. CO. 19.16 5.56 12.89 84.32 351229 C LOST NATION-ELWOOD TEL. CO. 5.79 3.75 1.97 6.30 351230 A NORTHEAST IOWA TEL. CO. 11.26 3.54 7.46 61.59 351232 A LYNNVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY 19.92 6.67 12.42 83.70 351235 A MANILLA TEL. CO. 10.08 0.83 9.18 68.77 351237 A MARNE & ELK HORN TEL. CO. 18.03 5.45 11.92 80.84 351238 A MARTELLE COOP. TEL. ASSN. 17.64 4.17 12.94 82.52 351239 A MASSENA TEL. CO. 15.29 2.33 12.67 78.81 3 - 197 Table 3.28 High-Cost Loop Fund Percentage Changes from
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  • DELIVERY. News Release. (FCC No. 01-345). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 or Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 WTB. Contact Magalie Salas at (202) 418-0303 or Ruth Dancey at (202) 418-7085 [1]DOC-218025A1.doc [2]DOC-218025A1.pdf [3]DOC-218025A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- PUBLIC NOTICES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Released: 11/29/2001. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR INTERIM WAIVER OF SECTIONS 61.58, 61.38 AND 61.59 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 01-2756). Comments Due: 12/28/2001. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2002. CCB. Contact: Paul Moon at (202) 418-1530 [4]DA-01-2756A1.doc [5]DA-01-2756A1.pdf [6]DA-01-2756A1.txt Released: 11/29/2001. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES FOR INTERIM AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT TARIFFS. (DA No. 01-2757). Comments Due: 12/28/2001. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2002. CCB. Contact: Paul Moon
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  • Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/09/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-1550). EB [23]DA-03-1550A1.doc [24]DA-03-1550A1.pdf [25]DA-03-1550A1.txt MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES. Denied Petition for Reconsideration filed by the City of Denton. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1564). MB [26]DA-03-1564A1.doc [27]DA-03-1564A1.pdf [28]DA-03-1564A1.txt SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR INTERIM WAIVER OF SECTION 61.38, 61.58 AND 61.59 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Granted SBC-ASI's Request to Withdraw its Petition for Waiver of Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, and terminated the proceeding initiated by the Petition. Action by: Deena Shetler. Adopted: 05/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1585). WCB [29]DA-03-1585A1.doc SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR INTERIM WAIVER TO FILE CONTRACT TARIFFS FOR ADVANCED SERVICES. Granted SBC-ASI's
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  • ``dominant.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.3(o). All others are classified ``non-dominant.'' Pursuant to section 61.23(c) of the Commission's rules then in effect, ``[a]ll tariff filings of domestic and international non-dominant carriers must be made on at least one day's notice.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.23(c) (1995). Tariffs for dominant carriers, however, were not effective until 30 days after filing. 47 C.F.R. § 61.59(a) (1995). AT&T Brief at 6. See also Total Telecommunications Services, Inc., and Atlas Telephone Company, Inc. v. AT&T Corp., Reply Brief of TTS/Atlas, File No. E-97-03 (filed July 28, 1997) at 9 (Complainants' Reply) (citing AT&T's assertion that Total's terminating access rates are 27% higher than those of Atlas, and, while not confirming this figure, admitting that Total's rates are
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  • to Sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), Citizens Telecommunications Companies shall keep accurate account of all amounts received by reason of the rates that are subject of this investigation. 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens MAY ADVANCE the suspended material to December 1, 2000. Sections 61.58 and 61.59, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59 of the Commission's Rules are waived for this purpose. 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens Telecommunications Companies SHALL FILE tariff revisions within five business days of the release date of this Order to reflect this suspension and advanced date. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Jane E. Jackson Chief, Competitive Pricing Division Common Carrier Bureau In the
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  • Atlantic Telephone Companies and the Verizon Telephone Companies SHALL KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNT of all monies received that are associated with the rates that are subject to this investigation. 8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies and the Verizon Telephone Companies SHALL FILE supplements reflecting the one day suspension. For this purpose, we waive Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant Order as the authority for the filings. 9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies and the Verizon Telephone Companies SHALL FILE these supplements no later than five business days from the release date of this Order. 10.
