*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 8587.doc* PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 April 26, 2001 SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC NOTICE ON THE APPLICATION BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION UNDER SECTION 271 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT TO PROVIDE IN- REGION, INTERLATA SERVICE IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT (CC DOCKET NO. 01- 100) NEW CONTACT FOR ACCESS TO VERIZON CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION On April 23, 2001, Verizon New York Inc., Verizon Long Distance, Verizon Enterprise Solutions, Verizon Global Networks Inc., and Verizon Select Services Inc. (collectively, Verizon) filed an application for authorization to provide in- region, interLATA service in the State of Connecticut, pursuant to section 271 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U. S. C. § 271. We issued a Public Notice, DA 01- 1063, establishing procedures to govern consideration of Verizon’s application. The procedures included the identification of an individual selected by Verizon to serve as the contact for parties seeking access to confidential information filed by Verizon. On April 24, 2001, Verizon notified the Commission that it was changing the designated contact person to Steven McPherson. Verizon also stated that any requests for access to confidential information inadvertently directed to the initial contact person will be promptly referred to the new contact. Under the present circumstances, we conclude that this will not prejudice interested parties, although we urge section 271 applicants to avoid such changes whenever possible, given the very compressed time- frames for comments and replies in these proceedings. Accordingly, all questions relating to access to confidential information submitted by Verizon should be directed to Steven McPherson, Verizon, 1320 North Courthouse Road, Eighth Floor, Arlington, VA 22201, 703- 974- 2808. All other matters and procedures discussed in the April 23, 2001 Public Notice in this proceeding remain the same. By the Common Carrier Bureau. News Media contact: Michael Balmoris -- (202) 418- 1500 Common Carrier Bureau contact: Claudia Pabo -- (202) 418- 1595 or Alex Johns -- (202) 418- 1167 News media information 202 / 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 TTY 202 / 418- 2555 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov 1