**DA 06-1671**

> **August 23, 2006**

**PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON**

**THE FRONTIER AND CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELEPHONE CARRIERS PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE UNDER 47 U.S.C. § 160(c)
FROM TITLE II AND *COMPUTER INQUIRY ***

**RULES WITH RESPECT TO THEIR BROADBAND SERVICES**

**WC Docket No. 06-147**

**Comments Due: September 13, 2006**

**Reply Comments Due: September 27, 2006**

On August 4, 2006, the Frontier and Citizens Communications Incumbent
Local Exchange Telephone Carriers (Frontier), filed a petition for
forbearance pursuant to section 10(c) of the Communications Act of 1934,
as amended (the Act), 47 U.S.C. § 160(c). In its petition, Frontier asks
the Commission to forbear from applying Title II and *Computer Inquiry*
rules to certain broadband services offered by Frontier and similarly
situated carriers.[^1]

For administrative efficiency, we consolidate Frontier's petition into
WC Docket No. 06-147, which is the same docket for the Embarq Local
Operating Companies (Embarq) petition seeking similar relief.[^2]
Therefore, commenters need not duplicate arguments previously filed in
this docket and we urge commenters to focus their comments solely on
issues unique to Frontier's petition.

This Public Notice establishes certain procedural requirements relating
to consideration of the Frontier petition for forbearance. This matter
shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance
with the Commission's *ex parte* rules. *See* 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1200,
1.1206. Persons making oral *ex parte* presentations are reminded that
memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of the
substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects
discussed. More than a one or two sentence description of the views and
arguments presented generally is required. *See* 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b).
Other rules pertaining to oral and written *ex parte* presentations in
permit-but-disclose proceedings are set forth in Section 1.1206(b) of
the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b).

Pursuant to Section 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.
§§ 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on the Frontier
petition for forbearance on or before September 13, 2006 and reply
comments on or before September 27, 2006. All filings must be addressed
to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Suite
TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. Two (2) courtesy copies must be delivered
to Janice M. Myles, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline
Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division, 445 12th Street, SW,
Suite 5-C327, Washington, DC 20554, or via e-mail
<janice.myles@fcc.gov>; and one (1) copy must be sent to Best Copy and
Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, Suite CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554,
telephone 202-488-5300, facsimile 202-488-5563, or via e-mail
<FCC@BCPIWEB.COM>.

Comments may be filed using: (1) the Commission's Electronic Comment
Filing System (ECFS), (2) the Federal Government's eRulemaking Portal,
or (3) by filing paper copies. *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: <http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/> or
    the Federal eRulemaking Portal:
    [http://www.regulations.gov](http://www.regulations.gov/). Filers
    should follow the instructions provided on the website for
    submitting comments.

    -   For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear
        in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one
        electronic copy of the comments for each docket or rulemaking
        number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal
        screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. 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, filers should send
        an e-mail to <ecfs@fcc.gov>, and include the following words in
        the body of the message, "get form." A sample form and
        directions will be sent in response.

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-   Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an
    original and four copies 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 (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S.
> Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the
> Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal
> Communications Commission.

-   The Commission's contractor will receive hand-delivered or
    messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at
    236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The
    filing hours at this location are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand
    deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any
    envelopes must be disposed of [before]{.underline} 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 should
    be addressed to 445 12^th^ 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 e-mail to <fcc504@fcc.gov> or call the Consumer &
Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).

Filings and comments are also available for public inspection and
copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information
Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-A257, Washington, DC,
20554. They may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street,
SW, Room CY-B402, Washington, DC, 20554, telephone 202-488-5300,
facsimile 202-488-5563, or via e-mail <FCC@BCPIWEB.COM>.

For further information regarding this proceeding, contact William Kehoe
or Heather Hendrickson, Competition Policy Division, Wireline
Competition Bureau, (202) 418-1580, or via e-mail at
<William.Kehoe@fcc.gov> and [Heather.Hendrickson@fcc.gov]{.underline}.

\- FCC -

[^1]: Petition of the Frontier and Citizens ILECs for Forbearance Under
    47 U.S.C. § 160(c) From Title II and *Computer Inquiry Rules*
    \[*sic*\] With Respect to Their Broadband Services, WC Docket No.
    06-147 (filed Aug. 4, 2006). Attachment A to Frontier's petition
    lists these broadband services.

[^2]: *See* *Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Embarq Local
    Operating Companies' Petition for Forbearance Under 47 U.S.C. 47
    U.S.C. § 160(c) from Application of Computer Inquiry and Certain
    Title II Common Carriage Requirements*, WC Docket No. 06-147, Public
    Notice, DA 06-1545 (July 28, 2006).