FCC Web Documents citing 52.111

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  • costs was resolved. See Withdrawal of 800Ideas.com, Inc.'s Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket 95-155, filed Aug. 11, 2006. 800Ideas is currently assigned 1-888-RED-CROSS. 47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(1). 47 U.S.C. § 151. Toll Free Service Access Codes, CC Docket No. 95-155, Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 11162, 11178-11179, para. 22 (1997). Id. at 11185, para. 30. 47 C.F.R. § 52.111. As we noted in the Red Cross Order, only the American Red Cross can effectively use 1-800-RED-CROSS because the number does not spell anything that is of use to other parties. Red Cross Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 15091, para. 6. Red Cross Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 15090, para. 3. See 47 U.S.C. § 155(c). (continued....) h] h] |
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  • the Commission has created regulations and emphasized the importance of guarding against warehousing, hoarding, and brokering of toll-free numbers to ensure that numbers are made available on an equitable basis. Consistent with this regulatory framework, toll-free numbers are made available to end users on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission. However, the plain language of section 52.111 of the Commission's rules authorizes the Commission to direct assignment of toll-free numbers on a basis different than the usual first-come, first-served basis. We find that due to the ongoing disputes between the parties involved, the Commission's interest in preserving this public service by ensuring the continuation of the services provided by the suicide prevention hotlines, and the vast number
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  • Act, as amended. The Commission has determined that a first-come, first- served reservation process ensures an orderly allocation of toll free numbers, avoids the need to resolve competing claims among subscribers to assignment of particular numbers, and avoids problems of accelerated number depletion and subscriber disputes about reservation priority. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 154(j), 251(e). Section Number and Title: 52.111 Toll free number assignment. PART 54-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUBPART A-GENERAL INFORMATION Brief Description: These rules provide general information regarding the Universal Service Fund, including various terms and definitions that are referenced throughout section 54 of the Commissions rules. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the Universal Service Fund, these rules provide necessary information regarding terms that may have different definitions outside
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  • numbers without having an actual toll free subscriber for whom those numbers are being reserved, and toll free numbers may not be reserved with the intent of selling the number for a fee. To implement this daily allocation scheme, we waive the Commission's requirement that toll free numbers be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The plain language of section 52.111 of the Commission's rules authorizes the Commission to direct assignment of toll free numbers on a basis different than the usual first-come, first-served basis. Moreover, the Commission has authority to waive any provision of its rules for good cause shown. The Commission may exercise its discretion to waive a rule where particular facts would make strict compliance inconsistent with the
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  • detailed information provided by the parties to this proceeding. Our review of this information will enable the Commission to address issues raised by the D.C. Circuit's decision in this matter. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, that the current extension of the assignment of toll free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration IS EXTENDED to
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  • extension will allow the Commission to take full consideration of the record; including materials filed recently, and will help address issues raised by the D.C. Circuit's decision in this matter. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the current extension of the assignment of toll free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration IS EXTENDED to November
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  • Commission to review the detailed information provided by the parties....'' We agree with the parties and find that good cause exists to extend the current assignment until December 30, 2011. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the current assignment of toll free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration IS EXTENDED to December 30, 2011. It
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  • and factual issues raised in this proceeding, we find that good cause exists to further extend the current assignment until the Commission can review the detailed information from the parties. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the current assignment of toll free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration IS EXTENDED to February 28, 2012. FEDERAL
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  • 0.91, 0.141, 0.291, 0.361, 1.3, that this Order IS ADOPTED, and that comments in this proceeding are now due on February 28, 2011, and replies are due on March 7, 2011. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, that the toll-free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) are temporarily assigned to the Responsible Organization chosen by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a component
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  • carriers nor subscribers ``own'' their telephone numbers. Moreover, courts have found that no one has a property interest in a telephone number. The Commission has adopted rules that dictate how subscribers obtain toll free numbers. Section 52.101(e) of those rules provides that toll free subscribers must request a RespOrg to reserve a toll free number from the SMS/800 database. Section 52.111 of the Commission's rules provides that ``[t]oll free numbers shall be made available on a first-come, first-served basis unless the Commission directs otherwise.'' We have not directed otherwise in this instance. Those rules also dictate what happens to a toll free number when a subscriber ceases to use it. That is, a RespOrg must place the number into a pool
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  • one- or two-sentence description of the views and arguments presented generally is required. Other requirements pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the rules. . Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, that authority is delegated to the North American Numbering Council as set forth above. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i), 251(e) and 408 of the Communications Act
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  • one- or two-sentence description of the views and arguments presented generally is required. Other requirements pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the rules. . Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, that the toll-free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) are temporarily assigned to the Responsible Organization chosen by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a component
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  • on delegated authority - will select the vendor(s) to serve as the LNPA(s). The Commission or the Bureau will also decide at a later date who should manage the LNPA contract(s). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, that authority is delegated to the North American Numbering Council, with assistance from the North American Portability Management LLC, as set forth above. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to sections
