**North American Numbering Council**

**Meeting Minutes**

**November 5, 2003 (Final)**

**I. Time and Place of Meeting.** The North American Numbering Council
held a meeting commencing at 9:00 a.m., at the Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., TW-C305, Washington, D. C.

**II. List of Attendees.**

[Voting Council Members:]{.underline}

1\. Robert Atkinson Chairman

2\. Teresa Gaugler ALTS

3\. Paul LaGattuta AT&T

4\. Doug Birdwise Bell Canada

5\. Randy Sanders BellSouth

6\. Lori Messing CTIA

7\. Karen Mulberry MCI

8\. Helen Mickiewicz NARUC -- California

9\. Randolph Thoesen NARUC -- Iowa

10\. Christine Sealock Kelly NARUC -- New York

11\. Philip McClelland NASUCA - Pennsylvania

12\. Beth O'Donnell NCTA

13\. David Bench Nortel Networks

14\. John McHugh OPASTCO

15\. C. Courtney Jackson OUR

16\. Mark Welch SBC Communications, Inc.

17\. Hoke Knox Sprint

18\. Anna Miller T-Mobile USA, Inc.

19\. Thomas Soroka, Jr. USTA

20\. Michael O'Connor Verizon

[Special Members (Non-voting):]{.underline}

John Manning NANPA

Jean-Paul Emard ATIS

Amy Putnam PA

[Commission Employees:]{.underline}

Sanford Williams, Designated Federal Officer (DFO)

Deborah Blue, Special Assistant to the DFO

Cheryl Callahan, Assistant Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy
Division

Regina Brown, Telecommunications Access Policy Division

Scott Mackoul, Telecommunications Access Policy Division

**III. Estimate of Public Attendance.** Approximately 36 members of the
public attended the meeting as observers.

**IV. Documents Introduced.**

(1) Agenda

(2) Public Notice -- FCC Announces GSA Approves Renewal of North
    American Numbering Council Charter Through October 4, 2005

(3) September 25, 2003 NANC Meeting Minutes

(4) NANPA Fund Performance Status Report & Funds Projection

(5) Issue Management Group Report on Abbreviated Dialing for One Call
    Notification

(6) Issue Management Group Report and Recommendation on Abbreviated
    Dialing for One Call Notification

(7) National Thousands Block Number Pooling Services Report

(8) INC Report to the NANC

(9) LNPA Working Group Status Report to the NANC

(10) Wireless Number Portability Operations Status Report to the NANC

(11) NANPA Report to the NANC

(12) Numbering Oversight Working Group (NOWG) Report

(13) List of NANC Accomplishments (January 2002 -- Present)

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V.  **Summary of the Meeting.**

**Announcements and Recent News**. Chairman Atkinson announced that the
charter of the NANC has been renewed through October 4, 2005. Chairman
Atkinson advised that he will be talking with the FCC to see if the
Chairman term of service should align with the renewal periods. He
indicated that he would be glad to continue as the NANC Chair. David
Bench, Nortel Networks, commended Deborah Blue, Assistant to the
Designated Federal Officer, for her excellent work. Chairman Atkinson
thanked Ms. Blue for all of her help in keeping the NANC organized and
getting the documents to the Council members.

A.  **Approval of Meeting Minutes.** The September 25, 2003 Meeting
    Minutes were approved.

**B. North American Billing and Collection (NBANC) Report.** John
Ricker, NBANC, presented the report to the Council. Mr. Ricker reported
that as of October 31, 2003, the current fund balance was \$11.6
Million. He indicated that by the end of the funding period, another \$3
Million is expected to be received, and NBANC expects to pay out
approximately \$6 Million. He stated that NBANC feels that it is
inappropriate to sit on a balance of that size, so its Board of
Directors advised him to re-file the contribution factor on October 15,
2003. The filing proposed lowering the contribution factor from 0.000035
to 0.000021. On October 23, 2003, the FCC issued a Public Notice asking
for comments on the filing. Mr. Ricker advised that, absent any filings
by November 7, 2003, the revised contribution factor would go into
effect that day. He reviewed the refund process with the Council. Mr.
Ricker stated that when the contribution factor goes into effect, NBANC
will adjust the payments for the 44 companies that pay on a monthly
basis. He further stated that companies which have already contributed
their annual amount will receive a refund check. Mr. Ricker advised that
by July 2004, there will be an anticipated balance of \$4.5 Million.

**C. North American Portability Management (NAPM) LLC Report.** Richard
Theiss, Verizon, presented the report to the Council. Mr. Theiss
reported that the NAPM LLC has added Nextel as a new member company. He
indicated that the membership now consists of 12 companies: Nextel, AT&T
Wireless, BellSouth, SBC, Verizon, Qwest, AT&T, Citizens, MCI, Cox
Communications, ICG, and Sprint.

