*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 5603.doc* PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12 th STREET, S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 DA 00- 2856 News media information 202/ 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202/ 418- 2830 TTY 202/ 418- 0484 202/ 418- 0485 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov Released: December 20, 2000 VERIZON FILES PRICING FLEXIBILITY PETITION PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CCB/ CPD FILE NO. 00- 28 COMMENTS: January 2, 2001 REPLY COMMENTS: January 12, 2001 On December 18, 2000, Verizon filed a petition seeking pricing flexibility in the provision of dedicated transport and special access services pursuant to section 1.774 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.774. 1 The petition may be viewed on the Commission’s Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS). Interested parties may access ETFS by using the link, “E- Filing,” from the Commission’s home page, www. fcc. gov. Parties who have questions regarding ETFS may send an e- mail to ETFS at etfs@ fcc. gov or may call (202) 418- 7700. In accordance with section 1.774( c) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.774( c), comments and oppositions in response to the petitions shall be filed no later than January 2, 2001. Pursuant to section 1.774( e)( 2)( i) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.774( e)( 2)( i), interested parties may file comments electronically through the Commission’s ETFS. Parties electing to file comments through a method other than ETFS must file such comments in accordance with section 1.774( e)( 2)( ii) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.774( e)( 2)( ii). Oppositions and comments must be served on the petitioners in accordance with section 1.774( e)( 2)( iii) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1. 774( e)( 2)( iii). In addition, in accordance with section 1.774( d) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.774( d), Verizon may file a reply no later than January 12, 2001. Any reply must be filed through ETFS and served upon each party filing an opposition or comment. See 47 C. F. R. § 1.774( e)( 3). For additional information about the filing and service of comments and replies, see sections 1.774( c)-( e) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. §§ 1.774( c)-( e). This matter shall be treated as a "permit- but- disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. See 47 C. F. R. §§ 1.1200 and 1.1206. Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain 1 This petition addresses only special access and dedicated transport services provided by the former GTE telephone operating companies. On November 17, 2000, Verizon filed a petition seeking pricing flexibility for services provided by the former Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies. See Verizon, Pacific Bell, Ameritech, and Southwestern Bell File Pricing Flexibility Petitions, Pleading Cycle Established, Public Notice, DA 00- 2617 (rel. Nov. 20, 2000). 1 2 summaries of the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one or two sentence description of the views and arguments presented is generally required. See 47 C. F. R. § 1.1206( b). Other rules pertaining to oral and written ex parte presentations in permit- but- disclose proceedings are set forth in section 1.1206( b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.1206( b). For further information, contact Joi Roberson Nolen, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau, (202) 418- 1520. - FCC - 2