Proposed Changes to FCC Form 499-A, FCC Form 499-Q, and Accompanying Instructions, 66357-66359 [2013-26482]

Download as PDF wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2013 / Notices following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before January 6, 2014. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Submit your PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via fax at 202– 395–5167 or via Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to Benish Shah, Federal Communications Commission, via the Internet at Benish.Shah@fcc.gov. To submit your PRA comments by email send them to: PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benish Shah, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418–7866. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060–0698. Title: Section 25.203(i) and 73.1030(a)(2), Radio Astronomy Coordination Zone in Puerto Rico. Form No: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions, and State, local, or tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 200 respondents, 1,000 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 5–40 minutes (.0833 hours to .667 hours). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirement. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:22 Nov 04, 2013 Jkt 232001 Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 303(f), 303(r), and 309(j)(13). Total Annual Burden: 142 hours. Total Annual Costs: N/A. Privacy Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after this 60 day comment period to obtain the three year clearance from them. There is no change in the reporting and/or third party disclosure requirements. On October 15, 1997, the FCC released a Report and Order, ET Docket No. 96–2, RM–8165, FCC 97–347, that established a Coordination Zone for new and modified radio facilities in various communications services that cover the islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, Mona, Vieques, and Culebra within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The coordination zone and notification procedures enable the Arecibo Radio Astronomy Observatory to receive information needed to assess whether an applicant’s proposed operations will cause harmful interference to the Arecibo Observatory’s operations, which also promotes efficient resolution of coordination problems between the applicants and the Arecibo Observatory. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2013–26467 Filed 11–4–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [WC Docket No. 06–122; DA 13–2090] Proposed Changes to FCC Form 499– A, FCC Form 499–Q, and Accompanying Instructions Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice; solicitation of comments. AGENCY: In this document the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on proposed revisions to the annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499–A (Form 499–A) and accompanying instructions (Form 499–A Instructions) to be used in 2014 to report 2013 revenues, and the quarterly SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66357 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499–Q (Form 499–Q) and accompanying instructions (Form 499–Q Instructions) to be used in 2014 to report projected collected revenues on a quarterly basis. DATES: Comments are due on or before November 27, 2013. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file comments on or before November 27, 2013. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket No. 06–122. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies, by any of the following methods: • Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https:// fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. • 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). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Eberle, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418–7400 or TTY (202) 418–0484. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Wireline Competition Bureau’s Public Notice in WC Docket No. 06–122; DA 13–2090, released October 29, 2013. 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 the Internet at https://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/ leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log= linklog&to=https:// www.bcpiweb.comhttps:// www.bcpiweb.com. I. Synopsis 1. In order to promote clarity, transparency and predictability, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1 66358 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2013 / Notices wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES seeks comment on proposed revisions to (1) the annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499–A (Form 499–A) and accompanying instructions (Form 499–A Instructions) to be used in 2014 to report 2013 revenues, and (2) the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499–Q (Form 499–Q) and accompanying instructions (Form 499–Q Instructions) to be used in 2014 to report projected collected revenues on a quarterly basis. The revisions to the forms and instructions are attached to the Public Notice in redline format, showing proposed changes from the forms and instructions currently in effect. The redlines may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site, as follows: Form 499–A, available at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ attachmatch/DA-13-2090A2.pdf; Form 499–A Instructions, available at https:// hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ attachmatch/DA-13-2090A3.pdf; Form 499–Q, available at https:// hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ attachmatch/DA-13-2090A4.pdf; and Form 499–Q Instructions available at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ attachmatch/DA-13-2090A5.pdf. II. Discussion THE PROPOSED REVISIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS: 2. Form 499–A Instructions A. Page 6. Revised to direct filers to the USAC Web site for details regarding documentation that must be filed when a filer ceases providing telecommunications. B. Page 10. Revised to instruct filers that lack Internal Revenue Service employer identification numbers to contact USAC for an alternative identification number. C. Pages 10–11. Revised to emphasize that all ‘‘affiliated’’ filers, as that term is defined under 47 U.S.C. 153, should enter a common identifier (the ‘‘Affiliated Filers Name/Holding Company Name’’). Typically this is the name of the filer’s holding company, but in some instances, a group of affiliated filers may choose to designate an entity that is not the holding company of each affiliate. The term ‘‘holding company’’ is replaced by ‘‘Affiliate Filers Name/ Holding Company Name’’ where appropriate throughout the Form 499–A Instructions. D. Page 12. Contact information is added for filer inquiries regarding the instructions for Interstate Telecommunications Service Providers (ITSP) regulatory fee bills. E. Page 12. Revised to clarify that only common carriers are required to VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:22 Nov 04, 2013 Jkt 232001 designate an agent in the District of Columbia. F. Page 15. A paragraph containing instructions on reporting of certain international revenues is moved from Page 20 to the ‘‘Note on International Services’’ on Page 14. This edit clarifies that the instruction applies to all international revenues. G. Page 19. Consistent with the Lifeline Reform Order (FCC 12–134; rel February 6, 2012), the following sentence is deleted: ‘‘Line 308 should include as revenues Lifeline Assistance reimbursement for the waived portion of subscriber line or presubscribed interexchange carrier charges from the Low Income or High Cost universal service support mechanism. H. Pages 23–27. Consistent with the 2012 Wholesaler-Reseller Clarification Order (FCC–134; rel November 5, 2012)), and consistent with a recent industry proposal to implement the order, revised to clarify the definition of reseller, provide sample reseller certification language, and clarify the safe harbor and reasonable expection standards for fillers that report revenues from reseller customers. I. Page 28. Revised to clarify that total revenues reported in column (a) include intrastate revenues even though intrastate revenues are not reported separately on the Form 499–A. J. Page 37. Revised to delete contact information for the Wireline Competition Bureau and Industry Analysis and Technology Division; filers should contact USAC with questions about the Forms 499. K. Page 38. Consistent with the requirements of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 and the 2011 TRS Contributions Order (FCC 11–150; rel October 7, 2011) implementing those requirements, citations to section 715 of the Act and 47 U.S.C. section 616 are added throughout, and page 38 is revised to clarify that providers of noninterconnected VoIP service are required to contribute to the interstate TRS support mechanism. 