Mr. Theiss addressed the issue that was raised at the September 25, 2003
NANC meeting with regard to the NAPM LLC working with NeuStar concerning
the volume impacts on the master contracts in the seven NPAC regions in
light of wireless implementation. He advised that negotiations were
concluded with NeuStar on October 22, 2003, with changes to the pricing
and terms of the master contracts. For NeuStar, it was an opportunity to
increase its financial stability and its financing alternatives. For the
industry, the NAPM LLC saw opportunities to substantially lower the NPAC
pricing and ensure the continuing delivery of performance and
reliability under the current strong service metrics that were
introduced in the last negotiation, and to create additional incentives
for innovation of the NPAC systems and services by NeuStar. Mr. Theiss
stated that there were three major points to the new contract are:

1.  The industry-share of NPAC costs will be reduced an estimated \$77
    Million over the remaining term of the current contract which runs
    through 2007.

2.  All of the current service and performance metrics stay in place
    through the life of the contract.

3.  NeuStar will receive a four-year contract extension on the current
    master contract which expires in 2007.

Mr. Theiss stated that the NAPM LLC believes that the changes are a win
for the vendor and for the 4,000 service providers that accrue the
benefits through the FCC's allocation model which uses end-user telecom
revenue.

Carrington Phillip, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Cox
Communications (Cox), expressed Cox's disagreement with the contract
signed between the NAPM LLC and NeuStar. Mr. Phillip stated that Cox has
two major concerns with the contract:

1.  Cox believes that the renegotiated term of the contract is actually
    eight years, not four years. Cox further believes that with fast
    changing technology and competitive price pressures, an eight-year
    contract is simply unreasonable. Cox is requesting that the NANC, in
    its oversight role, review the contract and make adjustments as it
    deems appropriate.

2.  Cox believes that the benefit of the bargain of the contract
    disproportionately favors the incumbent local exchange carriers as
    well as the very large IXC/CLECs.

Mr. Phillip stated that the NAPM LLC does not adequately represent the
telecommunications industry, and was focused more on individual
companies needs than its fiduciary responsibility to represent the
industry.

Chairman Atkinson inquired as to the NANC's role with respect to the
NAPM LLC. Michael O'Connor, Verizon, explained that an FCC Order
suggests that, as a first course, the LLC should try to resolve all
disputes internal to the LLC. The Order further suggests that if a
carrier feels there has not been an adequate resolution at the LLC, the
issue should be brought to the NANC for review and a recommendation
should be made to the FCC.

Beth O'Donnell, NCTA, indicated that the NANC has a general oversight
responsibility. Mr. Williams stated that there is some oversight
language in the FCC Rules. Ms. O'Donnell expressed disappointment that
the NAPM LLC had not provided a written report for the NANC meeting. She
pointed out that in the past when the NAPM LLC has provided written
reports, they are not provided ahead of time as requested by the NANC of
the various working groups. Ms. O'Donnell inquired as to the financial
terms of the contract. She requested more specific information on the
\$77 Million estimated savings. Mr. Theiss stated that he is operating
under strict confidentiality rules, and that he can not discuss it in a
public forum. He further advised that future discussion should take
place in a confidential environment where the NAPM LLC would not be open
to public scrutiny.

Mr. Phillip commented that it is his understanding that when a member of
the NANC that has the oversight responsibility asks a specific question,
the NAPM LLC and other organizations that report to the NANC should
respond to that question. He indicated that Cox would have no objection
to some type of *in camera* hearing.

Chairman Atkinson inquired about the contract. Mr. Theiss stated that
the contract was approved by a super majority of the NAPM LLC members on
October 22, 2003. He advised that it was signed and executed several
days later. Mr. Theiss further advised that the contract is contingent
upon FCC approval. Mr. Phillip pointed out that Section 24 of the
contract provides the opportunity for the NAPM LLC to respond to
questions from the NANC.

Ms. O'Donnell questioned why the NANC was not given more information
about the negotiation. Chairman Atkinson proposed that the NANC have an
executive or closed session at the end of the meeting. Ms. O'Donnell
pointed out that a closed session would have to be announced on a Public
Notice. Mr. O'Connor advised that not all carriers who are members of
the NAPM LLC share the same view as Cox.

Further discussion regarding the master contract was postponed until the
end of the NANC meeting.

**D. Status of the Contamination Threshold IMG.** Mark Welch presented
the report to the Council. Mr. Welch reported that the Contamination
Threshold IMG (IMG) met on October 22, 2003. He indicated that a charter
was established, which included topics that need to be considered as a
part of the report. Action Items were initiated. The next IMG meeting is
scheduled for November 12, 2003, 2:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m. Mr. Welch
advised that NANC members who are interested in joining the IMG should
email him, and he will include them on the distribution list.

