The following questions were received by the North American Numbering
Council (NANC) concerning the NANC Requirements Document published
February 20, 1997. The following are the NANC responses to these
questions.

**Mitretek**

1\. What should respondents assume for the date of NANPA selection?

**The NANC will make a recommendation to the FCC on May 15, 1997 (see
page 13 of the Requirements Document). The FCC will then issue an order
identifying the new NANPA.**

2\. Is the redacted version of the response to be submitted on 3 April
1997?

**All respondents are required to submit one redacted copy of their
proposal with confidential information deleted, as per section 2.1 of
the Requirements Document, on or before April 3, 1997.**

3\. Please provide a list of all current central office code
administrators (administrator name, phone number, street address) from
whom functions will be transferred?

**This information is for information purposes only and may be subject
to change. All requests for information regarding this Requirements
Document should be addressed to the NANC which is the official source of
information. Any questions with respect to CO Code Administration should
be addressed to the NANC.**

+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Dana Robinson**                | **Bruce Bennett**                 |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Alascom**                      | **Pacific Telesis**               |
|                                  |                                   |
| **210 E. Bluff Road TC 235**     | **2600 Camino Ramon, Room         |
|                                  | 1S900V**                          |
| **Anchorage, AK 99501-1100**     |                                   |
|                                  | **San Ramon, CA 94583**           |
| **Phone: 907-264-8436**          |                                   |
|                                  | **Phone: 510-823-2880**           |
| **Fax: 907-264-7744**            |                                   |
|                                  | **Fax: 510-355-9268**             |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
|                                  |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Pat Fleck**                    | **Mike Gormley**                  |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Ameritech Services**           | **SNET**                          |
|                                  |                                   |
| **200 W. Ameritech Drive, Room   | **555 Long Wharf Drive, 2nd       |
| 4C75F**                          | Floor**                           |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Hoffman Estates, IL            | **New Haven, CT 06511**           |
| 60196-1025**                     |                                   |
|                                  | **Phone: 203-553-5025**           |
| **Phone: 847-248-5325**          |                                   |
|                                  | **Fax: 203-624-6606**             |
| **Fax: 847-248-3977**            |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Wayne Milby**                  | **Frank Saletel**                 |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Bell Atlantic**                | **NYNEX**                         |
|                                  |                                   |
| **1 E. Pratt St., 4N 04**        | **140 West St., 1175**            |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Baltimore, MD 21202**          | **New York, NY 10007**            |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Phone: 410-736-6270**          | **Phone: 212-285-7340**           |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Fax: 410-736-6647**            |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
|                                  |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Stan Washer**                  | **Jack Ott**                      |
|                                  |                                   |
| **BellSouth**                    | **U S WEST**                      |
|                                  |                                   |
| **North W4C1**                   | **700 West Mineral Road, MN       |
|                                  | D20.24**                          |
| **3535 Colonnade Parkway**       |                                   |
|                                  | **Littleton, CO 80120**           |
| **Birmingham, AL 35243**         |                                   |
|                                  | **Phone: 303-707-7005**           |
| **Phone: 205-977-2668**          |                                   |
|                                  | **Fax: 303-707-9578**             |
| **Fax: 205-977-7877**            |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
|                                  |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Roger Werth**                  | **Bill Adair**                    |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Cincinnati Bell**              | **Southwestern Bell Telephone**   |
|                                  |                                   |
| **201 E. 4th Street, Room        | **5400 Foxridge, Room B10**       |
| 102-860**                        |                                   |
|                                  | **Mission, KS 66202**             |
| **Cincinnati, OH 45202**         |                                   |
|                                  | **Phone: 913-676-1539**           |
| **Phone: 513-397-6254**          |                                   |
|                                  | **Fax: 913-676-1102**             |
| **Fax: 513-397-8793**            |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
|                                  |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Skip Gancarz**                 | **Jim Deak (For 809 NPA)**        |
|                                  |                                   |
| **GTE**                          | **NANP Administration**           |
|                                  |                                   |
| **PO Box 110**                   | **6 Corporate Place, Room 1G278** |
|                                  |                                   |
| **MC 816**                       | **Piscataway, NJ 08854-4157**     |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Tampa, FL 33601**              | **Phone: 908-699-6612**           |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Phone: 813-483-2033**          | **Fax: 908-336-3293**             |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Fax: 813-228-8733**            |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
|                                  |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Gary Lee**                     |                                   |
|                                  |                                   |
| **GTE - Hawaiian Tel**           |                                   |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Mail Code HIUP4**              |                                   |
|                                  |                                   |
| **PO Box 2200**                  |                                   |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Honolulu, HI 96805**           |                                   |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Phone: 808-546-2381**          |                                   |
|                                  |                                   |
| **Fax: 808-546-3380**            |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

4\. Please confirm that the New NANPA will have access to all Central
Office Code Administration and NANP Administration systems during
transition.

