Wireline Competition Bureau Seeks Additional Comment on Promoting Deployment and Subscribership in Underserved Areas, Including “Near Reservation” Areas, 36706-36708 [E7-12862]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 36706 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 128 / Thursday, July 5, 2007 / Notices Federal Communications Commission, Room 1–C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via Internet at Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov, and to Jasmeet Seehra, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503 or via Internet at Jasmeet _K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s), contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918 or send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0422. Title: Section 68.5, Waivers (Application for Waivers of Hearing Aid Compatibility Requirements). Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Time per Response: 3 hours (avg). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 30 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does not require the collection of personal identifiable information (PII) from individuals. Needs and Uses: Telephone manufacturers seeking a waiver of 47 CFR 68.4(a)(1), which requires that certain telephones be hearing aid compatible, must demonstrate that compliance with the rule is technologically infeasible or too costly. Information is used by FCC staff to determine whether to grant or dismiss the request. OMB Control Number: 3060–0967. Title: Section 79.2, Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; and State, local, or tribal Governments. Number of Respondents: 100. Estimated Time per Response: 1 to 2 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:43 Jul 03, 2007 Jkt 211001 Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 300 hours. Total Annual Cost: $22,500. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is an issue to the extent that individuals’ and households’ information is contained in the OSCAR database, which is covered under the Commission’s system of records notice (SORN), FCC/CIB–1, ‘‘Informal Complaints and Inquiries.’’ The Commission believes that it provides sufficient safeguards to protect the privacy of individuals who file complaints under 47 CFR 79.2(c). Privacy Impact Assessment: Under development. Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 79.2 is designed to ensure that persons with hearing and visual disabilities have access to the critical details of emergency information. The Commission adopted the rules to assist persons with hearing disabilities on April 14, 2000, in the Second Report and Order in MM Docket No. 95–176. The Commission modified the rules to assist persons with visual disabilities on July 21, 2000, in the Report and Order in MM Docket No. 99–339. As the Commission noted in the previous PRA submission, the Commission adopted its rules for persons with different disabilities at different times. It previously provided for persons with hearing disabilities in OMB Control No. 3060–0945; and for persons with visual disabilities in OMB Control No. 3060– 0967. Because both sets of rules make use of the same complaint procedures, which are what triggered the PRA submissions, the Commission consolidated these two information collections and discontinued OMB information collection No. 3060–0945. 47 CFR 79.2(c) requires that each complaint transmitted to the Commission include the following: the name of the video programming distributor at issue; the date and time of the omission of the emergency information; and the type of emergency. The Commission then notifies the video programming distributor, which must reply within 30 days. OMB Control Number: 3060–0968. Title: Slamming Complaint Form. Form Number: FCC Form 501. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 3,600. Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Annual Burden: 900 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is an issue to the extent that individuals’ and households’ information is contained in the OSCAR database, which is covered under the Commission’s system of records notice (SORN), FCC/CIB–1, ‘‘Informal Complaints and Inquiries.’’ The Commission believes that it provides sufficient safeguards to protect the privacy of individuals who file complaints under 47 CFR 79.2(c). Privacy Impact Assessment: Under development. Needs and Uses: On December 17, 1998, the Commission announced to the public via news release its plan to provide consumers with tools to better protect themselves from telephone related fraud, as well as offer consumers an easy means to file complaints. On December 23, 1998, the Commission released a Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 98–334) adopting new rules to prevent the unauthorized change by telecommunications carriers of consumers’ selections of telecommunications service providers (slamming), and revealing future initiatives to protect consumers from telephone related fraud. One of those initiatives was the development of the electronic slamming complaint form: FCC Form 501. FCC Form 501, Slamming Complaint Form, is devised to ensure complete and efficient submission of necessary information to process slamming complaints. FCC Form 501 remains available to consumers electronically and in hard copy. The Commission will use this information to provide redress to consumers and to act against companies engaged in this illegal practice. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–12994 Filed 7–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CC Docket No. 96–45; DA 07–1239] Wireline Competition Bureau Seeks Additional Comment on Promoting Deployment and Subscribership in Underserved Areas, Including ‘‘Near Reservation’’ Areas Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice; solicitation of comments. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 128 / Thursday, July 5, 2007 / Notices SUMMARY: In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks additional comment on issues raised in the above docket related to what constitutes a ‘‘near reservation’’ area for federal Lifeline and Link-Up support purposes. DATES: Comments are due on or before August 6, 2007. Reply comments are due on or before August 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5–A266, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Comments may be submitted, identified by CC Docket No. 96–45, 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 Dana.WaltonBradford@fcc.gov. Include CC Docket No. 96–45 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: To the attention of Dana Walton-Bradford at 202–418–1932. Include CC Docket No. 96–45 on the cover page. • Mail: All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5–A266, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Parties should send a copy of their filings to Dana WaltonBradford, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5–A321, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. • Public inspection, purchase, or download: The full text of the document summarized here is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 225 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20504. 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, and may also be downloaded at: https://www.fcc.gov. 