Subscribership and Usage of the Public Switched Network

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 36 and 69

[CC Docket No. 95-115; DA 95-2197]

Subscribership and Usage of the Public Switched Network

agency: Federal Communications Commission.

action: Proposed Rule; Extension of Time.

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summary: On July 20, 1995, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed

Rulemaking (``Notice'') concerning rules and policies to increase

subscribership and usage of the public switched network. The Commission

invited comment on the proposals and tentative conclusions set forth in

that Notice, and set deadlines of September 27, 1995, for initial

comments and October 27, 1995, for

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reply comments. The Commission has received comments from more than 60

respondents. Because many of these comments are lengthy and present

alternative proposals to those appearing in the Notice, we find the

October 27th deadline may not provide sufficient time to produce a full

and complete record in this proceeding. Although we do not routinely

extend comment deadlines, we believe that an extension to November 14,

1995, in this proceeding will serve the public interest by giving

interested parties adequate time to review and reply to the initial

comments.

dates: Reply comments are due on or before November 14, 1995.

addresses: Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, NW.,

Washington, DC 20554.

for further information contact: Andy Mulitz, telephone number 202-418-

0827, George Johnson, telephone number 202-418-0866, or John V. Giusti,

telephone number 202-418-0878.

supplementary information:

Order Extending Reply Comment Period

Adopted: October 19, 1995.

Released: October 20, 1995.

By the Chief, Common Carrier Bureau:

1. On July 20, 1995, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed

Rulemaking (``Notice''), 60 FR 44296, August 25, 1995, in the captioned

proceeding concerning rules and policies to increase subscribership and

usage of the public switched network. The Commission invited comment on

the proposals and tentative conclusions set forth in that Notice, and

set deadlines of September 27, 1995, for initial comments and October

27, 1995, for reply comments.

2. The Commission has received comments from more than 60

respondents. Many of these comments are lengthy and present alternative

proposals to those appearing in the Notice that require careful

analysis. In these circumstances, we find the October 27th deadline may

not provide sufficient time to produce a full and complete record in

this proceeding. Although we do not routinely extend comment deadlines,

we believe that an extension to November 14, 1995, in this proceeding

will serve the public interest by giving interested parties adequate

time to review and reply to the initial comments.

3. Accordingly, it is ordered, pursuant to Sections 4(i), 4(j), and

5(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.

Secs. 154(i), 154(j), and 155(c), and Sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the

Commission's rules, 47 CFR Secs. 0.91 and 0.291, that the deadline for

filing reply comments in the captioned proceeding IS EXTENDED until

November 14, 1995.

Federal Communications Commission.

Kathleen M.H. Wallman,

Chief, Common Carrier Bureau.

[FR Doc. 95-26694 Filed 10-27-95; 8:45 am]

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