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  • Sections 4(i) and 204(a), of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), Citizens Telecommunications Companies SHALL KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNT of all amounts received by the reason of the rates that are subject of this investigation. 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens MAY ADVANCE the suspended material to May 1, 2001. Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59, are waived for this purpose. 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens Telecommunications Companies SHALL FILE tariff revisions within five business days of the release date of this Order to reflect this suspension. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Jane E. Jackson Chief, Competitive Pricing Division Common Carrier Bureau Deployment of Wireline Service Offering
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  • of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the Bell Operating Companies SHALL KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNT of all monies received that are associated with the rates that are subject to this investigation. 8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Bell Operating Companies SHALL FILE supplements reflecting the one day suspension. For this purpose, we waive Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant Order as the authority for the filings. 9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Bell Operating Companies SHALL FILE these supplements no later than five business days from the release date of this Order. 10. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the
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  • to this investigation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revisions for one day pursuant to this Order MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to July 2, 2001, and then SUSPEND its tariff revisions for one day, until July 3, 2001. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revisions pursuant to this Order SHALL FILE a supplement within five business days from the release date of this Order reflecting the suspension. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant Order as the authority for
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ÿ¼Û DA 01-2756 November 29, 2001 COMMENTS SOUGHT ON SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR INTERIM WAIVER OF SECTIONS 61.58, 61.38 AND 61.59 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES COMMENTS DUE: December 28, 2001 REPLY COMMENTS DUE: January 14, 2002 On October 3, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. (SBC-ASI) petitioned the Commission for an expedited ruling that it is non-dominant in its provision of advanced services, and for forbearance from dominant carrier regulation of those services. For an interim period until the Commission issues a
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  • are subject to this investigation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each LEC required to suspend its tariff revisions for one day pursuant to this order MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to December 31, 2001, and then SUSPEND its tariff revisions for one day, until January 1, 2002. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each LEC required to suspend its tariff revisions pursuant to this order SHALL FILE a supplement within five business days from the release date of this order reflecting the suspension. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant order as the authority for the
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  • investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revision for one day pursuant to this order MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to July 1, 2002, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 2, 2002. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, ACS of Anchorage, Inc., the
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  • all amounts received by reason of the rates that are the subject of this investigation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date one (1) day, to February 28, 2002, and then SUSPEND its tariff revisions for one (1) day, until March 1, 2002. For this purpose, we waive Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA SHALL FILE tariff revisions within five (5) business days of the release of this Order to reflect this suspension. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Tamara L. Preiss Chief, Competitive Pricing Division Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
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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 SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. Petition for Interim Waiver of Sections 61.38, 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) WCB/CPD File No. 01-25 Adopted: May 13, 2003 Released: May 13, 2003 Before the Deputy Division Chief, Pricing Policy Division: On October 3, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. (SBC-ASI) petitioned the Commission for an expedited ruling that it is non-dominant in its provision of advanced services, and for forbearance from
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  • access tariff of Chillicothe Telephone Company IS SUSPENDED for five months and an investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc., MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 30, 2003, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 1, 2003. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc., SHALL
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  • the MAG Further NPRM, WCB staff finds that these rules may no longer be necessary in the public interest as result of meaningful economic competition, and therefore recommends that the Commission consider whether they should be modified or eliminated in the ongoing proceeding. The staff recommends further examination of USTA's recommended changes to the notice requirements in sections 61.58 and 61.59, its proposal to reorganize Parts 61 and 69, and its proposal to create a new rule part for price cap rules. In the 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review Order, the Commission expressed concerns that permitting tariffs to be submitted in shorter periods than currently permitted could result in excessive rate churn. The Commission specifically retained the 30-day minimum effective period for
