*Pages 1--5 from Microsoft Word - 28824* PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 TTY 202 / 418- 2555 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov DA 03- 2081 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SECOND REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CC Docket No. 02- 6 Release Date: June 25, 2003 Comment Date: July 21, 2003 Reply Comment Date: August 19, 2003 On April 30, 2003, the Commission released a Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking taking major steps to simplify and streamline the operation of our universal service mechanism for schools and libraries, while improving our oversight over the support mechanism. 1 The Commission also found that it would be appropriate to seek further comment on several additional matters. Therefore, in the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), the Commission seeks comment on additional proposals to further improve the operation of the schools and libraries support mechanism. 2 The Further Notice seeks comment on proposed rules and procedures implementing the Commission’s policy to carry forward unused funds from the schools and libraries support mechanism in subsequent funding years of the schools and libraries support mechanism adopted in the First Report and Order. 3 The Further Notice seeks comment regarding our existing rules governing the filing of an applicant’s technology plan, and the viability of an online 1 See Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, CC Docket No. 02- 6, Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Rulemaking FCC 03- 101 (rel. April 30, 20003) (Second Order and FNPRM). 2 See id. at paras. 91- 115. 3 See Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, CC Docket No. 02- 6, Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 11521 (2002). 1 2 computerized eligible services list. The Further Notice also seeks comment on additional measures to limit waste, fraud, and abuse. Commenters should consult the Commission’s order for more detailed information. 4 The Commission invites comment on the issues and questions set forth in the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. 5 Pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. §§ 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or before July 21, 2003, 2003, and reply comments on or before August 19, 2003. All filings should refer to CC Docket No. 02- 6. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. 6 Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to . Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. If multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, however, commenters must transmit one electronic copy of the comments to each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U. S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e- mail. To get fling instructions for e- mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to , and should include the following words in the body of the message, “get form .” A sample form and directions will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, commenters must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Parties who choose to file by paper are hereby notified that effective December 18, 2001, the Commission’s contractor, Vistronix, Inc., will receive hand- delivered or messenger- delivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary at a new location in downtown Washington, DC. The address is 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Suite 110, Washington, DC, 20002. The filing hours at this location will be 8: 00 a. m. to 7: 00 p. m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. This facility is the only location where hand- delivered or messenger- delivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary will be accepted. Accordingly, the Commission will no longer accept these filings at 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD, 20743. Other messenger- delivered documents, including documents sent by overnight mail (other than United States Postal Service (USPS) Express Mail and Priority Mail), must be addressed to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD, 20743. This location will be open 8: 00 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. The USPS first- class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should continue to be addressed to the Commission’s headquarters at 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20554. The USPS 4 See Id. at paras. 91- 115. 5 See Second Order and FNPRM at paras. 91- 115. 6 See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 Fed. Reg. 24121 (1998). 2 3 mail addressed to the Commission’s headquarters actually goes to our Capitol Heights facility for screening prior to delivery at the Commission. 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are sending this type of document or It should be addressed for delivery to... using this delivery method... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hand- delivered or messenger- delivered paper 236 Massachusetts filings for the Commission's Secretary Avenue, NE, Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002 (8: 00 a. m. to 7: 00 p. m.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other messenger- delivered documents, 9300 East Hampton Drive, including documents sent by overnight mail Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (other than United States Postal Service (8: 00 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m.) Express Mail and Priority Mail) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Postal Service first- class mail, 445 12th Street, SW Express Mail, and Priority Mail Washington, DC 20554 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parties who choose to file by paper should also submit their comments on diskette to Sheryl Todd, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room 5- B540, Washington, DC, 20554. Such a submission should be on a 3.5 inch diskette formatted in an IBM compatible format using Microsoft Word or compatible software. The diskette should be accompanied by a cover letter and should be submitted in “read only” mode. The diskette should be clearly labeled with the commenter’s name, proceeding (including the docket number, in this case, CC Docket No. 02- 6), type of pleading (comment or reply comment), date of submission, and the name of the electronic file on the diskette. The label should also include the following phrase “Disk Copy - Not an Original.” Each diskette should contain only one party’s pleading, preferably in a single electronic file. In addition, commenters must send diskette copies to the Commission’s copy contractor, Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY- B402, Washington, DC, 20554. Regardless of whether parties choose to file electronically or by paper, parties should also file one copy of any documents filed in this docket with the Commission’s copy contractor, Qualex International, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY- B402, Washington, DC, 20554. Comments and reply comments will be available for public inspection during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Room CY- A257, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20554. In addition, the full text of this document is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY- A257, Washington, DC, 20554. This document may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY- B402, Washington, DC, 20554, telephone 202- 863- 2893, facsimile 202- 863- 2898, or via e- mail qualexint@ aol. com. 4 5 Comments and reply comments must include a short and concise summary of the substantive arguments raised in the pleading. Comments and reply comments must also comply with section 1.49 and all other applicable sections of the Commission’s rules. 7 We direct all interested parties to include the name of the filing party and the date of the filing on each page of their comments and reply comments. All parties are encouraged to utilize a table of contents, regardless of the length of their submission. We also strongly encourage parties to track the organization set forth in the FNPRM in order to facilitate our internal review process. Pursuant to section 1.1206 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.1206, this proceeding will be conducted as a permit- but- disclose proceeding in which ex parte communications are permitted subject to disclosure. For further information, contact Katherine Tofigh or Jonathan Secrest, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418- 7400, TTY (202) 418- 0484. 7 See 47 C. F. R. § 1.49. 5