Conclusions of Law

1. The FCC requires 10-digit dialing for almost all calls in overlay regions. The only exemptions from the FCC's 10-digit dialing requirement are 411 calls, 911 calls, and a few other limited exemptions.

2. The FCC's requirement for mandatory 10-digit dialing for almost all calls in overlay regions precludes the use of 8-digit dialing in overlay regions.

3. Eight-digit dialing is not feasible at this time for the reason set forth in the previous Conclusion of Law.

4. The issue of whether 8-digit dialing should be implemented in California is not ripe for decision because (i) the FCC prohibits 8-digit dialing, and (ii) there are no overlays either in effect or being implemented in California.

5. The Commission should not open a proceeding at this time to consider the adoption of 8-digit dialing.

6. The Commission should not petition the FCC at this time for authority to implement 8-digit dialing.

7. The following order should be effective immediately.

INTERIM ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. A proceeding shall not be opened at this time to consider the adoption of 8-digit dialing.

2. The Commission shall not petition the Federal Communications Commission at this time for authority to implement 8-digit dialing.

This order is effective today.

Dated July 12, 2001, at San Francisco, California.

LORETTA M. LYNCH

President

HENRY M. DUQUE

RICHARD A. BILAS

CARL W. WOOD

GEOFFREY F. BROWN

Commissioners