E.  **Report from Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) regarding the
    Impact on Caribbean Carriers of Reclamation of "Paid Toll Free"
    Numbers on April 1, 2004.** Courtney Jackson, OUR, presented the
    report to the Council. Mr. Jackson reported that "paid toll-free"
    800 numbers in the Caribbean are being recalled. He indicated that
    the basic concern is that these numbers are being recalled with no
    replacement process in place and that notification of this
    reclamation had not been circulated to the regulatory administrators
    in the Caribbean. Mr. Jackson advised that the Caribbean
    administrators are in the midst of a process of liberalization by
    which the new regulatory bodies will have legal responsibility for
    all numbering resources including toll-free numbers. He stated that
    the correspondence he received from Chairman Atkinson has been
    circulated to all of the affected administrators in the Caribbean.
    Mr. Jackson reported that he has not had any significant response
    from the Caribbean administrators. He remarked that it is not
    surprising that the administrators are unable to give attention to
    the issue of reclamation of toll-free numbers since they are in the
    midst of transforming their regulatory environment. Mr. Jackson
    advised that he contacted the INC to get further information as to
    what procedure the INC intends to put in place. He indicated that
    the responses he received from the INC have not been very helpful.
    Mr. Jackson further indicated that he has contacted the local
    carrier Cable and Wireless, which is a part of the INC, and has not
    been able to get any further information from them. He stated that,
    at this point, each administrator will have to deal with the
    carriers within its own jurisdiction when reclamation occurs. He
    indicated the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) in Jamaica is in
    the process of contracting with a vendor (Telcordia) to put in place
    a process to access toll-free numbers within Jamaica.

Mr. Jackson recommended that the NANC go forward with its plans to
reclaim "paid toll-free" numbers in April 2004.

Ms. Mulberry inquired as to how it would affect the entire NANP if
Jamaica were to require carriers that operate in Jamaica to either keep
the codes open or open up an alternative, while another country may not
require the same thing. She commented that the NANC needs to have a
better understanding, if it is going to propose an alternative. Ms.
Mulberry suggested that since there is no pressure to have the numbers
reclaimed at this time, the current process should remain in place until
such time as the numbers are needed. She stated that they would be
reassigned as toll-free numbers. Ms. Mulberry proposed that the NANC ask
the NANPA to provide some information.

Chairman Atkinson stated that the numbers will be reclaimed on April 1,
2004 unless NANPA intervenes. Mr. Jackson remarked that in his last
email to Chairman Atkinson, he had suggested that it would be useful to
have the INC disclose to the NANC, exactly what replacement process it
intends to put in place.

Doug Birdwise, Bell Canada, pointed out that the paid toll-free numbers
being referred to have never been assigned for that purpose. He implied
that they were utilized as paid toll-free numbers by the carriers. Mr.
Birdwise advised that the numbers do not have to be reclaimed because
they were never assigned. Mr. Bench agreed.

Chairman Atkinson proposed that the issue be put aside for now. He
stated that if a problem should arise, the NANC will address it at that
time. Chairman Atkinson thanked Mr. Jackson for the report.

**F. Report of the 3-Digit DIG IMG.** James Castagna, Verizon, presented
the report to the Council. Mr. Castagna stated that The Pipeline Safety
Improvement Act (Public Law 107-355) mandates the establishment of a
3-digit nationwide toll-free telephone number system for use by State
One Call notification systems. He indicated that based on NANC
discussions at its January 22, 2003 meeting, the Abbreviated Dialing for
One Call Notification IMG (IMG) was formed to examine issues related to
implementation of this mandate. Mr. Castagna reported that on August 28,
2003, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a petition for
rulemaking by the FCC for the allocation of a three-digit telephone
number to access excavation damage prevention services (one call
centers) nationwide. At its September 25, 2003 meeting, the NANC
requested that the IMG consider two alternative approaches to its
three-digit 811 recommendation, namely, the sharing of an existing N11
code and the use of a national 800 number.

Mr. Castagna reviewed the Department of Transportation (DOT) Petition
Excerpts with the Council. He reported that the DOT urges a 3-digit
number to promote the broadest possible use of service and to secure the
maximum benefits. Mr. Castagna stated that three digit dialing codes are
scarce resources, allocated only for those uses which serve the needs of
the public. In this case, such a code would offer added protection to
the pipelines, local and long distance telecommunications lines, fiber
optic cables, electrical power cables, and water and sewer systems that
comprise the nation's underground infrastructure. The prospective
beneficiaries of the petition encompass virtually the entire population
of the United States.

Mr. Castagna stated that the IMG's September 25, 2003 report recommended
the use of 811 after considering the following alternatives:

1.  Vertical Service like Codes - #344, \*344, 344#.

2.  Geographic NPA Easily Recognizable Code -- ERC 344.

3.  N11 Special Access Code -- 811 -- the only remaining N11 code not
    reserved or in widespread use.

The IMG's September 25, 2003 Recommendation to the NANC stated that:

-   Both wireless and wireline should implement 811.

-   Wireless retains #344 as well, either indefinitely or for some
    transition period.

Mr. Castagna stated that the IMG was asked to further investigate:

-   The use of a single national 10-digit mnemonic toll-free number
    rather than a 3-digit code such as 344 or 811.

-   The integration of the One Call access service to an existing N11
    code.

-   The handling of potentially misdialed 911 calls reaching the One
    Call Centers via 811.

