*Pages 1--8 from Microsoft Word - 11950.doc* NEWS News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 TTY 202 / 418- 2555 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D. C. Circ 1974). October 9, 2001 OPEN PROCEEDINGS The following is a listing of current FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Notices of Inquiry (NOIs) open for public comment; however, routine petitions to amend the Table of Allotments are not included. This listing also includes pertinent Public Notices (PNs) announcing comment subjects and dates. For additional information, contact Marilyn Abraham (202) 418- 2374 in the Consumer Information Bureau. Please note: as comment and reply comment periods expire, they are deleted from this listing. An asterisk (*) indicates that the comment period deadline has past, but the reply comment period is still open. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU CC 98- 67; PN 07/ 16/ 01; DA 01- 1706 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Requests for Temporary Waiver of Video Relay Service Requirements. The Common Carrier Bureau seeks comment on the waiver requests filed by Hamilton Telephone Company and Sprint Communicat ions. Both Hamilton and Sprint request temporary waiver of certain mandatory minimum requirements for providing Video Relay Services. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418- 7705 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. CC 01- 150; Declaratory Ruling and NPRM 07/ 20/ 01 (adopted 07/ 12/ 01); FCC 01- 205 Implementation of Further Streamlining Measures for Domestic Section 214 Authorizations. The Commission seeks comment on (1) how best to streamline the application process to reduce the regulatory burden on applications and simplity application porcedures (2) whether certain transactions merit treatment similar to that currently afforded pro forma assignments and transfers of control in the wireless and international context and (3) what treatment should apply where an internal corporate restructuring results in a new or existing subsidiary assuming interstate carrier operations under section 214 from an existing parent or affiliated company. 1 2 Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. CC 96- 45; PN 08/ 01/ 01; DA 01- 1842 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Guam Cellular and Paging, Inc. d/ b/ a Guamcell Communications Petition for Designation as a Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in the Territory of Guam. On July 26, 2001, Guam Cellular and Paging, Inc. d/ b/ a Guamcell Communications filed a petition under section 214( e)( 6) seeking designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier to receive federal universal service support for service offered in Guam. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Richard D. Smith or Anita Cheng at (202) 418- 7400 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. CC 96- 128; PN 08/ 20/ 01; DA 01- 1967 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Petitions for Declaratory Ruling, Reconsideration and/ or Clarification of the Payphone Compensation Second Order on Reconsideration. The Commission seeks comment on the petitioners’ requests for declaratory ruling, clarification and reconsideration. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Tania Cho at (202) 418- 2320 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. CC 96- 45; PN 08/ 21/ 01; FCC 01- J- 1 Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) Seeks Comment on Review of the Definition of Universal Service. The Joint Board invites comment on what services should be added to or removed from the list of core services eligible for federal universal service support and how those core service should be defined. Comments due 60 days from publication in the Federal Register; replies due 120 days from publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Greg Guice at (202) 418- 7400 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. PN 08/ 22/ 01; DA 01- 1978 Comments Sought on Roseville Telephone Company’s Cost Allocation Manual. On August 17, 2001, Roseville Telephone Company filed revisions to its cost allocation manual in accordance with Section 64.903 of the Commission’s rules. Comments due September 21*; replies due October 9. Contact: Debbie Weber at (202) 418- 0812 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. 2 3 CC 92- 105; PN 08/ 24/ 01; DA 01- 1994 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on the Petition for Waiver of 711 Implementation Rules Filed by CenturyTel, Inc. On June 5, 2001, CenturyTel, Inc. filed a petition for waiver of the 711 implementation rules for 15 switches that cannot be upgraded to handle 711 calls by the October 1, 2001 deadline. The Commission seeks comment on CenturyTel’s petition. Comments due September 24*; replies due October 8. Contact: Tania Cho at (202) 418- 2320 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. CC 01- 195; PN 08/ 30/ 01; DA 01- 2050 Commission Seeks Comment on Joint Application for Consent to Transfer Control of Americatel Corporation. On August 17, 2001, Bell S. A. and Pirelli S. p. A. filed a joint application pursuant to section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U. S. C. § 214, requesting Commission approval for the transfer of control of Americatel Corporation from Bell to Pirelli. Comments due 30 days following the date of the Public Notice. Contact: Aaron Goldberger at (202) 418- 1580 (voice). CC 01- 174; NPRM 08/ 31/ 01 (adopted 07/ 31/ 01); FCC 01- 218 In the Matter of 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review – Requirements Governing the NECA Board of Directors and Requirements for the Computation of Average Schedule Company Payments. The Commission seeks comment on certain rules pertaining to the National Exchange Carrier Association. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. ORDER 09/ 04/ 01 (adopted 08/ 31/ 01); DA 01- 2062 Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, CA, et al. The Commission extended by 60 days the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review. ORDER 09/ 04/ 01 (adopted 08/ 31/ 01); DA 01/ 2064 Centerville School, Centerville, SD, et al. The Commission extended by 30 days the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review. 3 4 CC 96- 115, 96- 149; ORDER and 2 nd FURTHER NPRM 09/ 07/ 01 (adopted 8/ 28/ 01); FCC 01- 247 Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI). The Commission seeks comment on the responsibilities of carriers in obtaining consent from customers for the use of CPNI and, whether it should adopt opt- in or opt- out consent under Section 222( c)( 1). Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. CC 96- 45; PN 09/ 11/ 01; DA 01- 2107 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Updating Line Counts and Other Limited Information used Calculating High- Cost Universal Service Support for Non- Rural Carriers for 2002. The Commission seeks comment on (1) updating line count data in the universal service cost model consistent with the updated framework adopted in the Line Counts Updates Order; (2) whether to adjust support amounts each quarter using wire center line count data reported by carriers each quarter, (3) whether to apply the methods adopted in the Line Counts Update Order for allocating line counts to classes of service in order to calculate support in 2002, whether to divide the 2000 ARMIS special lines access lines among wire centers in the same proportion as the special lines from the 1999 Data Request to estimate special line count growth, and (4) whether to apply the method adopted in the Line Counts Update Order for matching line count data to wire centers used in the model for calculating support in 2002. Comments due 15 days from publication in the Federal Register; replies due 21 days from publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Katie King or Thomas Buckley at (202) 418- 7400 (voice). CC 96- 262, 94- 1; PN 09/ 17/ 01; DA 01- 2163 Initiation of Cost Review Proceeding for Residential and Single- Line Business Subscriber Line Charge (SLC) Caps. The Commission seeks comment on LECs price cap cost submissions described in CALLS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 12994, para. 83. Cost information due October 17; comments due November 14; replies due November 28. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418- 1530 (voice). CC 01- 92; ORDER 09/ 19/ 01 (adopted 09/ 18/ 01); DA 01- 2188 In the Matter of Developing a Unified Intercarrier Compensation Regime. On September 14, 2001, the United States Telecom Association (USTA) filed a Motion for Extension of Time to extend the date for reply comments until November 19, 2001. The Commission granted the extension for reply comments until November 5, 2001. 4 5 CC 00- 206; PN 09/ 19/ 01; DA 01- 2199 Comments Requested on Additional Information Submitted by WorldCom Relating to its Acquisition of Intermedia. The Commission seeks comment on information submitted by WorldCom, Inc. on August 31 and September 12, 2001 regarding its acquisition of Intermedia Communications as well as comment on whether changed circumstances require modifications to the conditions imposed in a January 17, 2001, Bureau- level Memorandum Opinion and Order. Comments due October 19; replies due November 2. Contact: Henry L. Thaggert at (202) 418- 7941 (voice). PN 09/ 27/ 01 Comments Sought on BellSouth Request for Limited Modifications of LATA Boundary to Provide Expanded Local Calling Service Between Certain Exchanges in Louisiana. On June 20, 2001, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. and BellSouth Corporation filed a petition requesting modification of a local access and transport area (LATA) boundary to provide two- way, flat- rated, non- optional expanded local calling service between the St. Landry and Opelousas exchanges in Louisiana. Comments due October 11; replies due October 18. Contact: Alan Thomas at (202) 418- 2320 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. PN 09/ 27/ 01 Comment Sought on Ameritech Requests for Limited Modification of LATA Boundaries to Provide Expanded Local Calling Service Between Certain Exchanges in Michigan. On May 29, 2001, Ameritech Michigan filed 57 petitions requesting modification of local access and transport area (LATA) boundaries to provide two- way, non- optional expanded local calling service. Comments due October 11; replies due October 18. Contact: Alan Thomas at (202) 418- 2320 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. CC 01- 275; PN 10/ 01/ 01; DA 01- 2268 Commission Seeks Comment on Application of Comcast Business Communications, Inc. for a Pro Forma Transfer of Corporate. On September 11, 2001, Comcast Business Communications, Inc. filed an application pursuant to section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 47 U. S. C. § 214, requesting authority to complete a pro forma transfer of corporate control, whereby Comcast Business Communications Holdings, Inc. will become its new parent holding company; the ultimate parent company, Comcast Corporation (“ Comcast”) will remain the same. Comments or petitions to deny are due within 30 days following the release of the Public Notice. Contact: Aaron Goldberger at (202) 418- 1580 (voice). 