**Direct access to the systems may not be provided as it may be
proprietary. Direct access to the systems may be arranged via business
negotiations at the discretion of the present CO Code Administrators.
The CO Code and NANPA data will be made available by all CO Code
Administrators during transition.**

**Bellcore**

1\. Section 1.3 indicates that the new NANPA will serve for an initial
period of five years, and the pricing tables in Section 10 are
structured accordingly. When does the five-year period begin? Is it May
15, or the date when the subsequent FCC proceeding concludes, or when CO
code administration is transferred?

**The five year period will commence (i.e., the "start" date) three
months after the selection of the new NANPA and the Billing and
Collection Agent becomes effective (i.e., the "effective" date). The
"start" date is the date on which the new NANPA and the Billing and
Collection Agent will assume sole responsibility for the performance of
all functions, and the first day of the first month for the purpose of
making monthly payments to the new NANPA and the Billing and Collection
Agent. (see response to Bellcore Question 11).**

**For example, the FCC may issue an order on December 1, 1997 with an
"effective date" of January 1, 1998. The "start" date for the new NANPA
and Billing and Collection Agent would be 90 days after the "effective
date", namely April 1, 1998. The 90 day transition period will commence
on the "effective" date of January 1, 1998.**

2\. Section 1.5.1 allows regulatory authorities to issue new rules,
requirements or policy directives on NANPA; thereby increasing,
decreasing, or otherwise impacting its responsibilities. If such changes
occur within an existing five-year contract, can the NANPA or
Billing/Collection Agent revise its costs commensurate with the changes?
Note that provision has been made in Section 1.5.2 for cost changes when
the INC revises or develops new assignment guidelines.

**Yes, subject to approval by the NANC and the FCC. A process similar to
that described in Section 1.5.2 would apply.**

3\. Section 1.7 describes \"termination for non-performance.\" Does this
section refer only to \"technical\" non-performance, or does it also
include \"financial\" non-performance? If the successful entity finds
that within the five-year initial period it grossly underestimated the
costs of performing the NANPA and requires additional funding to
continue the NANPA function, will that be grounds for \"termination for
non-performance\"?

**Section 1.7 refers to all of the requirements contained in the
Requirements Document. If the winning respondent fails to
perform\--regardless of the reasons for non-performance\--the
termination for non-performance terms in Section 1.7 will apply.
Underestimating the costs of performing the new NANPA functions does not
excuse the winning bidder from its obiligations as the new NANPA. Absent
agreement and issuance of an order by the FCC revising the winning
respondent's prices, the winning respondent must perform the functions
of the new NANPA at the fixed price submitted by the respondent
irrespective of the accuracy of these cost estimates.**

4\. Do respondents receive any quantitative feedback (i.e., scores) on
their proposals, or are they only told that they have won or lost?

**The NANC will not send any quantitative feedback on respondents'
proposals to individual respondents.**

5\. The table in Section 2.0 does not recognize a scenario in which the
respondent wishes only to bid for NANPA and CO code administration, and
not for billing and collection. Section 10, Table 1 indicates that it is
acceptable to bid only for NANPA and CO code administration. Which is
right?

**Table 1 in Section 10 is correct. The respondent may bid for the NANPA
and CO code administration only.**

6\. Section 4.1.4 discusses administrator participation in Study Group A
numbering activities (the Ad Hoc Committee on Numbering). Is it the
industry\'s intent that the administrator only monitor the activities of
this group, or can the administrator be an active participant?

**The respondent shall attend, monitor and actively participate in the
U.S. Study Group A meetings on behalf of the U.S. telecommunications
industry.**

7\. Section 4.1.12 indicates that the new NANPA will determine the final
allocation methodology for sharing costs among the NANP countries.
Section 8.5 says that the final allocation methodology shall be
determined by the nations participating in the NANP. Section 8.5.1 says
that the final allocation methodology should be determined by the
nations participating in the NANP and the new NANPA. Which is right?
Given that the role of the new NANPA is to be largely ministerial, is it
appropriate to ask them to make a decision of this import? What
guidelines would NANPA apply to make this decision? Should not a
decision as contentious as this be made by the NANC with its balanced
representation?