The IMG also engaged the participation of representatives from the
Common Ground Alliance and One Call Systems International to help
understand the perspective of the One Call Centers. To aid in
understanding the current One Call Center environment and preferences
with respect to implementation of the One Call access mandate, the IMG
conducted a survey of One Call Center directors.

Mr. Castagna reviewed the IMG's findings regarding the 8YY solution:

-   Compared to a 3-digit solution, a 10-digit TN may be harder to
    remember.

-   An 8YY solution can only use the calling TN to route calls, thereby
    limiting the ability to route wireless calls based upon tower
    location.

-   While this alternative would meet the toll-free aspect of the
    mandate, 8YY is not 3-digits in length as required by the
    legislation.

-   Switch development is not required and all networks are capable of
    implementation.

-   8YY avoids use of the last N11 Code and potential 911 misdials
    reaching 811.

-   No number optimization impact compared to assignment of an ERC 344.

-   Customers are used to dialing toll-free numbers to access a variety
    of services and understand the call is free.

-   Facilitates a national single number and customer education program.

Mr. Castagna reviewed the IMG's findings regarding multi use of an
existing N11 code:

-   Consumer confusion with mixed-use N11 advertising, e.g., 511 "call
    before you dig" or "dial before you drive".

-   Caller confusion may lead to missed opportunities if callers must
    first use an Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) to select the
    desired service, e.g., 511 Traffic versus One-call.

-   Integration adds complexity, cost, and may delay deployment --
    changes existing N11 arrangements.

-   Survey Respondents strongly opposed the use of a shared N11 code.

Mr. Castagna stated that the IMG was asked to analyze one last issue:

-   Ability of Centers to transfer calls to 911

    -   Current best practices specify that the centers tell the caller
        to hang up and dial 911 rather than attempt to transfer calls
        since E911 capabilities are lost in the transfer.

    -   The IMG felt that the network modifications to preserve location
        capabilities on transfer would be prohibitively complex.

Mr. Castagna stated that after considering the implementation
timeliness, technical aspects and comparing the alternatives, including
811 versus 8YY, the IMG elected to satisfy the legislative mandate for a
3 digit number and, therefore, maintains its original recommendation,
namely:

-   Both wireless and wireline should implement 811

-   Wireless retains #344 as well, either indefinitely or for some
    transition period.

Mr. Castagna stated that the IMG's report indicates that a number could
be implemented nationally in about 2 years.

Mr. LaGattuta stated that AT&T would have preferred the 344 code and was
prepared to implement it in a timely fashion. He further stated that in
light of the one-call center's express desire for rapid nationwide
implementation and with problems that carriers would have in achieving
this with 344, AT&T accepts the IMG's recommendation.

Chairman Atkinson recommended that the Report and Recommendation should
be forwarded to the FCC.

Helen Mickiewicz, NARUC California, advised that at its meeting the
following week, NARUC will be considering a resolution which proposes a
different result, i.e., a shared N11 code, 311 not 811. Mr. Welch stated
that he supports Ms. Mickiewicz's comments. He further stated that using
an unassigned 3 digit number is a bad idea and not good for the
industry. Mr. Welch commented that the IMG did an excellent job given
the legislature's criteria.

Chairman Atkinson questioned what the recommendation would have been if
the statute had not specified 3-digits. He further questioned whether
the 10-digit mnemonic toll-free number would be the first best solution.
Chairman Atkinson indicated that he could emphasize that in the cover
letter.

Mr. Castagna stated that absent the statutory requirement for a
three-digit code, many of the IMG members would have recommended use of
a single ten-digit toll-free number to implement uniform access to
individual State One Call Centers. He further stated that calls can
successfully be routed using an 800 number, and indicated that there are
no technical limitations.

Mr. Williams advised that besides 811, there are currently two other N11
codes (411 and 611) that are not assigned by the FCC.

Ms. Mickiewicz stated that 8YY is a better solution. Mr. O'Connor
agreed. He suggested that the cover letter should indicate that some
NANC members do not agree with the IMG's solution.

Chairman Atkinson stated the cover letter will include the report, but
will emphasize that the report addresses the second-best solutions. He
indicated that he may want to wait for a NARUC resolution, which will
also be a second-best solution. Chairman Atkinson stated that if it is
the view of the NANC that the first best solution would be an 8YY, then
it should be included in the cover letter. He further stated that the
NANC could urge the FCC and the DOT to seek a change in the law.
Christine Sealock Kelly, NARUC New York, and Mr. Bench agreed.

Anna Miller, T-Mobile USA, pointed out that there is an issue of
wireless roamers because the location routing capabilities are based on
the calling number. She indicated that could be the reason why it was
not unanimous among the carriers that a 10-digit number was the best.

After extensive discussion, Chairman Atkinson stated that he will wait
for the NARUC proposal. He advised that the NANC will transmit the IMG's
report to the FCC, and emphasize in the cover letter that both the IMG
report and the NARUC proposals are addressing the second best solutions,
to meet the specific legislative mandate of three-digits. Also, absent
the statutory requirement for a three-digit code, the NANC would have
recommended an 8YY solution. Chairman Atkinson pointed out that the
report outlines why 8YY is the better solution.

