2.2 Final Arbitrator's Report

On May 26, 2000, the Final Arbitrator's Report (FAR) was filed and served. As described by the Arbitrator, the FAR adopts a balanced approach to the implementation of line sharing. It applies a complete set of rates, terms, and conditions that is fair, reasonable, equitable, and nondiscriminatory. It recognizes current systems and technologies, without assuming systems and technologies that are not now available or reasonable. Interim results comply with federal guidelines, rules, and regulations, and provide for timely modification to implement additional FCC orders. Attachment A summarizes the adopted interim average rates that CLCs will pay ILECs for line sharing. A brief description of the FAR follows.

The FAR adopts Pacific's proposed Appendix DSL, and GTE's proposed Line Sharing Amendment, as the forms of agreement from which to begin. The FAR then proceeds to resolve dueling clauses representing the 38 disputed issues between parties, presented in four subject areas: network architecture, operations, pricing, and general terms and conditions.