[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 248 (Thursday, December 26, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 78763]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-32649]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 64

[CG Docket No. 02-278; DA 02-3554]


Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of time to file reply comments.

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SUMMARY: On September 18, 2002, the Commission released a document (67 
FR 62667, October 8, 2002) seeking comment on whether it should change 
its rules restricting telemarketing calls and facsimile advertisements. 
This document extends the time to file reply comments in our TCPA 
proceeding in CG Docket No. 02-278.

DATES: Reply comments are due in this proceeding on January 31, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Parties who choose to file comments by paper must file an 
original and four copies with the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. 
Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street, SW., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. Comments may also 
be filed using the Commission's Electronic Filing System, which can be 
accessed via the Internet at www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erica H. McMahon or Richard D. Smith, 
Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418-
2512.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When the Commission released its Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) on September 18, 2002, the Federal Trade 
Commission (FTC) had proposed a number of amendments to its 
Telemarketing Sales Rule, but had not yet adopted rules based on its 
proposal. The notice explained that the Commission has the option to 
seek further comment to fully address the interplay between final FTC 
action and possible Commission action. On December 18, 2002, the FTC 
released rules establishing a national do-not-call registry and making 
other changes to its Telemarketing Sales Rule. In the order, the FTC 
notes that implementation of its do-not-call registry is contingent 
upon funding from Congress.
    To ensure that all interested parties have ample opportunity to 
comment on possible Commission action in light of the FTC's recent 
order, the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) extends the 
reply comment period until January 31, 2003.

Federal Communications Commission.
Margaret M. Egler,
Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. 02-32649 Filed 12-24-02; 8:45 am]
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