[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 15, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42158-42159]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-20117]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[CC Docket No. 92-237; DA 95-1721]


Administration of the North American Numbering Plan

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Policy statement; Public notice.

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SUMMARY: On August 9, 1995, the Common Carrier Bureau of the Federal 
Communications Commission released a Public Notice (Notice) requesting 
nominations for membership on the North American Numbering Council 
Advisory Committee. The Notice listed the requirements for applications 
and nominations for membership.

DATES: Interested parties may file applications or nominations for 
Council membership on or before September 14, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Specht (Senior Engineer) 202-418-2378, Scott Shefferman (Attorney) 
(202) 418-2332, or Elizabeth Nightingale (Attorney) (202) 418-2352, 
Domestic Facilities Division, Common Carrier Bureau, Room 6008, 
Washington, DC 20554.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FCC Requests Nominations for Membership on 
the North American Numbering Council Advisory Committee; Public Notice 
[CC Docket No. 92-237; DA 95-1721].

Released: August 9, 1995.

    1. On July 13, 1995, the Commission adopted a new model for 
administration of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) by 
announcing the establishment of the North American Numbering Council 
(NANC or Council). See Administration of the North American Numbering 
Plan, CC Docket No. 92-237, Report and Order, FCC 95-283 (released July 
13, 1995) 60 FR 38737, July 28, 1995. The NANP is the basic numbering 
scheme that permits calls to be placed within the United States, 
Canada, Bermuda and most of the Caribbean with, at most, 11 digit 
dialing. The model is guided by several principles, including 
maintaining and fostering an integrated approach to number 
administration throughout North America and providing a structure for 
number administration that is impartial and pro-competitive. The NANC 
will be organized under the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. 2 (1988) (FACA), and will advise the 
Commission on numbering issues, select and guide a neutral NANP 
Administrator, apply Commission policy to resolve issues arising in the 
administration of the NANP, and conduct initial dispute resolution of 
all issues. The NANP Administrator will process number resource 
applications and maintain administrative numbering databases. 
Operational details and additional activities of the NANP Administrator 
are to be determined by the NANC. The Commission, with other NANP 
member countries, will oversee the NANC. Because the Council will 
include representatives from every sector of the telecommunications 
industry, as well as members representing NANP member countries, the 
states, and consumers, the Council's membership will be impartial and 
well balanced.
    2. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Council shall assure 
that NANP administration supports the following policy objectives: (1) 
That the NANP facilitates entry into the communications marketplace by 
making numbering resources available on an efficient, timely basis to 
communications service providers; (2) that the NANP does not unduly 
favor or disfavor any particular industry segment or group of 
consumers; (3) that the NANP gives due regard to state and local 
interests; (4) that the NANP does not unduly favor one technology over 
another; (5) that the NANP gives consumers easy access to the public 
switched telephone network; and (6) that the NANP ensure that the 
interests of all NANP member countries are addressed fairly and 
efficiently, fostering continued integration of the NANP across NANP 
member countries.

I. Formation of the Advisory Committee

A. Procedure for Establishing an Advisory Committee

    3. A Federal Advisory Committee may be established only after 
consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the 
General Services Administration (GSA) and the filing of a charter with 
Congress. The 

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Commission will prepare a charter and initiate the requisite 
consultation process prior to formation of the Council.

B. Participants

    4. Each interested party will have the opportunity to be adequately 
represented. Further, the Commission must be satisfied that the group, 
as a whole, reflects a proper balance and mix of interests.
    5. Entities may apply for, or nominate another entity for, 
membership on the Council. Each application or nomination must include:
    (a) the name and title of the applicant or nominee and a 
description of the interests the applicant or nominee will represent;
    (b) the applicant's or nominee's mail address, e-mail address 
(where available), telephone number and facsimile number;
    (c) evidence that the applicant or nominee is authorized to 
represent parties related to the interests the applicant or nominee 
proposes to represent;
    (d) the reasons why the applicant or nominee is an interested 
party; and
    (e) a written commitment that the applicant or nominee shall 
actively participate in good faith in the objectives of the Council.

C. Agenda

    6. If the Council's charter is approved, the Council's first 
meeting should take placed within 30 days after such approval. At this 
initial meeting, the Council will begin the selection process for a 
neutral NANP Administrator; such selection shall occur no later than 
180 days from the initial meeting of the Council.

D. Meetings and Compensation

    7. The Federal Communications Commission will provide facilities 
needed to conduct the meetings, if the Commission has meeting 
facilities available. Otherwise, private sector members will provide 
facilities. Private sector members of the Council will serve without 
any government compensation, and will not be entitled to travel 
expenses or per diem subsistence allowances. Private sector members 
will not be considered special government employees for any purpose.

E. Record of Meetings

    8. Pursuant to FACA, at all Council meetings, the Council will keep 
a record of meeting minutes and a Designated Federal Official will be 
present. This record will be placed in CC Docket No. 92-237. The 
Commission will announce Council meetings in the Federal Register. 
These meetings will be open to the public.

VI. Conclusion

    9. Interested parties may file applications or nominations for 
Council membership on or before thirty days from publication of this 
notice in the Federal Register. Applications and nominations should be 
sent to the Office of the Secretary, CC Docket No. 92-237, Federal 
Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554. Applications and 
nominations will be available for public inspection during regular 
business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Federal Communications 
Commission, 1919 M Street, NW., Room 239, Washington, DC 20554.
    10. For further information pertaining to membership on the Council 
contact Mike Specht (202) 418-2378, Scott Shefferman (202) 418-2332, or 
Elizabeth Nightingale (202) 418-2352, Common Carrier Bureau, 2025 M 
Street, NW., Room 6008 Washington, DC 20554.

Federal Communications Commission.
Linda Dubroof,
Deputy Chief, Domestic Facilities Division, Common Carrier Bureau.
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