PUBLIC NOTICE
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DA 13-704
 Released:  April 11, 2013
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ADDS NEW DISCUSSION TOPIC TO CONNECT 
AMERICA COST MODEL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
WC Docket No. 10-90
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announced the 
commencement of a 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 To 
date, the Bureau has sought comment on 22 different topics in the virtual workshop.2  
Today, the Bureau adds a new virtual workshop discussion topic, entitled “Operating 
Expenses Input Values.”  Responses should be submitted in the virtual workshop no later than April 
25, 2013.  Parties can participate in the virtual workshop by visiting the Connect America Fund 
webpage, http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/connecting-america, and following the link to the virtual 
workshop.
Comments from the virtual workshop will be included in the official public record of this 
proceeding.  The Bureau will not rely on anonymous comments posted during the workshop in 
reaching decisions regarding the model.  Participants should be aware that identifying information 
from parties that post material in the virtual workshop will be publicly available for inspection upon 
request, even though such information may not be posted in the workshop forums.  
Reasonable accommodations, including materials in accessible formats (Braille, large print, 
electronic files, and audio format) for people with disabilities are available upon request.  Please 
include a description of the accommodation you will need, and tell us how to contact you if we need 
more information.  Please make your request as early as possible.  Last minute requests will be 
accepted but may be impossible to fill.  Accommodation requests should be directed to Kelly Jones, 
at Kelly.Jones@fcc.gov, 202-418-7078 (voice), 202-418-1169 (TTY), or 845-474-0054 (video).
For further information, please contact Katie King, 202-418-7491, Katie.King@fcc.gov or 
Ted Burmeister, 202-418-7389, Theodore.Burmeister@fcc.gov.
 
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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 On March 11, 2013, the Bureau announced the release of version three of the Connect America Cost Model.  
See Wireline Competition Bureau Announces Availability of Version Three of the Connect America Fund 
Phase II Cost Model, WC Docket No. 10-90, Public Notice, 28 FCC Rcd 2316 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2013).