CHARLIE CRIST FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITIEE 13TH DISTRICT, FLOR IDA SUBCOMMITTEES: www.crist.house.gov FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ANO CONSUMER CREDIT 427 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 MONETARY Poucv ANO TRADE (202) 225-5961 (!Congress of tbe mlniteb ~tates475 OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS 696 1 ST AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 203 ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701 J!>ouse of l\epresentatibes SCIENCE, SPACE, AND (727) 318-6770 ]JBqc 20515-0913 TECHNOLOGY COMMITIEE wmtan-btngton, SUBCOMMITTEES: SPACE ENVIRONMENT June 6, 2018 Received & Inspected The Honorable Ajit Pai Chairman Federal Communications Commission JUN 1 72018 445 12th Street SW · Washington, DC 20554 FCC Mai/room Dear Chairman Pai, As you know, expanding access to highspeed broadband quickly and effectively is critical to our nation's success. Reliable, high-speed Internet paves the way for 21st century education, job creation, and connectivity. I understand that in an effort to accelerate the roll out ofhighspeed broadband, the Commission is considering so-called One-Touch Make-Ready (OTMR) proposals that would reduce the number of line workers used in the process. I request that under any such proposal, line workers' contractual obligations under their current collective bargaining agreements be honored. I urge the Commission to further ensure that any make-ready policy adopted maintains continuous service for customers and protects workers and the public's safety. Existing line workers are in the best position to reduce customer outages and have the necessary training to make sure the work is done correctly and safely. Thank you for your consideration and for your efforts to expand access to vital Internet services to all Americans. Sincerely, United States Congressman PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER