4. Discovery

Qwest stated that it anticipates the need for extensive discovery. TURN-CFA did not make a specific request for discovery, but asks that the Commission carefully scrutinize the transaction. In response the Applicants request that the Commission dismiss the protests and grant the applications without further investigation.

At this time, we do not believe that the record permits a determination of whether discovery is warranted. We, reserve the right, however, to make this determination upon receipt of the supplemental filings of the applicants and the comments of protestors.