Modifying the Commission's Process To Avert Harm to U.S. Competition and U.S. Customers Caused by Anticompetitive Conduct, 53136-53137 [05-17795]

Download as PDF 53136 § 310.5 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 7, 2005 / Proposed Rules Policy. (a) The privacy of an individual is a personal and fundamental right that shall be respected and protected. * * * * * (g) Disclosure of records pertaining to personnel of the National Security Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency shall be prohibited to the extent authorized by Public Law 86–36 (1959) and 10 U.S.C. 424. Disclosure of records pertaining to personnel of overseas, sensitive, or routinely deployable units shall be prohibited to the extent authorized by 10 U.S.C. 130b. Disclosure of medical records is prohibited except as authorized by DoD 6025.18–R. * * * * * (j) DoD Field Activities shall receive Privacy Program support from the Director, Washington Headquarters Services. 6. Amend § 310.6 as follows: a. Revise paragraphs (a)(4), (b), (c) introductory text, (c)(3), (d) introductory text and (d)(5); b. Add paragraph (a)(5[d3]) to read as follows: § 310.6 Responsibilities. (a) * * * (4) Serve as the Chair to the Defense Privacy Board and Defense Data Integrity Board (§ 310.9). (5) Supervise and oversee the activities of the Defense Privacy Office (§ 310.9). (b) The Director, Washington Headquarters Services, under the DA&M, OSD, shall provide Privacy Program support for DoD Field Activities. (c) The General Counsel of the Department of Defense (GC, DoD) shall: * * * * * (3) Serve as a member of the Defense Privacy Board, the Defense Data Integrity Board, the Defense Privacy Board Legal Committee (§ 310.9). (d) The Secretaries of the Military Departments and the Heads of the Other DoD Components, except as noted in § 310.5(j), shall: * * * * * (5) Submit reports, consistent with the requirements of DoD 5400.11–R, as mandated by 5 U.S.C. 552a and OMB Circular A–130, and as otherwise directed by the Defense Privacy Office. * * * * * 7. Amend § 310.9 as follows: a. Revise paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), (c)(1); b. Redesignate the second paragraph (c) as a new paragraph (d); VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:04 Sep 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 c. Revise newly redesignated (d)(1)(vi) and (d)(1)(x) to read as follows: § 310.9 Privacy boards and office composition and responsibilities. (a) * * * (1) Membership. The Board shall consist of the DA&M, OSD, who shall serve as the Chair; the Director of the Defense Privacy Office, DA&M, who shall serve as the Executive Secretary and as a member; The representatives designated by the Secretaries of the Military Departments; and the following officials or their designees: The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Program Integration (DUSD(PI)); the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs; the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD(NII)/Chief Information Officer (CIO); the Director, Executive Services and Communications Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS); the GC, DoD; and the Director for Information Technology Management Directorate (ITMD), WHS. The designees also may be the principal point of contact for the DoD Component for privacy matters. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) Membership. The Board shall consist of the DA&M, OSD, who shall serve as the Chair; the Director of the Defense Privacy Office, DA&M, who shall serve as the Executive Secretary; and the following officials or their designees: The representatives designated by the Secretaries of the Military Departments; the DUSD(PI); the ASD(NII)/CIO; the GC, DoD; the Inspector General, DoD; the ITMD, WHS; and the Director, Defense Manpower Data Center. The designees also may be the principal points of contact for the DoD Component for privacy matters. * * * * * (c) * * * (1) The Committee shall consist of the Director, Defense Privacy Office, DA&M, who shall serve as the Chair and the Executive Secretary; the GC, DoD, or designee; and civilian and/or military counsel from each of the DoD Components. The General Counsels (GCs) and The Judge Advocates General of the Military Departments shall determine who shall provide representation for their respective Department to the Committee. This does not preclude representation from each office. The GCs of the other DoD Components shall provide legal representation to the Committee. Other DoD civilian or military counsel may be appointed by the Executive Secretary, after coordination with the DoD PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Component concerned, to serve on the Committee on those occasions when specialized knowledge or expertise shall be required. * * * * * (d) The Defense Privacy Office. (1) * * * (vi) Review proposed DoD Component privacy rulemaking, to include submission of the rule to the Office of the Federal Register for publication and providing OMB and the Congress reports, consistent with 5 U.S.S. 552a, OMB Circular A–130, and DoD 5400.11– R. * * * * * (x) Compile and submit the ‘‘Biennial Matching Activity Report’’ to the OMB as required by OMB Circular A–130 and DoD 5400.11–R, and such other reports as required. * * * * * Dated: August 31, 2005. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–17646 Filed 9–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Chapter I [IB Docket No. 05–254; FCC 05–152] Modifying the Commission’s Process To Avert Harm to U.S. Competition and U.S. Customers Caused by Anticompetitive Conduct Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document is a summary of the Notice of Inquiry that was adopted by the Commission. The Notice of Inquiry seeks comment on ways to address a developing concern in the U.S.