**Section 8.5.1 is correct with the following clarification. The final
allocation methodology will be determined by the nations participating
in the NANP (as represented by the U.S. FCC, Industry Canada and
appropriate Caribbean regulatory bodies) with inputs from the new NANPA.
The new NANPA will not be requested to make this decision.**

8\. Section 4.2.13 states that the NANPA will \"\...provide input on its
ability to assign and administer the \[new\] numbering resource.\" Is
this statement intended to afford the NANPA the option of saying that it
is not \"able\" to assign or administer the new resources for whatever
reason (technical knowledge, financial concerns, legal concerns, etc.)?
If so, what entity will perform that function?

**No, the statement is not intended to afford the new NANPA the option
of saying that it is not able to assign or administer the new resources
for whatever reason. The intent is to inform the new NANPA that
assignment and administration of new NANP numbering resources is a
function which the respondent must perform, subject to the provisions
contained in section 1.5.2. The term "ability" concerns any aspect
related to the administration of NANP numbering resources (e.g.,
manpower, financial costs, understanding of guidelines).**

9\. Section 5.3 indicates that the new NANPA and the CO Code Transition
Task Force will jointly develop a CO code transition plan within 60 days
after the selection. As part of the proposals, however, respondents are
required to provide five-year cost estimates based on their own
assessment of how and when the transition will take place. Is there any
flexibility for changing these estimates to reflect the changes that
come out of this joint planning effort between the new NANPA and the CO
Code Transition Task Force?

**Section 1.5.2 of the Requirements Document provides that "To the
extent that NANC, in its discretion, deems that changes are necessary,
it will make a recommendation to the FCC, as appropriate, to include
appropriate cost recovery adjustments, if necessary."**

10\. What happens when a country or entity does not pay its allocated
share of the cost? Does the administrator have the right to deny
additional numbering resources? Are there any provisions to collect
extra funds to pay the administrator in such cases?

**In the event that a U.S. entity does not pay its allocated share of
the costs, the Billing and Collection Agent shall advise the FCC and
request appropriate action (see Section 8.5.2).**

**In the event that a nation other than the U.S., or a
telecommunications service provider in a nation other than the U.S.,
does not pay the allocated share of the costs which it is required to
pay, the Billing and Collection Agent shall advise that nation or
telecommunications service provider of the non-payment and request such
payment within a reasonable period of time. In the event that such
nation or telecommunications service provider does not make such payment
within a reasonable period of time after the first notice of
non-payment, the Billing and Collection Agent shall advise that nation
or telecommunications service provider accordingly, and simultaneously
notify the NANC and the U.S. FCC of the situation. The NANC and the U.S.
FCC will determine what, if any, further action should be taken.**

**The new NANPA and the Billing and Collection Agent do not have the
right to deny additional numbering resources to any nation or to any
telecommunications service provider. There are no provisions to collect
extra funds to pay the administrator in such cases.**

11\. How are the monthly payments to NANPA determined? Is each payment
1/12 of the proposed cost for that year?

**Monthly payments to NANPA for performing the functions of the
Requirements Document are 1/12 of the annual fixed price. The Billing
and Collection Agent will commence making monthly payments to the new
NANPA and to itself one month after the "start" date established by the
FCC (see response to Bellcore Question 1). Any work performed prior to
the "start" date by the new NANPA and the Billing and Collection Agent
will be considered to be appropriately remunerated within the fixed
price bid of the respondents.**

12\. Does an entity incorporated in one of the NANP countries and having
the responsibilities of the Billing and Collection Agency have the
international legal authority to impose a billing mechanism approved by
the NANC and the US FCC? Similarly, Section 8.2, subparagraph states
that \"\.... payments will be collected from a representative identified
by each country\'s telecommunications carriers or government.\" Are the
requests for such identification, and the agreements required to
solidify the collections, negotiated between government agencies (e.g.,
FCC or Department of State for the US) or between the domestic
corporation functioning as the Billing and Collection Agent and foreign
governments?

