FCC Web Documents citing 54.316

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  • Act (SHVA) 04/30/09 3060-0865 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Recordkeeping and Third-Party Disclosure Requirements 07/31/10 3060-0874 FCC 475B, FCC 2000 Series 09/30/10 3060-0876 Sec. 54.703 and Secs. 54.719, 54.720, 54.721, 54.722, 54.723, 54.724 and 54.725 09/30/09 3060-0881 Sec. 95.861 09/30/08 3060-0882 Sec. 95.833 01/31/09 3060-0888 Secs. 76.7, 76.9, 76.61, 76.914, 76.1003, 76.1302, and 76.1513 05/31/08 3060-0894 Secs. 54.313 and 54.316 and Certification Letter Accounting for Receipt of Federal Support and Rate Comparability Review and Certification 09/30/10 3060-0895 FCC 502 05/31/10 3060-0896 Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits 12/31/08 3060-0900 Compatibility of Wireless Services with Enhanced 911 - CC Docket No. 94-102 02/28/09 3060-0901 Reports of Common Carriers and Affiliates 04/30/09 3060-0905 Secs. 18.213 and 18.307 11/30/08 3060-0906 FCC 317 05/31/09 3060-0910 Third
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  • Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11318, para. 189 (2001). 47 C.F.R. § 54.316(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(3), 54.316(d) 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371, 6411, para. 92 (2005) (ETC Designation Order). ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6411, para. 92. Id. Illinois
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  • noted. Subpart D -- Universal Service Support in High Cost Areas 2. Section 54.309 (a)(3) is revised to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. (a) * * * (3) The national cost benchmark shall equal two weighted standard deviations above the national average FLEC per line. * * * 3. Add section 54.316 as follows: § 54.316 Rate comparability review and certification for areas served by non- rural carriers. (a) Certification. Each state will be required annually to review the comparability of residential rates in rural areas of the state served by non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers to urban rates nationwide, and to certify to the Commission and the Administrator as to whether
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  • find that the designation is in the public interest.'' 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4274-75, paras. 42-45. Id. at 4273, para. 39. Id. at 4275-76, paras. 46-48. States currently are subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4279-80, paras. 56, 58. Id. at 4279-80, 4287-90, paras. 56, 72-76. Id. at 4279-80, 4290-91, paras. 56, 77-80. As noted by the Joint Board in the Recommended Decision, if the Commission were to adopt the ``hold harmless'' approach to avoid reductions in the amount of high-cost support flowing to rural areas, the per-line support
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  • West Virginia, Case No. 02-1453-T-PC, Recommended Decision at Conclusions of Law para. 30 (Pub. Serv. Comm'n of W.Va. Sept. 15, 2003). See Minnesota Midwest Wireless ETC Order at 9. We note that states are currently subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. See Section 214(e) Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd at 15174, para. 15. See Alaska Digitel ETC Order at 18-19. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(5). ``The term `service area' means a geographic area established by a State commission (or the Commission under paragraph (6)) for the purpose of determining universal service obligations and support mechanisms.'' Id. See Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • responsible for calculating the national average unseparated loop cost per working loop. Id. Id. See Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22613-14, paras. 89-92. We note that in 2004, the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico failed to file a required certification stating whether its rural rates were reasonably comparable to the urban national average. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. Unserved Areas NPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 21233-34. This proposed definition would exclude the Freely Associated States, including the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau from the definition of ``insular area.'' The Freely Associated States are sovereign nations that are associated with the United States through terms of a Compact of
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  • 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001) (Qwest I); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest II, 398 F.3d 1222. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, et seq. 47 U.S.C. § 254. Section 254 was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996) (1996 Telecommunications Act). 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Similarly, section 254(b)(5) states that there ``should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal
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  • support is warranted in the rural areas served by Qwest to achieve reasonably comparable rates. Background In the Order on Remand, the Commission adopted an expanded certification process in which each state is required to provide to the Commission information regarding the comparability of residential rates in its rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs to urban rates nationwide. Section 54.316(b) of the Commission's rules specifies that a state may presume that residential rates in rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide if the rates are below the nationwide urban rate benchmark. Also in the Order on Remand, the Commission permitted states to request further federal action based on a showing that federal and
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  • national average urban rate benchmark. To induce states to achieve the reasonably comparable rates that are required by section 254(b)(3), the Commission requires states to review annually their residential local rates in rural areas served by non-rural carriers and certify that those rural rates are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide, or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316. The Commission defined the statutory term ``reasonably comparable'' in terms of a national rate benchmark, which serves as a ``safe harbor'' in the rate review and certification process. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Remand Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. States with rural rates below the benchmark may presume that their rural rates are reasonably comparable to
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  • to waive sections 54.307, 54.313, and 54.314 of our rules to the extent necessary so that Standing Rock may be treated as a newly designated ETC throughout its service area for the purpose of complying with these rules. We also note that North Dakota has not filed a rate-comparability certification on behalf of its non-rural carriers, as required by section 54.316 of our rules, which could be construed as prohibiting Standing Rock (which has registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company as a carrier located in North Dakota) from receiving universal service support under section 54.309 of our rules. Support under that provision is provided on a wire center basis, and the wire centers for which Standing Rock would be eligible
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  • support to include broadband. Joint Board 2010 Recommended Decision, 24 FCC Rcd at 15625-26, para. 77. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1). (proposing to adopt a rate benchmark that moves from a voice benchmark to a voice and broadband rate benchmark). (National Goals and Priorities for Universal Service). Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); 2008 Reference Book of Rates. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8. Such requirements typically apply to voice but not broadband as state commissions typically do not regulate broadband
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  • calculating interstate rates will be treated as IAS for purposes of our existing rules. To the extent that a carrier believes that it cannot meet its obligations with the revenues it receives under the CAF and ICC reforms, it may avail itself of the total cost and earnings review process described below. Elimination of State Rate Certification Filings. Under section 54.316 of our existing rules, states are required to certify annually whether residential rates in rural areas of their state served by non-rural carriers are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide. As part of the reforms we adopt today, however, we require carriers to file rate information directly with the Commission. For this reason, we conclude that continuing to impose this
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  • Act (SHVA) 04/30/09 3060-0865 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Recordkeeping and Third-Party Disclosure Requirements 07/31/10 3060-0874 FCC 475B, FCC 2000 Series 09/30/10 3060-0876 Sec. 54.703 and Secs. 54.719, 54.720, 54.721, 54.722, 54.723, 54.724 and 54.725 09/30/09 3060-0881 Sec. 95.861 09/30/08 3060-0882 Sec. 95.833 01/31/09 3060-0888 Secs. 76.7, 76.9, 76.61, 76.914, 76.1003, 76.1302, and 76.1513 05/31/08 3060-0894 Secs. 54.313 and 54.316 and Certification Letter Accounting for Receipt of Federal Support and Rate Comparability Review and Certification 09/30/10 3060-0895 FCC 502 05/31/10 3060-0896 Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits 12/31/08 3060-0900 Compatibility of Wireless Services with Enhanced 911 - CC Docket No. 94-102 02/28/09 3060-0901 Reports of Common Carriers and Affiliates 04/30/09 3060-0905 Secs. 18.213 and 18.307 11/30/08 3060-0906 FCC 317 05/31/09 3060-0910 Third
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  • Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11318, para. 189 (2001). 47 C.F.R. § 54.316(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(3), 54.316(d) 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371, 6411, para. 92 (2005) (ETC Designation Order). ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6411, para. 92. Id. Illinois
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  • noted. Subpart D -- Universal Service Support in High Cost Areas 2. Section 54.309 (a)(3) is revised to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. (a) * * * (3) The national cost benchmark shall equal two weighted standard deviations above the national average FLEC per line. * * * 3. Add section 54.316 as follows: § 54.316 Rate comparability review and certification for areas served by non- rural carriers. (a) Certification. Each state will be required annually to review the comparability of residential rates in rural areas of the state served by non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers to urban rates nationwide, and to certify to the Commission and the Administrator as to whether
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  • find that the designation is in the public interest.'' 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4274-75, paras. 42-45. Id. at 4273, para. 39. Id. at 4275-76, paras. 46-48. States currently are subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4279-80, paras. 56, 58. Id. at 4279-80, 4287-90, paras. 56, 72-76. Id. at 4279-80, 4290-91, paras. 56, 77-80. As noted by the Joint Board in the Recommended Decision, if the Commission were to adopt the ``hold harmless'' approach to avoid reductions in the amount of high-cost support flowing to rural areas, the per-line support
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  • West Virginia, Case No. 02-1453-T-PC, Recommended Decision at Conclusions of Law para. 30 (Pub. Serv. Comm'n of W.Va. Sept. 15, 2003). See Minnesota Midwest Wireless ETC Order at 9. We note that states are currently subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. See Section 214(e) Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd at 15174, para. 15. See Alaska Digitel ETC Order at 18-19. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(5). ``The term `service area' means a geographic area established by a State commission (or the Commission under paragraph (6)) for the purpose of determining universal service obligations and support mechanisms.'' Id. See Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • responsible for calculating the national average unseparated loop cost per working loop. Id. Id. See Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22613-14, paras. 89-92. We note that in 2004, the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico failed to file a required certification stating whether its rural rates were reasonably comparable to the urban national average. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. Unserved Areas NPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 21233-34. This proposed definition would exclude the Freely Associated States, including the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau from the definition of ``insular area.'' The Freely Associated States are sovereign nations that are associated with the United States through terms of a Compact of
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  • 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001) (Qwest I); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest II, 398 F.3d 1222. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, et seq. 47 U.S.C. § 254. Section 254 was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996) (1996 Telecommunications Act). 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Similarly, section 254(b)(5) states that there ``should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal
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  • support is warranted in the rural areas served by Qwest to achieve reasonably comparable rates. Background In the Order on Remand, the Commission adopted an expanded certification process in which each state is required to provide to the Commission information regarding the comparability of residential rates in its rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs to urban rates nationwide. Section 54.316(b) of the Commission's rules specifies that a state may presume that residential rates in rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide if the rates are below the nationwide urban rate benchmark. Also in the Order on Remand, the Commission permitted states to request further federal action based on a showing that federal and
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  • national average urban rate benchmark. To induce states to achieve the reasonably comparable rates that are required by section 254(b)(3), the Commission requires states to review annually their residential local rates in rural areas served by non-rural carriers and certify that those rural rates are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide, or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316. The Commission defined the statutory term ``reasonably comparable'' in terms of a national rate benchmark, which serves as a ``safe harbor'' in the rate review and certification process. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Remand Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. States with rural rates below the benchmark may presume that their rural rates are reasonably comparable to
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  • to waive sections 54.307, 54.313, and 54.314 of our rules to the extent necessary so that Standing Rock may be treated as a newly designated ETC throughout its service area for the purpose of complying with these rules. We also note that North Dakota has not filed a rate-comparability certification on behalf of its non-rural carriers, as required by section 54.316 of our rules, which could be construed as prohibiting Standing Rock (which has registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company as a carrier located in North Dakota) from receiving universal service support under section 54.309 of our rules. Support under that provision is provided on a wire center basis, and the wire centers for which Standing Rock would be eligible
