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  • 1934, as amended, to transfer control of blanket authorization to provide domestic interstate telecommunications services held by NorthPoint to Verizon. On January 12, 2001, Verizon filed a letter with the Commission's Secretary withdrawing its August 24, 2000, joint application, and on March 23, 2001, NorthPoint filed a letter with the Commission requesting permanent emergency discontinuance of service, pursuant to section 63.63 of the Commission's rules. 2. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, that this proceeding, CC Docket No. 00-157, IS HEREBY TERMINATED and CC Docket No. 00-157 IS CLOSED. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Michelle M. Carey, Chief Policy and Program Planning Division Common Carrier Bureau See Joint Application
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) NorthPoint Communications, Inc. ) Application for Authority for Permanent ) NSD File No. W-P-D-488 Discontinuance of Service Pursuant To ) Section 63.63 ) CERTIFICATE AND ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2001 Released: May 23, 2001 By the Acting Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau: 1. On March 23, 2001, NorthPoint Communications, Inc. (NorthPoint) filed an application requesting authority under section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, and section 63.63 of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) regulations, to discontinue service permanently, effective
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  • manner that is minimally disruptive to end users. Finally, we expect that all carriers will respond to state commission guidance concerning the methods and procedures necessary to migrate customers from carriers discontinuing service. NorthPoint Communications, Inc. Authority to Discontinue Service On March 23, 2001, NorthPoint Communications, Inc. (NorthPoint) filed an application requesting authority under section 214(a)of the Act and section 63.63 of the Commission's regulations, to discontinue providing telecommunications services permanently, effective March 26, 2001. Section 63.63 of our rules provides, in emergency situations, that a carrier is automatically granted discontinuance authority for 60 days, beginning the day it files its application, unless the Commission informs it to the contrary within the first 15 days. This section anticipates that service will
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  • ) ) ) NSD File No. W-P-D-523 ORDER Adopted: September 7, 2001 Released: September 7, 2001 By the Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we deny Rhythms Links Inc. emergency application to discontinue providing its domestic telecommunications services in all geographic areas throughout the United States, pursuant to section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 63.63 of the Commission's rules. Applicant requests authority to discontinue service on September 10, 2001, until such date as the Commission grants permanent discontinuance authority. BACKGROUND On August 10, 2001, Rhythms Links Inc. (Rhythms Links or Applicant), located at 9100 East Mineral Circle, Englewood, CO 80112, filed an application requesting authority under section 214(a) of the Act and section 63.71 of
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  • burden on Rhythms Links of continuing service. In any event, as we discuss below, it is possible that service will continue for some period of time past September 24 if a bid for Rhythms Links' assets is approved and consummated. Competitive Carrier First Report and Order at ¶ 147. See LaRose v. FCC, 494 F.2d 1145 (D.C. Cir. 1974). Section 63.63 Application of Rhythms Links Inc., Holder of Section 214 Authority, NSD File No. W-P-D-523 at 5-6 (Aug. 31, 2001) (Emergency Application). Id. at 5. At the time Rhythms made its decision to file for reorganization under Chapter 11, it had estimated that it was ``sustaining a net cash burn of between $765,000 and $895,000.'' Rhythms Reply at 6-7. This particularized
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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 NACS Communications, Inc. d/b/a Texcom USA Application for Authority for Emergency Discontinuance of Interexchange Telecommunications Services Pursuant to Section 63.63 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Comp. Pol. File No. 651 Adopted: May 20, 2003 Released: May 20, 2003 By the Chief, Competition Policy Division: introduction and Background In this Order, we deny NACS Communications, Inc. d/b/a Texcom USA's (Texcom) application for emergency discontinuance, filed May 5, 2003, pursuant to section 214(a) of the Communications Act of
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  • 6: Part 42 Recordkeeping Requirements (47 C.F.R. §§ 42.4, 42.5, 42.7, 42.10(a)) Category 7: ARMIS Report 43-01 Category 8: Annual Revenue and Total Communications Plant Reporting (47 C.F.R. § 43.21(c)) Category 9: Rules Governing Notices of Network Changes (47 C.F.R. §§ 51.329(a)(2), 51.333(a)-(f), 52.333(b)) Category 10: Service Discontinuance Approval Requirements (47 U.S.C. § 214, 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.30. 63.61, 63.62, 63.63, 63.71(a)(5), 63.71(c), 63.90(a)(8)) Category 11: Traffic Damage Claim Rules (47 C.F.R. § 64.1) Category 12: Structural Separation Requirements for Independent ILECs (47 C.F.R. § 64.1903) Category 13: Rules Governing Extension of Unsecured Credit for Interstate and Foreign Communications Services to Candidates for Federal Office (47 C.F.R. §§ 64.801, 64.804) Category 14: ``Cash Working Capital Allowance'' Requirement (47 C.F.R. § 65.820(d))
