§  61.33   Letters of transmittal.

   (a) Except as specified in § 61.32(b), all publications filed on paper
   with the Commission must be numbered consecutively by the issuing
   carrier beginning with Number 1, and must be accompanied by a letter of
   transmittal, A4 (21 cm *29.7 cm) or 81/2by 11 inches (21.6 cm *27.9 cm)
   in size. All letters of transmittal must

   (1) Concisely explain the nature and purpose of the filing;

   (2) Specify whether supporting information under § 61.38 is required;

   (3) State whether copies have been delivered to the Commercial
   Contractor and the Chief, Pricing Policy Division.

   (4) Contain a statement indicating the date and method of filing of the
   original of the transmittal letter as required by § 61.32(b), and the
   date and method of filing the copies as required by § 61.32 (a) and
   (c); and

   (5) Include the FCC Registration Number (FRN) of the carrier(s) on
   whose behalf the letter is submitted. See part 1, subpart W of this
   chapter.

   (b) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of this
   section, any local exchange carrier choosing to file an Access Tariff
   under § 61.39 must include in the transmittal:

   (1) A summary of the filing's basic rates, terms and conditions;

   (2) A statement concerning whether any prior Commission facility
   authorization necessary to the implementation of the tariff has been
   obtained; and

   (3) A statement that the filing is made pursuant to § 61.39.

   (c) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of this
   section, any carrier filing a price cap tariff must include in the
   letter of transmittal a statement that the filing is made pursuant to
   § 61.49.

   (d) Tariffs filed pursuant to section 204(a)(3) of the Communications
   Act shall display prominently in the upper right hand corner of the
   letter of transmittal a statement that the filing is made pursuant to
   that section and whether it is being filed on 7- or 15-days' notice.

   (e) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of this
   section, any carrier filing a new or revised tariff made on 15 days'
   notice or less shall include in the letter of transmittal, the name,
   room number, street address, telephone number, and facsimile number of
   the individual designated by the filing carrier to receive personal or
   facsimile service of petitions against the filing as required under
   § 1.773(a)(4) of this chapter.

   (f) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a), (b),
   and (c) of this section, the letter of transmittal must specifically
   reference by number any special permission necessary to implement the
   tariff publication. Special permission must be granted prior to the
   filing of the tariff publication, and may not be requested in the
   transmittal letter.

   (g) The letter of transmittal must be substantially in the following
   format:

   ____________________

   (Exact name of carrier in full)
   ____________________

   (Post Office Address)
   ____________________

   (Date)
   ____________________

   Transmittal No.

   Secretary, Federal Communications Commission; Washington, DC 20554

   Attention: Wireline Competition Bureau

   The accompanying tariff (or other publication) issued by ___, and
   bearing FCC No. ___, effective ___, 20 _, is sent to you for filing in
   compliance with the requirements of the Communications Act of 1934, as
   amended. (Here give the additional information required.)
   ____________________

   (Name of issuing officer or agent)
   ____________________

   (Title) ____________________________________

   (h)(1) A separate letter of transmittal may accompany each publication,
   or the above format may be modified to provide for filing as many
   publications as desired with one transmittal letter.

   (2) [Reserved]

   Note to § 61.33: If a receipt for accompanying publication is desired,
   the letter of transmittal must be sent in duplicate. One copy showing
   the date of receipt by the Commission will then be returned to the
   sender.

   [ 55 FR 19173 , May 8, 1990, as amended by  56 FR 55239 , Oct. 25, 1991;  58 FR 17530 , Apr. 5, 1993;  58 FR 44906 , Aug. 25, 1993;  62 FR 5777 , Feb. 7,
   1997;  64 FR 46588 , 46593, Aug. 26, 1999;  66 FR 47896 , Sept. 14, 2001;
    67 FR 13228 , Mar. 21, 2002]