[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 8, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 36476]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17874]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 52

[CC Docket No. 95-155]


Toll Free Service Access Codes

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: On July 2, 1997, the Commission released a public notice 
seeking further comments to the Commission's Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (Toll Free Service Access Codes), CC Docket No. 95-155, 
specifically on the issue of the treatment of toll-free ``vanity'' 
numbers. The intended effect of this action is to seek further comments 
to refresh the record, because the record on the NPRM is almost two 
years old.

DATES: Comments must be filed on or before July 21, 1997, and reply 
comments must be filed on or before July 28, 1997.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Smolen, (202) 418-2336 of the 
Common Carrier Bureau, Network Services Division.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Released: July 2, 1997.

    1. On October 4, 1995, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (CC Docket No. 95-155) addressing various issues relating to 
toll free service access codes and, among other issues, requesting 
comment on the issue of vanity-number treatment in future toll free 
codes. Toll Free Service Access Codes, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 
10 FCC Rcd 13692 (1995) (NPRM) (60 FR 53157, October 12, 1995). The 
pleading cycle in response to the NPRM closed on November 15, 1995. In 
January 1996, the Common Carrier Bureau directed Database Management 
Services, Inc. to set aside 888 vanity numbers by placing them in 
``unavailable'' status until the Commission resolves whether these 
numbers should be afforded any special right or protection. Toll Free 
Service Access Codes, Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd 2496 (1996) (61 FR 
7738, February 29, 1996).
    2. The record on the NPRM is almost two years old. At this point, 
the industry is preparing to deploy the next toll free code in 1998. We 
seek, therefore, to refresh the record in CC Docket No. 95-155 on 
issues associated with the treatment of vanity numbers, both with 888 
as well as numbers in future toll free codes. Specifically, parties 
should comment on issues such as, but not limited to, a vanity-number 
lottery and Standard Industrial Classification Codes. We ask that 
parties confine their discussion to issues concerning vanity numbers 
and avoid simply reiterating their earlier pleading.
    3. Comments and reply comments in response to this Notice should be 
no more than 20 pages, and otherwise in compliance with Sections 1.415 
and 1.419 of the Commission's rules. Comments must be filed on or 
before July 21, 1997, and reply comments must be filed on or before 
July 28, 1997. Comments and reply comments must be sent to the Office 
of the Secretary, FCC, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. Two 
copies should also be sent to the Network Services Division, Common 
Carrier Bureau, FCC, Room 235, 2000 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 
20554. One copy should also be sent to the Commission's contractor for 
public service records duplication: ITS, Inc., 2100 M Street, N.W., 
Suite 140, Washington, D.C. 20554. Copies can also be obtained from ITS 
at (202) 857-3800.
    4. We will continue to treat this proceeding as non-restricted for 
purposes of the Commission's ex parte rules. See generally 47 CFR 
Secs. 1.1200-1.216. For further information, contact Robin Smolen (202/
418-2353) of the Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau.

Federal Communications Commission.
Anna M. Gomez,
Deputy Chief, Network Services Division Common Carrier Bureau.
[FR Doc. 97-17874 Filed 7-7-97; 8:45 am]
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