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  • facilities, or dismantle or remove international trunk lines, but does not discontinue, reduce, or impair the dominant services being provided through these facilities, it does not need prior approval but must provide customers at least 60 days written notice, and file a copy of the notice with the Commission. Id. 47 C.F.R. § 63.19(c). 47 C.F.R. § 63.71 (2002). Section 63.63 describes the procedures to be followed in exceptional cases involving an emergency discontinuance. 47 C.F.R. § 63.63 (2002). The Commission has forborne from exercising its section 214 authority on CMRS carriers for domestic services. See Implementation of Sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications Act; Regulatory Treatment of Mobile Services, GN Docket 93-252, Second Report and Order, 9 FCC Rcd
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  • of each state in which the discontinuance, reduction, or impairment is proposed, as well as to the Secretary of Defense, Attn. Special Assistant for Telecommunications.'' See 47 C.F.R. § 63.71(a). 47 C.F.R. § 63.71(c). Id. Verizon Comments, IB Docket No. 02-309, at 11. Id. at 12. NPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 4237, ¶ 13. See 47 C.F.R. § 63.71. Section 63.63 describes the procedures for emergency discontinuance. 47 C.F.R. § 63.63. 1996 Streamlining Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 12905, ¶ 49; see also In the Matter of International Competitive Carrier Policies, CC Docket No. 85-107, Report and Order, 102 FCC 2nd 812, 846, ¶ 83 (1985). The Commission had previously adopted the 120 day notification period in 1985 based upon concerns
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  • para. 119 (citing FCC v. RCA Communications, Inc., 346 U.S. 86, 90 (1953)). . . 47 U.S.C. § 157 nt. (describing how abrupt discontinuance of service by one provider can affect consumer confidence in an entire industry). See 47 C.F.R. § 63.71. The Commission's rules pertaining to emergency discontinuances shall also apply to interconnected VoIP services. See 47 C.F.R. § 63.63. See AT&T Reply at 28; Comcast Comments at 9-10; Pac-West Comments at 26; Qwest Reply at 6; Verizon Comments at 5-6. See, e.g., Competitive Carrier First Report and Order, 85 FCC 2d at 34, para. 146; see also Andy Vuong, No Dial Tone - Internet-based Phone Provider SunRocket's Abrupt Closure Leaves 200,000 Customers Hanging, Denv. Post, July 20, 2007, at
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  • to read as follows: Authority: Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 10, 11, 201-205, 214, 218, 403 and 651 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 160, 201-205, 214, 218, 403, and 571, unless otherwise noted. The following sections are amended to replace ``§ 43.61'' and ``§ 43.82'' with `` 43.62'': Section 63.10(c)(2) Section 63.10(c)(4) Section 63.63.22(d) Section 63.22(e) APPENDIX E Proposed Service Report And Filing Schedules A ``U.S. international service provider'' is an entity based in the United States and subject to the Commission's authority that provides telecommunications service between the United States and one or more foreign countries. See Data Innovation Initiative at http://beta.fcc.gov/data/data-innovation-initiative. See 47 C.F.R. § 43.61(b). See id., § 43.61(c). See id.,
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  • read as follows: Authority: Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 10, 11, 201-205, 214, 218, 403 and 651 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 160, 201-205, 214, 218, 403, and 571, unless otherwise noted. 7. The following sections are amended to replace "§ 43.61" and "§ 43.82" with " 43.62": Section 63.10(c)(2) Section 63.10(c)(4) Section 63.63.22(d) Section 63.22(e) 7354 Federal Communications Commission FCC 11-76 APPENDIX E Proposed Service Report And Filing Schedules 7355
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  • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 26, 2002 Released: April 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),1 we find that BroadStreet Communications, Inc. (``BroadStreet'')2 apparently willfully or repeatedly violated section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 63.61, 63.63, 63.71, and 63.505 of the Commission's rules4 by discontinuing its domestic interstate access service in Baltimore, Maryland, and Norfolk, Virginia, as well as all of its long distance service, before receiving authorization to do so from the Commission. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, we find that BroadStreet is apparently liable for a