3. Form 499–Q Instructions. A. Page 10. Revised to instruct filers that lack Internal Revenue Service employer identification numbers to contact USAC for an alternative identification number. B. Page 10–11. Revised to emphasize that all ‘‘affiliated’’ filers, as that term is defined under 47 U.S.C. section 153, should enter a common identifier (the ‘‘Affiliated Filers Name’’). Typically this is the name of the filer’s holding company, but in some instances, a group of affiliated filers may choose to PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 designate an entity that is not the holding company of each affiliate. C. Page 11–13. Consistent with the 2012 Wholesaler-Reseller Clarification Order, revised to clarify the definition of ‘‘reseller,’’ provide sample reseller certification language, and clarify the safe harbor and ‘‘reasonable expectation’’ standards for filers that report revenues from reseller customers. D. Page 15. Revised to clarify that total revenues reported in column (a) include intrastate revenues even though intrastate revenues are not reported separately on the Form 499–Q. E. Page 21. Revised to delete contact information for the Wireline Competition Bureau and Industry Analysis and Technology Division; filers should contact USAC with questions about the Forms 499. 4. Stylistic Changes. In several instances, wording in the instructions is revised for clarification purposes, without changing the substance. 5. Date Changes. Dates are updated throughout. References to ‘‘2013’’ are changed to ‘‘2014,’’ and references to ‘‘2012’’ are changed to ‘‘2013’’. 6. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This document does not contain new or modified information collection(s) subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any new or modified information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees, pursuant to the Small Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107–198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). 7. Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket No. 06–122. Comments may be filed using: (1) The Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or (2) by filing paper copies. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. 8. Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://apps.fcc.gov/ ecfs/. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. 9. Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. 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 E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2013 / Notices Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • All hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th St. 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 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, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554. 10. Additional copies. We request that parties send one copy of each filing to each of the following: • The Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, www.bcpiweb.com; phone: (202) 488– 5300 fax: (202) 488–5563; • Charles Eberle, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Room 5–B530, Washington, DC 20554; email: Charles.Eberle@fcc.gov and • Charles Tyler, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Room 5–A452, Washington, DC 20554; email: Charles.Tyler@fcc.gov. 11. 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 12. Filings and comments are also 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. They may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone: (202) 488–5300, fax: (202) 488–5563, or via email www.bcpiweb.com. 13. The proceeding this Notice initiates shall be treated as a ‘‘permitbut-disclose’’ proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:22 Nov 04, 2013 Jkt 232001 presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter’s written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission’s ex parte rules. Federal Communications Commission. Kimberly Scardino, Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. 2013–26482 Filed 11–4–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FDIC Advisory Committee on Community Banking; Notice of Meeting Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the FDIC Advisory Committee on Community Banking, which will be held in SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66359 Washington, DC The Advisory Committee will provide advice and recommendations on a broad range of policy issues that have particular impact on small community banks throughout the United States and the local communities they serve, with a focus on rural areas. Tuesday, November 19, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held in the FDIC Board Room on the sixth floor of the FDIC Building located at 550 17th Street NW., Washington, DC. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for further information concerning the meeting may be directed to Mr. Robert E. Feldman, Committee Management Officer of the FDIC, at (202) 898–7043. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda: The agenda will include a discussion of current issues affecting community banking. The agenda is subject to change. Any changes to the agenda will be announced at the beginning of the meeting. Type of Meeting: The meeting will be open to the public, limited only by the space available on a first-come, firstserved basis. For security reasons, members of the public will be subject to security screening procedures and must present a valid photo identification to enter the building. The FDIC will provide attendees with auxiliary aids (e.g., sign language interpretation) required for this meeting. Those attendees needing such assistance should call (703) 562–6067 (Voice or TTY) at least two days before the meeting to make necessary arrangements. Written statements may be filed with the committee before or after the meeting. This Community Banking Advisory Committee meeting will be Webcast live via the Internet at https://www.vodium.com/goto/fdic/ communitybanking.asp. This service is free and available to anyone with the following systems requirements: https:// www.vodium.com/home/sysreq.html. Adobe Flash Player is required to view these presentations. The latest version of Adobe Flash Player can be downloaded at https://www.adobe.com/ shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_ Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash. Installation questions or troubleshooting help can be found at the same link. For optimal viewing, a high speed internet connection is recommended. The Community Banking meeting videos are made available on-demand approximately two weeks after the event. E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-26482]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[WC Docket No. 06-122; DA 13-2090]


