[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 191 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 52983]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-26566]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 1

[CC Docket No. 96-238; FCC 98-154]


Procedures To Be Followed When Formal Complaints Are Filed 
Against Common Carriers

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: This rule announces the effective date for information 
collection requirements in the rule published August 4, 1998. That rule 
created an Accelerated Docket that provides for a decision, within 60 
days, of formal complaint proceedings that are accepted onto the 
Accelerated Docket. The Accelerated Docket will stimulate the growth of 
competition for telecommunications services by ensuring the prompt 
resolution of disputes that may arise between market participants as 
well as allow for the prompt disposal of complaints that are without 
substantial merit.

DATES: Sections 1.115, 1.721, 1.724, 1.726, 1.729, 1.730 and 1.733, 
published at 63 FR 41433 (August 4, 1998) are effective October 5, 
1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dorothy Attwood or Frank Lamancusa, Common Carrier Bureau, Enforcement 
Division (202) 418-0700.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 9, 1998, the Office of 
Management and Budget (``OMB'') approved the new information 
collections in the Accelerated Docket rules, pursuant to OMB Control 
No. 3060-0411. Accordingly, the Accelerated Docket rules in sections 
1.115, 1.721, 1.724, 1.726, 1.729, 1.730 and 1.733 will be effective on 
October 5, 1998. This document satisfies the Commission's commitment to 
announce the effective date of these sections.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 1

    Communications common carriers.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-26566 Filed 10-1-98; 8:45 am]
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