[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 88 (Thursday, May 7, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25170-25176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-12127]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 68

[CC Docket No. 96-28; FCC 97-270]


Connection of Customer-Provided Terminal Equipment to the 
Telephone Network

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FCC published in the Federal Register of November 19, 1997 
(62 FR 61649), final rules to Part 68 of Title 47, Code of Federal 
Regulations. Those rules govern the terms and conditions under which 
customer-provided terminal equipment may be connected to the telephone 
network without causing harm to the public switched network. This 
document corrects the typographical errors and omissions found in that 
document.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 7, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Howden, (202) 418-2343 or e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Need for Correction

    As published, the final regulations contain errors which may prove 
to be misleading and are in need of clarification.
    In rule FR Doc. 97-29925, published on November 19, 1997, (62 FR 
61649) make the following corrections:
    1. On page 61654, paragraph 31, in the first column, correct the 
effective date to read April 20, 1998.


Sec. 68.2  [Corrected]

    2. On page 61654, in Sec. 68.2, first column, last line insert a 
comma ``,'' between the words ``lines'' and ``automatic''.
    3. On page 61654, amendatory instruction two, column one, lines 3 
and 4, are corrected to read ``and adding new paragraphs (d)(4) and 
(j)(3):''.
    3a. On page 61654, column 2, following the second line of asterisks 
the ``(j)'' is corrected to ``(j) *** (3)''.
    4. On page 61654, in newly redesignated paragraph (j)(3), correct 
the date ``April 20, 1997'' to read ``April 20, 1998''.


Sec. 68.3  [Corrected]

    5. On page 61654, in the instruction to Sec. 68.3, second column, 
after ``in the definition for Tie Trunk Transmission Interfaces, by 
removing paragraph (c)'' add the following instruction ``and 
redesignate paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) as (c), (d) and (e)''.
    6. On page 61657, in Sec. 68.3 remove ``Figure 68.3(f)'', and add 
in its place the revised ``Figure 68.3(f)'' as follows:

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    7. On page 61660, in Sec. 68.3, remove ``Figure 68.3(i)'', and add 
in its place the revised ``Figure 68.3(i)'' as follows:

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    8. On page 61663, in Sec. 68.3, remove ``Figure 68.3(m)''.


Sec. 68.302  [Corrected]

    9. On page 61664, in Sec. 68.302, column 2, line 8 in the Note to 
paragraph (b)(1), remove ``10 ms'' and add in its place ``10 s 
(seconds)''.
    10. On page 61664, in Sec. 68.302, column 3, lines 4 and 8 in the 
Note to paragraph (b)(2), remove ``10 ms'' and add in its place ``10 
s (seconds)''.
    11. On page 61664, in Sec. 68.302, column 3, line 4 in the Note to 
paragraph (b)(2), remove ``(tf)''and add in its 
place ``(tf)''.
    12. On page 61664, in Sec. 68.302, column 3, lines 5 and 9 in the 
Note to paragraph, (b)(2), remove ``160 ms'' and add in its place ``160 
s''.
    13. On page 61665, in Sec. 68.302, first column, line 4 of the Note 
to paragraph (c)(1), remove ``9 ms'' and add in its place ``9 
s''.
    14. On page 61665, in Sec. 68.302, first column, line 8 of the note 
to paragraph (c)(1), remove ``5 ms'' and add in its place ``5 
s''.
    15. On page 61665, in Sec. 68.302, second column, line 29, in 
paragraph (c)(2)(iii) add ``as for example'' after ``sources,''.
    16. On page 61665, in Sec. 68.302, third column, line 1, in 
paragraph (c)(2)(iii) remove ``, if so configured''.
    17. On page 61666, in Sec. 68.302, in the titles to figures, ``Fig. 
68.302(a)'', ``Fig. 68.302(b)'' and ``Fig. 68.302(c)'' remove the ``x'' 
in each title.
    18. On page 61670, in Sec. 68.306, add the title ``Figure 
68.306(a), Illustration of Ring Trip Requirement'' below the figure.
    19. On page 61671, in Sec. 68.306, first column, remove the entire 
paragraph (e) and replace with the following test:
* * * * *
    (e) Intentional paths to ground (as required by Sec. 68.304). (1) 
Connections with operational paths to ground. Registered terminal 
equipment and registered protective circuitry having an intentional dc 
conducting path to earth ground at operational voltages that was 
excluded during the leakage current test of Sec. 68.304 shall have a dc 
current source applied between the following points:
    (i) Telephone connections, including tip, ring, tip 1, ring 1, E&M 
leads and auxiliary leads, and
    (ii) Earth grounding connections.

