Comment on FR Doc # E7-13795

Draka's comments to Docket No. RUS-07-Telecom-005 (Specification for Fiber Optic Cable) are provide below: 1) To address proper field usage of optical fiber cable, we recommend adding the following statement in this specification: ?Installed cable shall be properly terminated. This includes properly securing rigid strength members (i.e. central strength member) and clamping the cable and jacket. It is important that cable components be secured to prevent movement of the cable or components over the operating conditions. Positive stop central strength member (CSM) clamps shall be used and the CSM shall be routed as straight and as short as practical to prevent bowing or breaking of the CSM. The cable and jacket retention shall be sufficient to prevent jacket slippage over the operating temperature range.? 2) Section 5, Fiber Optic Service Entrance Cable (1755.902): Due to the product and application differences, Draka recommends that a separate specification be used for drop cable. We recommend using the ?RDUP Specification for Fiber Optic Service Entrance Cables? that was finalized last year. Key drop specification differences include: - midspan tube storage should not be required - jacket thickness specifications are different: 0.5mm minimum thickness, 0.30mm over optional toning elements, 0.20mm over any radial strength member not used as a primary strength member - reel wrap: applies to only reels weighing more than 75lbs. - cable core: cylindrical core is not required (i.e. flat drop cable) - Figure 8 drop will use a small messenger