**G. Discussion of Multiple LRNs Issue.** Mark Welch, SBC, gave a
presentation on LATA boundaries and waivers as they relate to incumbent
local exchange providers' desire to have mandatory local calling scopes
across LATA boundaries. He indicated that the INC analyzed whether there
are technical reasons why carriers should be able to get more than a
single LRN per LATA.

Mr. Welch gave an overview of basic call processing with the Council.

Chairman Atkinson inquired why the NANC is involved. Mr. Welch stated
that the NANC is involved because the NANC proposed issuing one LRN per
switch per LATA. He indicated this was adopted as an FCC Rule at the
NANC's recommendation. Mr. Welch noted that at the time, it was the
right decision because when an LRN was assigned all ten thousand numbers
were associated with that switch. He stated that since number pooling
has been instituted, all ten thousand numbers are not being assigned to
a company that does not have the demand.

Mr. Bench stated that there are two different and distinct issues that
are being addressed. One is the assignment of an LRN. The second issue
is the application for another NXX code specifically to get an LRN. Mr.
Bench explained that if a CLEC has a number of NXX codes, it can have
LRNs in each of those NXX codes. If the CLEC were to run out of NXX
codes and need another LRN, it will have to apply to the Pooling
Administrator (PA) to get a code specifically to get an LRN.

Chairman Atkinson questioned what is expected of the NANC. Mr. Welch
suggested that the NANC modify its policy decision that was made prior
to number pooling, by endorsing the INC's finding that there are certain
technical issues that need to be taken into account when applying the
one LRN per switch per LATA for routing purposes.

Chairman Atkinson questioned whether there was any objection or concern
about the NANC modifying its prior decision. Ms. Mickiewicz expressed
concern regarding the role of state commissions and inquired what the
INC Guideline change is going to say.

Ms. Mulberry questioned whether the issue was associated with the LRN
assignment practices or with the number assignment guidelines. Dana
Smith, INC Moderator, advised that it is in the pooling guidelines. Ms.
Mulberry proposed that the INC's language that was reviewed at the
September 25, 2003 NANC meeting could be re-circulated to the NANC
members for suggested modifications.

After extensive discussion, it was decided that the INC will take into
account comments and suggested language from NARUC regarding the
Multiple LRN issue. Ms. Mickiewicz and Mr. McClelland will give Ms.
Smith the proposed language. After the NARUC language is included, the
INC may bring the issue to final closure.

**H. Presentation by National Thousands-Block Pooling Administrator
(PA).**

Amy Putnam, NeuStar provided the report to the Council. Ms. Putnam
stated that as of October 29, 2003, 50,000 block applications have been
processed through the Pooling Administration System (PAS). She advised
that the status of Change Orders is unchanged from the September 25,
2003 NANC meeting and that the PA is on target with the rollout of phase
1 of the Change Orders for November 21, 2003.

Ms. Putnam reported that for September 2003, 4,412 applications were
approved; 394 applications were denied; and 338 were suspended.

Ms. Putnam reported that the PA is notifying carriers about recent
changes to rate centers from optional to mandatory, and seeking guidance
from the appropriate regulatory commissions on timeframes for
compliance. These changes will be posted monthly on the PA website. The
PA will continue to provide requested ad hoc reports to states. The PA
provided information to the 25% Contamination IMG. The Pooling
Implementation Managers are working to remove non-geographic rate
centers from the Pooling Administration System (includes wireless
grandfathered rate centers). The PA will notify carriers that those
blocks will no longer appear in the PAS at such time as the rate centers
are removed. A PAS refresher call was held for 20 state regulatory staff
on September 18, 2003.

**I. Industry Numbering Committee (INC) Report.** Dana Smith, INC
Moderator,

presented the report to the Council. Ms. Smith reminded the NANC that a
matrix is the outcome of the workshop's work on the issue of how calls
pass between the PSTN and an IP network. She noted that the INC
identified several different aspects of the PSTN numbering assumptions
and assignment practices. Ms. Smith stated that because of the widely
disparate views of the participants at the INC, the INC decided to
create a matrix that states why something may or may not be a concern.
She indicated that no conclusions were drawn from the matrix.

Chairman Atkinson questioned whether the INC had any activity on VoIP.
Ms. Smith advised that the INC has resolved the issue. Chairman Atkinson
stated that when the NANC last discussed VoIP, it had decided that there
was nothing for the NANC to do.

Beth O'Donnell stated that the NANC had previously decided that it did
not want to address the VoIP issue. Ms. Mulberry advised that the INC
had announced that it was working on it and would inform the NANC if
anything should arise from it.

After extensive discussion regarding VoIP, it was decided that the NANC
will keep an eye on it and that there is no action to be taken by the
INC or NANC at this stage.

After extensive discussion regarding the matrix, it was decided that the
matrix would not be reviewed at the NANC meeting. If any NANC member,
after reviewing the matrix, should have any concerns, they should send
an email in advance of the next NANC meeting so that the INC or other
members of the NANC will be prepared to provide some insight into those
issues at the meeting.

