PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 10-283 Released: February 19, 2010 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR UNITED STATES TELECOM ASSOCIATION PETITION FOR WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 61.49(K) OF THE COMMISSION’S RULES FOR THE SHORT FORM TARIFF REVIEW PLAN WC Docket No. 10-46 COMMENTS: March 5, 2010 REPLY COMMENTS: March 12, 2010 On February 4, 2010, the United States Telecom Association (USTelecom) filed a petition on behalf of its price cap members seeking a permanent waiver of requirements in section 61.49(k) of the Commission’s rules regarding non-exogenous cost data filing requirements for the Short Form Tariff Review Plan (TRP).1 Specifically, USTelecom requests that all price cap LECs receive a waiver from the requirement that they submit PC-1 and IND-1 forms as part of the Short Form TRP.2 USTelecom also requests that price cap LECs that have reached their Average Traffic Sensitive (ATS) rate target receive a waiver from the requirement that they submit the TGT-1 and TGT-2 forms as part of the Short Form TRP.3 In addition, USTelecom requests that the deadline for the Short Form TRP be moved to May 17 to give price cap carriers additional time to prepare their cost data.4 Interested parties may file comments on the USTelecom Petition on or before March 5, 2010 and reply comments on or before March 12, 2010. Filings in this proceeding should be captioned “USTelecom Petition for Waiver of Section 61.49(k)” and filed in WC Docket No. 10-46. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Suite TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. Two courtesy copies must be delivered to Pamela Arluk, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division, 445 12th Street, SW, Room 5-A233, Washington, DC 20554 or via e-mail at pamela.arluk@fcc.gov. One copy must also be sent to Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street SW, Suite CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202-488-5300, facsimile 202-488-5563, or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. 1 See Petition of the United States Telecom Association for Waiver of Rule 61.49(k)’s Non-exogenous Cost Data Requirements for the Short Form Tariff Review Plan and for Waiver of Rule 61.49(k)’s Deadline for Filing the Exogenous Cost Data Requirements of the Short Form Tariff Review Plan, WC Docket No. 10-46 at 1 (filed Feb. 4, 2010). 2 Id. at 2. 3 Id. 4 Id. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. · Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the website for submitting comments. o For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one electronic copy of the comments for each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers 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 filing instructions, filers should send an e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov and include the following words in the body of the message: get form . A sample form and directions will be sent in response. · Paper Filers: 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, filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Parties are strongly encouraged to file comments electronically using the Commission’s ECFS. 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). All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. · All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. The filing hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. · 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, Express, and Priority mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. 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 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty). Filings and comments are also 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. They may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-B402, Washington, DC, 20554, telephone 202-488-5300, facsimile 202-488-5563, or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. This Public Notice establishes certain procedural requirements relating to consideration of the petition for preemption. This matter shall be treated as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules.5 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.6 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.7 For further information, contact Pamela Arluk of the Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-1520, or via e-mail at pamela.arluk@fcc.gov. - FCC - 5 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1200, 1.1206. 6 See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b). 7 See id.