PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0513 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 13-1635 Released: July 24, 2013 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF THE BUREAU’S COST MODEL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP WC Docket No. 10-90 Today, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announces the closing of the Bureau’s Connect America Cost Model (CAM) virtual workshop. In October 2012, the Bureau announced the commencement of the virtual workshop to solicit input and facilitate discussion on topics related to the development and adoption of the forward-looking cost model for Connect America Phase II.1 We sought comment on 28 different topics in the virtual workshop over the course of ten months.2 Filings in the virtual workshop through July 17, 2013 have been submitted into the above-captioned docket.3 The Bureau has not yet finalized and adopted a cost model. Parties should submit any additional input regarding the model development, including any follow-up commentary to topics that have been previously posted in the virtual workshop, in WC Docket No. 10-90. Any additional questions will be raised through Public Notice. For additional information on this proceeding, contact Katie King (Katie.King@fcc.gov) of the Wireline Competition Bureau, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, (202) 418-7400. - FCC - 1 Wireline Competition Bureau Announces Commencement of Connect America Phase II Cost Model Virtual Workshop, WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 05-337, Public Notice, 27 FCC Rcd 11977 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2012); see also Wireline Competition Bureau Announces Connect America Phase II Cost Model Virtual Workshop, WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 05-337, Public Notice, 27 FCC Rcd 11056 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2012). 2 See WCB Cost Model Virtual Workshop 2012, http://www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-cost-model-virtual-workshop- 2012 (last visited July 22, 2013). 3 Letter from Michael Jacobs, Legal Advisor to the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 10-90 (filed Feb. 6, 2013); Letter from Jamie Susskind, Legal Advisor to the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 10-90 (filed Mar. 27, 2013); Letter from Michael Jacobs, Legal Advisor to the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 10-90 (filed Apr. 30, 2013); Letter from Michael Jacobs, Legal Advisor to the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 10-90 (filed June 25, 2013); Letter from Michael Jacobs, Legal Advisor to the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 10-90 (filed July 22, 2013).