    Note to paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): For each test 
point, gradually increase the current from zero to 1 ampere, then 
maintain the current for one minute. The voltage between paragraph 
(e)(1)(i) and paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this section shall not exceed 
0.1 volt at any time. In the event there is a component or circuit 
in the path to ground, the requirement shall be met between the 
grounded side of the component or circuit and the earth grounding 
connection.

    (2) Connections with protection paths to ground. Registered 
terminal equipment and protective circuitry having an intentional dc 
conducting path to earth ground for protection purposes at the leakage 
current test voltage that was removed during the leakage current test 
of Sec. 68.304 shall, upon its replacement, have a 50 or 60 Hz voltage 
source applied between the following points:
    (i) Simplexed telephone connections, including tip and ring, tip 1 
and ring 1, E&M leads and auxiliary leads, and
    (ii) Earth grounding connections.

    Note to paragraphs (e)(2)(i) and (e)(2)(ii): Gradually increase 
the voltage from zero to 120 volts rms for registered terminal 
equipment, or 300 volts rms for protective circuitry, then maintain 
the voltage for one minute. The current between (e)(2)(i) and 
(e)(2)(ii) of this section shall not exceed 10 mA peak at any time. 
As an alternative to carrying out this test on the complete 
equipment or device, the test may be carried out separately on 
components, subassemblies, and simulated circuits, outside the unit, 
provided that the test results would be representative of the 
results of testing the complete unit.


Sec. 68.308  [Corrected]

    20. On page 61672, in Sec. 68.308, third column, add three rows at 
the end of Table 68.308(a) as follows:

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                                              Programmed data equipment 
     Programming resistor (Rp)* (ohms)           signal power output    
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                              *  *  *  *  *                             
9200......................................  -10 dBm.                    
19800.....................................  -11 dBm.                    
Open......................................  -12 dBm.                    
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    21. On page 61673, in Sec. 68.308, beginning in column one, after 
the note, correct the five equations for ``Return Loss'' to read as 
follows: 
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    22. On page 61673, in Sec. 68.308, column two, correct paragraphs 
(b)(6)(i) and (b)(6)(ii), to read as follows:
* * * * *
    (i) For the two-wire interface: 
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    (ii) For the four-wire lossless interface: 

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    23. On page 61673, in Sec. 68.308, second column, add paragraph 
(b)(7)(ii)(C) and ``R2+RL'' table as follows:
* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (7) * * *
    (ii) * * *
    (C) Except for Class A OPS interfaces, the dc current into the OPS 
line simulator circuit must be at least 20 mA for the following 
conditions (see Figure 68.3(f)):

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                                  R2+RL                                 
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                   Condition                      Class B      Class C  
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1.............................................          600         1300
2.............................................         1800         2500
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
    24. On page 61674, in Sec. 68.308, third column, line 7, correct 
the paragraph designation for paragraph (e)(1) and add a paragraph 
(e)(1)(i) to read as follows:
    (1) Metallic voltage.
    (i) 4 kHz to 270 kHz:
    25. On page 61674, in Sec. 68.308, third column, line 3, correct 
the paragraph designation for paragraph ``(e)(1)'' to read paragraph 
``(e)(1)(i)''.
    26. On page 61674, in Sec. 68.308, after paragraph(e)(1)(i), 
correct the table to read as follows:

