FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF 26, 2018 THE CHAIRMAN November The Honorable Jared Huffman U.S. House of Representatives 1406 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Huffman: Thank you for your letter regarding the petition that USTelecom filed with the Commission on May 4, 2018, seeking forbearance from the Communications Act s resale and unbundled network element requirements. The comment cycle on the matter has closed, and Commission staff are now carefully reviewing the record in the proceeding. Your views will be entered into the record and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders including those of your constituents as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely Ajit V. Pai