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  • support to include broadband. Joint Board 2010 Recommended Decision, 24 FCC Rcd at 15625-26, para. 77. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1). (proposing to adopt a rate benchmark that moves from a voice benchmark to a voice and broadband rate benchmark). (National Goals and Priorities for Universal Service). Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); 2008 Reference Book of Rates. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8. Such requirements typically apply to voice but not broadband as state commissions typically do not regulate broadband
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  • calculating interstate rates will be treated as IAS for purposes of our existing rules. To the extent that a carrier believes that it cannot meet its obligations with the revenues it receives under the CAF and ICC reforms, it may avail itself of the total cost and earnings review process described below. Elimination of State Rate Certification Filings. Under section 54.316 of our existing rules, states are required to certify annually whether residential rates in rural areas of their state served by non-rural carriers are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide. As part of the reforms we adopt today, however, we require carriers to file rate information directly with the Commission. For this reason, we conclude that continuing to impose this
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  • Act (SHVA) 04/30/09 3060-0865 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Recordkeeping and Third-Party Disclosure Requirements 07/31/10 3060-0874 FCC 475B, FCC 2000 Series 09/30/10 3060-0876 Sec. 54.703 and Secs. 54.719, 54.720, 54.721, 54.722, 54.723, 54.724 and 54.725 09/30/09 3060-0881 Sec. 95.861 09/30/08 3060-0882 Sec. 95.833 01/31/09 3060-0888 Secs. 76.7, 76.9, 76.61, 76.914, 76.1003, 76.1302, and 76.1513 05/31/08 3060-0894 Secs. 54.313 and 54.316 and Certification Letter Accounting for Receipt of Federal Support and Rate Comparability Review and Certification 09/30/10 3060-0895 FCC 502 05/31/10 3060-0896 Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits 12/31/08 3060-0900 Compatibility of Wireless Services with Enhanced 911 - CC Docket No. 94-102 02/28/09 3060-0901 Reports of Common Carriers and Affiliates 04/30/09 3060-0905 Secs. 18.213 and 18.307 11/30/08 3060-0906 FCC 317 05/31/09 3060-0910 Third
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  • Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11318, para. 189 (2001). 47 C.F.R. § 54.316(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(3), 54.316(d) 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371, 6411, para. 92 (2005) (ETC Designation Order). ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6411, para. 92. Id. Illinois
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  • noted. Subpart D -- Universal Service Support in High Cost Areas 2. Section 54.309 (a)(3) is revised to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. (a) * * * (3) The national cost benchmark shall equal two weighted standard deviations above the national average FLEC per line. * * * 3. Add section 54.316 as follows: § 54.316 Rate comparability review and certification for areas served by non- rural carriers. (a) Certification. Each state will be required annually to review the comparability of residential rates in rural areas of the state served by non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers to urban rates nationwide, and to certify to the Commission and the Administrator as to whether
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  • find that the designation is in the public interest.'' 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4274-75, paras. 42-45. Id. at 4273, para. 39. Id. at 4275-76, paras. 46-48. States currently are subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4279-80, paras. 56, 58. Id. at 4279-80, 4287-90, paras. 56, 72-76. Id. at 4279-80, 4290-91, paras. 56, 77-80. As noted by the Joint Board in the Recommended Decision, if the Commission were to adopt the ``hold harmless'' approach to avoid reductions in the amount of high-cost support flowing to rural areas, the per-line support
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  • West Virginia, Case No. 02-1453-T-PC, Recommended Decision at Conclusions of Law para. 30 (Pub. Serv. Comm'n of W.Va. Sept. 15, 2003). See Minnesota Midwest Wireless ETC Order at 9. We note that states are currently subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. See Section 214(e) Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd at 15174, para. 15. See Alaska Digitel ETC Order at 18-19. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(5). ``The term `service area' means a geographic area established by a State commission (or the Commission under paragraph (6)) for the purpose of determining universal service obligations and support mechanisms.'' Id. See Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • responsible for calculating the national average unseparated loop cost per working loop. Id. Id. See Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22613-14, paras. 89-92. We note that in 2004, the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico failed to file a required certification stating whether its rural rates were reasonably comparable to the urban national average. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. Unserved Areas NPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 21233-34. This proposed definition would exclude the Freely Associated States, including the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau from the definition of ``insular area.'' The Freely Associated States are sovereign nations that are associated with the United States through terms of a Compact of
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  • 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001) (Qwest I); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest II, 398 F.3d 1222. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, et seq. 47 U.S.C. § 254. Section 254 was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996) (1996 Telecommunications Act). 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Similarly, section 254(b)(5) states that there ``should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal
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  • support is warranted in the rural areas served by Qwest to achieve reasonably comparable rates. Background In the Order on Remand, the Commission adopted an expanded certification process in which each state is required to provide to the Commission information regarding the comparability of residential rates in its rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs to urban rates nationwide. Section 54.316(b) of the Commission's rules specifies that a state may presume that residential rates in rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide if the rates are below the nationwide urban rate benchmark. Also in the Order on Remand, the Commission permitted states to request further federal action based on a showing that federal and
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  • national average urban rate benchmark. To induce states to achieve the reasonably comparable rates that are required by section 254(b)(3), the Commission requires states to review annually their residential local rates in rural areas served by non-rural carriers and certify that those rural rates are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide, or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316. The Commission defined the statutory term ``reasonably comparable'' in terms of a national rate benchmark, which serves as a ``safe harbor'' in the rate review and certification process. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Remand Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. States with rural rates below the benchmark may presume that their rural rates are reasonably comparable to
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  • to waive sections 54.307, 54.313, and 54.314 of our rules to the extent necessary so that Standing Rock may be treated as a newly designated ETC throughout its service area for the purpose of complying with these rules. We also note that North Dakota has not filed a rate-comparability certification on behalf of its non-rural carriers, as required by section 54.316 of our rules, which could be construed as prohibiting Standing Rock (which has registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company as a carrier located in North Dakota) from receiving universal service support under section 54.309 of our rules. Support under that provision is provided on a wire center basis, and the wire centers for which Standing Rock would be eligible