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). VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:43 Jul 03, 2007 Jkt 211001 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: Gina Spade, Wireline Competition Bureau, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, (202) 418–7400, or Dana Walton-Bradford, Wireline Competition Bureau, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, (202) 418–7400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Public Notice in CC Docket No. 96–45, released March 12, 2007 (DA 07–1239). 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. 1. By this document, the Bureau seeks to refresh the record on issues raised in the Twelfth Report and Order, 65 FR 47941, August 4, 2000, and Twenty-Fifth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 68 FR 41936, July 16, 2003, in the above proceeding related to what constitutes a ‘‘near reservation’’ area for federal Lifeline and Link-Up support purposes. Because comments on the issue were filed several years ago, the passage of time and intervening developments have rendered the records developed by those commenters stale. Moreover, some issues raised by commenters may have become moot or irrelevant in light of intervening events. For these reasons, the Bureau requests that parties refresh the record with any new information or arguments they believe to be relevant to deciding the issues still pending. The refreshed record will enable the Commission to undertake appropriate consideration of the issue of how best to provide support through Lifeline and Link-Up to ‘‘near reservation’’ areas. 2. In the Twelfth Report and Order, the Commission adopted a definition of ‘‘tribal lands’’ that included ‘‘reservation’’ and ‘‘near reservation’’ areas, as defined, at that time, in sections 20.1(v) and (r) of the Bureau of PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36707 Indian Affairs (BIA) regulations. Subsequently, the Commission became aware that the term ‘‘near reservation’’ included wide geographic areas, extending substantially beyond the boundaries of reservations, that do not possess the same characteristics that warranted the targeting of support to reservations. As a result, the Commission issued an Order staying implementation of the enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up rules to the extent that they apply to qualifying lowincome consumers located on ‘‘near reservation’’ areas. 3. In the Further Notice accompanying the Tribal Stay Order and Further Notice, 65 FR 58721, October 2, 2000, the Commission sought additional comment on how to extend the enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up measures to qualifying low-income consumers living in areas or communities that are ‘‘near reservations.’’ Specifically, the Commission sought comment on how to define geographic areas that are adjacent to the reservations or are otherwise a part of the reservation’s community of interest, in a manner that is consistent with its goal of targeting enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up support to the most underserved segments of the Nation. To the extent that using the BIA definition of ‘‘near reservations’’ to target support as intended in the Twelfth Report and Order was not effective, the Commission sought comment generally on how it might achieve its goal of serving geographically isolated, impoverished areas that are characterized by low subscribership. 4. On May 21, 2003, in the TwentyFifth Order on Reconsideration, Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission again sought comment on potential modifications to its rules regarding availability of enhanced Federal Lifeline and Link-Up assistance to qualifying low-income consumers living ‘‘near reservations.’’ In this follow-up, the Commission noted that few commenters filed in response to the 2000 Tribal Stay Order and Further Notice. Comment Filing Procedures 5. Pursuant to 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments are due on or before August 6, 2007 and reply comments are due on or before August 20, 2007. 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 E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 36708 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 128 / Thursday, July 5, 2007 / Notices 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. 96– 45. 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. 6. 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 (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. 7. 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. 8. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:43 Jul 03, 2007 Jkt 211001 filings to Dana Walton-Bradford, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5–A321, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or by e-mail to Dana.Walton-Bradford@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. 9. Documents in CC Docket No. 96– 45 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. 10. 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). 11. This matter shall be treated as a ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’ proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. 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 twosentence description of the views and arguments presented generally is required. Other requirements pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission’s rules. 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of agreements are available through the Commission’s Office of Agreements (202–523–5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov). Agreement No.: 011870–005. Title: Indian Subcontinent Discussion Agreement. Parties: CMA CGM S.A.; Emirates Shipping Line FZE; Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd.; MacAndrews & Company Limited; Nippon Yusen Kaisha; Shipping Corporation of India; United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.); and Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment reflects the withdrawal of Hapag Lloyd A.G. as a party to the agreement effective June 24, 2007. Agreement No.: 011931–003. Title: CMA CGM/Marfret Vessel Sharing Agreement. Parties: CMA CGM S.A., CMA CGM (UK) Limited, and Compagnie Maritime Marfret S.A. Filing Party: Paul M. Keane, Esq.; Cichanowicz, Callan, Keane, Vengrow & Textor, LLP; 61 Broadway, Suite 3000; New York, NY 10006–2802. Synopsis: The amendment revises the geographic scope of the agreement by adding ports in the Caribbean. The parties request expedited review. Federal Communications Commission. Kirk S. Burgee, Chief of Staff, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. E7–12862 Filed 7–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuances BILLING CODE 6712–01–P PO 00000 Dated: June 29, 2007. By Order of the Federal Maritime Commission. Karen V. Gregory, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–13019 Filed 7–3–07; 8:45 am] Sfmt 4703 Notice is hereby given that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses have been reissued by the Federal Maritime Commission pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR part 515. E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[CC Docket No. 96-45; DA 07-1239]