Proposed Changes to FCC Form 499-A, FCC Form 499-Q, and 
Accompanying Instructions

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice; solicitation of comments.

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SUMMARY: In this document the Federal Communications Commission's 
Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on proposed 
revisions to the annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC 
Form 499-A (Form 499-A) and accompanying instructions (Form 499-A 
Instructions) to be used in 2014 to report 2013 revenues, and the 
quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q (Form 
499-Q) and accompanying instructions (Form 499-Q Instructions) to be 
used in 2014 to report projected collected revenues on a quarterly 
basis.

DATES: Comments are due on or before November 27, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file comments on or before November 
27, 2013. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket No. 06-122. Comments 
may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System 
(ECFS) or by filing paper copies, by any of the following methods:
     Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically 
using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/.
     Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must 
file an original and one copy of each filing.
     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).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Eberle, Wireline Competition 
Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484.
    For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional 
information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section of this document.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Wireline 
Competition Bureau's Public Notice in WC Docket No. 06-122; DA 13-2090, 
released October 29, 2013. 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 the Internet at https://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=https://www.bcpiweb.comhttps://www.bcpiweb.com.

I. Synopsis

    1. In order to promote clarity, transparency and predictability, 
the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau)

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seeks comment on proposed revisions to (1) the annual 
Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A (Form 499-A) and 
accompanying instructions (Form 499-A Instructions) to be used in 2014 
to report 2013 revenues, and (2) the quarterly Telecommunications 
Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q (Form 499-Q) and accompanying 
instructions (Form 499-Q Instructions) to be used in 2014 to report 
projected collected revenues on a quarterly basis. The revisions to the 
forms and instructions are attached to the Public Notice in redline 
format, showing proposed changes from the forms and instructions 
currently in effect. The redlines may be viewed on the Commission's Web 
site, as follows: Form 499-A, available at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-2090A2.pdf; Form 499-A Instructions, 
available at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-2090A3.pdf; Form 499-Q, available at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-2090A4.pdf; and Form 499-Q Instructions 
available at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-2090A5.pdf.