**J. Local Number Portability Report (LNPA).** Gary Sacra provided the
report to the Council. Mr. Sacra reported that the Architecture Planning
(AP) Team meets every Tuesday afternoon of LNPA week. He advised that
the main focus has shifted to developing both wireline and wireless
traffic models for both the Local Service Management System (LSMS)
interface, and also developing a Service Order Activation (SOA) traffic
model for use by service providers in determining the projected volume
of notifications over their individual SOA interface. Discussions began
on the feasibility of requiring universal support of Efficient Data
Representation (EDR).

Mr. Sacra reviewed the Problem Identification and Management (PIM)
report with the Council.

Mr. Sacra advised that the NANC LNP Provisioning Flows have been
modified per the Action Item from the September 25, 2003 NANC meeting.

The LNPA and WNPO added the following footnote to the NANC LNP
Provisioning Flows Narrative: "These are the flows the industry will use
on November 24, 2003. These flows are subject to change pending guidance
from the FCC regarding intermodal porting intervals. This is just one of
the issues before the FCC that could affect these flows."

Mr. Sacra noted that the revised Flows have been submitted with a cover
letter to the FCC. The LNPA-WG considers this Action Item closed.

Mr. Sacra noted the Short Wireless Conflict Resolution Timer was changed
from 24 business hours to 6 business hours.

Mr. Sacra advised that in response to a question that he received at the
September 25, 2003 NANC meeting, the total number of active ported
telephone numbers in each of the NPAC databases as of the end of
September 2003 for the seven US NPAC Regions, is in excess of 57 million
active telephone numbers. The regional breakdown runs from a little over
five million numbers in the Southwest Region to in excess of nine
million numbers in the West Coast region.

[Wireless Number Portability Operations (WNPO) Report to the
NANC]{.underline}. Sue Tiffany, Co-Chair, presented the report to the
Council. Ms. Tiffany reported that the WNPO team met on October 13 and
14, 2003.

Ms. Tiffany stated that the Wireless Telecommunications Subcommittee
(WTSC) is posting "Lessons Learned" on the NPAC web site. Members of the
WTSC have been participating in "Round Robin" testing, i.e., telephone
numbers are ported to and from several carriers. The first Round Robin
test started 10/2 for the Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
There are two additional tests scheduled to start 11/3 in the Orlando
MSA and 11/10 in the Dayton MSA.

The initial Round Robin testing was unsuccessful in automatically
porting a number to and from all the carriers involved in the test. All
the tests had to be resolved manually before there was successful
completion.

Several errors were identified with address verification. Carriers were
not able to populate the Wireless Intercarrier Communications Interface
Specifications (WICIS) address fields correctly, and/or were using the
address to verify the ported number, and the address information did not
match between carriers.

The Round Robin testing has successfully identified problems that will
be corrected before the November 24, 2003 production date.

There has been successful carrier to carrier testing.

Ms. Tiffany reported that the WNPO created a new sub-team called the
Fall Out Reduction Taskforce (FORT). FORT was approved in September and
will report back to the WNPO. The taskforce includes wireless and
wireline carriers, service bureaus and vendors, and will focus on
reducing industry LNP fallout. Fallout requires manual intervention to
complete a port. Reducing fallout will improve the percent of port
orders that automatically flow through the port systems, and will
improve the customer's porting experience.

The Fall Out Reduction Taskforce is meeting via conference call every
Friday. The taskforce has elected co-chairs, and created their mission
statement. They are identifying their scope and the metrics that will be
used to determine the highest priority fallout issues.

Ms. Tiffany reported that the WNPO responded to the Network
Interconnection and Interoperability Forum (NIIF) Letter Regarding
Jurisdiction Information Parameter (JIP) requesting that the WNPO be
kept informed regarding the JIP switch standards, but the WNPO has no
additional comments or recommendations with regard to JIP standards. The
WNPO also recommends that service providers work through their switch
standards subject matter experts to respond to the JIP issue.

Chairman Atkinson questioned whether it is necessary for the NANC to get
involved with this issue. Mr. Bench proposed that there be direct
communication between the NIIF and the WNPO. Chairman Atkinson agreed.

[NPAC Testbed]{.underline} -- A new issue was accepted to investigate
creating a testbed hardware platform that will reflect a production-like
environment. The WNPO asked that a Change Order be developed at the
LNPA-WG's Architecture Planning Team to address the issue.

[Exchange of Basic Information]{.underline} -- The WNPO sent a note to
its distribution list reminding carriers that basic contact and
connectivity information must be exchanged between service providers who
are required to port. The WNPO strongly urges that exchange of data take
place by November 3, 2003, in order to avoid a negative impact to the
consumer porting experience. The memo referred to the recent FCC order
03-237 released October 7, 2003, where the exchange of basic contact and
technical information required to port was mentioned.