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  • support to include broadband. Joint Board 2010 Recommended Decision, 24 FCC Rcd at 15625-26, para. 77. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1). (proposing to adopt a rate benchmark that moves from a voice benchmark to a voice and broadband rate benchmark). (National Goals and Priorities for Universal Service). Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); 2008 Reference Book of Rates. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8. Such requirements typically apply to voice but not broadband as state commissions typically do not regulate broadband
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  • calculating interstate rates will be treated as IAS for purposes of our existing rules. To the extent that a carrier believes that it cannot meet its obligations with the revenues it receives under the CAF and ICC reforms, it may avail itself of the total cost and earnings review process described below. Elimination of State Rate Certification Filings. Under section 54.316 of our existing rules, states are required to certify annually whether residential rates in rural areas of their state served by non-rural carriers are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide. As part of the reforms we adopt today, however, we require carriers to file rate information directly with the Commission. For this reason, we conclude that continuing to impose this
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  • Act (SHVA) 04/30/09 3060-0865 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Recordkeeping and Third-Party Disclosure Requirements 07/31/10 3060-0874 FCC 475B, FCC 2000 Series 09/30/10 3060-0876 Sec. 54.703 and Secs. 54.719, 54.720, 54.721, 54.722, 54.723, 54.724 and 54.725 09/30/09 3060-0881 Sec. 95.861 09/30/08 3060-0882 Sec. 95.833 01/31/09 3060-0888 Secs. 76.7, 76.9, 76.61, 76.914, 76.1003, 76.1302, and 76.1513 05/31/08 3060-0894 Secs. 54.313 and 54.316 and Certification Letter Accounting for Receipt of Federal Support and Rate Comparability Review and Certification 09/30/10 3060-0895 FCC 502 05/31/10 3060-0896 Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits 12/31/08 3060-0900 Compatibility of Wireless Services with Enhanced 911 - CC Docket No. 94-102 02/28/09 3060-0901 Reports of Common Carriers and Affiliates 04/30/09 3060-0905 Secs. 18.213 and 18.307 11/30/08 3060-0906 FCC 317 05/31/09 3060-0910 Third
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  • Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11318, para. 189 (2001). 47 C.F.R. § 54.316(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(3), 54.316(d) 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371, 6411, para. 92 (2005) (ETC Designation Order). ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6411, para. 92. Id. Illinois
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  • noted. Subpart D -- Universal Service Support in High Cost Areas 2. Section 54.309 (a)(3) is revised to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. (a) * * * (3) The national cost benchmark shall equal two weighted standard deviations above the national average FLEC per line. * * * 3. Add section 54.316 as follows: § 54.316 Rate comparability review and certification for areas served by non- rural carriers. (a) Certification. Each state will be required annually to review the comparability of residential rates in rural areas of the state served by non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers to urban rates nationwide, and to certify to the Commission and the Administrator as to whether
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  • find that the designation is in the public interest.'' 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4274-75, paras. 42-45. Id. at 4273, para. 39. Id. at 4275-76, paras. 46-48. States currently are subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4279-80, paras. 56, 58. Id. at 4279-80, 4287-90, paras. 56, 72-76. Id. at 4279-80, 4290-91, paras. 56, 77-80. As noted by the Joint Board in the Recommended Decision, if the Commission were to adopt the ``hold harmless'' approach to avoid reductions in the amount of high-cost support flowing to rural areas, the per-line support
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  • West Virginia, Case No. 02-1453-T-PC, Recommended Decision at Conclusions of Law para. 30 (Pub. Serv. Comm'n of W.Va. Sept. 15, 2003). See Minnesota Midwest Wireless ETC Order at 9. We note that states are currently subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. See Section 214(e) Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd at 15174, para. 15. See Alaska Digitel ETC Order at 18-19. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(5). ``The term `service area' means a geographic area established by a State commission (or the Commission under paragraph (6)) for the purpose of determining universal service obligations and support mechanisms.'' Id. See Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • responsible for calculating the national average unseparated loop cost per working loop. Id. Id. See Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22613-14, paras. 89-92. We note that in 2004, the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico failed to file a required certification stating whether its rural rates were reasonably comparable to the urban national average. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. Unserved Areas NPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 21233-34. This proposed definition would exclude the Freely Associated States, including the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau from the definition of ``insular area.'' The Freely Associated States are sovereign nations that are associated with the United States through terms of a Compact of
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  • 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001) (Qwest I); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest II, 398 F.3d 1222. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, et seq. 47 U.S.C. § 254. Section 254 was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996) (1996 Telecommunications Act). 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Similarly, section 254(b)(5) states that there ``should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal
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  • support is warranted in the rural areas served by Qwest to achieve reasonably comparable rates. Background In the Order on Remand, the Commission adopted an expanded certification process in which each state is required to provide to the Commission information regarding the comparability of residential rates in its rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs to urban rates nationwide. Section 54.316(b) of the Commission's rules specifies that a state may presume that residential rates in rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide if the rates are below the nationwide urban rate benchmark. Also in the Order on Remand, the Commission permitted states to request further federal action based on a showing that federal and
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  • national average urban rate benchmark. To induce states to achieve the reasonably comparable rates that are required by section 254(b)(3), the Commission requires states to review annually their residential local rates in rural areas served by non-rural carriers and certify that those rural rates are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide, or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316. The Commission defined the statutory term ``reasonably comparable'' in terms of a national rate benchmark, which serves as a ``safe harbor'' in the rate review and certification process. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Remand Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. States with rural rates below the benchmark may presume that their rural rates are reasonably comparable to