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  • FURTHER ORDERED that NECA, VITELCO, Concord, Chillicothe, TXU Communications, Fort Bend Telco/TXU, Horry, Coastal Utilities, Blair, ACS of Anchorage, Fort Mill, Lancaster, and Rock Hill MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 30, 2004, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 1, 2004. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, NECA, VITELCO, Concord, Chillicothe, TXU
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  • filed by rate-of-return carriers that would establish optional alternative regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with consideration of those proposals, the Second FNPRM also sought comment on modifications that would permit a rate-of-return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study areas. Comments Verizon recommends that section 61.59(b) be revised to allow carriers to withdraw an entire tariff filing on one day's notice, and without permission from the Commission, at any time before a filing goes into effect. Verizon asserts that such a change would constitute a simple reversion to the status quo and would relieve carriers of having to seek special permission each time such a withdrawal
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  • No. 05-277 COMMENTS DUE: October 18, 2005 REPLY COMMENTS DUE: October 28, 2005 On September 19, 2005, BellSouth Corporation (BellSouth) filed a petition requesting waiver of certain aspects of the Commission's dominant carrier regulations that would otherwise apply to BellSouth's provision of in-region interexchange services after December 19, 2005. Specifically, BellSouth seeks waiver of sections 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, and of any other ancillary Commission rules to the extent they could be read to impose a tariff filing obligation with respect to these services. BellSouth also seeks a limited waiver of sections 61.41-61.49, pertaining to price cap regulations, to the extent these rules relate to BellSouth's long distance offerings. Additionally, BellSouth seeks a waiver of
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  • STA Order at 2, para. 2. See AT&T STA Order at 5, para. 11; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.325-335. AT&T STA Order at 3-5, paras. 7-11. BellSouth Petition at 1-2. BellSouth Petition at 1. BellSouth Petition at 1-2. See Verizon Petition at 1-3; see also Qwest Petition at 2-4. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.28, 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-61.49, 61.58 and 61.59; see also Verizon Petition at 2; Qwest Petition at 3. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Accounting Safeguards Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 11 FCC Rcd 17539 (1996); see also Verizon Petition at 2; Qwest Petition at 3. 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.12(b)(2), 63.19(b), 63.21(c), and 63.71(c) (second half of section); see also Verizon Petition at 2-3; Qwest Petition
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  • Commission forbear from applying to Verizon certain obligations in the Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, and Virginia Beach Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Specifically, according to its Petitions, Verizon seeks forbearance from loop and transport unbundling obligations pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251(c) (47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)); Part 61 dominant carrier tariffing requirements (id. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.58, 61.59); Part 61 price cap regulation (id. §§ 61.41-61.49); Computer III requirements including CEI and ONA requirements; and dominant carrier requirements arising under section 214 of the Act and Part 63 of the Commission's rules concerning the processes for acquiring lines, discontinuing services, assignment or transfers of control, and acquiring affiliations (id. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). Verizon claims that competition in
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  • regulations. The other seeks forbearance under 47 U.S.C. § 160(c) with regard to the same regulations. The regulations that Verizon seeks an interim waiver of or forbearance from include the following: section 203 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. § 203; dominant carrier tariffing requirements set forth in part 61 of the Commission's rules (sections 61.28, 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58 and 61.59); price cap regulation set forth in part 61 of the Commission's rules (e.g., 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41 - 61.49); the Commission's accounting requirements to the extent that they require nonregulated treatment of interexchange services if Verizon decides to provide them on an integrated basis; the Commission's Computer III requirements including Comparably Efficient Interconnection and Open Network Architecture requirements; certain provisions
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  • planning and response. See Petition of AT&T, Inc. for Special Temporary Authority and Waiver to Support Disaster Planning and Response, WC Docket 06-63 (Mar. 10, 2006); see also Petition of BellSouth Corporation for Special Temporary Authority and Waiver to Support Disaster Planning and Response, WC Docket 06-63 (Apr. 4, 2006). 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.28, 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-61.49, 61.58 and 61.59. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Accounting Safeguards Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 11 FCC Rcd 17539 (1996). 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.12(b)(2), 63.19(b), 63.21(c), and 63.71(c) (second half of section). 47 C.F.R. § 64.1903(a). Amendment of Section 64.702 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations (Third Computer Inquiry), Report and Order 104 FCC 2d 958, paras. 127-31 (1986); Application
