Greenlining Comments/Commission Responses

1. Amend Rule 77.1 to require that, simultaneous with service on parties, a proposed decision be published at the Commission's Internet site. (Opening Comments, p. 4.)

[TURN supports; GTE opposes.]

Response: Reject. This suggestion exceeds the scope of this rulemaking. The Commission is now working to expand the features of its Internet site. To the extent such expansion would require additions or amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission would consider those rules changes in a separate rulemaking.

2. Amend proposed Rule 77.7 to indicate that at least 45 days before adopting a resolution disposing of an advice letter, the Commission will publish the draft resolution on its Internet site; also, explore ways to "push" proposed resolutions to a list of previously identified interested parties via e-mail or similar technologies. (Opening Comments, p. 4.)

[TURN supports; Pacific Bell supports with modification; AT&T and GTE oppose.]

Response: Reject. The proposed 45-day advance publication of draft resolutions would significantly lengthen the statutory period for public review and comment. The Commission does not believe that resolutions, as a class, need a substantially longer period for public review and comment than other types of Commission decisions. See also Response to Greenlining Comment #1.