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  • to waive sections 54.307, 54.313, and 54.314 of our rules to the extent necessary so that Standing Rock may be treated as a newly designated ETC throughout its service area for the purpose of complying with these rules. We also note that North Dakota has not filed a rate-comparability certification on behalf of its non-rural carriers, as required by section 54.316 of our rules, which could be construed as prohibiting Standing Rock (which has registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company as a carrier located in North Dakota) from receiving universal service support under section 54.309 of our rules. Support under that provision is provided on a wire center basis, and the wire centers for which Standing Rock would be eligible
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  • support to include broadband. Joint Board 2010 Recommended Decision, 24 FCC Rcd at 15625-26, para. 77. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1). (proposing to adopt a rate benchmark that moves from a voice benchmark to a voice and broadband rate benchmark). (National Goals and Priorities for Universal Service). Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); 2008 Reference Book of Rates. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8. Such requirements typically apply to voice but not broadband as state commissions typically do not regulate broadband
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  • calculating interstate rates will be treated as IAS for purposes of our existing rules. To the extent that a carrier believes that it cannot meet its obligations with the revenues it receives under the CAF and ICC reforms, it may avail itself of the total cost and earnings review process described below. Elimination of State Rate Certification Filings. Under section 54.316 of our existing rules, states are required to certify annually whether residential rates in rural areas of their state served by non-rural carriers are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide. As part of the reforms we adopt today, however, we require carriers to file rate information directly with the Commission. For this reason, we conclude that continuing to impose this
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  • Act (SHVA) 04/30/09 3060-0865 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Recordkeeping and Third-Party Disclosure Requirements 07/31/10 3060-0874 FCC 475B, FCC 2000 Series 09/30/10 3060-0876 Sec. 54.703 and Secs. 54.719, 54.720, 54.721, 54.722, 54.723, 54.724 and 54.725 09/30/09 3060-0881 Sec. 95.861 09/30/08 3060-0882 Sec. 95.833 01/31/09 3060-0888 Secs. 76.7, 76.9, 76.61, 76.914, 76.1003, 76.1302, and 76.1513 05/31/08 3060-0894 Secs. 54.313 and 54.316 and Certification Letter Accounting for Receipt of Federal Support and Rate Comparability Review and Certification 09/30/10 3060-0895 FCC 502 05/31/10 3060-0896 Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits 12/31/08 3060-0900 Compatibility of Wireless Services with Enhanced 911 - CC Docket No. 94-102 02/28/09 3060-0901 Reports of Common Carriers and Affiliates 04/30/09 3060-0905 Secs. 18.213 and 18.307 11/30/08 3060-0906 FCC 317 05/31/09 3060-0910 Third
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  • Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11318, para. 189 (2001). 47 C.F.R. § 54.316(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(3), 54.316(d) 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371, 6411, para. 92 (2005) (ETC Designation Order). ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6411, para. 92. Id. Illinois
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  • noted. Subpart D -- Universal Service Support in High Cost Areas 2. Section 54.309 (a)(3) is revised to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. (a) * * * (3) The national cost benchmark shall equal two weighted standard deviations above the national average FLEC per line. * * * 3. Add section 54.316 as follows: § 54.316 Rate comparability review and certification for areas served by non- rural carriers. (a) Certification. Each state will be required annually to review the comparability of residential rates in rural areas of the state served by non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers to urban rates nationwide, and to certify to the Commission and the Administrator as to whether
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  • find that the designation is in the public interest.'' 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4274-75, paras. 42-45. Id. at 4273, para. 39. Id. at 4275-76, paras. 46-48. States currently are subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4279-80, paras. 56, 58. Id. at 4279-80, 4287-90, paras. 56, 72-76. Id. at 4279-80, 4290-91, paras. 56, 77-80. As noted by the Joint Board in the Recommended Decision, if the Commission were to adopt the ``hold harmless'' approach to avoid reductions in the amount of high-cost support flowing to rural areas, the per-line support
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  • West Virginia, Case No. 02-1453-T-PC, Recommended Decision at Conclusions of Law para. 30 (Pub. Serv. Comm'n of W.Va. Sept. 15, 2003). See Minnesota Midwest Wireless ETC Order at 9. We note that states are currently subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. See Section 214(e) Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd at 15174, para. 15. See Alaska Digitel ETC Order at 18-19. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(5). ``The term `service area' means a geographic area established by a State commission (or the Commission under paragraph (6)) for the purpose of determining universal service obligations and support mechanisms.'' Id. See Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • responsible for calculating the national average unseparated loop cost per working loop. Id. Id. See Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22613-14, paras. 89-92. We note that in 2004, the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico failed to file a required certification stating whether its rural rates were reasonably comparable to the urban national average. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. Unserved Areas NPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 21233-34. This proposed definition would exclude the Freely Associated States, including the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau from the definition of ``insular area.'' The Freely Associated States are sovereign nations that are associated with the United States through terms of a Compact of
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  • 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001) (Qwest I); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest II, 398 F.3d 1222. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, et seq. 47 U.S.C. § 254. Section 254 was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996) (1996 Telecommunications Act). 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Similarly, section 254(b)(5) states that there ``should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal
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  • support is warranted in the rural areas served by Qwest to achieve reasonably comparable rates. Background In the Order on Remand, the Commission adopted an expanded certification process in which each state is required to provide to the Commission information regarding the comparability of residential rates in its rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs to urban rates nationwide. Section 54.316(b) of the Commission's rules specifies that a state may presume that residential rates in rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide if the rates are below the nationwide urban rate benchmark. Also in the Order on Remand, the Commission permitted states to request further federal action based on a showing that federal and
