82 FR 44754 - Parties Asked To Refresh the Record on Intercarrier Compensation Reform Related to the Network Edge, Tandem Switching and Transport, and Transit

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 185 (September 26, 2017)

Page Range		44754-44755
FR Document		2017-20353

The Commission invites interested parties to update the record on issues raised by the Commission in the 2011 Intercarrier Compensation (ICC) Transformation Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) regarding the network edge for traffic that interconnects with the Public Switched Telephone Network, tandem switching and transport, and transit (the non-access traffic functional equivalent of tandem switching and transport). The Commission seeks updated comment in light of regulatory and marketplace developments that have occurred since the 2011 ICC Transformation FNPRM, including the transition of certain terminating traffic to bill-and-keep, and implementation of the adopted mandate to move all traffic to bill-and-keep. The Commission also seeks comment on other developments related to those issues that should be considered in the context of further ICC reform.

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47 CFR Parts 51, 61, and 69

[WC Docket No: 10-90; CC Docket No. 01-92]


Parties Asked To Refresh the Record on Intercarrier Compensation 
Reform Related to the Network Edge, Tandem Switching and Transport, and 
Transit

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Commission invites interested parties to update the record 
on issues raised by the Commission in the 2011 Intercarrier 
Compensation (ICC) Transformation Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(FNPRM) regarding the network edge for traffic that interconnects with 
the Public Switched Telephone Network, tandem switching and transport, 
and transit (the non-access traffic functional equivalent of tandem 
switching and transport). The Commission seeks updated comment in light 
of regulatory and marketplace developments that have occurred since the 
2011 ICC Transformation FNPRM, including the transition of certain

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terminating traffic to bill-and-keep, and implementation of the adopted 
mandate to move all traffic to bill-and-keep. The Commission also seeks 
comment on other developments related to those issues that should be 
considered in the context of further ICC reform.

DATES: The FCC should receive comments by October 26, 2017; reply 
comments should be received November 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission at 445 12th Street SW., 
Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Price, Pricing Policy Division, 
Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-1423 or via email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's 
document WC Docket 10-90, CC Docket No. 01-92; DA 17-863, released on 
September 8, 2017. This document does not contain information 
collection(s) subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
Public Law 104-13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any new 
or modified ``information collection burden[s] for small business 
concerns with fewer than 25 employees,'' pursuant to the Small Business 
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. The full text of this document may be 
downloaded at the following Internet address: https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-17-863A1.doc.
    The complete text maybe purchased from Best Copy and Printing, 
Inc., 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554. To 
request alternative formats, for persons with disabilities (e.g. 
accessible format documents, sign language, interpreters, CARTS, etc.), 
send an email to [email protected] or call the Commission's Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 or (202) 418-0432 (TTY).
    Interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or 
before the dates established by Federal Register publication. Comments 
may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System 
(ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 
63 FR 24121 (1998).
     Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically 
using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
     Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must 
file an original and one copy of each filing. If more than one docket 
or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers 
must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or 
rulemaking number.
     Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by 
commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. 
Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's 
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
     All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings 
for the Commission's Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 
445 12th Street SW., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing 
hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held 
together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must 
be disposed of before entering the building.
     Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service 
Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton 
Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
     U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority 
mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.
    People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible 
formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic 
files, audio format), send an email to [email protected] or call the 
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice) or 
(202) 418-0432 (tty).
    The proceeding shall be treated as a ``permit-but-disclose'' 
proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. Persons 
making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written 
presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within 
two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline 
applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex 
parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the 
presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise 
participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was 
made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during 
the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of 
the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the 
presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the 
proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or 
arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings 
(specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data 
or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the 
memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex 
parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must 
be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by 
rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of 
electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda 
summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, 
must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available 
for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., 
.doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding 
should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.

Federal Communications Commission.
Pamela S. Arluk,
Chief, Pricing Policy Division.
[FR Doc. 2017-20353 Filed 9-25-17; 8:45 am]
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44754 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 26, 2017 / Proposed Rules

