Wireline Competition Bureau Releases Connect America Phase II Cost Model Virtual Workshop Discussion Topics, 5765-5767 [2013-01597]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 18 / Monday, January 28, 2013 / Proposed Rules 67249, November 9, 2000), do not apply to this proposed rule. G. Executive Order 13045 This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because this is not an economically significant regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866, and this action does not address environmental health or safety risks disproportionately affecting children. H. Executive Order 13211 This proposed rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001), because this action is not expected to affect energy supply, distribution, or use and because this action is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act In addition, since this action does not involve any technical standards, section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104–113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note), does not apply to this action. c. Remove paragraphs (a)(2)(iii) and (a)(2)(iv). ■ d. Revise paragraph (b)(1). ■ e. Remove paragraph (b)(3). The revisions read as follows: ■ § 721.3020 Ethaneperoxoic acid, 1,1dimethylpropyl ester. (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as ethaneperoxoic acid, 1,1dimethylpropyl ester (PMN P–85–680; CAS No. 690–83–5) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. (2) * * * (i) Release to water. Requirements as specified in § 721.90 (a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) (N=61). (ii) [Reserved] (b) * * * (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in § 721.125 (a), (b), (c), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2013–01589 Filed 1–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION J. Executive Order 12898 47 CFR Part 54 This action does not entail special considerations of environmental justice related issues as delineated by Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (59 FR7629, February 16, 1994). [WC Docket Nos. 10–90 and 05–337; DA 12–1561, 12–1687, 12–2011, 12–2029, 13–70] List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: January 15, 2013. Maria J. Doa, Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Therefore, it is proposed that 40 CFR part 721 be amended as follows: PART 721—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with ■ Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c). 2. Amend § 721.3020 as follows: a. Revise the section heading. b. Revise paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2)(i), and (a)(2)(ii). ■ ■ ■ VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Jan 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 Wireline Competition Bureau Releases Connect America Phase II Cost Model Virtual Workshop Discussion Topics Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau releases for discussion a number of virtual workshop topics related to the development and adoption of the forward-looking cost model for Connect America Phase II. DATES: Comments are due on or before February 27, 2013 and reply comments are due on or before March 14, 2013. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WC Docket Nos. 10–90 and 05–337, by any of the following methods: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 5765 D Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. D Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. D Virtual Workshop: In addition to the usual methods for filing electronic comments, the Commission is allowing comments, reply comments, and ex parte comments in this proceeding to be filed by posting comments at https:// www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-cost-modelvirtual-workshop-2012. D People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie King, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418–7491 or TTY (202) 418–0484. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission’s Public Notices in WC Docket Nos. 10–90, 05– 337; DA 12–1561, 12–1687, 12–2011, 12–2029, 13–70 released October 9, 2012, October 19, 2012, December 11, 2012, December 17, 2012, and January 17, 2013 as well as information posted online in the Wireline Competition Bureau’s Virtual Workshop. The complete text of the Public Notices 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. These documents may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (800) 378–3160 or (202) 863–2893, facsimile (202) 863– 2898, or via the Internet at https:// www.bcpiweb.com. In addition, the Virtual Workshop may be accessed via the Internet at https://www.fcc.gov/blog/ wcb-cost-model-virtual-workshop-2012. I. Introduction 1. On November 18, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) released the USF/ICC Transformation Order, 76 FR 73829, November 29, 2011, adopting a framework for providing ongoing support to areas served by price cap E:\FR\FM\28JAP1.SGM 28JAP1 5766 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 18 / Monday, January 28, 2013 / Proposed Rules tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with carriers, including areas where broadband service is not currently provided, known as Connect America Phase II. The Commission delegated authority to provide this ongoing support through a combination of a forward-looking cost model and competitive bidding to the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau). 2. On December 15, 2011, the Bureau released the Request for Models PN, 76 FR 80941, December 27, 2011, inviting interested parties to submit proposed forward-looking cost models. In response, parties submitted two models into the record, and thereafter, on June 8, 2012, the Bureau released the Model Design PN, 77 FR 38804, June 29, 2012, seeking comment on certain model design and input issues. The Bureau also held an in-person workshop to discuss the two models on September 13 and 14, 2012. 