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  • national average urban rate benchmark. To induce states to achieve the reasonably comparable rates that are required by section 254(b)(3), the Commission requires states to review annually their residential local rates in rural areas served by non-rural carriers and certify that those rural rates are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide, or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316. The Commission defined the statutory term ``reasonably comparable'' in terms of a national rate benchmark, which serves as a ``safe harbor'' in the rate review and certification process. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Remand Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. States with rural rates below the benchmark may presume that their rural rates are reasonably comparable to
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  • to waive sections 54.307, 54.313, and 54.314 of our rules to the extent necessary so that Standing Rock may be treated as a newly designated ETC throughout its service area for the purpose of complying with these rules. We also note that North Dakota has not filed a rate-comparability certification on behalf of its non-rural carriers, as required by section 54.316 of our rules, which could be construed as prohibiting Standing Rock (which has registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company as a carrier located in North Dakota) from receiving universal service support under section 54.309 of our rules. Support under that provision is provided on a wire center basis, and the wire centers for which Standing Rock would be eligible
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  • support to include broadband. Joint Board 2010 Recommended Decision, 24 FCC Rcd at 15625-26, para. 77. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1). (proposing to adopt a rate benchmark that moves from a voice benchmark to a voice and broadband rate benchmark). (National Goals and Priorities for Universal Service). Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); 2008 Reference Book of Rates. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8. Such requirements typically apply to voice but not broadband as state commissions typically do not regulate broadband
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  • calculating interstate rates will be treated as IAS for purposes of our existing rules. To the extent that a carrier believes that it cannot meet its obligations with the revenues it receives under the CAF and ICC reforms, it may avail itself of the total cost and earnings review process described below. Elimination of State Rate Certification Filings. Under section 54.316 of our existing rules, states are required to certify annually whether residential rates in rural areas of their state served by non-rural carriers are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide. As part of the reforms we adopt today, however, we require carriers to file rate information directly with the Commission. For this reason, we conclude that continuing to impose this
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  • Act (SHVA) 04/30/09 3060-0865 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Recordkeeping and Third-Party Disclosure Requirements 07/31/10 3060-0874 FCC 475B, FCC 2000 Series 09/30/10 3060-0876 Sec. 54.703 and Secs. 54.719, 54.720, 54.721, 54.722, 54.723, 54.724 and 54.725 09/30/09 3060-0881 Sec. 95.861 09/30/08 3060-0882 Sec. 95.833 01/31/09 3060-0888 Secs. 76.7, 76.9, 76.61, 76.914, 76.1003, 76.1302, and 76.1513 05/31/08 3060-0894 Secs. 54.313 and 54.316 and Certification Letter Accounting for Receipt of Federal Support and Rate Comparability Review and Certification 09/30/10 3060-0895 FCC 502 05/31/10 3060-0896 Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits 12/31/08 3060-0900 Compatibility of Wireless Services with Enhanced 911 - CC Docket No. 94-102 02/28/09 3060-0901 Reports of Common Carriers and Affiliates 04/30/09 3060-0905 Secs. 18.213 and 18.307 11/30/08 3060-0906 FCC 317 05/31/09 3060-0910 Third
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  • Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11318, para. 189 (2001). 47 C.F.R. § 54.316(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(3), 54.316(d) 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371, 6411, para. 92 (2005) (ETC Designation Order). ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6411, para. 92. Id. Illinois
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  • 800 MHz Band by incoming geographically-based (EA) licensees. These provisions were a component of the 1995 reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band from site-based to geographic-based service that has since been completed. 90.699(a) 90.699(b) 90.699(c) 90.699(e) 90.699(f) Adopted 11/1/11 pending FR Publication Removed rules to reform and modernize the universal service and intercarrier compensation systems. 36.602 51.707 51.717 54.303 54.311 54.316 12/29/11 Eliminated Part 2, Subpart N, FCC procedure for testing Class A, B and S Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs). 2.1501-2.1517 2/1/12 Eliminated rules listing the dates by which intentional radiators, unintentional radiators, radio receivers and equipment operating in the 902-905 MHz band had to comply with the rules adopted in the 1989 revision to Part 15. 15.37(a) 15.37(b) 15.37(c)
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  • noted. Subpart D -- Universal Service Support in High Cost Areas 2. Section 54.309 (a)(3) is revised to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. (a) * * * (3) The national cost benchmark shall equal two weighted standard deviations above the national average FLEC per line. * * * 3. Add section 54.316 as follows: § 54.316 Rate comparability review and certification for areas served by non- rural carriers. (a) Certification. Each state will be required annually to review the comparability of residential rates in rural areas of the state served by non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers to urban rates nationwide, and to certify to the Commission and the Administrator as to whether
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  • find that the designation is in the public interest.'' 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4274-75, paras. 42-45. Id. at 4273, para. 39. Id. at 4275-76, paras. 46-48. States currently are subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4279-80, paras. 56, 58. Id. at 4279-80, 4287-90, paras. 56, 72-76. Id. at 4279-80, 4290-91, paras. 56, 77-80. As noted by the Joint Board in the Recommended Decision, if the Commission were to adopt the ``hold harmless'' approach to avoid reductions in the amount of high-cost support flowing to rural areas, the per-line support
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  • West Virginia, Case No. 02-1453-T-PC, Recommended Decision at Conclusions of Law para. 30 (Pub. Serv. Comm'n of W.Va. Sept. 15, 2003). See Minnesota Midwest Wireless ETC Order at 9. We note that states are currently subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. See Section 214(e) Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd at 15174, para. 15. See Alaska Digitel ETC Order at 18-19. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(5). ``The term `service area' means a geographic area established by a State commission (or the Commission under paragraph (6)) for the purpose of determining universal service obligations and support mechanisms.'' Id. See Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • responsible for calculating the national average unseparated loop cost per working loop. Id. Id. See Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22613-14, paras. 89-92. We note that in 2004, the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico failed to file a required certification stating whether its rural rates were reasonably comparable to the urban national average. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. Unserved Areas NPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 21233-34. This proposed definition would exclude the Freely Associated States, including the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau from the definition of ``insular area.'' The Freely Associated States are sovereign nations that are associated with the United States through terms of a Compact of
