[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 19, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 11172-11173] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-6397] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Chapter I [CC Docket No. 90-337, DA 96-291] Regulation of International Accounting Rates AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed Rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 11173]] SUMMARY: On January 31, 1996 the Federal Communications Commission adopted a Policy Statement on international accounting rate reform. In light of that Policy Statement, the Commission released a Public Notice in CC Docket No. 90-337, Phase II, Regulation of International Accounting Rates, Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, wherein it requested the submission of supplemental comments and reply comments. In response to a request, the Commission released a Public Notice extending the pleading cycle. (Public Notice, DA 96-177, published elsewhere in this issue.) The Commission subsequently released this Public Notice in response to another request to extend the pleading cycle. DATES: Supplemental reply comments must be submitted on or before March 14, 1996. ADDRESSES: All supplemental comments and supplemental reply comments should be addressed to: Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington D.C. 20554. All supplemental comments and supplemental reply comments will be available for public inspection during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room 239) of the Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen C. McLaughlin, Attorney- Advisor, Policy and Facilities Branch, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau, (202) 418-1470. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Commission Extends Reply Period in Phase II of the International Accounting Rates Proceeding (Second Further Notice) [CC Docket No. 90-337] Released: March 5, 1996. Revised Pleading Cycle: Supplemental Reply Comments Due: March 14, 1996. On January 31, 1996 the Commission established a pleading cycle for the submission of supplemental comments and supplemental reply comments in Regulation of International Accounting Rates (Phase II), CC Docket No. 90-337, Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 7 FCC Rcd 8040 (1992) (published elsewhere in this issue). This supplemental comment period was established in light of the policy initiatives set forth in the Commission's January 31, 1996 Policy Statement on International Accounting Rates. On February 13, 1996 the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-177, Report No. I-8146, extending the pleading cycle making supplemental comments due February 26,1996 and supplemental reply comments due March 7, 1996 (published elsewhere in this issue). The Commission subsequently has received another request for an extension of the pleading cycle and hereby extends the due dates for supplemental reply comments to March 14, 1996. Pursuant to applicable procedures set forth in Sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR Sections 1.415 and 1.419, interested parties may file supplemental reply comments on or before March 14, 1996. To file formally in this proceeding, you must file an original and four copies of all submissions. If you want each Commissioner to receive a personal copy of your submission, you must file an original plus nine copies. You should send your submission to: Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington D.C. 20554. A copy of any pleadings should also be sent to Maureen C. McLaughlin, International Bureau, FCC, Room 845A, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20554, and to the Commission's contractor for public service records duplication: ITS, Inc., 2100 M Street NW., Suite 140, Washington, D.C. 20037. Supplemental comments will be available for inspection and copying in the FCC's Reference Center, Room 239, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20554. Copies also can be obtained from ITS at (202) 857-3800. We will treat this proceeding as non-restricted for purposes of the Commission's ex parte rules. See generally 47 CFR Secs. 1.1200 through .1216. For further information concerning this matter, please contact Maureen C. McLaughlin, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau, at (202) 418-1399, or Peggy Reitzel, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau, at (202) 418-1499. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-6397 Filed 3-18-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P