**The Billing and Collection Agent does not have the legal authority to
impose a billing mechanism approved by the NANC and the U.S. FCC on
nations or entities outside the U.S. NANP nations shall determine their
own methods for collecting and paying their agreed share of the costs of
the new NANPA. The FCC will request other NANP nations to identify the
representative from whom the payments will be received.**

13\. When considering the timely aspects of CO Code administration,
should Section 9.1 require not only 24-hour machine accessibility, but
actual office operation during at least all mainland North American
business hours, i.e. 9AM eastern time -5PM pacific time?

**There is no specific requirement in the Requirements Document for the
new NANPA or Billing and Collection Agent to be open from 9 A.M. Eastern
Time to 5 P.M. Pacific Time. The respondent should describe what their
hours of operations will be to meet the needs of their clients and to
support number administration over the range of time zones covered by
the NANP area.**

14\. Section 9.6.3 lists items to be included on the web site. We are
informed that there are approximately 60,000 assigned NPA-NXX
combinations. Is it the industry\'s intention that all of these should
be listed? Further, should the assignment guidelines be duplicated on
the administrator\'s web site given that they are available on the ATIS
web site, or would it be satisfactory to include only those guidelines
not available on the ATIS site along with a pointer for those that are?

> **Yes, the requirement for NPA-NXX combinations on the web site is in
> section 9.6.3 item 3d.**
>
> **The requirement for documentation is that "access" be available
> through the NANPA web site, not that the document must reside on the
> NANPA web site. It is the responsibility of the new NANPA to ensure
> that the most current versions of the documents are available.**

**Since respondents are allowed to submit separately for each function,
it is presumed that some respondents will submit proposals only for the
NANPA, others only for the Billing and Collection Agent, and still
others for the Total Solution. Consequently, the NANC and the FCC can
then also select either separately or by Total Solution. Section 10
states that those who \"\... wish to perform all functions as a total
solution complete only Table 3.\" This would preclude these respondents
from being fairly and equitably considered in a separated selection
process. Should they not be encouraged to submit all Tables if they
would accept the separate functions since there could be different
financial efficiencies associate with Total Solution and separate
solution costing that could show them in an unfavorable light for one or
the other if the separate costing information is not provided?**

**Respondents who are proposing to perform both functions, but are also
willing to accept a partial award for either function, should complete
all 3 Tables.**

**Respondents who are proposing to perform one of the two functions,
should complete the appropriate Table ( i.e., Table 1 or Table 2).**

**Respondents who are proposing only to perform both functions should
complete Table 3.**

**All proposals will be evaluated equitably relative to the functions
for which they have been submitted.**

**LOCKHEED MARTIN IMS**

1\. We understand that NANC is releasing the NANPA Requirements Document
and evaluating the responses. Who will be the legal contracting entity
overseeing the new NANPA? An LLC? The FCC?

**The FCC will adopt regulations under which the new NANPA will
operate.**

2\. Section 1.2 contains a paragraph that begins by \"A Respondent\'s
compliance with these neutrality criteria must be demonstrated to be
underway as evidenced by the respondent\'s submittal with its response
to this requirements document (i) a written agreement of principles, and
(ii) a majority of closing documents, both of which pertain to a
transaction or other action that will bring a Respondent into compliance
with the Neutral Criteria.\" Are we correct to assume that this
paragraph pertains only to those respondents who are currently not
neutral? If not, how does this paragraph apply to vendors who already
meet the neutrality criteria?

**Yes, this paragraph only applies to respondents that do not meet the
neutrality requirements in section 1.2.**

3\. Section 1.8 states that \"Forty (40) numbered paper copies in
binders and two diskette copies should be submitted to NANC for
distribution to the proposal evaluation team. One (1) of these paper
copies and diskette copies shall be plainly marked as \"Master Copy.\"
Are we correct to assume that a total of 42 copies of our response \--
40 hard/paper copy and 2 diskette copy are to be provided? Additionally,
are we correct to assume that we should mark two copies \-- one
hard/paper copy and one diskette copy \-- as \"Master Copy\"?

**Yes, 40 paper copies and 2 diskette copies are to be provided.**

**Yes, respondents should label one hard/paper copy and one diskette
copy as \"Master Copy\".**

4\. Section 1.12 contains a different address for written inquiries and
questions vis-a-vis the address contained in Section 1.8 for delivering
the proposals. Should proposals still be delivered to the 1919 M Street
address as indicated in Section 1.8?

