PUBLIC NOTICE sp FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 1919 M STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 News media thformaon 202J418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: httpJ/www.fcc.gov ftpicc.gov Released: December 22, 1997 BELL ATLANTIC FILES REVISED COST ALLOCATION MANUAL PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED On December 16, 1997, Bell Atlantic filed a revised Cost Allocation Manual (CAM) for the separation of regulated and nonregulated costs. The revised CAM reflects the recent merger of its operations with the NYNEX Telephone Companies. The revised CAM replaces the two individual CAMs of Bell Atlantic and NYNEX previously on file with the Commission. Parties may file comments on Bell Atlantic's CAM no later than January 22, 1998. Replies should be filed by February 6, 1998. Comments should reference file number AAD 97-116. A copy of each pleading should be sent to Colleen Nibbe, FCC Common Carrier Bureau, 2000 L Street, N.W., Room 812, Washington, D.C. 20554 and the International Transcription Service (ITS), 1231 20th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.Copies are available for public inspection and copying in the Accounting and Audits Divisionpublic reference room, 2000 L Street, N.W., Room 812, Washington, D.C. Copies are also available from ITS, (202) 857-3800. For further information contact Colleen Nibbe at (202) 418-0810. -FCC- DA 97-2673 22042