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  • 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001) (Qwest I); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest II, 398 F.3d 1222. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, et seq. 47 U.S.C. § 254. Section 254 was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996) (1996 Telecommunications Act). 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Similarly, section 254(b)(5) states that there ``should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal
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  • support is warranted in the rural areas served by Qwest to achieve reasonably comparable rates. Background In the Order on Remand, the Commission adopted an expanded certification process in which each state is required to provide to the Commission information regarding the comparability of residential rates in its rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs to urban rates nationwide. Section 54.316(b) of the Commission's rules specifies that a state may presume that residential rates in rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide if the rates are below the nationwide urban rate benchmark. Also in the Order on Remand, the Commission permitted states to request further federal action based on a showing that federal and
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  • national average urban rate benchmark. To induce states to achieve the reasonably comparable rates that are required by section 254(b)(3), the Commission requires states to review annually their residential local rates in rural areas served by non-rural carriers and certify that those rural rates are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide, or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316. The Commission defined the statutory term ``reasonably comparable'' in terms of a national rate benchmark, which serves as a ``safe harbor'' in the rate review and certification process. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Remand Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. States with rural rates below the benchmark may presume that their rural rates are reasonably comparable to
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  • to waive sections 54.307, 54.313, and 54.314 of our rules to the extent necessary so that Standing Rock may be treated as a newly designated ETC throughout its service area for the purpose of complying with these rules. We also note that North Dakota has not filed a rate-comparability certification on behalf of its non-rural carriers, as required by section 54.316 of our rules, which could be construed as prohibiting Standing Rock (which has registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company as a carrier located in North Dakota) from receiving universal service support under section 54.309 of our rules. Support under that provision is provided on a wire center basis, and the wire centers for which Standing Rock would be eligible
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  • support to include broadband. Joint Board 2010 Recommended Decision, 24 FCC Rcd at 15625-26, para. 77. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1). (proposing to adopt a rate benchmark that moves from a voice benchmark to a voice and broadband rate benchmark). (National Goals and Priorities for Universal Service). Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); 2008 Reference Book of Rates. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8. Such requirements typically apply to voice but not broadband as state commissions typically do not regulate broadband
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  • calculating interstate rates will be treated as IAS for purposes of our existing rules. To the extent that a carrier believes that it cannot meet its obligations with the revenues it receives under the CAF and ICC reforms, it may avail itself of the total cost and earnings review process described below. Elimination of State Rate Certification Filings. Under section 54.316 of our existing rules, states are required to certify annually whether residential rates in rural areas of their state served by non-rural carriers are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide. As part of the reforms we adopt today, however, we require carriers to file rate information directly with the Commission. For this reason, we conclude that continuing to impose this
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  • deviations of the average would be expected to include 95 percent of the data points. Specifically, the Commission required states to certify that those rates were reasonably comparable - i.e., fell below the nationwide urban rate benchmark, which was set at two standard deviations above the average urban rate - or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316 (2011). USF/ICC Transformation Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 17694, para. 84. See id. at 17751, para. 237. Accipiter Petition, at [[x]]. USF/ICC Transformation Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 18046-47, paras. 1018-27. See Reply Comments of the State of Alaska, Department of Administration, WC Docket No. 10-90 et al. (filed Feb. 17, 2012) (State of Alaska Reply Comments). The Order defined
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  • Act (SHVA) 04/30/09 3060-0865 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Recordkeeping and Third-Party Disclosure Requirements 07/31/10 3060-0874 FCC 475B, FCC 2000 Series 09/30/10 3060-0876 Sec. 54.703 and Secs. 54.719, 54.720, 54.721, 54.722, 54.723, 54.724 and 54.725 09/30/09 3060-0881 Sec. 95.861 09/30/08 3060-0882 Sec. 95.833 01/31/09 3060-0888 Secs. 76.7, 76.9, 76.61, 76.914, 76.1003, 76.1302, and 76.1513 05/31/08 3060-0894 Secs. 54.313 and 54.316 and Certification Letter Accounting for Receipt of Federal Support and Rate Comparability Review and Certification 09/30/10 3060-0895 FCC 502 05/31/10 3060-0896 Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits 12/31/08 3060-0900 Compatibility of Wireless Services with Enhanced 911 - CC Docket No. 94-102 02/28/09 3060-0901 Reports of Common Carriers and Affiliates 04/30/09 3060-0905 Secs. 18.213 and 18.307 11/30/08 3060-0906 FCC 317 05/31/09 3060-0910 Third
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  • Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Report and Order in CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244, 11318, para. 189 (2001). 47 C.F.R. § 54.316(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(3), 54.316(d) 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d), 54.314(d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371, 6411, para. 92 (2005) (ETC Designation Order). ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6411, para. 92. Id. Illinois
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  • 800 MHz Band by incoming geographically-based (EA) licensees. These provisions were a component of the 1995 reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band from site-based to geographic-based service that has since been completed. 90.699(a) 90.699(b) 90.699(c) 90.699(e) 90.699(f) Adopted 11/1/11 pending FR Publication Removed rules to reform and modernize the universal service and intercarrier compensation systems. 36.602 51.707 51.717 54.303 54.311 54.316 12/29/11 Eliminated Part 2, Subpart N, FCC procedure for testing Class A, B and S Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs). 2.1501-2.1517 2/1/12 Eliminated rules listing the dates by which intentional radiators, unintentional radiators, radio receivers and equipment operating in the 902-905 MHz band had to comply with the rules adopted in the 1989 revision to Part 15. 15.37(a) 15.37(b) 15.37(c)
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  • noted. Subpart D -- Universal Service Support in High Cost Areas 2. Section 54.309 (a)(3) is revised to read as follows: § 54.309 Calculation and distribution of forward-looking support for non-rural carriers. (a) * * * (3) The national cost benchmark shall equal two weighted standard deviations above the national average FLEC per line. * * * 3. Add section 54.316 as follows: § 54.316 Rate comparability review and certification for areas served by non- rural carriers. (a) Certification. Each state will be required annually to review the comparability of residential rates in rural areas of the state served by non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers to urban rates nationwide, and to certify to the Commission and the Administrator as to whether