submitted for parallel processing to IV. Incorporation by Reference • Does not provide EPA with the
address regional haze requirements for In this action, we are proposing to discretionary authority to address, as
Entergy Nelson (82 FR 32294). In the include in a final rule regulatory text appropriate, disproportionate human
July 13, 2017 action, we proposed to that includes incorporation by health or environmental effects, using
approve an SO2 emissions limit of 0.6 reference. In accordance with the practicable and legally permissible
pounds per million British Thermal requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, we are methods, under Executive Order 12898
Units (lbs/MMBtu) at Entergy Nelson proposing to incorporate by reference (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
Unit 6. The compliance date we revisions to the Louisiana regulations as In addition, the SIP is not approved to
proposed to approve was no later than described in the Proposed Action apply on any Indian reservation land or
the effective date of our approval of a section above. We have made, and will in any other area where EPA or an
final SIP. On August 24, 2017, Louisiana continue to make, these documents Indian tribe has demonstrated that a
submitted a letter explaining its intent generally available electronically tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of
to revise the compliance date in its SIP through www.regulations.gov and/or in Indian country, the proposed rule does
for Entergy Nelson Unit 6 based on a hard copy at the EPA Region 6 office. not have tribal implications and will not
public comment received during the impose substantial direct costs on tribal
V. Statutory and Executive Order governments or preempt tribal law as
State’s comment period. On June 21, Reviews
2017, Entergy, the owner and operator specified by Executive Order 13175 (65
Under the CAA, the Administrator is FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
of Nelson, submitted a comment to
required to approve a SIP submission
LDEQ on the proposed SIP. The that complies with the provisions of the List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
comment letter requests a three-year Act and applicable Federal regulations. Environmental protection, Air
period for the transition to the proposed 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). pollution control, Incorporation by
SO2 limit for Nelson Unit 6. Entergy’s Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the reference, Intergovernmental relations,
letter explains that coal contracts are in EPA’s role is to approve state choices, Nitrogen dioxide, Particulate matter,
place for the next three years. Entergy provided that they meet the criteria of Reporting and recordkeeping
requests this longer compliance time to the CAA. Accordingly, this action requirements, Regional haze, Sulfur
allow the company’s fuel procurement merely proposes to approve state law as dioxides, Visibility.
to transition to new mines with lower meeting Federal requirements and does Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
sulfur coal. As a result, Louisiana’s not impose additional requirements
revised compliance date for Entergy beyond those imposed by state law. For Dated: September 20, 2017.
Nelson Unit 6 to meet the SO2 emissions that reason, this action: Samuel Coleman,
limit is three years from the effective • Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6.
date of our approval of the SIP revision. action’’ subject to review by the Office [FR Doc. 2017–20533 Filed 9–25–17; 8:45 am]
of Management and Budget under BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
II. The EPA’s Evaluation Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735,
October 4, 1993), 13563 (76 FR 3821,
We sent clarifying questions via email
January 21, 2011) and 13771 (82 FR FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
to Entergy regarding their need for three
9339, February 2, 2017); COMMISSION
years to comply with the emission limit • Does not impose an information
of 0.6 lbs/MMBtu. The questions and collection burden under the provisions 47 CFR Parts 51, 61, and 69
Entergy’s response are included in the of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
docket. A compliance date of three years [WC Docket No: 10–90; CC Docket No. 01–
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); 92]
from the effective date of our approval • Is certified as not having a
of the SIP revision allows time for significant economic impact on a Parties Asked To Refresh the Record
Entergy Nelson to ensure that Unit 6 is substantial number of small entities on Intercarrier Compensation Reform
able to continuously meet a SO2 under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 Related to the Network Edge, Tandem
emissions limit of 0.6 lbs/MMBtu once U.S.C. 601 et seq.); Switching and Transport, and Transit
the emission limit becomes enforceable. • Does not contain any unfunded
We believe this is a reasonable basis to mandate or significantly or uniquely AGENCY: Federal Communications
allow three years for Nelson Unit 6 to affect small governments, as described Commission.
comply with this limit, and this change in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act ACTION: Proposed rule.
meets the requirement that BART be of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4);
installed and operational ‘‘as • Does not have Federalism SUMMARY: The Commission invites
implications as specified in Executive interested parties to update the record
expeditiously as practicable, but in no
Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, on issues raised by the Commission in
event later than five years after approval
1999); the 2011 Intercarrier Compensation
of the [SIP].’’ 40 CFR 51.308(e)(1)(v). As
a result, we propose to approve this SIP • Is not an economically significant (ICC) Transformation Further Notice of
regulatory action based on health or Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)
revision when it is submitted to EPA. regarding the network edge for traffic
safety risks subject to Executive Order
III. Proposed Action 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); that interconnects with the Public
• Is not a significant regulatory action Switched Telephone Network, tandem
EPA amends our proposal to approve subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR switching and transport, and transit (the
a Louisiana regional haze SIP revision 28355, May 22, 2001); non-access traffic functional equivalent
submitted on August 24, 2017 to allow • Is not subject to requirements of of tandem switching and transport). The
a compliance date three years from the section 12(d) of the National Commission seeks updated comment in
effective date of the final EPA approval Technology Transfer and Advancement light of regulatory and marketplace
of the SIP revision for Unit 6 of the Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because developments that have occurred since
Entergy Nelson EGU to meet a SO2 this action does not involve technical the 2011 ICC Transformation FNPRM,
emissions limit of 0.6 lbs/MMBtu. standards; and including the transition of certain