[NPAC Conflict Timers - NANC Consensus Guidelines]{.underline} -- At the
September NANC meeting the WNPO reported that it was unable to reach
consensus on the Conflict Timer issue. In October, the NANC Chairman
sent a memo reminding NANC committees of the NANC Consensus Guidelines.
The WNPO discussed these guidelines at their October meeting. It was
determined that the WNPO had reported the lack of consensus and had
given a brief description of the issue.

In the current wireless configuration the 24-hour conflict timer is set
to automatically return to a 6-hour conflict timer on November 24, 2003.
The wireless conflict timer was temporarily changed to 24 hours for
testing, and will revert back to 6 hours for production. Sprint, AT&T
Wireless, Alltel, and Cingular are in opposition and have submitted a
minority report.

Chairman Atkinson asked whether the NANC should reaffirm its October 27,
2003 decision that the NPAC Timer will change to 6 hours on November 24,
2003. There was no NANC consensus to reverse its position. Chairman
Atkinson recommended that the carriers who submitted the minority report
should send it to the FCC.

**K. North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) Report to the
NANC.** John Manning, NANPA, provided the report to the Council.

[Central Office Code (CO) Activity Report.]{.underline} Mr. Manning
reported that total assignments to date in 2003 are 2,706 codes, and net
assignments are 1,162 codes. He noted that if the 2003 figures were
annualized, they would be approximately 3,600 codes for assignments and
approximately 1,500 codes for net assignments.

[NPA Relief Planning Report.]{.underline} Mr. Manning stated that since
the September 25, 2003 NANC meeting, the NANPA has issued delta NRUFs
for 6 area codes. He reported that there are three NPAs currently
projected to exhaust within the next 12 months -- 310 (California), 909
(California), and 601 (Mississippi). Mr. Manning advised that the NANPA
will continue to put together an exhaust forecast date for these area
codes 310 and 909. He pointed out that the date is primarily driven by
the rationing amount, and the NANPA will continue to modify those dates
until such time as the NANPA has 0 codes remaining to assign to service
providers. Mr. Manning stated that area code 601 is in rationing, and
there have been some assignments of NXXs over the month of September.

[NPA Inventory Report.]{.underline} Mr. Manning stated that the NANPA
has assigned 1 area code since the beginning of 2003, and that it was
for American Samoa. Mr. Manning advised that the NANPA has gone through
the process of reserving an area code for relief for all of the area
codes that are projected to exhaust in the next 20 years. In doing so,
there are 29 area codes that are still available, i.e., have not been
earmarked for a specific relief purpose.

[Grandfathered Central Office Codes.]{.underline} Mr. Manning stated
that on October 15, 2003, the NANPA posted a revised list of
grandfathered codes. The list included eight codes in Michigan's 810 NPA
code. The NANPA website was updated to reflect that the list only
contained grandfathered wireless codes that may eventually be involved
in number portability.

[Location Routing Number (LRN) Survey.]{.underline} Mr. Manning advised
that on October 22, 2003, the NANPA sent an email to the NANC
summarizing the results of the LRN survey. He pointed out that the
survey did not identify the three situations that the INC reported on at
the September 25, 2003 NANC meeting. These situations were:

-   When there are multiple tandems owned by different service providers
    (SPs) in a single LATA, the requesting SP may obtain a new NXX in
    order to establish an LRN for each subtending point of
    interconnection (POI).

-   Regulatory waivers granted to ILECs to carry local calls across a
    LATA boundary may exist. In such instances, SPs may be justified in
    establishing an additional LRN to properly route calls.

-   A unique LRN is required for each NPAC region within a single LATA
    when a single switch serves multiple NPAC regions.

Mr. Manning reported that as of October 21, 2003, the NANPA received
over 230 surveys. Nearly 200 responses stated that no additional codes
were needed for multiple LRN purposes. The remaining surveys indicated
approximately 550 CO codes were needed for additional LRNs for 184 NPAs
or NPA overlay complexes.

Mr. Manning stated that he is going to consider the matter closed as far
as the NANPA is concerned.

[Other Administrative Items.]{.underline} Mr. Manning reported that the
NANPA conducted an NRUF review session with interested state commissions
on September 29, 2003. The purpose of this session was to review the
data in the NRUF database that states receive from the NANPA each NRUF
reporting cycle.

[NANP Administration System (NAS) Overview.]{.underline} Mr. Manning
reported that as part of its new NANPA contract, NeuStar will be
deploying a new NANP Administration System (NAS) that will enable
service providers, regulators and other interested parties to have the
capability to submit resource requests, provide number utilization and
forecast data, obtain resource reports, and receive notifications
concerning number administration. He reviewed some of the capabilities
of the NAS with the NANC members.

Mr. Manning stated that the NAS user acceptance testing and training is
scheduled for the last half of December 2003.

**L. Number Oversight Working Group (NOWG) Report.** Karen Mulberry,
MCI, provided the report to the Council. Ms. Mulberry reviewed the NANPA
Performance Review Timeline with the Council. She reported that the NOWG
met with the NANPA and received feedback on the Survey. Ms. Mulberry
stated that the NOWG has solicited feedback from the NARUC members, but
has not received any responses as of yet. She indicated that the NOWG
intends to submit its final report to the NANC at the July 2004 NANC
meeting.