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  • find that the designation is in the public interest.'' 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4274-75, paras. 42-45. Id. at 4273, para. 39. Id. at 4275-76, paras. 46-48. States currently are subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. Recommended Decision, 19 FCC Rcd at 4279-80, paras. 56, 58. Id. at 4279-80, 4287-90, paras. 56, 72-76. Id. at 4279-80, 4290-91, paras. 56, 77-80. As noted by the Joint Board in the Recommended Decision, if the Commission were to adopt the ``hold harmless'' approach to avoid reductions in the amount of high-cost support flowing to rural areas, the per-line support
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  • West Virginia, Case No. 02-1453-T-PC, Recommended Decision at Conclusions of Law para. 30 (Pub. Serv. Comm'n of W.Va. Sept. 15, 2003). See Minnesota Midwest Wireless ETC Order at 9. We note that states are currently subject to annual certification requirements in order for ETCs operating within their jurisdictions to receive federal universal service support. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.313, 54.314, 54.316. See Section 214(e) Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd at 15174, para. 15. See Alaska Digitel ETC Order at 18-19. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(5). ``The term `service area' means a geographic area established by a State commission (or the Commission under paragraph (6)) for the purpose of determining universal service obligations and support mechanisms.'' Id. See Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • responsible for calculating the national average unseparated loop cost per working loop. Id. Id. See Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22613-14, paras. 89-92. We note that in 2004, the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico failed to file a required certification stating whether its rural rates were reasonably comparable to the urban national average. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. Unserved Areas NPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 21233-34. This proposed definition would exclude the Freely Associated States, including the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau from the definition of ``insular area.'' The Freely Associated States are sovereign nations that are associated with the United States through terms of a Compact of
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  • 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001) (Qwest I); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest II, 398 F.3d 1222. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316. 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, et seq. 47 U.S.C. § 254. Section 254 was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996) (1996 Telecommunications Act). 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). Similarly, section 254(b)(5) states that there ``should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal
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  • support is warranted in the rural areas served by Qwest to achieve reasonably comparable rates. Background In the Order on Remand, the Commission adopted an expanded certification process in which each state is required to provide to the Commission information regarding the comparability of residential rates in its rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs to urban rates nationwide. Section 54.316(b) of the Commission's rules specifies that a state may presume that residential rates in rural areas served by non-rural incumbent LECs are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide if the rates are below the nationwide urban rate benchmark. Also in the Order on Remand, the Commission permitted states to request further federal action based on a showing that federal and
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  • national average urban rate benchmark. To induce states to achieve the reasonably comparable rates that are required by section 254(b)(3), the Commission requires states to review annually their residential local rates in rural areas served by non-rural carriers and certify that those rural rates are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide, or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316. The Commission defined the statutory term ``reasonably comparable'' in terms of a national rate benchmark, which serves as a ``safe harbor'' in the rate review and certification process. See 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Remand Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. States with rural rates below the benchmark may presume that their rural rates are reasonably comparable to
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  • to waive sections 54.307, 54.313, and 54.314 of our rules to the extent necessary so that Standing Rock may be treated as a newly designated ETC throughout its service area for the purpose of complying with these rules. We also note that North Dakota has not filed a rate-comparability certification on behalf of its non-rural carriers, as required by section 54.316 of our rules, which could be construed as prohibiting Standing Rock (which has registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company as a carrier located in North Dakota) from receiving universal service support under section 54.309 of our rules. Support under that provision is provided on a wire center basis, and the wire centers for which Standing Rock would be eligible
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  • support to include broadband. Joint Board 2010 Recommended Decision, 24 FCC Rcd at 15625-26, para. 77. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1). (proposing to adopt a rate benchmark that moves from a voice benchmark to a voice and broadband rate benchmark). (National Goals and Priorities for Universal Service). Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); Order on Remand, 18 FCC Rcd at 22582-89, 22607-10, paras. 38-48, 80-82. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8; see 47 C.F.R. §54.316(b); 2008 Reference Book of Rates. Qwest II Remand Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 4076, para. 8. Such requirements typically apply to voice but not broadband as state commissions typically do not regulate broadband
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  • calculating interstate rates will be treated as IAS for purposes of our existing rules. To the extent that a carrier believes that it cannot meet its obligations with the revenues it receives under the CAF and ICC reforms, it may avail itself of the total cost and earnings review process described below. Elimination of State Rate Certification Filings. Under section 54.316 of our existing rules, states are required to certify annually whether residential rates in rural areas of their state served by non-rural carriers are reasonably comparable to urban rates nationwide. As part of the reforms we adopt today, however, we require carriers to file rate information directly with the Commission. For this reason, we conclude that continuing to impose this
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  • deviations of the average would be expected to include 95 percent of the data points. Specifically, the Commission required states to certify that those rates were reasonably comparable - i.e., fell below the nationwide urban rate benchmark, which was set at two standard deviations above the average urban rate - or explain why they are not. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.316 (2011). USF/ICC Transformation Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 17694, para. 84. See id. at 17751, para. 237. Accipiter Petition, at [[x]]. USF/ICC Transformation Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 18046-47, paras. 1018-27. See Reply Comments of the State of Alaska, Department of Administration, WC Docket No. 10-90 et al. (filed Feb. 17, 2012) (State of Alaska Reply Comments). The Order defined