Missoula Intercarrier Compensation Reform Plan Phantom Traffic Proposal, 67509-67510 [E6-19657]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 22, 2006 / Proposed Rules several issues associated with the secondary retransmission of digital television broadcast signals by cable operators under Section 111 of the Copyright Act. 71 FR 54948 (Sept. 20, 2006). The Copyright Office sought comment on matters raised by the Motion Picture Association of America and Joint Sports Claimants in their Petition for Rulemaking regarding the simultaneous retransmission of digital and analog broadcast signals as well as the secondary retransmission of multiple streams of digital broadcast content. The Notice of Inquiry also sought comment on cable operator marketing and sales practices and equipment issues associated with the retransmission of digital broadcast signals that may result in possible changes to the Copyright Office‘s existing rules and the cable statements of account forms. Given the complexity of the issues raised in the Notice of Inquiry, and to provide the public with adequate time to respond to the comments filed in this proceeding, the Office has decided to extend the deadline for filing reply comments by a period of 14 days, making them due on December 18, 2006. Dated: November 17 , 2006 Tanya Sandros, Associate General Counsel, U.S. Copyright Office. [FR Doc. E6–19794 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1410–30–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Chapter I [CC Docket No. 01–92; DA 06–2294] Missoula Intercarrier Compensation Reform Plan Phantom Traffic Proposal Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document seeks comment on a proposed process to address phantom traffic issues and a related proposal for the creation and exchange of call detail records filed by the Supporters of the Missoula Plan, an intercarrier compensation reform plan filed July 24, 2006 by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Task Force on Intercarrier Compensation (the NARUC Task Force). DATES: Comments due on or before December 7, 2006, reply comments due on or before December 22, 2006. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Nov 21, 2006 Jkt 211001 You may submit comments, identified by CC Docket No. 01–92, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Agency Web Site: https:// www.fcc.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) / https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. • E-mail: To randy.clarke@fcc.gov. Include CC Docket No. 01–92 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: To the attention of Randy Clarke at 202–418–1567. Include CC Docket No. 01–92 on the cover page. • Mail: Parties should send a copy of their filings to Randy Clarke, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5–A360, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. People with Disabilities: 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), 202– 418–0432 (tty). Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ‘‘Comment Filing Procedures’’ heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer McKee, Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division, (202) 418–1530, or Randy Clarke, Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division, (202) 418–1587. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Public Notice, CC Docket No. 01–92, DA No. 06–2294, released November 8, 2006. The full text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 445 12th St. SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. The complete text of this document also may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room, CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554. The full text may also be downloaded at: https:// www.fcc.gov. By the Public Notice, the Commission seeks comment on a proposal to address phantom traffic ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 67509 issues and a related proposal for the creation and exchange of call detail records. These proposals were contained in a written ex parte filed November 6, 2006 by the Supporters of the Missoula Plan, an intercarrier compensation reform plan filed July 24, 2006 by the NARUC Task Force. Supporters of the Missoula Plan include AT&T, BellSouth Corp., Cingular Wireless, Global Crossing, Level 3 Communications, and 336 members of the Rural Alliance, among others. According to its supporters, the original Missoula Plan sets forth a Comprehensive Solution for Phantom Traffic. As part of that solution, the Plan called ‘‘for the filing of an industry proposal for a uniform process for the creation and exchange of call detail records.’’ It also called ‘‘for the filing of a process to be used in the interim until the uniform process can be implemented fully.’’ The supporters of the Missoula Plan state that the November 6, 2006 ex parte filing meets these requirements. Interested parties may file comments on or before December 7, 2006 and reply comments on or before December 22, 2006. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to https://www.fcc.gov/ cgb/ecfs/. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. If multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of the proceeding, commenters must transmit one electronic copy of the comments to each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number, in this case, CC Docket No. 01– 92. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and should include the following words in the body of the message, ‘‘get form.’’ A sample form and directions will be sent in response. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, commenters must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Paper filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail E:\FR\FM\22NOP1.SGM 22NOP1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL 67510 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 22, 2006 / Proposed Rules (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). Parties are strongly encouraged to file comments electronically using the Commission’s ECFS. The Commission’s contractor will receive hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Parties should also send a copy of their filings to Randy Clarke, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5–A266, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or by e-mail to Randy.Clarke@fcc.gov. Parties shall also serve one copy with the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 488–5300, or via e-mail to fcc@bcpiweb.com. Documents in CC Docket No. 01–92 will be available for public inspection and copying during business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th St. SW., Room CY– A257, Washington, DC 20554. The documents may also be purchased from BCPI, telephone (202) 488–5300, facsimile (202) 488–5563, TTY (202) 488–5562, e-mail fcc@bcpiweb.com. 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), 202–418–0432 (tty). This matter shall be treated as a ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’ proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. 47 CFR 1.1200 et seq. Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Nov 21, 2006 Jkt 211001 discussed. More than a one- or twosentence description of the views and arguments presented generally is required. 47 CFR 1.1206(b)(2). Other requirements pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in § 1.1206(b) of the Commission’s rules. 47 CFR 1.1206(b). Authority: 47 U.S.C. 152, 153, 154, 155. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas J. Navin, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. E6–19657 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 1 and 17 [WT Docket No. 03–187; FCC 06–164] Effect of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: This document seeks comment on whether the Commission should adopt measures to reduce migratory bird collisions with communications towers. The document is intended to develop the record in the Commission’s August 2003 Migratory Bird Notice of Inquiry. Depending on the comments it receives in response to the document, the Commission may adopt substantive or procedural changes to its rules. DATES: Comments are due on or before January 22, 2007, reply comments are due on or before February 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 03–187, FCC 06–164, 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. • E-mail: ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following words in the body of the message, ‘‘get form.’’ A sample form and directions will be sent in response. • Mail: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. • Hand Delivery/Courier: 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. • Accessible Formats: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) for filing comments either by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202–418–0432. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking, WT Docket No. 03–187. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louis Peraertz, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, (202) 418–1879. This is a synopsis of the Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 03–187, FCC 06–164, adopted November 3, 2006, and released November 7, 2006. The complete text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. The document may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (800) 378–3160 or (202) 863–2893, facsimile (202) 863–2898, or via e-mail at https:// www.bcpiweb.com. It is also available on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Synopsis 1. Introduction. We seek comment on the extent of any effect of communications towers on migratory birds and whether any such effect warrants regulations specifically designed to protect migratory birds. First, we request comment on the legal framework governing the Commission’s obligations in this area, and in particular the threshold necessary to demonstrate an environmental problem that would authorize or require that the Commission take action. We then examine particular steps the Commission might take if there is probative evidence of a sufficient E:\FR\FM\22NOP1.SGM 22NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67509-67510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19657]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Chapter I

