*Pages 1--9 from Microsoft Word - 12255.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 22, 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. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU CS 98- 82, 96- 85; MM 92- 264, 94- 150, 92- 51, 87- 154; PN 10/ 12/ 01; DA 01- 2374 Commission Seeks Comment on the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding the Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits and Aspects of the Cable, Broadcast and MDS Attribution Rules. The Commission seeks comment on the above- captioned proceeding. Comments due December 26, 2001; replies due January 25, 2002. Contact: Daniel Hodes, Kiran Duwadi, Ava Holly Berland or Andrew Wise at (202) 418- 7200, (202) 418- 7365 TTY. CS 96- 85, 98- 82; ORDER 10/ 15/ 01 (adopted 10/ 12/ 01); DA 01- 2390 Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992. The Commission extended the time period for filing comments in the above- captioned proceeding until January 4, 2002; replies due February 4, 2002. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU CC 98- 67; PN 07/ 16/ 01; DA 01- 1706 1 2 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. 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 2 3 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. 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. 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. 3 4 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. 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). 4 5 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). 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). CC 01- 281; PN 10/ 05/ 01; DA 01- 2322 Insight 100 Requests a Waiver of 47 C. F. R. § 64.1601( b) Regarding the Transmission of Calling Party Number (CPN). On July 13, 2001, INSIGHT 100, Inc. filed a petition for a waiver of Section 64.160( b) of the Commission’s rules, which prohibits terminating carriers from passing calling party number to the called party where a privacy indicator has been triggered. Comments due October 15*; replies due October 22. Contact: Susan Magnotti at (202) 418- 0871 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. CC 96- 262, 94- 1; PN 10/ 05/ 01; DA 01- 2327 Limited Extension of Time to File Cost Submissions, Comments, and Reply Comments in the Cost Review Proceeding for Residential and Single- Line Business Subscriber Line Charge (SLC) Caps. 5 6 On September 17, 2001, the Commission initiated a cost review proceeding to determine the appropriate residential and single- line business subscriber line charge caps for price cap local exchange carriers. Cost submissions due: November 16; comments due December 17; replies due January 9, 2002. Contact: Jennifer McKee, at (202) 418- 1530. PN 10/ 09/ 01; DA 01- 2174 Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on the Petitions of Representative Keith R. McCall and Other Pennsylvania State Representatives and the Louisiana Public Service Commission Requesting Delegated Authority to Implement Number Conservation Measures, et al. The Commission seeks comment on the Pennsylvania State Legislator’s request for delegated authority to implement thousands- block number pooling in the 570 NPA. Comments due October 23; replies due November 5. Contact: Jennifer Gorney at (202) 418- 2320 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. CC 01- 286; PN 10/ 09/ 2001; DA 01- 2335 Commission Seeks Comment on Application for Consent to Transfer Control Filed by Valor Telecommunications Enterprises II, LLC and Kerrville Communications Corporation, Inc.. On September 19 and 20, 2001, Valor Telecommunications Enterprises II, LLC and Kerrville Communications Corporation, Inc. filed a joint application pursuant to section 214 and 310( d) of the Act for Valor to acquire and operate domestic transmission lines held by Kerrville. Petitions to deny are due within 30 days following the release of the Public Notice; final action will be taken 31 days following the date of the Public Notice. Contact: Suzon Cameron at (202) 418-1439 (voice). CC 01- 288; PN 10/ 11/ 01; DA 01- 2361 Pleading Cycle Established for Comments for BellSouth Petition for Waiver. On September 27, 2001, BellSouth Corporation filed a petition for a waiver to provide non- local, operator- assisted and electronic reverse directory services on an integrated basis without complying with the Commission’s comparably efficient interconnection requirements. Comments due November 13; replies due November 29. Contact: Christine Newcomb or Janice Myles at (202) 418- 1580 (voice). PN 10/ 12/ 01; DA 01- 2368 Pleading Cycle Established for Qwest Corp. Petition for Pricing Flexibility for Special Access and Dedicated Transport Services. 6 7 On October 10, 2001, Qwest Corporation filed a petition for pricing flexibility for special access and dedicated transport services pursuant to Section 1.774 and 69.701 et seq. of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 1.774 and 69.701 et seq. Comments due October 25; replies due November 5. Contact: Julie Saulnier at (202) 418- 1530 (voice). CC 96- 45; PN 10/ 12/ 01; FCC 01J- 2 Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service Seeks Comment on Review of Lifeline and Link- Up Service for All Low- Income Consumers. The Joint Board seeks comment regarding its review of Lifeline/ Link- Up, two federal support programs that are used to preserve and advance universal service and to ensure that quality telecommunications and information services are available to low- income consumers at just, reasonable and affordable rates, as required by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Comments due 60 days from publication in the Federal Register; replies due 120 days from publication in the Federal Register. Contact: Anita Cheng or Dana Bradford at (202) 418- 7400 (voice), (202) 418- 0484 TTY. 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. IB 01- 185, ET 95- 18; ORDER 10/ 04/ 01 (adopted 10/ 04/ 01); DA 01- 2314 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. On September 25, 2001, Cellular Telephone & Internet Association filed a motion, pursuant to Section 1.46 of the Commission’s rules, to extend the period for comments and reply comments to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making in the above- captioned proceeding. The Commission granted CTIA's request for an extended comment period to October 19*; and replies to November 5. 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. 7 8 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. PN 10/ 05/ 01; DA 01- 2308 Alaska Power & Telephone Co. Request for Waiver. On August 16, 2001, Alaska Power & Telephone Company, Inc., requested a waiver of Sections 15.319 and 15.321 of the Commissions rules to allow AP& T to operate isochronous (voice) devices in the unlicensed PCS (1910- 1920 MHz) band thereby allowing it to provide fixed and mobile wireless telephone service in rural Alaska. Comments or oppositions due November 5; replies due November 20. Contact: Anh Wride at (202) 418- 0577 (voice). ET 01- 278; NPRM 10/ 15/ 01 (adopted 10/ 02/ 01); FCC 01- 290 Review of Part 15 and other Parts of the Commission’s Rules. The Commission seeks comment on the above- captioned proceeding. Comments due 75 days from date of publication in the Federal Register; replies due 105 days from date of publication in the Federal Register. 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 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). 8 9 WT 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. ET 95- 18, 00- 258; IB 99- 81; ORDER 10/ 04/ 01 (adopted 10/ 04/ 01); DA 01- 2313 Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission’s Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation Wireless Systems. On September 25, 2001 the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association filed a request for extension of time to submit comments to the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the above- captioned proceeding. The Commission granted CTIA’s request and extended the comments period to October 19*; replies due November 5. WT 89- 573; PN 10/ 16/ 01; DA 01- 2385 Comments Invited on Philadelphia Metropolitan Area (Region 28) Public Safety Regional Plan Amendment. On September 12, 2000, Region 28 submitted a proposed amendment to its Public Safety Plan that would revise the current channel allotments to reflect changes made as a result of Region 28 Filing Window 6B. Comments due November 14; replies due November 29. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418- 0694 (voice), (202) 418- 7233 TTY. WT 01- 289; NPRM 10/ 16/ 01 (adopted 10/ 10/ 01) FCC 01- 303 Review of Part 87 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning the Aviation Radio Service. The Commission proposed consolidating, revising and streamlining the rules in the above captioned- proceeding. Comments due 90 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 120 days after publication in the Federal Register. 9