5 6 CC 01- 277; PN 10/ 02/ 01; DA 01- 2286 Comments Requested on the Application by BellSouth Corporation for Authorization under Section 271 of the Communications Act to Provide in- Region, InterLATA Services in the States of Georgia and Louisiana. On October 2, 2001, BellSouth Corporation, and its subsidiaries, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., and BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. filed a joint application for authorization to provide in- region, interLATA service in the States of Georgia and Louisiana, pursuant to section 271 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), 47 U. S. C. § 271. Comments due October 19; replies due November 13. Contact: Jessica Rosenworcel at (202) 418- 2764 (voice). INTERNATIONAL BUREAU IB 01- 185; NPRM 08/ 17/ 01 (adopted 08/ 09/ 01); FCC 01- 225 In the Matter of Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHZ Band, the L- Band, and the 1.6/ 2. 4 GHZ Band. The Commission seeks comment on proposals to bring flexibility to the delivery of communications by mobile satellite service providers. Comments due 28 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 42 days after publication in the Federal Register. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ET 99- 231; FNPRM & ORDER 05/ 11/ 01 (adopted 05/ 10/ 01); FCC 01- 158 Amendment of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Spread Spectrum Devices, WI- LAN, Inc. et al. The Commission proposes to amend Part 15 of its rules to improve spectrum sharing by unlicensed devices operating in the 2.4 GHZ band (2400 - 2483.5 MHz), provide for introduction of new digital transmission technologies, and eliminate unnecessary regulations for spread spectrum systems. Comments due 75 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 105 days after publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Neal L. McNeil at (202) 418- 2408 (voice), (202) 418- 2989 TTY. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WT 01- 146; NPRM 07/ 24/ 01 (adopted 07/ 02/ 01); FCC 01- 199 Part 90 of the Commission Rules and Policies. The Commission seeks comment on the proposals set forth in the LMCC’s Petition as well as other matters related to low power operations in the private land mobile radio (PLMR) 450- 470 6 7 MHz band. Comments due 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register; replies due 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. WT 01- 184; PN 08/ 07/ 01; DA 01- 1872 WTB Seeks Comment on Wireless LNP Forbearance Petition Filed by Verizon Wireless. On July 26, 2001, Verizon Wireless submitted a petition for forbearance from the LNP requirements. Comments due: September 21*; replies due October 22. Contact: Jennifer Salhus at (202) 418- 1310 (voice). PN 09/ 14/ 01; DA 01- 2141 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Waiver of the Commission’s Rules to Allow a 100- Question Test for Commercial Operator License Examination Element 7 (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Operating Procedures). On August 15, 2001, the National Radio Examiners requested a waiver of Section 13.203( a)( 5) of the Commission’s Rules, 47 C. F. R. § 13.203( a)( 5) to allow a 100- question test, with a minimum passing score of 75 questions answered correctly, for Commercial Operator License Examination Element 7 (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Radio Operating Procedures). Comments due September 30*; replies due October 10. Contact: Ghassan Khalek at (202) 418- 2771 (voice), (202) 418- 7233 TTY. CC 94- 102; PN 09/ 19/ 01; DA 01- 2187 WTB Seeks Comment on Wireless E911 Phase II Waiver Request Filed by AT& T Wireless Services, INC. The Commission seeks comment on AT& T’s request for waiver to deploy TruePosition or Grayson’s network overlay technologies. Comments due October 4*; replies due October 11. Contact: Jennifer Tomchin at (202) 418- 1310 (voice). GEN 90- 53; PN 10/ 02/ 01; DA 01- 2191 Comments Invited on New England Area (Region 19) Public Safety Plan Amendment. On September 10, 2001, the Region 19 (New England) 800 MHz Radio Planning Committee submitted a proposed amendment to its Public Safety Plan that would revise the current channel allotments to reflect changes made as a result of its eighth window application process. The Commission seeks comment from the public on the proposed plan amendment. Comments due November 1; replies due November 16. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418- 0694 (voice), (202) 418- 7233 TTY. 7 8 8