3. To provide additional opportunities for all affected stakeholders and interested parties to provide input on additional model design and input issues, on September 12, 2012, the Bureau announced that it would encourage and facilitate public participation on the characteristics of a model that will best fulfill the objectives established by the Commission via an ongoing ‘‘virtual workshop.’’ II. Discussion 4. The Bureau commenced the Connect America Cost Model Virtual Workshop on October 9, 2012, and has begun soliciting input on a number of topics that the Bureau will consider—in addition to the topics previously raised in the Model Design PN—in developing and adopting the forward-looking cost model for Connect America Phase II. The virtual workshop may be accessed via the Internet at https://www.fcc.gov/ blog/wcb-cost-model-virtual-workshop2012. 5. On December 11, 2012, the Bureau announced the release of the first version of the Connect America Cost Model and solicited input in the virtual workshop as to whether any other functionalities or capabilities should be added to the Connect America Cost Model platform. 6. On December 17, 2012, the Bureau announced it was soliciting public input on two newly added virtual workshop discussion topics: calculating average per-unit costs/take rate; and assigning shared costs. 7. In addition, the Bureau asked the public to provide input on topics on which it previously sought comment in light of the release of version one of the Connect America Cost Model: determining customer locations; VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Jan 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 clustering; routing; capturing variation by geography; inter-office transport cost; voice capability; wire center facilities; sizing of network facilities; the use of company-specific values; calculating opex; determining the annualized cost of capital investments; determining the sharing factor for outside plant; plant mix; labor-cost adjustment based on location. In particular, commenters are invited to address the questions previously posed, focusing specifically on the choices made in both version one and version two of the Connect America Cost Model. 8. Parties wishing to participate in the virtual workshop may do so by visiting https://www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-costmodel-virtual-workshop-2012 and posting their comments by the deadlines indicated above. Parties also may choose to address any issue raised in the virtual workshop by filing comments through traditional channels at the FCC, such as the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). The Bureau anticipates adding additional discussion topics as the virtual workshop progresses. All future topics for the virtual workshop will be announced by Public Notice and published in the Federal Register. 9. The Bureau will not rely on anonymous comments posted during the workshop in reaching decisions regarding the model. Participants should be aware that identifying information from parties that post material in the virtual workshop will be publicly available for inspection upon request, even though such information may not be posted in the workshop forums. 10. At the close of the Virtual Workshop, comments from the Virtual Workshop will be included in the official public record of this proceeding, along with comments filed through traditional channels at the FCC, such as the Commision’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). In the meantime, parties are encouraged to examine both the Virtual Workshop and the official public record of this proceeding in order to be aware full range of discussion occurring in this proceeding, including discussion on the characteristics of and inputs to the CACM. III. Procedural Matters A. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Act Analysis 11. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended (RFA), the Bureau prepared an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA), included as part of the Model Design PN, 77 FR 38804, June 29, 2012, of the PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 possible significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities by the policies and rules proposed in these Public Notices and the information posted online in the Virtual Workshops. We have reviewed the IRFA and have determined that is does not need to be supplemented. B. Filing Requirements 12. Comments and Replies. Pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121, May 1, 1998. D Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https:// fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. D Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. D All hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th Street SW., Room TW–A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. D 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. D U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554. 13. Virtual Workshop. In addition to the usual methods for filing electronic comments, the Commission is allowing comments in this proceeding to be filed by posting comments at https:// www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-cost-modelvirtual-workshop-2012. Persons wishing to examine the record in this proceeding E:\FR\FM\28JAP1.SGM 28JAP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 18 / Monday, January 28, 2013 / Proposed Rules are encouraged to examine the record on ECFS and the Virtual Workshop. Although Virtual Workshop commenters may choose to provide identifying information or may comment anonymously, anonymous comments will not be part of the record in this proceeding and accordingly will not be relied on by the Commission in reaching its conclusions in this rulemaking. The Commission will not rely on anonymous postings in reaching conclusions in this matter because of the difficulty in verifying the accuracy of information in anonymous postings. Should posters provide identifying information, they should be aware that although such information will not be posted on the blog, it will be publicly available for inspection upon request. 