W8SDZ@SIMTEL20.ARPA (Keith Petersen) (08/22/87)
WRITING YOUR LETTERS AND COMMENTS:
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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FILING WITH THE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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The FCC will read and consider your views in reaching a decision whether
and how to impose access charges on enhanced service providers if you follow
the following guidelines:
1. Letters: Type your letter on 8 1/2" x 11" paper and use the following
format:
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(YOUR LETTERHEAD OR NAME AND ADDRESS)
(DATE)
The Honorable Dennis R. Patrick, Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
Re: CC Docket 87-215
Amendments of Part 69 of the
Commission's Rules Relating to
Enhanced Services Providers
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Dear Chairman Patrick:
[TEXT:
Begin by describing who you are. Include any specific titles, duties, or
responsibilities that would qualify you as someone who stands to be affected
by the FCC's proposal. Of course, if you only use the GEnie service in a
residential setting, explain that. The FCC will be interested. Explain why
the use of the information services offering is important to you or to your
business and what it allows you to do that you could not otherwise do.
Secondly, explain that you are aware that the Commission has proposed to
impose access charges on enhanced service providers. Explain that you fear
that this regulatory action would adversely affect you or your business.
Describe with as much detail as Possible what this would mean for you or your
business.
Close by urging the FCC not to adopt its proposal to apply access charges
to enhanced service providers]
Sincerely,
[NAME]
cc: The Honorable James H. Quello
The Honorable Mimi Weyforth Dawson
The Honorable Patricia Diaz Dennis
Gerald Brock, Chief, Common Carrier Bureau
Thomas Sugrue, Chief, Policy Division,
Common Carrier Bureau
William H. Tricarico, Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
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2. If writing formal comments, use the following format and double space the
text of your comments on 8 1/2" x 11" paper:
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Before the
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of )
)
Amendments to Part 69 )
of the Commission's Rules ) CC Docket No. 87-215
Relating to Enhanced Service )
Providers )
)
To: The Common Carrier Bureau )
COMMENTS OF [YOUR NAME]
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[TEXT: Follow the same guidelines for
your text as in the formatted letter in
paragraph 1 above.]
Respectfully submitted,
[If writing for a company, the
name of the company in CAPITAL
letters]
[NAME, TITLE (if applicable),
and address)
[DATE]
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If your comments are ten or more pages long, there are three additional
things you must do. (A word of caution: Your comments will be most effective
if they are short and concise).
First, attach a cover page with the heading used above at the top. In the
center of your cover page type COMMENTS OF [YOUR NAME]." In the bottom left
hand corner, put the date. In the bottom right hand corner type: (1) your
name or your company's name if you are filing on their behalf; (2) your title,
if applicable; and (3) your or your company's address, whichever is
applicable.
Second, behind the cover page, include a two- or three-paragraph summary
of your comments, numbering the pages using small roman numerals.
Three, behind the summary and continuing the small roman numeral page
numbering, place a table of contents which includes the summary, table of
contents, and any headings within the text of your comments.
3. Mail your letters and comments as soon as possible but please make
sure they are post marked early enough to arrive at the FCC offices no later
than September 24, 1987. This is the day that comments are due on the
proposal.
4. Send two (2) copies of your letters to Chairman Patrick and to each of
the other Commissioners and Staff members listed at the bottom of the
formatted letter to:
[NAME]
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
If you are writing comments, send the original and five (5) copies to:
William H. Tricarico
Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
5. If you are part of an organization or association that relies on
information services for your activities, encourage other members to write,
but do not use a form letter or comments if a number of you plan to write.
The Commission frowns on these.
LETTERS TO YOUR SENATORS AND HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE
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1. Type your letter and use the following format:
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[YOUR LETTERHEAD OR NAME AND ADDRESS]
[DATE]
[NOTE: USE THE APPROPRIATE
ADDRESS AS FOLLOWS]
The Honorable
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20515
- OR -
The Honorable
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator (or Congressman )
[TEXT:
Follow essentially the same format as that for your letter to the Federal
Communications Commission:
o Explain who you are and how you use information
services.
o Note your concern with the FCC's proposal to impose
access charges on enhanced services providers.
o Describe what effect this probably will have on your
use of information services and, in turn, on your
business or other activities.
o If you have sent a letter or letters to the FCC,
explain that you have done so and attach a copy of your
FCC letter to the letter to the Congressman.
o Close by urging the member of Congress to express his
concern to the Federal Communications Commission.]
Sincerely,
[NAME]
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2. The sooner you send your letters to Congress, the more effect your
opinions will have because your representatives will be able to exert pressure
on the FCC before the agency begins considering its proposal in earnest.
3. Again, do not use form letters. Let your representatives know that
you put some time and thought into this matter and that it will affect you
personally.
4. You may also wish to send letters to the following chairmen of the
subcommittees which will be most interested in the FCC's proposal:
The Honorable Daniel K. Inouye
Chairman
Subcommittee of Communications
Committee of Commerce, Science and
Transportation
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Edward J. Markey
Chairman
Subcommittee on Telecommunications &
Finance
Committee on Energy & Commerce
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
5. For your convenience, we have included a list of United States
Senators