[CC Docket No. 01-92; DA 06-2294]


Missoula Intercarrier Compensation Reform Plan Phantom Traffic 
Proposal

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This document seeks comment on a proposed process to address 
phantom traffic issues and a related proposal for the creation and 
exchange of call detail records filed by the Supporters of the Missoula 
Plan, an intercarrier compensation reform plan filed July 24, 2006 by 
the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Task 
Force on Intercarrier Compensation (the NARUC Task Force).

DATES: Comments due on or before December 7, 2006, reply comments due 
on or before December 22, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by CC Docket No. 01-92, 
by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Agency Web Site: https://www.fcc.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments on the Electronic Comment Filing 
System (ECFS) / https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/.
     E-mail: To randy.clarke@fcc.gov. Include CC Docket No. 01-
92 in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: To the attention of Randy Clarke at 202-418-1567. 
Include CC Docket No. 01-92 on the cover page.
     Mail: Parties should send a copy of their filings to Randy 
Clarke, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 5-A360, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554.
    People with Disabilities: 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), 202-
418-0432 (tty).
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number. All comments received will be posted without change 
to https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/, including any personal information 
provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and 
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ``Comment 
Filing Procedures'' heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of 
this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer McKee, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, Pricing Policy Division, (202) 418-1530, or Randy Clarke, 
Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division, (202) 418-1587.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public 
Notice, CC Docket No. 01-92, DA No. 06-2294, released November 8, 2006. 
The full text of this document is available for inspection and copying 
during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 
445 12th St. SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. The complete text 
of this document also may be purchased from the Commission's copy 
contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room, 
CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554. The full text may also be downloaded at: 
https://www.fcc.gov. By the Public Notice, the Commission seeks comment 
on a proposal to address phantom traffic issues and a related proposal 
for the creation and exchange of call detail records. These proposals 
were contained in a written ex parte filed November 6, 2006 by the 
Supporters of the Missoula Plan, an intercarrier compensation reform 
plan filed July 24, 2006 by the NARUC Task Force. Supporters of the 
Missoula Plan include AT&T, BellSouth Corp., Cingular Wireless, Global 
Crossing, Level 3 Communications, and 336 members of the Rural 
Alliance, among others. According to its supporters, the original 
Missoula Plan sets forth a Comprehensive Solution for Phantom Traffic. 
As part of that solution, the Plan called ``for the filing of an 
industry proposal for a uniform process for the creation and exchange 
of call detail records.'' It also called ``for the filing of a process 
to be used in the interim until the uniform process can be implemented 
fully.'' The supporters of the Missoula Plan state that the November 6, 
2006 ex parte filing meets these requirements.
    Interested parties may file comments on or before December 7, 2006 
and reply comments on or before December 22, 2006. Comments may be 
filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or 
by filing paper copies. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as 
an electronic file via the Internet to https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. 
Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. If 
multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of the 
proceeding, commenters must transmit one electronic copy of the 
comments to each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. 
In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their 
full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable 
docket or rulemaking number, in this case, CC Docket No. 01-92. Parties 
may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing 
instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to 
ecfs@fcc.gov, and should include the following words in the body of the 
message, ``get form.'' A sample form and directions will be sent in 
response. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and 
four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking 
number appears in the caption of this proceeding, commenters must 
submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking 
number.
    Paper filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by 
commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. 
Postal Service mail

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(although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal 
Service mail). Parties are strongly encouraged to file comments 
electronically using the Commission's ECFS.
    The Commission's contractor will receive hand-delivered or 
messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 
Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing 
hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be 
held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be 
disposed of before entering the building.
    Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express 
Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, 
Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, 
Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20554.
    All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, 
Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Parties should 
also send a copy of their filings to Randy Clarke, Pricing Policy 
Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 5-A266, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or 
by e-mail to Randy.Clarke@fcc.gov. Parties shall also serve one copy 
with the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. 
(BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 
20554, (202) 488-5300, or via e-mail to fcc@bcpiweb.com.
    Documents in CC Docket No. 01-92 will be available for public 
inspection and copying during business hours at the FCC Reference 
Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th St. SW., Room CY-A257, 
Washington, DC 20554. The documents may also be purchased from BCPI, 
telephone (202) 488-5300, facsimile (202) 488-5563, TTY (202) 488-5562, 
e-mail fcc@bcpiweb.com.
    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), 202-418-0432 (tty).
    This matter shall be treated as a ``permit-but-disclose'' 
proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. 47 CFR 
1.1200 et seq. Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded 
that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of 
the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the 
subjects discussed. More than a one- or two-sentence description of the 
views and arguments presented generally is required. 47 CFR 
1.1206(b)(2). Other requirements pertaining to oral and written 
presentations are set forth in Sec.  1.1206(b) of the Commission's 
rules. 47 CFR 1.1206(b).

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 152, 153, 154, 155.

Federal Communications Commission.
Thomas J. Navin,
Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau.
[FR Doc. E6-19657 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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