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Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: https://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 15-1156 Released: October 8, 2015 FCC ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL CC Docket No. 92-237 By this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the membership of the North American Numbering Council (NANC or Council), whose charter recently was renewed through September 18, 2017. 1 The NANC will provide advice and recommendations to the Commission to foster efficient and impartial North American Numbering Plan (NANP) administration; will advise the Commission on numbering policy and technical issues; and will help to ensure that numbering resources are available to all telecommunications service providers consistent with the requirements of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. “The value of this federal advisory committee to the telecommunications industry and to the public cannot be overstated,” said Wireline Competition Bureau Chief Matt DelNero. “Since 1995, the Council’s recommendations to the Commission have provided critical input on numbering policy and administration. I look forward to continuing to work with the NANC on numbering policy in the important and ongoing process of transitioning TDM networks to IP, among other important issues.” COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND CHAIRMAN By Public Notice released September 11, 2015, the Commission announced the renewal of the Council’s charter for an eleventh two-year term, and solicited applications for membership thereon with applications due September 25, 2015. In response to the Commission’s call for nominations, 2 after careful consideration, the Commission has selected the members named below. The membership is well- balanced, with a diverse and balanced mix of viewpoints from organizations representing carriers, cable providers, Internet telephony (VoIP) providers, industry associations, consumer advocates, state regulators and other stakeholders. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has appointed the Honorable Betty Ann Kane, Chairman of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, as the NANC Chairman. Marilyn Jones, Attorney Advisor in the Competition Policy Division of the Wireline Competition Bureau, will serve as the Designated Federal Officer of the NANC. The NANC will operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). 3 Each meeting of the Committee will be open to the public. A notice of each meeting will 1 On September 11, 2015, the Commission announced the re-chartering of the NANC, and requested nominations for membership on the Council. FCC Announces Renewal of North American Numbering Council and Requests Nominations for Membership, CC Docket No. 92-237, Public Notice, DA 15-1008 (Wireline Comp. Bur. rel. Sept. 11, 2015). 2 Id. 3 5 U.S.C. Appx. 2. 2be published in the Federal Register at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the meeting. Records will be maintained of each meeting and made available for public inspection. During its eleventh term, it is anticipated that the NANC will meet in Washington, D.C, for a minimum of three (3) one-day plenary meetings per year. In addition, as needed, working groups or subcommittees will be established to facilitate the Council’s work between meetings of the full Committee. Meetings will be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Members must be willing to commit to a two (2) year term of service, and should be willing and able to attend a minimum of three (3) one-day plenary committee meetings per year in Washington, DC, or participate via telephone. Committee members are also expected to participate in deliberations of at least one (1) working group or subcommittee. The Chairman and Members of the Council are as follows: Chairman: The Honorable Betty Ann Kane Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia Members: Company Member Alternate ATL Communications Aelea Christofferson President Brian Lynott Founder and CEO AT&T Inc. Henry G. Hultquist VP – Federal Regulatory Mark Lancaster Sr. Network Support Manager Bandwidth.com, Inc. Greg Rogers Deputy General Counsel Mary Tuten VP, Customer Experience CenturyLink Mary Retka Director, Network Policy Jeffrey S. Lanning Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs Comcast Corporation Competitive Carriers Association Valerie R. Cardwell Director – Carrier Management & Corporate Development Rebecca Murphy Thompson General Counsel Mary McManus Senior Director, FCC and Regulatory Affairs C. Sean Spivey Assistant General Counsel COMPTEL Alan Hill VP, Government Relations & Strategic Business Development Cox Communications, Inc. (Cox) Jose M. Jimenez Executive Director, External Regulatory Affairs Ida Bourne Director, Regulatory Affairs CTIA – The Wireless Association Matthew Gerst Director, Regulatory Affairs Benjamin Aron Director, State Regulatory & External Affairs 3800 Response Information Services, LLC HyperCube Telecom, LLC David K. Greenhaus Director of Regulatory Affairs Doug Davis Executive VP & Chief Technology Officer Robert W. McCausland VP, Regulatory and Government Affairs Level 3 Communications, LLC Scott Seab Senior Regulatory Counsel Daniel Stromsland Director, Switched Access Planning National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Washington, DC Honorable Betty Ann Kane Chairman, Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia Cary B. Hinton Policy Advisor to the Chairman (NARUC) Idaho Honorable Paul Kjellander President, Idaho Public Utilities Commission Carolee Hall Telecommunications Analyst (NARUC) Ohio Honorable Lynn Slaby Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (NARUC) Nebraska Honorable Crystal Rhoades Commissioner, Nebraska Public Service Commission Cullin Robbins IT/Telecom/Communications Analyst (NARUC) Massachusetts Honorable Karen Charles Peterson Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications & Cable Michael Scott Attorney (NARUC) Missouri Honorable Scott T. Rupp Commissioner, Missouri Public Service Commission Rachel Hassani Advisor to Commissioner Rupp National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA) Helen M. Mickiewicz Assistant General Counsel, California Public Utilities Commission Wayne R. Jortner Staff Attorney, Vermont Department of Public Service National Cable & Telecommunications Assoc. (NCTA) Jerome Fitch Candelaria VP and Counsel, California Cable & Telecommunications Association Betty Sanders Director, Regulatory Affairs Charter Communications NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association Stephen F. Pastorkovich Associate Director, Technology & Business Development Brian Ford Regulatory Counsel 4SIP Forum Richard Shockey Chairman of the Board SMS/800, Inc. Gina Perini Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Joel Bernstein VP, Regulatory and Public Policy Sprint Nextel Corporation Rosemary Emmer Industry Regulatory Advisor Scott Freiermuth Counsel, Government Affairs T-Mobile USA Michele K. Thomas National Director, State Regulatory & Numbering Policy Indra Sehdev Chalk Principal Corporate Counsel United States Telecom Association Thomas Soroka, Jr. VP, Engineering & Technology Verizon Ann Berkowitz Director of Federal Affairs Robert Morse Assistant General Counsel Vonage Holdings Corp. (Vonage) Brendan Kasper Senior Regulatory Counsel XO Communications Tiki Gaugler Senior Manager, Regulatory Gigi Leeger Regulatory Affairs Director FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn Jones, NANC Designated Federal Officer, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division, (202) 418-2357 (voice); email: Marilyn.Jones@fcc.gov. - FCC -