                                        Metallic Voltage 4 kHz to 270 kHz                                       
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                                                                                           Metallic terminating 
  Center frequency (f) of 8 kHz band            Max voltage in all 8 kHz bands                  impedance       
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8 kHz to 12 khz......................  -(6.4 + 12.6 log f) dBV.........................  300 ohms.              
12 kHz to 90 kHz.....................  (23-40 log f) dBV...............................  135 ohms.              
90 kHz to 266 kHz....................  -55 dBV.........................................  135 homs.              
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    27. On page 61674, in Sec. 68.308, third column, add paragraph 
(e)(1)(ii) as follows:
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (1)(i) * * *
    (ii) 270 Khz to 6 MHz. The rms value of the metallic voltage 
components in the frequency range of 270 kHz to 6 MHz shall, averaged 
over 2 microseconds, not exceed -15 dBV. This limitation applies with a 
metallic termination having an impedance of 135 ohms.
    28. On page 61674, in Sec. 68.308, after paragraph (e)(2)(ii), 
transfer the table so that it immediately follows (e)(2)(i) and correct 
the table to read as follows:

                                      Longitudinal Voltage 4kHz to 270 kHz                                      
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                                                                                               Longitudinal     
  Center frequency (f) of 8kHz band             Max voltage in all 8 kHz bands            terminating impedance 
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8 kHz to 12 kHz......................  -(18.4 +20 log f) dBV...........................  500 ohms.              
12 kHz to 42 kHz.....................  (3 -40 log f) dBV...............................  90 ohms.               
42 kHz to 266 kHz....................  -62 dBV 90......................................  ohms.                  
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    29. On page 61675, in Sec. 68.308, paragraph (f)(3), second column, 
remove lines 5 through 16, beginning with ``Frequencies below 4KHz:''
    30. On page 61675, in Sec. 68.308, first column, remove text 
beginning with ``paragraph (d)'' through page 61677.
    31. On page 61680, in Sec. 68.308, correct Table 68.308(e), by 
revising the fourth value ``29'' to read ``28''.
    32. On page 61680, in Sec. 68.308, in paragraph (h)(1)(iii), first 
column, line 8 after the Table, revise the reference to ``Table 
68.308(b)'' to read ``Table 68.308(c)''.


Sec. 68.310  [Corrected]

    33. On page 61682, in Sec. 68.310, first column, correct the table 
immediately following paragraph (b), to read as follows:

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                State                                    Frequency (f)                           Balance        
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Off-hook.............................  200 Hz  f 4000 Hz.........  40 dB.      
On-hook..............................  200 Hz  f 1000 Hz.........  60 dB.      
On-hook..............................  1000 Hz  f 4000 Hz........  40 dB.      
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    34. On page 61682, in Sec. 68.310, second column, line 7, revise 
``2'' to read ``f2''.
    35. On page 61682, in Sec. 68.310, second column, lines 10 and 26, 
after the table, correct the reference to ``Figure 68.310(b)'' to read 
``Figure 68.310(f)''.
    36. On page 61682, in Sec. 68.310, third column, line 17, after the 
table, remove the ``.'' and add ``and a longitudinal impedance of 500 
ohms. Figure 68.310(c) shows this termination.''
    37. On page 61683, in Sec. 68.310, correct the table heading to 
read ``Table 68.310(b)--Frequency Ranges of Transverse Balance 
Requirements for Digital Services''.
    38. On page 61688, in Sec. 68.310, Figure 68.310(e), remove 
reference to ``1.544kHz'' and add in its place ``1.544MHz''.
    39. On page 61689, in Sec. 68.310, add new Figure 68.310(f) as 
follows:

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Federal Communications Commission.
Geraldine A. Matise,
Chief, Network Services Division.
[FR Doc. 98-12127 Filed 5-6-98; 8:45 am]
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