[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 187 (Tuesday, September 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52312-52313]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-25151]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[CC Docket No. 96-98; DA 99-1894]


New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission's Petition Requesting 
Additional Authority To Implement Number Optimization Measures in the 
603 Area Code

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On October 15, 1999, the Commission released a public notice 
requesting public comment on a petition from the New Hampshire Public 
Utilities Commission (``Petition'') requesting additional authority to 
implement number optimization measures in the 603 area code. The 
intended effect of this action is to make the public aware of, and to 
seek public comment on, this request.

DATES: Comments are due by October 5, 1999, and reply comments are due 
by October 15, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jared Carlson at (202) 418-2320 or 
[email protected]. The address is: Network Services Division, Common 
Carrier Bureau, Federal

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Communications Commission, The Portals, 445 12th Street, S.W., Suite 6-
A320, Washington, D.C. 20554. The fax number is: (202) 418-2345. The 
TTY number is: (202) 418-0484.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 28, 1998, the Federal 
Communications Commission (``Commission'') released an order in the 
matter of a Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited 
Action on the July 15, 1997 Order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility 
Commission Regarding Area Codes 412, 610, 215, and 717, and 
Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order 
on Reconsideration, FCC 98-224, CC Docket No. 96-98, NSD File No. L-97-
42, 63 FR 63613 (rel. September 28, 1998) (``Pennsylvania Numbering 
Order''). The Pennsylvania Numbering Order delegated additional 
authority to state public utility commissions to order NXX code 
rationing, under certain circumstances, in jeopardy situations and 
encouraged state commissions to seek further limited delegations of 
authority to implement other innovative number conservation methods.
    The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (``NHPUC'') has filed 
a request for additional delegation of authority to implement number 
optimization measures in their state. See Common Carrier Bureau Seeks 
Comment on the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission's Petition for 
Delegation of Additional Authority to Implement Number Optimization 
Measures in the 603 Area Code, Public Notice, NSD File No. L-99-71, DA 
99-1894 (rel. September 15, 1999).
    The additional authority sought by the NHPUC relates to issues 
under consideration in the Numbering Resource Optimization Notice. See 
Numbering Resource Optimization, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC 
Docket No. 99-200, FCC 99-122, 64 FR 32471 (rel. June 2, 1999). Because 
the NHPUC faces immediate concerns regarding the administration of 
number resources in New Hampshire, we find it to be in the public 
interest to address this petition as expeditiously as possible, prior 
to completing the rulemaking proceeding.
    We hereby seek comment on the issues raised in the NHPUC's petition 
for delegated authority to implement various area code conservation 
measures. A copy of this petition will be available during regular 
business hours at the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 445 12th 
Street, S.W., Suite CY-A257, Washington, D.C. 20554, (202) 418-0270.
    Interested parties may file comments concerning these matters on or 
before October 5, 1999, and reply comments on or before October 15, 
1999. All filings must reference NSD File Number L-99-71 and CC Docket 
96-98. Send an original and four copies to the Commission Secretary, 
Magalie Roman Salas, Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Suite TW-A325, 
Washington, D.C. 20554 and two copies to Al McCloud, Network Services 
Division, Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Suite 6A-320, Washington, 
D.C. 20554.
    Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment 
Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. Comments filed through 
the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to <http://
www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html>. Generally, only one copy of an 
electronic submission must be filed. If multiple docket or rulemaking 
numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, however, commenters 
must transmit one electronic copy of the comments to each docket or 
rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the 
transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, Postal 
Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking 
number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-
mail. To get filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should 
send an e-mail to [email protected], including ``get form '' in the body of the message. A sample form and directions 
will be sent in reply. Comments may be filed using the Commission's 
Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies.
    This is a ``permit but disclose'' proceeding for purposes of the 
Commission's ex parte rules. See generally 47 CFR 1.1200-1.1216. As a 
``permit but disclose'' proceeding, ex parte presentations will be 
governed by the procedures set forth in 1.1206 of the Commission's 
rules applicable to non-restricted proceedings. 47 CFR 1.1206.
    Parties making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that 
memoranda summarizing the presentation must contain a summary of the 
substance of the presentation and not merely a listing of the subjects 
discussed. More than a one or two sentence description of the views and 
arguments presented is generally required. See 47 CFR 1.1206(b)(2). 
Other rules pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth 
in 1.1206(b) as well. For further information contact Jared Carlson of 
the Common Carrier Bureau, Network Services Division, at (202) 418-2320 
or [email protected]. The TTY number is (202) 418-0484.

Federal Communications Commission.
Kurt A. Schroeder,
Acting Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau.
[FR Doc. 99-25151 Filed 9-27-99; 8:45 am]
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