**DA 06-1468**

July 19, 2006

**PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON PETITIONS OF AUTOTEL AND
WESTERN RADIO FOR PREEMPTION OF THE JURISDICTION OF ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION, COLORADO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, NEW MEXICO PUBLIC
REGULATION COMMISSION, OREGON PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, AND UTAH PUBLIC
SERVICE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO**

**SECTION 252(e)(5) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT**

**WC DOCKET NO. 06-134**

**Comments: August 21, 2006**

**Reply Comments: September 08, 2006**

On July 10, 2006, Autotel and Western Radio filed petitions for
preemption, pursuant to section 252(e)(5) of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, (the Act) and section 51.803 of the Commission's
rules. In its petitions, Autotel requests that the Commission preempt
the jurisdiction of the Arizona Corporation Commission, Colorado Public
Utilities Commission, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and Utah
Public Service Commission regarding arbitration of interconnection
agreements with Qwest Corporation (Qwest). In its petition, Western
Radio requests that the Commission preempt the jurisdiction of the
Oregon Public Utility Commission regarding arbitration of
interconnection agreements with Qwest.

These matters 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 Autotel and
Western Radio petitions for preemption on or before **August 21, 2006**
and reply comments on or before **September 8, 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 Janice M.
Myles, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202)
418-1580, or via e-mail <janice.myles@fcc.gov>.

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