Wireline Competition Bureau Seeks Additional Comment on Promoting 
Deployment and Subscribership in Underserved Areas, Including ``Near 
Reservation'' Areas

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice; solicitation of comments.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) 
seeks additional comment on issues raised in the above docket related 
to what constitutes a ``near reservation'' area for federal Lifeline 
and Link-Up support purposes.

DATES: Comments are due on or before August 6, 2007. Reply comments are 
due on or before August 20, 2007.

ADDRESSES: All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, 
Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 5-A266, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Comments 
may be submitted, identified by CC Docket No. 96-45, 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 Dana.Walton-Bradford@fcc.gov. Include CC Docket 
No. 96-45 in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: To the attention of Dana Walton-Bradford at 202-418-
1932. Include CC Docket No. 96-45 on the cover page.
     Mail: All filings must be addressed to the Commission's 
Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 5-A266, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC. Parties should send a copy of their filings to Dana 
Walton-Bradford, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline 
Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5-A321, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.
     Public inspection, purchase, or download: The full text of 
the document summarized here is available for inspection and copying 
during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 
225 12th Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20504. 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, and may also be downloaded at: https://
www.fcc.gov.
    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: Gina Spade, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, (202) 418-7400, or 
Dana Walton-Bradford, Wireline Competition Bureau, Telecommunications 
Access Policy Division, (202) 418-7400.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public 
Notice in CC Docket No. 96-45, released March 12, 2007 (DA 07-1239). 
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. 1. By this document, the Bureau seeks to refresh 
the record on issues raised in the Twelfth Report and Order, 65 FR 
47941, August 4, 2000, and Twenty-Fifth Report and Order and Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 68 FR 41936, July 16, 2003, in the above 
proceeding related to what constitutes a ``near reservation'' area for 
federal Lifeline and Link-Up support purposes. Because comments on the 
issue were filed several years ago, the passage of time and intervening 
developments have rendered the records developed by those commenters 
stale. Moreover, some issues raised by commenters may have become moot 
or irrelevant in light of intervening events. For these reasons, the 
Bureau requests that parties refresh the record with any new 
information or arguments they believe to be relevant to deciding the 
issues still pending. The refreshed record will enable the Commission 
to undertake appropriate consideration of the issue of how best to 
provide support through Lifeline and Link-Up to ``near reservation'' 
areas.
    2. In the Twelfth Report and Order, the Commission adopted a 
definition of ``tribal lands'' that included ``reservation'' and ``near 
reservation'' areas, as defined, at that time, in sections 20.1(v) and 
(r) of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regulations. Subsequently, 
the Commission became aware that the term ``near reservation'' included 
wide geographic areas, extending substantially beyond the boundaries of 
reservations, that do not possess the same characteristics that 
warranted the targeting of support to reservations. As a result, the 
Commission issued an Order staying implementation of the enhanced 
Lifeline and Link-Up rules to the extent that they apply to qualifying 
low-income consumers located on ``near reservation'' areas.
    3. In the Further Notice accompanying the Tribal Stay Order and 
Further Notice, 65 FR 58721, October 2, 2000, the Commission sought 
additional comment on how to extend the enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up 
measures to qualifying low-income consumers living in areas or 
communities that are ``near reservations.'' Specifically, the 
Commission sought comment on how to define geographic areas that are 
adjacent to the reservations or are otherwise a part of the 
reservation's community of interest, in a manner that is consistent 
with its goal of targeting enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up support to the 
most underserved segments of the Nation. To the extent that using the 
BIA definition of ``near reservations'' to target support as intended 
in the Twelfth Report and Order was not effective, the Commission 
sought comment generally on how it might achieve its goal of serving 
geographically isolated, impoverished areas that are characterized by 
low subscribership.
    4. On May 21, 2003, in the Twenty-Fifth Order on Reconsideration, 
Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 
Commission again sought comment on potential modifications to its rules 
regarding availability of enhanced Federal Lifeline and Link-Up 
assistance to qualifying low-income consumers living ``near 
reservations.'' In this follow-up, the Commission noted that few 
commenters filed in response to the 2000 Tribal Stay Order and Further 
Notice.

Comment Filing Procedures

    5. Pursuant to 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 
1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments are due on or before 
August 6, 2007 and reply comments are due on or before August 20, 2007. 
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

[[Page 36708]]

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. 96-45. 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.
    6. 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 (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.
    7. 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.
    8. 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 Dana Walton-Bradford, 
Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, Room 5-A321, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, or by e-mail to Dana.Walton-Bradford@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.
    9. Documents in CC Docket No. 96-45 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.
    10. 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).
    11. This matter shall be treated as a ``permit-but-disclose'' 
proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. 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. Other requirements 
pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in section 
1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules.

Federal Communications Commission.
Kirk S. Burgee,
Chief of Staff, Wireline Competition Bureau.
[FR Doc. E7-12862 Filed 7-3-07; 8:45 am]
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