97-11722. Inclusion of Terminal Equipment Connected to Basic Rate Access Service Provided via Integrated Services Digital Network Access Technology and Terminal Equipment Connected to Public Switched Digital Service  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 87 (Tuesday, May 6, 1997)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 24587-24588]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-11722]
    
    
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    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
    
    47 CFR Part 68
    
    [CC Docket No. 93-268; FCC 97-126]
    
    
    Inclusion of Terminal Equipment Connected to Basic Rate Access 
    Service Provided via Integrated Services Digital Network Access 
    Technology and Terminal Equipment Connected to Public Switched Digital 
    Service
    
    AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
    
    ACTION: Correcting amendments.
    
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    SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the final rules which 
    were published in the Federal Register August 15, 1996. (61 FR 42386). 
    The rules related to the effective dates after which new or modified 
    equipment connected to the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) 
    or to the Public Switched Digital Service (PSDS) must comply with the 
    rules released in a Report and Order on March 7, 1996. (FCC 96-1).
    
    DATES: Effective on June 5, 1997.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill von Alven, Senior Engineer, 
    Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau, (202) 418-2342.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Background
    
        On April 10, 1997, the Commission released an Order on 
    Reconsideration (FCC 97-126) to change the dates defining grandfathered 
    equipment and thereby provide Part 68 applicants 18 months to comply 
    with the new registration requirements. To retain the 18-month period 
    necessary for an orderly transition of equipment to the new 
    requirements, the Commission amends its rules to extend the time frame 
    for equipment governed by the rules. The dates January 1, 1996 and July 
    1, 1997, are thus changed to November 13, 1996 and May 13, 1998, 
    respectively. Consequently, equipment connected by November 13, 1996 
    will be considered grandfathered and not subject to our registration 
    rules under Part 68.
    
    Need for Correction
    
        As published, the final rules need to be clarified to allow part 68 
    applicants the customary 18 months to comply with new registration 
    requirements.
    
    List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 68
    
        Federal Communications Commission, Registered terminal equipment, 
    Telephone.
        Accordingly, 47 CFR part 68 is corrected by making the following 
    correcting amendments:
    
    PART 68--CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK
    
        1. The authority citation for Part 68 is amended to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303.
    
        2. Section 68.2 is amended by revising paragraphs (j) and (k) as 
    follows:
    
    
    Sec. 68.2  Scope
    
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        (j)(1) Terminal equipment, including its premises wiring directly 
    connected to PSDS (Type I, II or III) on or before November 13, 1996, 
    may remain for service life without registration, unless subsequently 
    modified. Service life means the life of the equipment until retired 
    from service. Modification means changes to the equipment that affect 
    compliance with part 68 rules.
        (2) New installation of terminal equipment, including its premises 
    wiring, may occur until May 13, 1998, without registration of any 
    terminal equipment involved, provided that the terminal equipment is of 
    a type directly connected to PSDS (Type I, II or III) as of November 
    13, 1996. This terminal equipment may remain connected and be 
    reconnected to PSDS (Type I, II or III) for service life without 
    registration unless subsequently modified.
        (k)(1) Terminal equipment, including premises wiring directly 
    connected to ISDN BRA or PRA on November 13, 1996, may remain connected 
    to ISDN BRA or PRA for service life without registration, unless 
    subsequently modified.
        (2) New installation of terminal equipment, including premises 
    wiring, may occur until May 13, 1998, without registration of any 
    terminal equipment involved, provided that the terminal equipment is of 
    a type directly connected to ISDN BRA or PRA as of November 13, 1996. 
    This terminal equipment may remain connected and be reconnected to ISDN 
    BRA or PRA for service life without registration unless subsequently 
    modified.
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    Federal Communications Commission.
    William F. Caton,
    Acting Secretary.
    [FR Doc. 97-11722 Filed 5-5-97; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
6/5/1997
Published:
05/06/1997
Department:
Federal Communications Commission
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Correcting amendments.
Document Number:
97-11722
Dates:
Effective on June 5, 1997.
Pages:
24587-24588 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
CC Docket No. 93-268, FCC 97-126
PDF File:
97-11722.pdf
CFR: (1)
47 CFR 68.2