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Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 08-1725 Released: July 24, 2008 PETITION OF AT&T FOR INTERIM DECLARATORY RULING AND LIMITED WAIVERS PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED WC Docket No. 08-152 Comments Due: August 14, 2008 Reply Comments Due: August 25, 2008 On July 17, 2008, AT&T filed a petition that, absent “comprehensive reform,” seeks interim declaratory ruling and limited waivers regarding access charges.1 Specifically, AT&T asks the Commission to “clarify the applicability of access charges to interexchange” Internet protocol/public switched telephone network (IP/PSTN) traffic.2 In addition, AT&T seeks “limited waivers of [the Commission’s] rules governing [subscriber line charges] and switched access charges.”3 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 August 14, 2008 and reply comments on or before August 25, 2008.4 Comments may be filed using the Commission’s ECFS or by filing paper copies.5 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. 08-152. 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 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 1 See Petition of AT&T Inc. for Interim Declaratory Ruling and Limited Waivers, WC Docket No. 08-152, at 3-4 (filed July 17, 2008) (Petition). 2 Id. at 26-41. 3 Id. at 42-50. 4 Although a separate docket has been established for this petition, it is available via the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) in CC Docket Nos. 94-68, 96-45, 01-92, and WC Docket Nos. 07-135, 04-36, 06- 122, 05-337. 5 See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 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, NE, 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, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20554. Parties should also send a copy of their filings to Victoria Goldberg, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5-A266, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20554 or by e-mail to victoria.goldberg@fcc.gov. Parties shall also serve one copy with the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 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. 08-152 are available for public inspection and copying during business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-A257, Washington, D.C. 20554. The documents may also be purchased from BCPI, telephone (202) 488-5300, facsimile (202) 488-5563, TTY (202) 488-5562, e-mail fcc@bcpiweb.com. People with disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at telephone (202) 418-0530 or TTY (202) 418-0432. 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 et seq. 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 arguments presented generally is required. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b)(2). 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. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b). For further information, contact Victoria Goldberg, Attorney Advisor, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418-1520. - FCC -