Sec. 51.805  The Commission's authority over proceedings and matters.

    (a) If the Commission assumes responsibility for a proceeding or 
matter pursuant to section 252(e)(5) of the Act, the Commission shall 
retain jurisdiction over such proceeding or matter. At a minimum, the 
Commission shall approve or reject any interconnection agreement adopted 
by negotiation, mediation or arbitration for which the

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Commission, pursuant to section 252(e)(5) of the Act, has assumed the 
state's commission's responsibilities.
    (b) Agreements reached pursuant to mediation or arbitration by the 
Commission pursuant to section 252(e)(5) of the Act are not required to 
be submitted to the state commission for approval or rejection.