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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). |
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COMMISSION ADOPTS STREAMLINED PROCESS
FOR RESOLUTION OF FORMAL COMPLAINTS;
REVISED PROCESS WILL PROMOTE
COMPETITION BY ENHANCING ENFORCEMENT
EFFORTS
(CC Docket No. 96-238)
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The Commission today reformed its procedures for
reviewing and resolving formal complaints against
telecommunications carriers filed pursuant to Section 208
of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. These
reforms will improve the speed, effectiveness, and
efficiency of the Commission's enforcement procedures by
encouraging the early exchange of relevant information and
improving the quality and content of parties' filings.
Adoption of this practical approach to complaint
adjudication will foster competition by providing the
Commission with the tools for swiftly and vigorously
enforcing the Act and the Commission's rules. The Act prescribes deadlines ranging from 90 days to 5 months for resolution by the Commission of certain types of complaints against telecommunications carriers. The procedures adopted today will enable the Commission to meet these new timelines for dispute resolution. In addition, the revised complaint procedures will apply to all formal complaints filed with the Commission in order to further enhance the pro-competitive goals and policies embodied in the Act. Among the key changes adopted today, the Report and Order:
Action by the Commission November 25, 1997, by Report and Order (FCC 97-396). Chairman Kennard, Commissioners Ness, Furchtgott-Roth, Powell and Tristani.
News media contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418- 0253. |