-international telecommunications market: the use of circuit blockages or disruptions by foreign carriers as a way to compel U.S. carriers to agree to settlement rate increases. The record developed by this Notice on Inquiry would assist the Commission in determining whether to propose changes to current Commission policy and procedure in order to ensure that U.S. consumers benefit from competitive prices as they make international calls. DATES: Submit comments on or before October 7, 2005, and submit reply comments on or before October 27, 2005. E:\FR\FM\07SEP1.SGM 07SEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 7, 2005 / Proposed Rules FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Reitzel or Francis Gutierrez, Policy Division, International Bureau, (202) 418–1460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Notice of Inquiry in IB Docket No. 05–254, FCC 05–152, which was adopted on August 5, 2005. The full text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room CY–A257), 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The document may also be downloaded from the Commission’s Web site at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ attachmatch/FCC–05–152A1.doc. The complete text may also be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., in person at 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, via telephone at (202) 488–5300, via facsimile at (202) 488–5563, or via e-mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.COM. Summary of the Notice of Inquiry On August 5, 2005, the Commission adopted a Notice of Inquiry on Modifying the Commission’s Process to Avert Harm to U.S. Competition and U.S. Customers Caused by Anticompetitive Conduct. By this Notice of Inquiry, the Commission seeks to develop a record on ways to improve the process available to the Commission to protect U.S. consumers from the effect of anticompetitive conduct by foreign carriers and on alternative approaches the Commission may take to avert circuit disruptions or blockages. In particular, this Notice of Inquiry seeks comment on the following issues: (1) What constitutes a circuit disruption or blockage that would trigger possible Commission action; (2) what should be the appropriate length of the pleading cycle associated with any action the Commission may take in response to reports of anticompetitive behavior on the part of foreign carriers; (3) whether the Commission should propose procedures for taking interim measures when U.S. carriers notify the Commission that foreign carriers have threatened to disrupt circuits; (4) how should the Commission assess the immediacy of such threats, and how should it coordinate any action with the appropriate U.S. government agencies; (5) what showing is required of U.S. carriers to demonstrate that the public interest will be served by Commission intervention, and what is the appropriate form of relief; (6) whether U.S. carriers are passing through settlement rate reductions to U.S. VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:04 Sep 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 consumers; and (7) whether it is appropriate for U.S. ratepayers to subsidize universal service in other countries. The Commission encourages all interested parties to respond to the questions and requests set forth in the Notice of Inquiry. Ordering Clauses Pursuant to the authority contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 4(i), 201–205, 208, 211, 303(r), 403 this Notice of Inquiry is adopted. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–17795 Filed 9–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 64 [CG Docket No. 02–386; DA 05–2266] Rules and Regulations Implementing the Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission seeks comment on proposed modifications/clarifications to rules governing the exchange of customer account information between local and long distance carriers. DATES: Comments are due on or before September 22, 2005, and reply comments are due on or before October 3, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by CG 02–386, DA 05–2266 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 53137 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelli Farmer, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418–2512 (voice), Kelli.Farmer@fcc.gov. This is a summary of the Commission’s document, DA 05–2266, released August 9, 2005. The full text of this document and copies of any subsequently filed documents in this matter will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418–0270. This document may be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing (BCPI), Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554. Customers may contact BCPI, Inc. at their Web site: https:// www.bcpiweb.com or by calling 1–800– 378–3160. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format) send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice) or (202) 418–0432 (TTY). This document can also be downloaded in Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) at https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy. When filing comments, please reference CG Docket No. 02–386, DA 05–2266. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121, May 1, 1998. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to https://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and should include the following words in the body of the message, ‘‘get form <your e-mail address>.’’ A sample form and directions will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by paper must send an original and four (4) copies of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by electronic media, by commercial SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\07SEP1.SGM 07SEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 7, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53136-53137]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17795]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Chapter I

