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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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**Released: December 20, 2000**

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## VERIZON FILES PRICING FLEXIBILITY PETITION

**[PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED]{.underline}**

# CCB/CPD FILE NO. 00-28

**COMMENTS: January 2, 2001**

**REPLY COMMENTS: January 12, 2001**

On December 18, 2000, Verizon filed a petition seeking pricing
flexibility in the provision of dedicated transport and special access
services pursuant to section 1.774 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.
§ 1.774.[^1] The petition may be viewed on the Commission's Electronic
Tariff Filing System (ETFS). Interested parties may access ETFS by using
the link, "E-Filing," from the Commission's home page, www.fcc.gov.
Parties who have questions regarding ETFS may send an e-mail to ETFS at
<etfs@fcc.gov> or may call (202) 418-7700.

In accordance with section 1.774(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.
§ 1.774(c), comments and oppositions in response to the petitions shall
be filed no later than January 2, 2001. Pursuant to section
1.774(e)(2)(i) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.774(e)(2)(i),
interested parties may file comments electronically through the
Commission's ETFS. Parties electing to file comments through a method
other than ETFS must file such comments in accordance with section
1.774(e)(2)(ii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.774(e)(2)(ii).
Oppositions and comments must be served on the petitioners in accordance
with section 1.774(e)(2)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §
1.774(e)(2)(iii). In addition, in accordance with section 1.774(d) of
the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.774(d), Verizon may file a reply
no later than January 12, 2001. Any reply must be filed through ETFS and
served upon each party filing an opposition or comment. *See* 47 C.F.R.
§ 1.774(e)(3). For additional information about the filing and service
of comments and replies, *see* sections 1.774(c)-(e) of the Commission's
rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.774(c)-(e).

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 and 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 is generally 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).

For further information, contact Joi Roberson Nolen, Competitive Pricing
Division, Common Carrier Bureau, (202) 418-1520.

**- FCC -**

[^1]: This petition addresses only special access and dedicated
    transport services provided by the former GTE telephone operating
    companies. On November 17, 2000, Verizon filed a petition seeking
    pricing flexibility for services provided by the former Bell
    Atlantic Telephone Companies. *See* Verizon, Pacific Bell,
    Ameritech, and Southwestern Bell File Pricing Flexibility Petitions,
    Pleading Cycle Established, Public Notice, DA 00-2617 (rel. Nov. 20,
    2000).