VI. Continuation of Lottery Rationing

The prefix code lottery for the 909 area code currently continues in effect only for paging companies, since they are not currently subject to number pooling or porting requirements. In the interest of number conservation and preserving a supply of prefix codes, if needed, for paging carriers, we shall continue 909 area code rationing during the implementation phase of the 909/951 split. After the end of the mandatory dialing period, the need to continue a periodic lottery of prefix codes for the limited use of paging carriers will need to be reassessed. We delegate this task to the Director of TD.