II. Discussion

    THE PROPOSED REVISIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS:
    2. Form 499-A Instructions
    A. Page 6. Revised to direct filers to the USAC Web site for 
details regarding documentation that must be filed when a filer ceases 
providing telecommunications.
    B. Page 10. Revised to instruct filers that lack Internal Revenue 
Service employer identification numbers to contact USAC for an 
alternative identification number.
    C. Pages 10-11. Revised to emphasize that all ``affiliated'' 
filers, as that term is defined under 47 U.S.C. 153, should enter a 
common identifier (the ``Affiliated Filers Name/Holding Company 
Name''). Typically this is the name of the filer's holding company, but 
in some instances, a group of affiliated filers may choose to designate 
an entity that is not the holding company of each affiliate. The term 
``holding company'' is replaced by ``Affiliate Filers Name/Holding 
Company Name'' where appropriate throughout the Form 499-A 
Instructions.
    D. Page 12. Contact information is added for filer inquiries 
regarding the instructions for Interstate Telecommunications Service 
Providers (ITSP) regulatory fee bills.
    E. Page 12. Revised to clarify that only common carriers are 
required to designate an agent in the District of Columbia.
    F. Page 15. A paragraph containing instructions on reporting of 
certain international revenues is moved from Page 20 to the ``Note on 
International Services'' on Page 14. This edit clarifies that the 
instruction applies to all international revenues.
    G. Page 19. Consistent with the Lifeline Reform Order (FCC 12-134; 
rel February 6, 2012), the following sentence is deleted: ``Line 308 
should include as revenues Lifeline Assistance reimbursement for the 
waived portion of subscriber line or presubscribed interexchange 
carrier charges from the Low Income or High Cost universal service 
support mechanism.
    H. Pages 23-27. Consistent with the 2012 Wholesaler-Reseller 
Clarification Order (FCC-134; rel November 5, 2012)), and consistent 
with a recent industry proposal to implement the order, revised to 
clarify the definition of reseller, provide sample reseller 
certification language, and clarify the safe harbor and reasonable 
expection standards for fillers that report revenues from reseller 
customers.
    I. Page 28. Revised to clarify that total revenues reported in 
column (a) include intrastate revenues even though intrastate revenues 
are not reported separately on the Form 499-A.
    J. Page 37. Revised to delete contact information for the Wireline 
Competition Bureau and Industry Analysis and Technology Division; 
filers should contact USAC with questions about the Forms 499.
    K. Page 38. Consistent with the requirements of the Twenty-First 
Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 and the 2011 
TRS Contributions Order (FCC 11-150; rel October 7, 2011) implementing 
those requirements, citations to section 715 of the Act and 47 U.S.C. 
section 616 are added throughout, and page 38 is revised to clarify 
that providers of non-interconnected VoIP service are required to 
contribute to the interstate TRS support mechanism.
    3. Form 499-Q Instructions.
    A. Page 10. Revised to instruct filers that lack Internal Revenue 
Service employer identification numbers to contact USAC for an 
alternative identification number.
    B. Page 10-11. Revised to emphasize that all ``affiliated'' filers, 
as that term is defined under 47 U.S.C. section 153, should enter a 
common identifier (the ``Affiliated Filers Name''). Typically this is 
the name of the filer's holding company, but in some instances, a group 
of affiliated filers may choose to designate an entity that is not the 
holding company of each affiliate.
    C. Page 11-13. Consistent with the 2012 Wholesaler-Reseller 
Clarification Order, revised to clarify the definition of ``reseller,'' 
provide sample reseller certification language, and clarify the safe 
harbor and ``reasonable expectation'' standards for filers that report 
revenues from reseller customers.
    D. Page 15. Revised to clarify that total revenues reported in 
column (a) include intrastate revenues even though intrastate revenues 
are not reported separately on the Form 499-Q.
    E. Page 21. Revised to delete contact information for the Wireline 
Competition Bureau and Industry Analysis and Technology Division; 
filers should contact USAC with questions about the Forms 499.
    4. Stylistic Changes. In several instances, wording in the 
instructions is revised for clarification purposes, without changing 
the substance.
    5. Date Changes. Dates are updated throughout. References to 
``2013'' are changed to ``2014,'' and references to ``2012'' are 
changed to ``2013''.
    6. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This document does not contain 
new or modified information collection(s) subject to the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13. In addition, therefore, 
it does not contain any new or modified information burden for small 
business concerns with fewer than 25 employees, pursuant to the Small 
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(4).
    7. Pursuant to Sec. Sec.  1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's 
rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or 
before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. All 
pleadings are to reference WC Docket No. 06-122. Comments may be filed 
using: (1) The Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or 
(2) by filing paper copies. All filings must be addressed to the 
Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications 
Commission.
    8. Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using 
the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. Filers 
should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting 
comments.
    9. Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an 
original and one copy of each filing. 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

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Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
     All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings 
for the Commission's Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 
445 12th St. 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 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, Express, and Priority 
mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554.
    10. Additional copies. We request that parties send one copy of 
each filing to each of the following:
     The Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and 
Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 
20554, www.bcpiweb.com; phone: (202) 488-5300 fax: (202) 488-5563;
     Charles Eberle, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, 
Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Room 5-B530, 
Washington, DC 20554; email: Charles.Eberle@fcc.gov and
     Charles Tyler, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, 
Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Room 5-A452, 
Washington, DC 20554; email: Charles.Tyler@fcc.gov.
    11. 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
    12. Filings and comments are also 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. They may also be purchased from the Commission's 
duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 
12th Street SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone: (202) 
488-5300, fax: (202) 488-5563, or via email www.bcpiweb.com.
    13. The proceeding this Notice initiates shall be treated as a 
``permit-but-disclose'' proceeding in accordance with the Commission's 
ex parte rules. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy 
of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral 
presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a 
different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons 
making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda 
summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or 
otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte 
presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and 
arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted 
in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already 
reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other 
filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such 
data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other 
filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where 
such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the 
memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex 
parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must 
be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by 
rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of 
electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda 
summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, 
must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available 
for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., 
.doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding 
should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.

Federal Communications Commission.
Kimberly Scardino,
Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline 
Competition Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2013-26482 Filed 11-4-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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