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  • Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Specifically, according to its Petitions, Qwest seeks forbearance from loop and transport unbundling obligations pursuant to sections 251(c) and 271(c)(2)(B)(ii) of the Act, and section 51.319(a), (b), (e) of the Commission's rules. For mass market and enterprise services, Qwest also seeks forbearance from Part 61 dominant carrier tariffing requirements (47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59); Part 61 price cap regulation (47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49); Computer III requirements, including CEI and ONA requirements; and dominant carrier requirements arising under section 214 of the Act and Part 63 of the Commission's rules concerning the processes for acquiring lines, discontinuing services, assignment or transfers of control, and acquiring affiliations (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). Qwest claims that
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  • and C are SUSPENDED for one day and an investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the carriers listed in Appendices B and C MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 29, 2007, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until June 30, 2007. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the carriers listed in Appendices
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  • 2008 annual access tariffs of Consolidated are SUSPENDED for one day and an investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Consolidated and Puerto Rico MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 30, 2008, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 1, 2008. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, Consolidated and Puerto Rico SHALL
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  • U.S.C. § 160(c) in the Omaha Metropolitan Statistical Area, Memorandum Opinion and Order, WC Docket No. 04-223, 20 FCC Rcd 19415 (2005), aff'd, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 482 F.3d 471 (D.C. Cir. 2007) (Qwest Omaha Forbearance Order). Verizon Rhode Island Petition at 3 n.4 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). Petition of Verizon New England for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160 in Rhode Island, WC Docket No. 08-24, First Protective Order, DA 08-470 (WCB, rel. Feb. 27, 2008) (First Protective Order); Petition of Verizon New England for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160
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  • Qwest Petitions). On May 3, 2007 and August 3, 2007, Qwest filed errata to make certain corrections to its petitions. 47 U.S.C. § 160(a). See, e.g., Qwest Denver Petition at 3; Qwest Minneapolis-St. Paul Petition at 3-4; Qwest Phoenix Petition at 3; Qwest Seattle Petition at 3-4. 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49. 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-.66. 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). See, e.g., Petition of Ameritech Corporation for Forbearance from Enforcement of Section 275(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended, CC Docket No. 98-65, Order, 14 FCC Rcd 6415 (CCB 1999). See 47 U.S.C. § 155(c). (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA
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  • U.S.C. § 160(c) in the Omaha Metropolitan Statistical Area, Memorandum Opinion and Order, WC Docket No. 04-223, 20 FCC Rcd 19415 (2005) (Qwest Omaha Forbearance Order), aff'd, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 482 F.3d 471 (D.C. Cir. 2007). Verizon Virginia Beach Petition at 3 n.5 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). Petition of the Verizon Telephone Companies for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160 in Cox's Service Territory in the Virginia Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, WC Docket No. 08-49, First Protective Order, DA 08-879 (WCB, rel. Apr. 15, 2008) (First Protective Order); Petition of the Verizon
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  • that is encompassed by the 64 Qwest wire centers located within the boundaries of the Phoenix MSA. Id. at 1, 11. Id. at 7 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Specifically, Qwest seeks this relief for its wholesale provision of voice-grade, DS1 and DS3 unbundled loop and transport facilities. Id. Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. at 8 (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. at 10 (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04). Id. at 11. Id. at 8. Id. at 8-10. Id. at 1. On April 27, 2007, Qwest filed four petitions seeking certain forbearance relief in the Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Phoenix and Seattle MSAs. Petitions of Qwest Corporation for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C.
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  • 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). See Petition of Verizon New England for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160(c) in Rhode Island, WC Docket No. 08-24 (filed Feb. 14, 2008) (Verizon Rhode Island Petition). 47 U.S.C. § 160(a). Verizon Rhode Island Petition at 3 n.4 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). See, e.g., Petition of Ameritech Corporation for Forbearance from Enforcement of Section 275(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended, CC Docket No. 98-65, Order, 14 FCC Rcd 6415 (CCB 1999). See 47 U.S.C. § 155(c). (...continued from previous page) (continued....)
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  • News, VA-NC MSA: Virginia Beach City; Norfolk City; Chesapeake City; Newport News City; Hampton City; Portsmouth City; York County; James City County; Gloucester County; Poquoson City; and Williamsburg City. See Verizon Virginia Beach Petition at 1 n.2. Verizon Virginia Beach Petition at 3 n.5 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-61.49). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66). 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). See, e.g., Petition of Ameritech Corporation for Forbearance from Enforcement of Section 275(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended, CC Docket No. 98-65, Order, 14 FCC Rcd 6415 (CCB 1999). See 47 U.S.C. § 155(c). (...continued from previous page) (continued....)
