[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 8, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 36476]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17874]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 52
[CC Docket No. 95-155]
Toll Free Service Access Codes
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: On July 2, 1997, the Commission released a public notice
seeking further comments to the Commission's Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (Toll Free Service Access Codes), CC Docket No. 95-155,
specifically on the issue of the treatment of toll-free ``vanity''
numbers. The intended effect of this action is to seek further comments
to refresh the record, because the record on the NPRM is almost two
years old.
DATES: Comments must be filed on or before July 21, 1997, and reply
comments must be filed on or before July 28, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Smolen, (202) 418-2336 of the
Common Carrier Bureau, Network Services Division.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Released: July 2, 1997.
1. On October 4, 1995, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (CC Docket No. 95-155) addressing various issues relating to
toll free service access codes and, among other issues, requesting
comment on the issue of vanity-number treatment in future toll free
codes. Toll Free Service Access Codes, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
10 FCC Rcd 13692 (1995) (NPRM) (60 FR 53157, October 12, 1995). The
pleading cycle in response to the NPRM closed on November 15, 1995. In
January 1996, the Common Carrier Bureau directed Database Management
Services, Inc. to set aside 888 vanity numbers by placing them in
``unavailable'' status until the Commission resolves whether these
numbers should be afforded any special right or protection. Toll Free
Service Access Codes, Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd 2496 (1996) (61 FR
7738, February 29, 1996).
2. The record on the NPRM is almost two years old. At this point,
the industry is preparing to deploy the next toll free code in 1998. We
seek, therefore, to refresh the record in CC Docket No. 95-155 on
issues associated with the treatment of vanity numbers, both with 888
as well as numbers in future toll free codes. Specifically, parties
should comment on issues such as, but not limited to, a vanity-number
lottery and Standard Industrial Classification Codes. We ask that
parties confine their discussion to issues concerning vanity numbers
and avoid simply reiterating their earlier pleading.
3. Comments and reply comments in response to this Notice should be
no more than 20 pages, and otherwise in compliance with Sections 1.415
and 1.419 of the Commission's rules. Comments must be filed on or
before July 21, 1997, and reply comments must be filed on or before
July 28, 1997. Comments and reply comments must be sent to the Office
of the Secretary, FCC, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. Two
copies should also be sent to the Network Services Division, Common
Carrier Bureau, FCC, Room 235, 2000 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20554. One copy should also be sent to the Commission's contractor for
public service records duplication: ITS, Inc., 2100 M Street, N.W.,
Suite 140, Washington, D.C. 20554. Copies can also be obtained from ITS
at (202) 857-3800.
4. We will continue to treat this proceeding as non-restricted for
purposes of the Commission's ex parte rules. See generally 47 CFR
Secs. 1.1200-1.216. For further information, contact Robin Smolen (202/
418-2353) of the Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau.
Federal Communications Commission.
Anna M. Gomez,
Deputy Chief, Network Services Division Common Carrier Bureau.
[FR Doc. 97-17874 Filed 7-7-97; 8:45 am]
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