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  • DISTRICT, CROWN KING, AZ. Dismissed Request for Review as moot because the Schools and Libraries Division reconsidered and granted Weskan's request for service change. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 05/22/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1253). CCB [40]DA-01-1253A1.pdf [41]DA-01-1253A1.doc [42]DA-01-1253A1.txt NORTHPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY FOR PERMANENT DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 63.63. Granted NorthPoint Communication's application to discontinue service. Action by: Acting Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: 05/22/2001 by Certificate & Order. (DA No. 01-1234). CCB [43]DA-01-1234A1.pdf [44]DA-01-1234A1.doc [45]DA-01-1234A1.txt VERIZON TRANSMITTAL NO. 36 EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION ROLL-IN ORDER.. Suspended Verizon's Transmittal No. 36 for one day from the effective date pending an investigation of the referenced transmittal. (Dkt No. 94-97, 96-234). Action by:
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  • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 26, 2002 Released: April 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),1 we find that BroadStreet Communications, Inc. (``BroadStreet'')2 apparently willfully or repeatedly violated section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 63.61, 63.63, 63.71, and 63.505 of the Commission's rules4 by discontinuing its domestic interstate access service in Baltimore, Maryland, and Norfolk, Virginia, as well as all of its long distance service, before receiving authorization to do so from the Commission. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, we find that BroadStreet is apparently liable for a
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  • to discontinue domestic telecommunications services, W-P-D-494, DA 01-1345. [[141]Word] | [[142]Text] May 22, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE: Requirements for carriers to obtain authority before discontinuing service in emergencies and Northpoint Communications, Inc. authority to discontinue service. WPD-488, DA 01-1257. [[143]Word] | [[144]Adobe] May 23, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE: Northpoint Communications, Inc.'s application for authority for permanent discontinuance of service pursuant to Section 63.63. WPD-488, DA 01-1234. [[145]Word] | [[146]Adobe] May 15, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE: Comments invited on RSL COM PRIMECALL, INC.'s Section 214 application to discontinue domestic interstate services. WPD-492, DA 01-1193. [[147]Word] | [[148]Adobe] May 8, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE: Reminder to common carriers regarding discontinuance of domestic service under Section 214 of The Communications Act. DA 01-1173. [[149]Word] | [[150]Text] April 30,
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  • 1934, as amended, to transfer control of blanket authorization to provide domestic interstate telecommunications services held by NorthPoint to Verizon. On January 12, 2001, Verizon filed a letter with the Commission's Secretary withdrawing its August 24, 2000, joint application, and on March 23, 2001, NorthPoint filed a letter with the Commission requesting permanent emergency discontinuance of service, pursuant to section 63.63 of the Commission's rules. 2. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, that this proceeding, CC Docket No. 00-157, IS HEREBY TERMINATED and CC Docket No. 00-157 IS CLOSED. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Michelle M. Carey, Chief Policy and Program Planning Division Common Carrier Bureau See Joint Application
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) NorthPoint Communications, Inc. ) Application for Authority for Permanent ) NSD File No. W-P-D-488 Discontinuance of Service Pursuant To ) Section 63.63 ) CERTIFICATE AND ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2001 Released: May 23, 2001 By the Acting Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau: 1. On March 23, 2001, NorthPoint Communications, Inc. (NorthPoint) filed an application requesting authority under section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, and section 63.63 of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) regulations, to discontinue service permanently, effective
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  • manner that is minimally disruptive to end users. Finally, we expect that all carriers will respond to state commission guidance concerning the methods and procedures necessary to migrate customers from carriers discontinuing service. NorthPoint Communications, Inc. Authority to Discontinue Service On March 23, 2001, NorthPoint Communications, Inc. (NorthPoint) filed an application requesting authority under section 214(a)of the Act and section 63.63 of the Commission's regulations, to discontinue providing telecommunications services permanently, effective March 26, 2001. Section 63.63 of our rules provides, in emergency situations, that a carrier is automatically granted discontinuance authority for 60 days, beginning the day it files its application, unless the Commission informs it to the contrary within the first 15 days. This section anticipates that service will