[IB Docket No. 05-254; FCC 05-152]


Modifying the Commission's Process To Avert Harm to U.S. 
Competition and U.S. Customers Caused by Anticompetitive Conduct

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This document is a summary of the Notice of Inquiry that was 
adopted by the Commission. The Notice of Inquiry seeks comment on ways 
to address a developing concern in the U.S.-international 
telecommunications market: the use of circuit blockages or disruptions 
by foreign carriers as a way to compel U.S. carriers to agree to 
settlement rate increases. The record developed by this Notice on 
Inquiry would assist the Commission in determining whether to propose 
changes to current Commission policy and procedure in order to ensure 
that U.S. consumers benefit from competitive prices as they make 
international calls.

DATES: Submit comments on or before October 7, 2005, and submit reply 
comments on or before October 27, 2005.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Reitzel or Francis Gutierrez, 
Policy Division, International Bureau, (202) 418-1460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Notice 
of Inquiry in IB Docket No. 05-254, FCC 05-152, which was adopted on 
August 5, 2005. The full text of this Commission decision is available 
for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC 
Reference Center (Room CY-A257), 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554. The document may also be downloaded from the Commission's Web 
site at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-05-
152A1.doc. The complete text may also be purchased from the 
Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., in person 
at 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, via 
telephone at (202) 488-5300, via facsimile at (202) 488-5563, or via e-
mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.COM.

Summary of the Notice of Inquiry

    On August 5, 2005, the Commission adopted a Notice of Inquiry on 
Modifying the Commission's Process to Avert Harm to U.S. Competition 
and U.S. Customers Caused by Anticompetitive Conduct. By this Notice of 
Inquiry, the Commission seeks to develop a record on ways to improve 
the process available to the Commission to protect U.S. consumers from 
the effect of anticompetitive conduct by foreign carriers and on 
alternative approaches the Commission may take to avert circuit 
disruptions or blockages.
    In particular, this Notice of Inquiry seeks comment on the 
following issues: (1) What constitutes a circuit disruption or blockage 
that would trigger possible Commission action; (2) what should be the 
appropriate length of the pleading cycle associated with any action the 
Commission may take in response to reports of anticompetitive behavior 
on the part of foreign carriers; (3) whether the Commission should 
propose procedures for taking interim measures when U.S. carriers 
notify the Commission that foreign carriers have threatened to disrupt 
circuits; (4) how should the Commission assess the immediacy of such 
threats, and how should it coordinate any action with the appropriate 
U.S. government agencies; (5) what showing is required of U.S. carriers 
to demonstrate that the public interest will be served by Commission 
intervention, and what is the appropriate form of relief; (6) whether 
U.S. carriers are passing through settlement rate reductions to U.S. 
consumers; and (7) whether it is appropriate for U.S. ratepayers to 
subsidize universal service in other countries.
    The Commission encourages all interested parties to respond to the 
questions and requests set forth in the Notice of Inquiry.

Ordering Clauses

    Pursuant to the authority contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 4(i), 201-
205, 208, 211, 303(r), 403 this Notice of Inquiry is adopted.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-17795 Filed 9-6-05; 8:45 am]
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