*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 18280.doc* NEWS 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). News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: June 6, 2002 David Fiske at (202) 418- 0513 STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL ON THE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU'S ENHANCED SECTION 271 COMPLIANCE REVIEW PROGRAM As additional Bell Operating Companies receive authority to provide in- region long-distance service, the FCC is entering a new phase of section 271 enforcement. The enhanced Section 271 Compliance Review Program announced today by the Enforcement Bureau provides for structured compliance monitoring by establishing regularly scheduled Commission inquiries and carrier submissions on the issues of greatest concern to the FCC in its decisions granting section 271 authority. Commission staff will continue to review performance monitoring data and will serve as points of contact for state public service commissions, competing carriers, and other interested persons. Through this program, the Commission continues to demonstrate its commitment to ensuring that the Bell Operating Companies do not abuse their local market dominance once they receive long- distance authority. - FCC - 1