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  • ) ) ) NSD File No. W-P-D-523 ORDER Adopted: September 7, 2001 Released: September 7, 2001 By the Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we deny Rhythms Links Inc. emergency application to discontinue providing its domestic telecommunications services in all geographic areas throughout the United States, pursuant to section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 63.63 of the Commission's rules. Applicant requests authority to discontinue service on September 10, 2001, until such date as the Commission grants permanent discontinuance authority. BACKGROUND On August 10, 2001, Rhythms Links Inc. (Rhythms Links or Applicant), located at 9100 East Mineral Circle, Englewood, CO 80112, filed an application requesting authority under section 214(a) of the Act and section 63.71 of
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  • burden on Rhythms Links of continuing service. In any event, as we discuss below, it is possible that service will continue for some period of time past September 24 if a bid for Rhythms Links' assets is approved and consummated. Competitive Carrier First Report and Order at ¶ 147. See LaRose v. FCC, 494 F.2d 1145 (D.C. Cir. 1974). Section 63.63 Application of Rhythms Links Inc., Holder of Section 214 Authority, NSD File No. W-P-D-523 at 5-6 (Aug. 31, 2001) (Emergency Application). Id. at 5. At the time Rhythms made its decision to file for reorganization under Chapter 11, it had estimated that it was ``sustaining a net cash burn of between $765,000 and $895,000.'' Rhythms Reply at 6-7. This particularized
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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 NACS Communications, Inc. d/b/a Texcom USA Application for Authority for Emergency Discontinuance of Interexchange Telecommunications Services Pursuant to Section 63.63 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Comp. Pol. File No. 651 Adopted: May 20, 2003 Released: May 20, 2003 By the Chief, Competition Policy Division: introduction and Background In this Order, we deny NACS Communications, Inc. d/b/a Texcom USA's (Texcom) application for emergency discontinuance, filed May 5, 2003, pursuant to section 214(a) of the Communications Act of
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  • 6: Part 42 Recordkeeping Requirements (47 C.F.R. §§ 42.4, 42.5, 42.7, 42.10(a)) Category 7: ARMIS Report 43-01 Category 8: Annual Revenue and Total Communications Plant Reporting (47 C.F.R. § 43.21(c)) Category 9: Rules Governing Notices of Network Changes (47 C.F.R. §§ 51.329(a)(2), 51.333(a)-(f), 52.333(b)) Category 10: Service Discontinuance Approval Requirements (47 U.S.C. § 214, 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.30. 63.61, 63.62, 63.63, 63.71(a)(5), 63.71(c), 63.90(a)(8)) Category 11: Traffic Damage Claim Rules (47 C.F.R. § 64.1) Category 12: Structural Separation Requirements for Independent ILECs (47 C.F.R. § 64.1903) Category 13: Rules Governing Extension of Unsecured Credit for Interstate and Foreign Communications Services to Candidates for Federal Office (47 C.F.R. §§ 64.801, 64.804) Category 14: ``Cash Working Capital Allowance'' Requirement (47 C.F.R. § 65.820(d))
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  • facilities, or dismantle or remove international trunk lines, but does not discontinue, reduce, or impair the dominant services being provided through these facilities, it does not need prior approval but must provide customers at least 60 days written notice, and file a copy of the notice with the Commission. Id. 47 C.F.R. § 63.19(c). 47 C.F.R. § 63.71 (2002). Section 63.63 describes the procedures to be followed in exceptional cases involving an emergency discontinuance. 47 C.F.R. § 63.63 (2002). The Commission has forborne from exercising its section 214 authority on CMRS carriers for domestic services. See Implementation of Sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications Act; Regulatory Treatment of Mobile Services, GN Docket 93-252, Second Report and Order, 9 FCC Rcd
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  • of each state in which the discontinuance, reduction, or impairment is proposed, as well as to the Secretary of Defense, Attn. Special Assistant for Telecommunications.'' See 47 C.F.R. § 63.71(a). 47 C.F.R. § 63.71(c). Id. Verizon Comments, IB Docket No. 02-309, at 11. Id. at 12. NPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 4237, ¶ 13. See 47 C.F.R. § 63.71. Section 63.63 describes the procedures for emergency discontinuance. 47 C.F.R. § 63.63. 1996 Streamlining Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 12905, ¶ 49; see also In the Matter of International Competitive Carrier Policies, CC Docket No. 85-107, Report and Order, 102 FCC 2nd 812, 846, ¶ 83 (1985). The Commission had previously adopted the 120 day notification period in 1985 based upon concerns
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  • para. 119 (citing FCC v. RCA Communications, Inc., 346 U.S. 86, 90 (1953)). . . 47 U.S.C. § 157 nt. (describing how abrupt discontinuance of service by one provider can affect consumer confidence in an entire industry). See 47 C.F.R. § 63.71. The Commission's rules pertaining to emergency discontinuances shall also apply to interconnected VoIP services. See 47 C.F.R. § 63.63. See AT&T Reply at 28; Comcast Comments at 9-10; Pac-West Comments at 26; Qwest Reply at 6; Verizon Comments at 5-6. See, e.g., Competitive Carrier First Report and Order, 85 FCC 2d at 34, para. 146; see also Andy Vuong, No Dial Tone - Internet-based Phone Provider SunRocket's Abrupt Closure Leaves 200,000 Customers Hanging, Denv. Post, July 20, 2007, at