**Yes, the proposals should be delivered to the 1919 M Street address as
indicated in Section 1.8.**

5\. Section 4.2.12 under D) Current Tools states that \"Assignments for
Non-Dialable Toll Points are currently maintained in the Local Exchange
Routing Guide (\"LERG\"). Are we correct to assume that, in the near
term, the new NANPA will have to access and use the LERG. If so, are
there any charges associated with initiating updates to the LERG? What
are the types and amounts of the charges?

**The new NANPA will require access to Bellcore's BRIDS and RDBS in
order to input appropriate data which is used to create the LERG. The
new NANPA will be responsible for establishing access to BRIDS, RDBS and
the LERG with Bellcore' s TRA. Please contact Bellcore's Traffic Routing
Administration (TRA) representative (Donald Baechler) at 908-699-6600
for information with respect to access methods and charges for BRIDS,
RDBS and LERG.**

6\. Section 7.2 states \"Provide rating and routing input to the
RDBS/BRIDS for code applicants that request the new NANPA to input the
information contained in Part 2 of the CO Code Administration
Guidelines.\" What equipment does the new NANPA need to have to access
and input data into RDBS/BRIDS? Are there any access, use, or licensing
charges that the new NANPA will have to pay in order to input data into
RDBS/BRIDS? If so, what are the types and amounts of these charges?

**The new NANPA will require access to Bellcore's BRIDS and RDBS in
order to input appropriate data which is used to create the LERG. The
new NANPA will be responsible for establishing access to BRIDS, RDBS and
the LERG with Bellcore' s TRA. Please contact Bellcore's Traffic Routing
Administration (TRA) representative (Donald Baechler) at 908-699-6600
for information with respect to access methods and charges for BRIDS,
RDBS and LERG.**

7\. Section 7.2 states that \"Respondents shall provide in their
response a proposed fee to be charged to the applicant requesting this
service\". Where in our proposal should this fee be presented? In the
pricing section?

**The proposed fee should be stated in the response to the requirement
specified in section 7.2.**

**Center for Communications Management Information (CCMI)**

1.2 Neutrality - Does Bellcore, under current ownership, pass the
requirements for neutrality stated in Paragraphs 1,2, and 3? How will
Bellcore\'s acquisition by SAIC affect Bellcore\'s neutrality? Does SAIC
pass the neutrality requirements, either before or after the Bellcore
acquisition?

**The NANC will determine the neutrality of respondents after reviewing
the information provided in the respondents' proposals. The neutrality
definition is stated in Section 1.2. It is the responsibility of the
respondents to demonstrate how they meet the neutrality requirement or
to describe how they will comply with the neutrality criteria within the
time framework set forth in Section 1.2.**

1.5.2 In the event of new INC initiated plans, directives, guidelines
and procedures, must NANP recommendations to the FCC necessarily follow
the same cost recovery methodology detailed in the Requirements
Document?

> **No. The new NANPA will identify any changes required to NANPA
> administrative processes and any associated NANPA cost implications.
> It is the responsibility of the FCC and NANC to address cost recovery
> methodology.**

2.0 Respondent Financial Information - Regarding the confidentiality of
the information, will NANC execute Confidentiality Agreements with
respondents prior to submission of financial information?

**No, Confidentiality Agreements with respondents will not be executed
by the NANC prior to the submission of financial information by the
respondents. The respondent's proposal shall be treated in accordance
with Section 2.1.**

3.1 Personal Resumes of Respondent\'s Personnel and Sub-Contractors -
Our response may include provisions to hire staff with relevant
numbering experience. Absent specific resume(s), will NANC accept a
position description?

> **The NANC will accept whatever a respondent provides.**

4.1.3 Represent the NANP to National and Global Numbering Bodies - Can
NANC provide an estimate of the number and frequency of meetings?

**The US Study Group A meets, in Washington, D.C., on an ad hoc basis
regarding numbering issues approximately five to six times a year and
the duration of the meetings is one and one half to two days. The
international ITU Study Group 2 meets, in various international
locations, on numbering issues approximately three to four times a year
and the duration of the meetings is one to two weeks; however, there is
no requirement to attend these international ITU meetings.**

4.1.6/4.1.8/4.1.9

Can you provide statistics on NANP\'s and the current CO Code
administrator\'s performance? What is the average response time
regarding the provision of documents? What is the average response time
regarding problem resolution? How often are websites updated? What is
the average response time on CO Code assignment?