Ms. Mulberry indicated that the NOWG has continued using the previous
rating scale:

Exceeded; More than Met; Met; Sometimes Met; Not Met; N/A

She advised that a few questions on the survey have been revised to
focus on current NANPA administrative activities and functions. Some
repetitive questions have been removed. The NOWG will continue to
encourage written suggestions, explanations and/or comments.

Ms. Mulberry stated that at the September 2003 NANC meeting, the NOWG
presented its proposed survey. The proposed survey has been circulated
to the NARUC members for comment, and pending direction from the FCC,
will be circulated to the Pooling Administrator (PA). In order to obtain
formal approval to proceed, the NOWG is working with the FCC procurement
officer on the performance review process modifications.

Ms. Mulberry reviewed the 2003 NOWG Meeting Schedule with the Council.

Ms. Mulberry stated the NOWG is seeking comments and suggestions from
the NANC to the NANPA survey. She indicated that if the NOWG receives
approval from the NANC, it will start the circulation process as quickly
as possible after the NANC meeting. Ms. Mulberry requested that all of
the NANC member associations circulate it throughout its membership.

Chairman Atkinson asked the NANC members to review the survey and to
submit any editorial changes to Ms. Mulberry as soon as possible. Ms.
Mulberry indicated that unless she receives any objections, the survey
will be sent out on Monday, November 10, 2003.

**M. List of NANC Accomplishments.** The Council reviewed the List of
NANC Accomplishments.

**N. Public Participation.** Jean-Paul Emard, ATIS, announced that Dana
Smith will be stepping down as the INC Moderator. He further announced
that Ken Havens, Sprint, will serve as the new INC Moderator beginning
in January 2004. Mr. Emard expressed appreciation to Ms. Smith on behalf
of ATIS for the wonderful job that she has done in the past year as the
INC Moderator. Chairman Atkinson also thanked Ms. Smith on behalf of the
NANC.

Mr. Bench requested that the FCC take a look at the NANC attendance and
think about replacing the NANC members who have not been attending the
meetings with others who are interested in attending. Mr. Williams
stated that the FCC is aware of and has been monitoring NANC members'
attendance records. He thanked Mr. Bench for his input.

***[Continuation of Discussion Regarding the Proposed Master NPAC
Contract Extension.]{.underline}***

Chairman Atkinson advised that under the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) Requirements, an Executive Session will have to be approved by
the head of the agency. A 30-day advance notice is required unless good
cause is shown. Mr. Williams as the DFO will have the responsibility of
getting approval to have an Executive Session.

Chairman Atkinson further advised that under Section 52.26 of the FCC
Rules (NANC Recommendations on Local Number Portability Administration,
Section A3), "the NANC shall provide ongoing oversight of number
portability administration, including oversight of the regional LLCs
subject to Commission review. Parties shall attempt to resolve issues
regarding number portability deployment among themselves, and, if
necessary, under the auspices of the NANC. If any party objects to the
NANC's proposed resolution, the NANC shall issue a written report
summarizing the positions of the parties and the basis for the
recommendation adopted by the NANC. The NANC Chair shall submit its
proposed resolution of the disputed issue to the Chief of the Wireline
Competition Bureau as a recommendation for Commission review. The Chief
of the Wireline Competition Bureau will place the NANC's proposed
resolution on Public Notice. Recommendations adopted by the NANC and
forwarded to the Bureau may be implemented by the parties pending review
of the recommendation. Within 90 days of the conclusion of the comment
cycle, the Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau may issue an order
adopting, modifying, or rejecting the recommendation. If the Chief does
not act within 90 days of the conclusion of the comment cycle, the
recommendation will be deemed to have been adopted by the Bureau."

After extensive discussion, it was decided that the parties, NAPM LLC
and Cox Communications, will attempt to resolve the disagreement. Mr.
Williams will get approval for an Executive Session. If the NANC
receives approval from the FCC for an Executive Session, a meeting will
be scheduled for the NANC and parties who can satisfy the non-disclosure
requirements, for 1:00 PM on January 12, 2004. A conference call will be
scheduled in December 2003 to discuss the process.

**Next Meeting: January 13, 2004**

**ACTION ITEMS:**

**NOVEMBER 5, 2003 NANC MEETING**

1\. **Multiple LRN Issue**  

> INC will take into account comments and suggested language from NARUC
> re the Multiple LRN issue. Ms. Mickiewicz and Mr. McClelland will give
> Dana Smith the proposed language. After NARUC language is included,
>
> INC may bring the issue to final closure. 

2\. **NAPM LLC**

> Possible Executive Session if negotiation between NAPM LLC and Cox is
> unsuccessful. (No Executive Session needed)

 

3.  **NANC Chair**

> Transmit Report and Recommendation for Abbreviated Dialing for One
> Call Notification to FCC. (Transmitted to FCC on December 4, 2003)