*Pages 1--3 from Microsoft Word - 54311.doc* PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th St., S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 DA 06- 64 January 13, 2006 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION, INC. 'S PROPOSED 2006 MODIFICATION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE FORMULAS PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED WC Docket No. 05- 347 Comments Due: February 3, 2006 Reply Comments Due: February 13, 2006 On December 29, 2005, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) filed with the Commission its proposed modification of average schedule formulas for interstate traffic- sensitive and common line settlements, pursuant to section 69.606 of the Commission’s rules. 1 In its filing, NECA proposes to revise the formulas for average schedule interstate settlement disbursements in connection with the provision of interstate access services for the period beginning July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Modifications to the average schedule formulas are based on a statistical sampling of the costs and demand of comparable cost companies. In its filing, NECA estimates that settlement rates would decrease by about 1.7 percent, assuming constant demand; however, any individual impact on an average schedule company will depend on its size and demand characteristics. NECA makes structural changes to the common line and special access formulas in the filing. As a result, some larger study areas will see a significant decrease in settlements, while many smaller study areas will see slight increases. The formulas also reflect the trend of reduced access minutes. Interested parties may file comments on or before February 3, 2006, and reply comments on or before February 13 , 2006. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to http:// www. fcc. gov/ cgb/ ecfs/. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. If multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of the proceeding, 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, in this case, WC Docket No. 05- 347. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e- mail. To get filing instructions for e- mail comments, commenters should send an e- mail to ecfs@ fcc. gov, and should 1 47 C. F. R. § 69.606( b). 1 2 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. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U. S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U. S. Postal Service mail). Parties are strongly encouraged to file comments electronically using the Commission’s ECFS. The Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., will receive hand- delivered or messenger- delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, N. E., Suite 110, Washington, D. C. 20002. -The filing hours at this location are 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. -Commercial overnight mail (other than U. S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. -U. S. Postal Service first- class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, D. C. 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Room TW- A325, 445 12 th Street, SW, Washington, D. C. 20554. Parties should also send a copy of their filings to Douglas Slotten, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5- A233, 445 12 th Street, SW, Washington, D. C. 20554, or by e- mail to Douglas. Slotten@ fcc. gov. Parties shall also serve one copy with the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY- B402, Washington, D. C. 20554, (202) 488- 5300, or via e- mail to fcc@ bcpiweb. com. Documents in WC Docket No. 05- 347 are available for public inspection and copying during business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12 th St. SW, Room CY- A257, Washington, DC 20554. The documents may also be purchased from BCPI, telephone (202) 488- 5300, facsimile (202) 488- 5563, TTY (202) 488- 5562, fcc@ bcpiweb. com. Accessible formats (computer diskettes, large print, audio recording and Braille) are available to persons with disabilities by contacting the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418- 0531, TTY (202) 418- 7365, or at . This matter shall be treated as a “permit- but- disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. 2 Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain 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 2 47 C. F. R. §§ 1.1200 et seq. 2 3 arguments presented generally is required. 3 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. 4 For further information, contact Douglas Slotten of the Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418- 1572. - FCC - 3 See 47 C. F. R. § 1.1206( b)( 2). 4 47 C. F. R. § 1.1206( b). 3