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  • are charging an ARC are SUSPENDED for one day and an investigation IS INSTITUTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all issuing carriers charging an ARC rate MUST FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to July 2, 2012, and then SUSPEND its tariff revision for one day, until July 3, 2012. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58, 61.59, and 61.86 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59, 61.86. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), and pursuant to the authority delegated by sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, all issuing
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  • 2012, at which time carriers must begin charging the third quarter 2012 factor, with respect to end user charges that are part of the annual access filing. In addition, if a carrier chooses to apply and pass through charges associated with the third quarter 2012 universal service contribution factor on July 1, 2012, we grant a limited waiver of section 61.59 of the Commission's rules, to allow carriers to modify material in their tariff that has not been effective for 30 days, in order to file their annual access charge tariff filing on July 3, 2012. Changing the Effective Date to July 3, 2012 As explained above, in the 2012 Annual Access Tariff Filing Procedures Order, the Bureau moved the annual
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  • Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, pursuant to section 271 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), 47 U.S.C. § 271. Comments due December 17, 2001; replies due January 10, 2002. Contact: Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558 (voice). PN 11/29/01; DA 01-2756 Comments Sought on SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. Petition for Interim Waiver of Sections 61.58, 61.38 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules. On October 3, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. petitioned the Commission for an expedited ruling that it is non-dominant in its provision of advanced services, and for forbearance from dominant carrier regulation of those services. Comments due December 28, 2001; replies due January 14, 2002. Contact: Paul Moon at (202) 418-1530 (voice). PN 11/29/01; DA 01-2757
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  • Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, pursuant to section 271 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), 47 U.S.C. § 271. Comments due December 17, 2001; replies due January 10, 2002. Contact: Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558 (voice). PN 11/29/01; DA 01-2756 Comments Sought on SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. Petition for Interim Waiver of Sections 61.58, 61.38 and 61.59 of the Commission's Rules. On October 3, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. petitioned the Commission for an expedited ruling that it is non-dominant in its provision of advanced services, and for forbearance from dominant carrier regulation of those services. Comments due December 28, 2001; replies due January 14, 2002. Contact: Paul Moon at (202) 418-1530 (voice). PN 11/29/01; DA 01-2757
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  • AT&T 57.78 46.58 0.10 64.06 Texas Brownsville AT&T 41.07 28.67 0.08 62.03 Texas Corpus Christi AT&T 44.96 32.35 0.08 61.96 Texas Dallas AT&T 56.72 41.96 0.08 62.11 Texas Fort Worth AT&T 49.58 35.64 0.08 61.74 Texas Houston AT&T 52.32 37.70 0.08 61.45 Texas San Antonio AT&T 44.62 31.32 0.08 61.45 Utah Logan Qwest 33.80 27.81 0.08 55.30 Virginia Richmond Verizon 61.59 23.60 0.12 69.88 Virginia Smithfield Verizon 45.51 32.46 0.11 43.20 Washington Everett Verizon 48.34 34.41 0.02 76.05 Washington Seattle Qwest 40.12 30.27 0.07 55.60 West Virginia Huntington Verizon 65.96 33.94 0.16 82.95 Wisconsin Milwaukee AT&T 31.24 0.16 64.65 Wisconsin Racine AT&T 31.22 0.16 64.65 Table 1.10 Telephone Rates in the Sample Cities for a Business with a Single Line -
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  • ``dominant.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.3(o). All others are classified ``non-dominant.'' Pursuant to section 61.23(c) of the Commission's rules then in effect, ``[a]ll tariff filings of domestic and international non-dominant carriers must be made on at least one day's notice.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.23(c) (1995). Tariffs for dominant carriers, however, were not effective until 30 days after filing. 47 C.F.R. § 61.59(a) (1995). AT&T Brief at 6. See also Total Telecommunications Services, Inc., and Atlas Telephone Company, Inc. v. AT&T Corp., Reply Brief of TTS/Atlas, File No. E-97-03 (filed July 28, 1997) at 9 (Complainants' Reply) (citing AT&T's assertion that Total's terminating access rates are 27% higher than those of Atlas, and, while not confirming this figure, admitting that Total's rates are
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  • § 160(a)(1). See ACS Petition at 29-45. See, e.g., id. at 29. Id.; see also ACS Reply at 11. Specifically, we forbear from applying the following rules only to the extent they apply to dominant carrier switched access and end-user rates and on the condition ACS complies with provisions applicable to nondominant carriers: 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.773(a)(iii), 61.38, 61.54, 61.58, 61.59, 63.03(b)(2), 63.71, Part 65, Part 69, Subparts A and B. CLEC Access Charge Reform Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 9938, para. 38. Id. at 9935-36, para. 31. Id. at 9925, para. 3; see also 47 C.F.R. § 61.26. CLEC Access Charge Reform Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 9938, para. 40. Id. at 9938, para. 39. We cap each rate element
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  • 19415 (2005) (Qwest Omaha Forbearance Order), aff'd, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 482 F.3d 471 (D.C. Cir. 2007) (Qwest Corp. v. FCC). Verizon seeks forbearance from the following: tariffing requirements, price cap regulation, and dominant carrier requirements concerning the processes for acquiring lines, discontinuing services, assignment or transfers of control, and acquiring affiliations. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-61.49, 61.58, 61.59, 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-63.66. See, e.g., Letter from Joseph Jackson, Associate Director, Federal Regulatory, Verizon, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 06-172 at 7 (filed June 13, 2007) (Verizon June 13, 2007 Ex Parte Letter). 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e). (discussing Computer Inquiry III requirements). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-61.49, 61.58, 61.59, 63.03, 63.04.