14. People with Disabilities. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty). 15. Availability of Documents. Comments, reply comments, and ex parte submissions will be publicly available online via ECFS. These documents will also be available for public inspection during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, which is located in Room CY–A257 at FCC Headquarters, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The Reference Information Center is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Federal Communications Commission. Trent B. Harkrader, Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. 2013–01597 Filed 1–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration 49 CFR Parts 234, 235, and 236 [Docket No. FRA–2011–0061, Notice No. 2] RIN 2130–AC32 Positive Train Control Systems (RRR) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Clarification of NPRM and extension of comment period. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Jan 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 In response to a petition for rulemaking, FRA proposed, in a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) dated December 11, 2012, amendments to regulations implementing a requirement of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 that certain passenger and freight railroads install positive train control (PTC) systems. The present document clarifies FRA’s responses to several elements of the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) petition for rulemaking and which elements of the petition for rulemaking FRA is considering, and asks specific questions concerning those elements. This document does not alter FRA’s proposal as issued December 11, 2012, but it does extend the comment period in this proceeding to March 11, 2013. DATES: Written comments must be received by March 11, 2013. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent possible without incurring additional expenses or delays. ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments related to Docket No. FRA–2011–0061 may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Web Site: Comments should be filed at the Federal eRulemaking Portal, https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 on the Ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for this rulemaking. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov including any personal information. Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act information related to any submitted comments or materials. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov at any time or to Room W12–140 on the Ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 5767 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Hynes, Director, Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance, Federal Railroad Administration, Mail Stop 25, West Building 3rd Floor West, Room W35–302, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: 202– 493–6404); or Matthew T. Prince, Trial Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, RCC– 10, Mail Stop 10, West Building 7th Floor, Room W75–208, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: 202–493–6146). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents for Supplementary Information I. Purpose and Background II. Questions Concerning Proposals in the Petition Not Adopted in the December 11, 2012 NPRM A. De Minimis Exception B. Yard Movement Exceptions C. Provision on En Route Failures I. Purpose and Background FRA is issuing this document to clarify and seek additional information related to its proposed rule published at 77 FR 73589 on December 11, 2012, which was intended to provide additional regulatory guidance and flexibility related to the implementation of PTC systems by railroads as mandated by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, Sec. 104, Div.A, Public Law 110–432, 122 Stat. 4854 (Oct. 16, 2008) (codified at 49 U.S.C. 20157) (hereinafter ‘‘RSIA’’). This document also extends the comment period in this proceeding to March 11, 2013, in order to provide interested parties sufficient time in which to develop responses. RSIA was signed into law on October 16, 2008, mandating PTC system implementation by December 31, 2015. To effectuate this goal, RSIA required the railroads to submit for FRA approval a PTC Implementation Plan (PTCIP) within 18 months (i.e., by April 16, 2010). On July 27, 2009, FRA published an NPRM regarding the mandatory implementation and operation of PTC systems in accordance with RSIA. During the comment period for that proceeding, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX) suggested that FRA create a de minimis exception to the requirement that lines carrying materials poisonous by inhalation (PIH materials) traffic be equipped with PTC systems. The final rule, published on January 15, 2010, included a de minimis exception, because FRA believed that the exception had significant merit and that it fell within the scope of the issues set forth in the proposed rule. However, because none of the parties had had an E:\FR\FM\28JAP1.SGM 28JAP1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 54

