2010-01-13 CC - Set Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

aTOa anew rule not just an interpretation of an existing one.' We also asserted that the 30 day deadline will result in many practical problems that the FCC did not fully consider. On December 22, 2009, the FCC released a public notice requesting comments on NATOA's Petition. Although the notice specifically requests "opposition" to NATOA's Petition, this is also the appropriate time to express your support of our Petition to the FCC. Attached with this memorandum is a template that you can use to show your support. What will be most helpful to local government's cause is if you can share some examples with the FCC of instances where the 30 day deadline would be problematic. The more examples we can provide, the stronger our case becomes. These comments are due to the FCC no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2010. The comments maybe filed electronically or you may send paper copies. Make sure the filing references the Docket Number: WT Docket No. 08 -165. Please note that the recommended template does reference this Docket number already. If you want to file an electronic copy (recommended) you may do so at htto: / /www.fcc.aov /ceb /ecfs /. At this webpage, follow these directions: 1. Click on "Submit a Filing." 2. Fill out all relevant information. Do not forget the docket number (08 -165). 3. Upload your filing. Please note that you should convert the document to a PDF format before uploading. 4. Click on "Continue" 5. Verify all information and that document uploaded properly. 6. Click on "Confirm" Please note that at this point you may be brought back to the document upload screen. If you are, please click "Continue" again and on the next screen click on "Confirm" again. At this point, you should receive a Confirmation Number. Print this for your records. If you file paper copies, you must file a total of five copies (one original and four copies). Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed as follows: Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Office of the Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington, D.C. 20554 ' Note that the Petition made clear that NATOA rejects the FCC's interpretation. Nonetheless, we believe that argument is best suited for parties filing in Federal Court. In this Petition, we argue that even if we accept their interpretation for the sake of argument, they were still wrong in establishing the 30 day deadline. National Association of TelecommunusGons Officers and Advisors 1800 Dugonal Road. Suite 495, Alexandria, VA Mid, (703) 519-8035, (703) 519-8036— Fax, w .natoa.org up