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  • 21293, 21924-25, paras. 1-2 (2007) (Verizon 6 MSA Order); pet. for review pending, No. 08-1012 (D.C. Cir. filed Jan. 14, 2008). Verizon sought forbearance from the following: tariffing requirements, price cap regulation, and dominant carrier requirements concerning the processes for acquiring lines, discontinuing services, assignment or transfers of control, and acquiring affiliations. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.41-.49, 61.58, 61.59, 63.03, 63.04, 63.60-.66. See Verizon 6 MSA Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 21924, para. 1. 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e). Verizon 6 MSA Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 21307-11, paras. 27-34. Id. Id. at 21307-08, para. 27. Id. at 21312, para. 36. Id. at 21318-19, para. 45. See Petition of Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Order Declaring it to
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  • from Melissa E. Newman, Vice President - Federal Regulatory, Qwest, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 07-97 (filed Aug. 3, 2007) (filing two separate letters correcting the Denver and Seattle petitions). See Appendix A for a list of commenters. 47 U.S.C. § 160. . 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(a), (b), (e). 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, 61.59. 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-49. 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.03, 63.04. In its petitions, Qwest requested forbearance from Sections 63.60-66 of the Commission's rules, but subsequently withdrew this aspect of its petitions; therefore, we do not include those rule sections in our analysis below. See Qwest June 13, 2008 Ex Parte Letter at 4. ; Qwest June 13, 2008 Ex Parte Letter
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  • 47 U.S.C. § 251(c)). Qwest seeks this relief for its wholesale provision of voice-grade, DS1, and DS3 unbundled loop and transport facilities. Id. Qwest also seeks forbearance from the congruent loop and transport unbundling obligations of 47 U.S.C. § 271(c)(2)(B)(ii). Id. Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.319(a), 51.319(b), and 51.319(e)). Id. (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.32, 61.33, 61.38, 61.58, and 61.59). Qwest asserts that if it is granted forbearance relief from these dominant carrier tariffing requirements, it would willingly accept, as a condition of such relief, being subject to the permissive tariffing rules that apply to competitive LECs. Id. at 7-8 (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.18-61.26). Id. at 8 (citing 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.41-49). Qwest asserts that it would willingly accept
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  • year, that make appropriate adjustments to their PCI, API, and SBI values pursuant to §§61.45 through 61.47, and that incorporate new services into the PCI, API, or SBI calculations pursuant to §§61.45(g), 61.46(b), and 61.47 (b) and (c). Price cap local exchange carriers may propose rate, PCI, or other tariff changes more often than annually, consistent with the requirements of §61.59. Section 61.45 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b)(1)(i) introductory text, and (d)(2) to read as follows: § 61.45 Adjustments to the PCI for Local Exchange Carriers. (a) Price cap local exchange carriers shall file adjustments to the PCI for each basket as part of the annual price cap tariff filing, and shall maintain updated PCIs to reflect the effect
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  • year, that make appropriate adjustments to their PCI, API, and SBI values pursuant to §§61.45 through 61.47, and that incorporate new services into the PCI, API, or SBI calculations pursuant to §§61.45(g), 61.46(b), and 61.47 (b) and (c). Price cap local exchange carriers may propose rate, PCI, or other tariff changes more often than annually, consistent with the requirements of §61.59. Section 61.45 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b)(1)(i) introductory text, and (d)(2) to read as follows: § 61.45 Adjustments to the PCI for Local Exchange Carriers. (a) Price cap local exchange carriers shall file adjustments to the PCI for each basket as part of the annual price cap tariff filing, and shall maintain updated PCIs to reflect the effect
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  • requirements than those we are considering here. Any party making such an argument should explain in detail its reasons for its position. Finally, we invite interested parties to suggest alternative requirements for responding to public inquiries about tariffs.11 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-164 nondominant IXCs or non-incumbent LEC providers of interstate exchange access services may become moot. 12 See Section 61.59 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 61.59. 13 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fifth Order on Reconsideration and Fourth Report and Order, FCC 98-120 (released June 22, 1998); AT&T Corporation's Petition for Waiver of Section 61.47(f)(2) of the Commission's Rules, Order, 10 FCC Rcd 12440, 12447 (para. 16) (Com. Car. Bur., 1995); Amendment of