[WC Docket Nos. 10-90 and 05-337; DA 12-1561, 12-1687, 12-2011, 12-
2029, 13-70]


Wireline Competition Bureau Releases Connect America Phase II 
Cost Model Virtual Workshop Discussion Topics

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau releases for 
discussion a number of virtual workshop topics related to the 
development and adoption of the forward-looking cost model for Connect 
America Phase II.

DATES: Comments are due on or before February 27, 2013 and reply 
comments are due on or before March 14, 2013. If you anticipate that 
you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within 
the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the 
contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WC Docket Nos. 10-90 
and 05-337, by any of the following methods:
    [ssquf] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [ssquf] Federal Communications Commission's Web Site: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. Follow the instructions for submitting 
comments.
    [ssquf] Virtual Workshop: In addition to the usual methods for 
filing electronic comments, the Commission is allowing comments, reply 
comments, and ex parte comments in this proceeding to be filed by 
posting comments at https://www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-cost-model-virtual-workshop-2012.
    [ssquf] People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request 
reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language 
interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie King, Wireline Competition 
Bureau at (202) 418-7491 or TTY (202) 418-0484.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's 
Public Notices in WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 05-337; DA 12-1561, 12-1687, 
12-2011, 12-2029, 13-70 released October 9, 2012, October 19, 2012, 
December 11, 2012, December 17, 2012, and January 17, 2013 as well as 
information posted online in the Wireline Competition Bureau's Virtual 
Workshop. The complete text of the Public Notices 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. These documents may also be purchased from 
the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. 
(BCPI), 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, 
telephone (800) 378-3160 or (202) 863-2893, facsimile (202) 863-2898, 
or via the Internet at https://www.bcpiweb.com. In addition, the Virtual 
Workshop may be accessed via the Internet at https://www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-cost-model-virtual-workshop-2012.

I. Introduction

    1. On November 18, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission 
(Commission) released the USF/ICC Transformation Order, 76 FR 73829, 
November 29, 2011, adopting a framework for providing ongoing support 
to areas served by price cap

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carriers, including areas where broadband service is not currently 
provided, known as Connect America Phase II. The Commission delegated 
authority to provide this ongoing support through a combination of a 
forward-looking cost model and competitive bidding to the Wireline 
Competition Bureau (Bureau).
    2. On December 15, 2011, the Bureau released the Request for Models 
PN, 76 FR 80941, December 27, 2011, inviting interested parties to 
submit proposed forward-looking cost models. In response, parties 
submitted two models into the record, and thereafter, on June 8, 2012, 
the Bureau released the Model Design PN, 77 FR 38804, June 29, 2012, 
seeking comment on certain model design and input issues. The Bureau 
also held an in-person workshop to discuss the two models on September 
13 and 14, 2012.
    3. To provide additional opportunities for all affected 
stakeholders and interested parties to provide input on additional 
model design and input issues, on September 12, 2012, the Bureau 
announced that it would encourage and facilitate public participation 
on the characteristics of a model that will best fulfill the objectives 
established by the Commission via an ongoing ``virtual workshop.''

