[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 193 (Thursday, October 5, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 52105]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-24532]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 64 and 68

[CC Docket No. 92-90; DA 95-2030]


Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: On September 22, 1995, the Common Carrier Bureau of the 
Federal Communications Commission released a Public Notice seeking 
comment on MCI's Petition for Clarification and/or Reconsideration of 
the Commission's Order finalizing its rules implementing the Telephone 
Consumer Protection Act.

DATES: Interested parties may file comments on or before October 20, 
1995, and Reply Comments on or before November 3, 1995.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Shefferman (Attorney) (202) 418-2332, Network Services Division, 
Common Carrier Bureau, Room 6008, Washington, DC 20554.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

    Commission seeks comment on MCI Petition for Clarification and/or 
Reconsideration of Commission Order finalizing rules implementing the 
Telephone Consumer Protection Act [CC Docket No. 92-90; DA 95-2030].
    Released: September 22, 1995.
    Comments Due: October 20, 1995.
    Replies Due: November 3, 1995.
    On September 14, 1995, MCI Telecommunications Corporation (``MCI'') 
filed a Petition for Clarification and/or Reconsideration regarding 
Section 68.318 of the Commission's Rules, which requires that all 
facsimile transmissions identify the entity or individual sending the 
message and the telephone number of the facsimile machine, entity or 
individual sending the message. In a Memorandum Opinion and Order 
(``Order'') adopted on July 26, 1995, 60 FR 42068, August 15, 1995, the 
Commission stated that facsimile broadcast service providers must 
comply with these identification requirements. MCI asserts that the 
Order therefore requires two entities to identify themselves, the 
facsimile broadcaster and the entity on whose behalf the facsimile is 
being sent, while the rule only requires the identification of one 
entity. MCI asks the Commission to clarify or, in the alternative, 
reconsider its Order with respect to this issue.
    We invite comment on MCI's Petition for Clarification and/or 
Reconsideration. Comments should be filed on or before October 20, 
1995, and Reply Comments should be filed on or before November 7, 1995. 
All comments should be filed with the Office of the Secretary, Federal 
Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, NW., Room 222, Washington, DC 
20554, referencing CC Docket No. 92-90. The full text of the Petition 
is available for inspection and duplication during regular business 
hours in the FCC Reference Center, Federal Communications Commission, 
1919 M Street, N.W., Room 239, Washington, DC 20554. Copies may also be 
obtained from International Transcription Service by calling (202) 857-
3800.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-24532 Filed 10-4-95; 8:45 am]
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