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terminating traffic to bill-and-keep, and must submit two additional copies for can be found) in lieu of summarizing
implementation of the adopted mandate each additional docket or rulemaking them in the memorandum. Documents
to move all traffic to bill-and-keep. The number. shown or given to Commission staff
Commission also seeks comment on • Filings can be sent by hand or during ex parte meetings are deemed to
other developments related to those messenger delivery, by commercial be written ex parte presentations and
issues that should be considered in the overnight courier, or by first-class or must be filed consistent with rule
context of further ICC reform. overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by
DATES: The FCC should receive filings must be addressed to the rule 1.49(f) or for which the
comments by October 26, 2017; reply Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Commission has made available a
comments should be received November Secretary, Federal Communications method of electronic filing, written ex
13, 2017. Commission. parte presentations and memoranda
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
• All hand-delivered or messenger- summarizing oral ex parte
Commission at 445 12th Street SW., delivered paper filings for the presentations, and all attachments
Room TW–A325, Washington, DC Commission’s Secretary must be thereto, must be filed through the
20554. delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 electronic comment filing system
12th Street SW., Room TW–A325, available for that proceeding, and must
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours
Joseph Price, Pricing Policy Division, be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc,
are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants
Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) deliveries must be held together with
418–1423 or via email at Joseph.Price@ in this proceeding should familiarize
rubber bands or fasteners. Any themselves with the Commission’s ex
fcc.gov. envelopes and boxes must be disposed parte rules.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a of before entering the building.
summary of the Commission’s • Commercial overnight mail (other Federal Communications Commission.
document WC Docket 10–90, CC Docket than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail Pamela S. Arluk,
No. 01–92; DA 17–863, released on and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 Chief, Pricing Policy Division.
September 8, 2017. This document does East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, [FR Doc. 2017–20353 Filed 9–25–17; 8:45 am]
not contain information collection(s) MD 20743. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act • U.S. Postal Service first-class,
of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13. In Express, and Priority mail must be
addition, therefore, it does not contain addressed to 445 12th Street SW., FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
any new or modified ‘‘information Washington, DC 20554. COMMISSION
collection burden[s] for small business People with Disabilities: To request
concerns with fewer than 25 materials in accessible formats for 47 CFR Chapter I
employees,’’ pursuant to the Small people with disabilities (Braille, large
[EB Docket No. 17–245; FCC 17–115]
Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. print, electronic files, audio format),
The full text of this document may be send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call Procedural Rules Governing Formal
downloaded at the following Internet the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Complaint Proceedings NPRM
address: https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_ Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice) or
public/attachmatch/DA-17-863A1.doc. (202) 418–0432 (tty). AGENCY: Federal Communications
The complete text maybe purchased The proceeding shall be treated as a Commission.
from Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’ proceeding in ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
12th Street SW., Room CY–B402, accordance with the Commission’s ex
parte rules. Persons making ex parte SUMMARY: In this document, a Notice of
Washington, DC 20554. To request Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes
alternative formats, for persons with presentations must file a copy of any
written presentation or a memorandum a uniform set of procedural rules for
disabilities (e.g. accessible format formal complaint proceedings delegated
documents, sign language, interpreters, summarizing any oral presentation
within two business days after the to the Enforcement Bureau and
CARTS, etc.), send an email to fcc504@ currently handled by its Market
fcc.gov or call the Commission’s presentation (unless a different deadline
applicable to the Sunshine period Disputes Resolution Division and
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Telecommunications Consumers
Bureau at (202) 418–0530 or (202) 418– applies). Persons making oral ex parte
presentations are reminded that Division. Specifically, the NPRM
0432 (TTY). proposes to streamline and consolidate
Interested parties may file comments memoranda summarizing the
presentation must (1) list all persons the procedural rules governing formal
and reply comments on or before the
attending or otherwise participating in complaints filed under Section 208 of
dates established by Federal Register
the meeting at which the ex parte the Communications Act of 1934, as
publication. Comments may be filed
presentation was made, and (2) amended (Act); pole attachment
using the Commission’s Electronic
summarize all data presented and complaints filed under Section 224 of
Comment Filing System (ECFS). See
arguments made during the the Act; and formal advanced
Electronic Filing of Documents in
presentation. If the presentation communications services and
Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121
consisted in whole or in part of the equipment complaints filed under
(1998).
• Electronic Filers: Comments may be presentation of data or arguments Sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Act.
filed electronically using the Internet by already reflected in the presenter’s These separate sets of procedural rules
accessing the ECFS: https:// written comments, memoranda or other are not congruent, and the
www.fcc.gov/ecfs/. filings in the proceeding, the presenter inconsistencies have led to needless
• Paper Filers: Parties who choose to may provide citations to such data or confusion.
file by paper must file an original and arguments in his or her prior comments, DATES: Interested persons are invited to
one copy of each filing. If more than one memoranda, or other filings (specifying submit comments on or before October
docket or rulemaking number appears in the relevant page and/or paragraph 26, 2017. Reply comments are due on or
the caption of this proceeding, filers numbers where such data or arguments before November 13, 2017.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule.
Dates		The FCC should receive comments by October 26, 2017; reply comments should be received November 13, 2017.
Contact		Joseph Price, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-1423 or via email at [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 44754
CFR Citation		47 CFR 51 47 CFR 61 47 CFR 69