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  • ``dominant.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.3(o). All others are classified ``non-dominant.'' Pursuant to section 61.23(c) of the Commission's rules then in effect, ``[a]ll tariff filings of domestic and international non-dominant carriers must be made on at least one day's notice.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.23(c) (1995). Tariffs for dominant carriers, however, were not effective until 30 days after filing. 47 C.F.R. § 61.59(a) (1995). AT&T Brief at 6. See also Total Telecommunications Services, Inc., and Atlas Telephone Company, Inc. v. AT&T Corp., Reply Brief of TTS/Atlas, File No. E-97-03 (filed July 28, 1997) at 9 (Complainants' Reply) (citing AT&T's assertion that Total's terminating access rates are 27% higher than those of Atlas, and, while not confirming this figure, admitting that Total's rates are
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  • TWMFS B m commeuts filed December 2,1993, at 5 and Hughes comments at 6. `IA See Notice of Proposed Rule Making, PR Docket No. 93-61,8 FCC Red 2502 (1993) at paragr&-z21. lz &e, Notice of Propcsed Rule Making, PP Docket No. 93-253, 8 FCC Red 7635, para 145, n. 153 (1993). `~6 &g Public Notice, DA 94-129, PR Docket No. 93-61.59 Fed.Reg. 7239 (February 15, 1994). 4723 beyond city limits to the broader metropolitan area where people are likely to commute, conduct business, or routinely drive. "It7SBMS favors MSAs/RSAs over BTAs because, h claims, (1) the Commission has had favorable experience with MSAs/RSAs in licensing cellular systems, (2) BTAs do not coincide with cellular service areas, to the detriment of' cellular
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  • TWMFS B m commeuts filed December 2,1993, at 5 and Hughes comments at 6. `IA See Notice of Proposed Rule Making, PR Docket No. 93-61,8 FCC Red 2502 (1993) at paragr&-z21. lz &e, Notice of Propcsed Rule Making, PP Docket No. 93-253, 8 FCC Red 7635, para 145, n. 153 (1993). `~6 &g Public Notice, DA 94-129, PR Docket No. 93-61.59 Fed.Reg. 7239 (February 15, 1994). 4723 beyond city limits to the broader metropolitan area where people are likely to commute, conduct business, or routinely drive. "It7SBMS favors MSAs/RSAs over BTAs because, h claims, (1) the Commission has had favorable experience with MSAs/RSAs in licensing cellular systems, (2) BTAs do not coincide with cellular service areas, to the detriment of' cellular
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  • requirements than those we are considering here. Any party making such an argument should explain in detail its reasons for its position. Finally, we invite interested parties to suggest alternative requirements for responding to public inquiries about tariffs.11 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-164 nondominant IXCs or non-incumbent LEC providers of interstate exchange access services may become moot. 12 See Section 61.59 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 61.59. 13 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Fifth Order on Reconsideration and Fourth Report and Order, FCC 98-120 (released June 22, 1998); AT&T Corporation's Petition for Waiver of Section 61.47(f)(2) of the Commission's Rules, Order, 10 FCC Rcd 12440, 12447 (para. 16) (Com. Car. Bur., 1995); Amendment of
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  • GTE Telephone Operating Companies and GTE Systems Telephone Companies SHALL KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNT of all monies received that are associated with the rates that are subject to this investigation. 8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that GTE Telephone Operating Companies and GTE Systems Telephone Companies SHALL FILE supplements reflecting the one day suspensions. For this purpose, we waive sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58 and 61.59. Carriers should cite the ``DA'' number on the instant Order as the authority for the filings. 9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that GTE Telephone Operating Companies and GTE Systems Telephone Companies SHALL FILE these supplements no later than five business days from the release date of this Order. 10. IT
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  • of all amounts received that are associated with the rates that are subject to this investigation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revisions for one day pursuant to this Order MAY FILE a supplement advancing the currently scheduled effective date to June 30, 2000. For this purpose, we waive Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59. Carriers should cite the "DA" number on the instant Order as the authority for the filings. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each local exchange carrier required to suspend its tariff revisions for one day pursuant to this Order SHALL FILE a supplement reflecting the one day suspension. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