II. Discussion

    4. The Bureau commenced the Connect America Cost Model Virtual 
Workshop on October 9, 2012, and has begun soliciting input on a number 
of topics that the Bureau will consider--in addition to the topics 
previously raised in the Model Design PN--in developing and adopting 
the forward-looking cost model for Connect America Phase II. The 
virtual workshop may be accessed via the Internet at https://www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-cost-model-virtual-workshop-2012.
    5. On December 11, 2012, the Bureau announced the release of the 
first version of the Connect America Cost Model and solicited input in 
the virtual workshop as to whether any other functionalities or 
capabilities should be added to the Connect America Cost Model 
platform.
    6. On December 17, 2012, the Bureau announced it was soliciting 
public input on two newly added virtual workshop discussion topics: 
calculating average per-unit costs/take rate; and assigning shared 
costs.
    7. In addition, the Bureau asked the public to provide input on 
topics on which it previously sought comment in light of the release of 
version one of the Connect America Cost Model: determining customer 
locations; clustering; routing; capturing variation by geography; 
inter-office transport cost; voice capability; wire center facilities; 
sizing of network facilities; the use of company-specific values; 
calculating opex; determining the annualized cost of capital 
investments; determining the sharing factor for outside plant; plant 
mix; labor-cost adjustment based on location. In particular, commenters 
are invited to address the questions previously posed, focusing 
specifically on the choices made in both version one and version two of 
the Connect America Cost Model.
    8. Parties wishing to participate in the virtual workshop may do so 
by visiting https://www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-cost-model-virtual-workshop-2012 and posting their comments by the deadlines indicated above. 
Parties also may choose to address any issue raised in the virtual 
workshop by filing comments through traditional channels at the FCC, 
such as the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). The 
Bureau anticipates adding additional discussion topics as the virtual 
workshop progresses. All future topics for the virtual workshop will be 
announced by Public Notice and published in the Federal Register.
    9. The Bureau will not rely on anonymous comments posted during the 
workshop in reaching decisions regarding the model. Participants should 
be aware that identifying information from parties that post material 
in the virtual workshop will be publicly available for inspection upon 
request, even though such information may not be posted in the workshop 
forums.
    10. At the close of the Virtual Workshop, comments from the Virtual 
Workshop will be included in the official public record of this 
proceeding, along with comments filed through traditional channels at 
the FCC, such as the Commision's Electronic Comment Filing System 
(ECFS). In the meantime, parties are encouraged to examine both the 
Virtual Workshop and the official public record of this proceeding in 
order to be aware full range of discussion occurring in this 
proceeding, including discussion on the characteristics of and inputs 
to the CACM.

III. Procedural Matters

A. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Act Analysis

    11. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as 
amended (RFA), the Bureau prepared an Initial Regulatory Flexibility 
Analysis (IRFA), included as part of the Model Design PN, 77 FR 38804, 
June 29, 2012, of the possible significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities by the policies and rules proposed 
in these Public Notices and the information posted online in the 
Virtual Workshops. We have reviewed the IRFA and have determined that 
is does not need to be supplemented.

B. Filing Requirements

    12. Comments and Replies. Pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of 
the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.419, interested parties may 
file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on 
the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the 
Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). See Electronic 
Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121, May 1, 
1998.
    [ssquf] Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically 
using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/.
    [ssquf] Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file 
an original and one copy of each filing. If more than one docket or 
rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers 
must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or 
rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, 
by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. 
Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's 
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
    [ssquf] All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for 
the Commission's Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 
12th Street SW., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours 
are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together 
with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be 
disposed of before entering the building.
    [ssquf] 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.
    [ssquf] U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail 
must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554.
    13. Virtual Workshop. In addition to the usual methods for filing 
electronic comments, the Commission is allowing comments in this 
proceeding to be filed by posting comments at https://www.fcc.gov/blog/wcb-cost-model-virtual-workshop-2012. Persons wishing to examine the 
record in this proceeding

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are encouraged to examine the record on ECFS and the Virtual Workshop. 
Although Virtual Workshop commenters may choose to provide identifying 
information or may comment anonymously, anonymous comments will not be 
part of the record in this proceeding and accordingly will not be 
relied on by the Commission in reaching its conclusions in this 
rulemaking. The Commission will not rely on anonymous postings in 
reaching conclusions in this matter because of the difficulty in 
verifying the accuracy of information in anonymous postings. Should 
posters provide identifying information, they should be aware that 
although such information will not be posted on the blog, it will be 
publicly available for inspection upon request.
    14. People with Disabilities. To request materials in accessible 
formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic 
files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the 
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-
418-0432 (tty).
    15. Availability of Documents. Comments, reply comments, and ex 
parte submissions will be publicly available online via ECFS. These 
documents will also be available for public inspection during regular 
business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, which is 
located in Room CY-A257 at FCC Headquarters, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554. The Reference Information Center is open to the 
public Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 
from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Federal Communications Commission.
Trent B. Harkrader,
Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline 
Competition Bureau.
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