PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, D.C. 20554
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DA 13-80
Release Date:  January 22, 2013
COMMENT CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR BUREAU’S PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING 
CONNECT AMERICA PHASE II
WC Docket No. 10-90
Comment Date:  February 19, 2013
Reply Comment Date:  March 4, 2013
On December 27, 2012, the Commission released a public notice regarding Connect America 
Phase II, specifically addressing and seeking comment on what areas should be eligible for Phase II and 
what procedures should govern making a statewide commitment in Phase II.1
The Commission set the comment and reply comment deadlines for the Connect America Phase 
II PN as 30 and 45 days, respectively, after publication of the summary of the further notice in the Federal 
Register.2 On January 18, 2013, a summary of the Connect America Phase II PN appeared in the Federal 
Register.3 Accordingly, comments will be due on February 19, 2013, and reply comments will be due 
on March 4, 2013.
For comment filing requirements, please consult the Connect America Phase II PN.4 For further 
information regarding this proceeding, contact Ryan Yates, Wireline Competition Bureau, 
Telecommunications Access Policy Division, ryan.yates@fcc.gov, 202-418-0886.
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1 Wireline Competition Bureau Seeks Comment on Procedures Relating to Areas Eligible for Funding and Election 
to Make a Statewide Commitment in Phase II of the Connect America Fund, WC Docket No. 10-90, Public Notice, 
DA 12-2075 (Wireline Comp. Bur. Dec. 27, 2012) (Connect America Phase II PN).
2 Id.
3 See Connect America Phase II Public Notice, 78 Fed. Reg. 4,100 (Jan. 18, 2013).
4 See Connect America Phase II PN at paras. 28-33.