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  • to Sections 4(i) and 204(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i) and 204(a), Citizens Telecommunications Companies shall keep accurate account of all amounts received by reason of the rates that are subject of this investigation 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens MAY ADVANCE the suspended material to November 1, 2000. Sections 61.58 and 61.59, 47 C.F.R. §§ 61.58, 61.59, of the commission's Rules are waived for this purpose. 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Citizens Telecommunications Companies SHALL FILE tariff revisions within five business days of the release date of this Order to reflect this suspension. . FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Jane E. Jackson Chief, Competitive Pricing Division Common Carrier Bureau In the Matter of
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  • A LA MOTTE TEL. CO. 9.17 1.61 7.44 60.37 351223 A LAUREL TEL. CO., INC. 17.03 3.89 12.65 80.82 351225 A LEHIGH VALLEY COOP. TEL. ASSN. 14.11 3.53 10.22 73.94 351228 A LONE ROCK COOP. TEL. CO. 19.16 5.56 12.89 84.32 351229 C LOST NATION-ELWOOD TEL. CO. 5.79 3.75 1.97 6.30 351230 A NORTHEAST IOWA TEL. CO. 11.26 3.54 7.46 61.59 351232 A LYNNVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY 19.92 6.67 12.42 83.70 351235 A MANILLA TEL. CO. 10.08 0.83 9.18 68.77 351237 A MARNE & ELK HORN TEL. CO. 18.03 5.45 11.92 80.84 351238 A MARTELLE COOP. TEL. ASSN. 17.64 4.17 12.94 82.52 351239 A MASSENA TEL. CO. 15.29 2.33 12.67 78.81 3 - 197 Table 3.28 High-Cost Loop Fund Percentage Changes from
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  • DELIVERY. News Release. (FCC No. 01-345). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 or Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 WTB. Contact Magalie Salas at (202) 418-0303 or Ruth Dancey at (202) 418-7085 [1]DOC-218025A1.doc [2]DOC-218025A1.pdf [3]DOC-218025A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- PUBLIC NOTICES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Released: 11/29/2001. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR INTERIM WAIVER OF SECTIONS 61.58, 61.38 AND 61.59 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 01-2756). Comments Due: 12/28/2001. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2002. CCB. Contact: Paul Moon at (202) 418-1530 [4]DA-01-2756A1.doc [5]DA-01-2756A1.pdf [6]DA-01-2756A1.txt Released: 11/29/2001. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES FOR INTERIM AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT TARIFFS. (DA No. 01-2757). Comments Due: 12/28/2001. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2002. CCB. Contact: Paul Moon
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  • Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/09/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-1550). EB [23]DA-03-1550A1.doc [24]DA-03-1550A1.pdf [25]DA-03-1550A1.txt MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES. Denied Petition for Reconsideration filed by the City of Denton. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1564). MB [26]DA-03-1564A1.doc [27]DA-03-1564A1.pdf [28]DA-03-1564A1.txt SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR INTERIM WAIVER OF SECTION 61.38, 61.58 AND 61.59 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Granted SBC-ASI's Request to Withdraw its Petition for Waiver of Sections 61.58 and 61.59 of the Commission's rules, and terminated the proceeding initiated by the Petition. Action by: Deena Shetler. Adopted: 05/13/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1585). WCB [29]DA-03-1585A1.doc SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS, INC. PETITION FOR INTERIM WAIVER TO FILE CONTRACT TARIFFS FOR ADVANCED SERVICES. Granted SBC-ASI's
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  • ``dominant.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.3(o). All others are classified ``non-dominant.'' Pursuant to section 61.23(c) of the Commission's rules then in effect, ``[a]ll tariff filings of domestic and international non-dominant carriers must be made on at least one day's notice.'' 47 C.F.R. § 61.23(c) (1995). Tariffs for dominant carriers, however, were not effective until 30 days after filing. 47 C.F.R. § 61.59(a) (1995). AT&T Brief at 6. See also Total Telecommunications Services, Inc., and Atlas Telephone Company, Inc. v. AT&T Corp., Reply Brief of TTS/Atlas, File No. E-97-03 (filed July 28, 1997) at 9 (Complainants' Reply) (citing AT&T's assertion that Total's terminating access rates are 27% higher than those of Atlas, and, while not confirming this figure, admitting that Total's rates are