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  • prevention hotline numbers to SAMHSA. In view of the parties' joint petition, there is good cause to further extend the current assignment so the Commission can fully review this submission. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), sections 1.3 and 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.3 and 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the current assignment of toll free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration IS EXTENDED to April 16, 2012. FEDERAL
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  • we therefore direct the toll-free database administrator, Database Service Management, Inc., to continue the assignment of the toll free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) to SAMHSA. Ordering Clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i), and 251(e), of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), and 251(e), and section 52.111 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 52.111, and pursuant to authority delegated under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91 and 0.291, the Joint Petition of SAMHSA and KBHC IS GRANTED and the toll free numbers 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), 1-877-784-2432 (1-877-SUICIDA), and 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE) ARE ASSIGNED to SAMHSA. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to sections
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  • Rcd 651 (2007).Under 47 U.S.C. §251(e)(1), the FCC has plenary authority "over those portions of the North American Numbering Plan that pertain to the United States." The Commission's implementation of this authority includes its adoption of a rule stating that "[t]oll free numbers shall be made available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission." 47 C.F.R. §52.111.Here the Bureau directed "otherwise." Given the ongoing dispute between the parties and the potentially tragic consequences of disruption, it found that "a deviation from the first-come, first-served rule is warranted in this extraordinary, emergency situation,"and it ordered the requested transfer. 22 FCC Rcd651at ¶¶ 8,11. In November 2007(and in additional lettersover thenext two years), SAMHSA requested that the FCC permanently
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  • remedy in the courts. FCC Toll Free Rules and Orders The FCC has several Rules and Orders in place governing the assignment and use of Toll Free Service numbers: 47 CFR §52.105 (b) Warehousing - Responsible Organizations shall not warehouse Toll Free Numbers. 47 CFR §52.107 (a)(1) Hoarding - Toll Free Subscribers shall not hoard Toll Free Numbers. 47 CFR §52.111 Toll Free Number Assignment - Toll free numbers shall be made available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission. Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket 95-155, December 21, 2007 in which the FCC stated ``. . . we reaffirm our rules with respect to brokering, hoarding, and warehousing toll-free numbers. We also find that the current first-come,
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  • the Commission has created regulations and emphasized the importance of guarding against warehousing, hoarding, and brokering of toll-free numbers to ensure that numbers are made available on an equitable basis. Consistent with this regulatory framework, toll-free numbers are made available to end users on a first-come, first-serve basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission. However, the plain language of section 52.111 of the Commission's rules authorizes the Commission to direct assignment of toll free numbers on a basis different than the usual first-come, first-served basis. We find that the catastrophic damage to lives and property caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast states warrants a deviation from the first-come, first-serve rule in this situation. We also find that using the
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  • status for a maximum period of 45 days. See 47 C.F.R. § 52.103(b). See 47 C.F.R. § 52.109; see also Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 11210-11211, paras. 76-80. The cap is the greater of 2000 toll-free numbers or 7.5 percent of a RespOrg's toll-free numbers that are in working status. 47 C.F.R. § 52.109(a). 47 C.F.R. § 52.111. See Appendix. GT&S Petition at 1. See also Toll-Free Service Access Codes, Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd 2496 (1996) (Bureau Report and Order) (addressing the issues crucial to the March 1, 1996 release of toll-free numbers in the 888 SAC). For example, the Bureau adopted the Service Management System/800 Number Administration Committee's (SNAC's) early reservation plan to allow RespOrgs
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  • of relinquishing'' the number, and did not suggest that the parties reached an agreement regarding compensation for the number itself. For these reasons, we find that the Bureau's decision in the 800-SUICIDE Order did not violate the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause. Public Interest Argument. We also find that the Bureau's 800-SUICIDE Order was in the public interest. Under section 52.111 of the Commission's rules, toll free numbers are made available to end users on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission. The plain language of that rule authorizes the Commission to assign toll free numbers on a basis different than the usual first-come, first-served basis. As discussed above, we believe that the Bureau's action in reassigning the
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  • numbers. Under the Commission's rules, toll free numbers are made available to end users on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission. Several commenters state that in order to effectuate the transfer of the iTRS toll free numbers from the iTRS provider to the toll free service provider, the Commission must waive its first-come, first-served policy. Section 52.111 of the Commission's rules authorizes the Commission to direct assignment of toll free numbers on a basis different than the usual first-come, first-served basis. Moreover, the Commission has authority to waive any provision of its rules for good cause shown. The Commission may exercise its discretion to waive a rule where particular facts would make strict compliance inconsistent with the
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  • above definition sufficiently broad to capture all types of numbers, including those associated with services aimed primarily at international calls that either commence or end in the United States and its Territories? Should we include in the above definition of numbers toll-free numbers that are also part of the North American Numbering Plan, but are governed by sections 52.101 through 52.111? We also seek comment on alternatives. For instance, should we define assessable numbers consistent with the definition of ``Assigned numbers'' in Part 52: ``Assessable numbers are numbers working in the Public Switched Telephone Network under an agreement such as a contract or tariff at the request of specific end users or customers for their use, or numbers not yet working
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  • ORDERED that the Commission's Office of Public Affairs, Reference Operations Division, SHALL SEND a copy of this FOURTH REPORT AND ORDER, including the Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-48 20 Appendix A Final Rules PART 52 - NUMBERING § 52.111 Toll Free Number Assignment Toll free numbers shall be made available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-48 1 See 5 U.S.C. § 603. The RFA, see 5 U.S.C. § 601 et. seq., has been amended by the Contract With America Advancement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-121, 110 Stat.
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  • ORDERED that the Commission's Office of Public Affairs, Reference Operations Division, SHALL SEND a copy of this FOURTH REPORT AND ORDER, including the Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-48 20 Appendix A Final Rules PART 52 - NUMBERING § 52.111 Toll Free Number Assignment Toll free numbers shall be made available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-48 1 See 5 U.S.C. § 603. The RFA, see 5 U.S.C. § 601 et. seq., has been amended by the Contract With America Advancement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-121, 110 Stat.