**No, NANC does not have specific statistics on current CO Code
administrators' performance, document response time or problem
resolution. The new NANPA is expected to perform in accordance with the
Requirements Document and the current assignment guidelines.**

**The NANPA web site should be updated in accordance with section 9.6.3.
There is no information available concerning the frequencies in which
other web sites are updated.**

**The average response time on CO Code assignment is not available.**

4.1.9 The current NANP charges a fee for some documents, e.g., NANP
Planning Letters. Will the new NANP be allowed to continue this
practice? How many NANP Planning Letters were distributed in January
1997, and what was the associated revenue? Can you provide financial
statements (balance sheet and P&L) for 1995 and 1996 covering all
\"fee-based\" NANP activities? Can the material be copyright protected,
and if so, who holds the copyright? Can access to the NANP website be
fee-based? Can portions of the NANP website be fee-based?

> **In section 4.2.1, part E), a document /reporting requirement is
> identified with respect to "Planning letters to announce the
> assignment of new NPA codes". In section 9.6.3 NANPA Web Site, item 15
> identifies a requirement for "NANPA Information Letters relative to
> NPA Code Relief (i.e., notification of assigned NPA and key dates
> associated with implementation)". The new NANPA will be required to
> input all NANPA Planning Letters, including appropriate maps and
> charts, onto the NANPA web site. The new NANPA may charge fees to
> entities who request paper copies of NANPA Planning Letters, in
> accordance with the conditions contained in Section 7.0 Enterprise
> Services.**
>
> **There were approximately eleven NANP Planning Letters issued in
> January 1997. Revenue figures are not available.**
>
> **Financial statements (balance sheet and P&L) for 1995 and 1996
> covering all \"fee-based\" NANP activities are not available from the
> NANC.**
>
> **No. NANPA Planning Letters and other NANPA information should not be
> copyrighted by the new NANPA.**
>
> **Access to the NANP web site can not be fee based.**
>
> **Section 9.6.3 (NANP web site) identifies the information that the
> new NANPA is required to provide without charge.**

4.2.9 C) Can you provide clarification regarding \"consultation with a
knowledgeable numbering attorney\"?

> **A knowledgeable numbering attorney refers to an attorney that is
> knowledgable about the Carrier Identification Code (CIC) Assignment
> Guidelines and related regulatory directives, specifically in the
> areas of eligibility criteria and the definition of an entity.**

5.1 Is \"local presence\" a mandatory requirement?

> **No.**

5.2.3 Industry Notification Functions - Will maintenance of the
RDBS/BRIDS and LERG remain with Bleacher?

> **The maintenance of the RDBS/BRIDS and LERG is outside the scope of
> this Requirements Document and is presumed to remain with Bellcore.**

5.2.4 NPA Planning - Can you provide an average elapsed time from item 1
(identifying need for NPA Relief) to item 12 (public notice of NPA
Relief)? In particular, can you provide detail regarding the typical
level of regulatory interaction ?

> **No, an average elapsed time is not available. Detail regarding the
> typical level of regulatory interaction is not available. The elapsed
> time and the level of regulatory interaction will vary per situation
> depending upon the interest of the local regulatory authorities, the
> number of affected parties, and the impacts on the public (See ICCF
> 92-1127-006 Industry Notification of NPA Relief Activity
> Guidelines).**

7.1 Operating Principles - What process will be used to determine if fee
are fair and reasonable? Which entity will have the authority to approve
Enterprise Service fee schedules?

> **Section 7.0 explicity states that "Enterprise services and their
> associated fees are subject to prior approval by NANC." The process to
> be used to determine if fees are fair and reasonable has yet to be
> addressed by the NANC.**

8.2 General Responsibilities - Is the total number of carriers
contributing to TRS 3,500? 1,300? 4,800?

**The number of telecommunication providers contributing to TRS in the
U.S. is approximately 3,500.**

10\. Pricing - Should transition/start-up costs be identified separately
from recurring costs?

**The Requirements Document does not request the transition/start-up
costs to be identified separately from recurring costs. For
clarification, with respect to Section 5.3.1, item 4, respondents should
describe what assumptions were made regarding CO Code transition costs
that could affect the quoted prices for CO Code Administration.**