**DA 01-2547**

November 1, 2001

**LIMITED EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE COMMENTS AND REPLY COMMENTS IN THE
COST REVIEW PROCEEDING FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SINGLE-LINE BUSINESS
SUBSCRIBER LINE CHARGE (SLC) CAPS**

**CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1**

**COST SUBMISSIONS DUE: November 16, 2001**

**COMMENTS DUE: January 24, 2002**

**REPLY COMMENTS DUE: February 14, 2002**

By Public Notice dated September 17, 2001, we initiated a cost review
proceeding to determine the appropriate residential and single-line
business subscriber line charge (SLC) caps for price cap local exchange
carriers (LECs). On October 5, 2001, we issued a Public Notice granting
several price cap LECs' request for a limited extension of time in which
to file their cost submissions. The National Association of State
Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA) has requested an extension of time
for filing comments in response to the cost submissions. We agree that
an extension is warranted to allow parties with limited resources
sufficient time to review and analyze large and complex cost
submissions. Comments will be due no later than **January 24, 2002**,
and reply comments will be due no later than **February 14, 2002**. When
filing cost information and comments, parties should reference **CC
Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1**.

This proceeding 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).

Parties filing paper copies must file an original and four copies of all
cost submissions, comments and reply comments with the Office of the
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12^th^ St., S.W., Room
TW-A325, Washington, D.C. 20554 in accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 1.51(c).
Comments filed through the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System
(ECFS) can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to
<http://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html>. Generally, only one copy of an
electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal
screen, commenters should include their full name, Postal Service
mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties
may also submit an electronic copy by Internet e-mail. To get filing
instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to
<ecfs@fcc.gov>, including the following words "get form \<your email
address\>" in the body of the message. A sample form and directions will
be sent in reply. In addition, one copy of each submission must be filed
with Qualex International, the Commission's duplicating contractor, at
its office at Portals II, 445 12^th^ Street, S.W., Room CY-B402,
Washington, D.C. 20554, and one copy with the Chief, Competitive Pricing
Division, 445 12^th^ Street, S.W., Room 5-A225, Washington, D.C. 20554.

For further information, contact Jennifer McKee, Competitive Pricing
Division, Common Carrier Bureau, (202) 418-1530.

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