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  • to read as follows: Authority: Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 10, 11, 201-205, 214, 218, 403 and 651 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 160, 201-205, 214, 218, 403, and 571, unless otherwise noted. The following sections are amended to replace ``§ 43.61'' and ``§ 43.82'' with `` 43.62'': Section 63.10(c)(2) Section 63.10(c)(4) Section 63.63.22(d) Section 63.22(e) APPENDIX E Proposed Service Report And Filing Schedules A ``U.S. international service provider'' is an entity based in the United States and subject to the Commission's authority that provides telecommunications service between the United States and one or more foreign countries. See Data Innovation Initiative at http://beta.fcc.gov/data/data-innovation-initiative. See 47 C.F.R. § 43.61(b). See id., § 43.61(c). See id.,
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  • read as follows: Authority: Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 10, 11, 201-205, 214, 218, 403 and 651 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 160, 201-205, 214, 218, 403, and 571, unless otherwise noted. 7. The following sections are amended to replace "§ 43.61" and "§ 43.82" with " 43.62": Section 63.10(c)(2) Section 63.10(c)(4) Section 63.63.22(d) Section 63.22(e) 7354 Federal Communications Commission FCC 11-76 APPENDIX E Proposed Service Report And Filing Schedules 7355
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  • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 26, 2002 Released: April 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),1 we find that BroadStreet Communications, Inc. (``BroadStreet'')2 apparently willfully or repeatedly violated section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 63.61, 63.63, 63.71, and 63.505 of the Commission's rules4 by discontinuing its domestic interstate access service in Baltimore, Maryland, and Norfolk, Virginia, as well as all of its long distance service, before receiving authorization to do so from the Commission. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, we find that BroadStreet is apparently liable for a
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  • DISTRICT, CROWN KING, AZ. Dismissed Request for Review as moot because the Schools and Libraries Division reconsidered and granted Weskan's request for service change. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 05/22/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1253). CCB [40]DA-01-1253A1.pdf [41]DA-01-1253A1.doc [42]DA-01-1253A1.txt NORTHPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY FOR PERMANENT DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 63.63. Granted NorthPoint Communication's application to discontinue service. Action by: Acting Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: 05/22/2001 by Certificate & Order. (DA No. 01-1234). CCB [43]DA-01-1234A1.pdf [44]DA-01-1234A1.doc [45]DA-01-1234A1.txt VERIZON TRANSMITTAL NO. 36 EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION ROLL-IN ORDER.. Suspended Verizon's Transmittal No. 36 for one day from the effective date pending an investigation of the referenced transmittal. (Dkt No. 94-97, 96-234). Action by:
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  • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 26, 2002 Released: April 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),1 we find that BroadStreet Communications, Inc. (``BroadStreet'')2 apparently willfully or repeatedly violated section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 63.61, 63.63, 63.71, and 63.505 of the Commission's rules4 by discontinuing its domestic interstate access service in Baltimore, Maryland, and Norfolk, Virginia, as well as all of its long distance service, before receiving authorization to do so from the Commission. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, we find that BroadStreet is apparently liable for a
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  • to discontinue domestic telecommunications services, W-P-D-494, DA 01-1345. [[141]Word] | [[142]Text] May 22, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE: Requirements for carriers to obtain authority before discontinuing service in emergencies and Northpoint Communications, Inc. authority to discontinue service. WPD-488, DA 01-1257. [[143]Word] | [[144]Adobe] May 23, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE: Northpoint Communications, Inc.'s application for authority for permanent discontinuance of service pursuant to Section 63.63. WPD-488, DA 01-1234. [[145]Word] | [[146]Adobe] May 15, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE: Comments invited on RSL COM PRIMECALL, INC.'s Section 214 application to discontinue domestic interstate services. WPD-492, DA 01-1193. [[147]Word] | [[148]Adobe] May 8, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE: Reminder to common carriers regarding discontinuance of domestic service under Section 214 of The Communications Act. DA 01-1173. [[149]Word] | [[150]Text] April 30,