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 PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554
     
News media information 202/418-0500  Recorded listing of releases and texts 202/632-0002.

     DA 95-2030

Released:  September 22, 1995


COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON MCI PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION AND/OR
RECON  SIDERATION OF COMMISSION ORDER FINALIZING RULES IMPLEMENTING
THE T                ELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
                                      

Comments Due:   October 20, 1995
Replies Due:    November 3, 1995


     On September 14, 1995, MCI Telecommunications Corporation ("MCI") filed a Petition for
Clarification and/or Reconsideration regarding Section 68.318 of the Commission's Rules, which
requires that all facsimile transmissions identify the entity or individual sending the message and the
telephone number of the facsimile machine, entity or individual sending the message.  In a
Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order") adopted on July 26, 1995, the Commission stated that
facsimile broadcast service providers must comply with these identification requirements.  MCI asserts
that the Order therefore requires two entities to identify themselves, the facsimile broadcaster and the
entity on whose behalf the facsimile is being sent, while the rule only requires the identification of one
entity.  MCI asks the Commission to clarify or, in the alternative, reconsider its Order with respect to
this issue.  

     We invite comment on MCI's Petition for Clarification and/or Reconsideration.  Comments
should be filed on or before October 20, 1995, and Reply Comments should be filed on or before
November 7, 1995. All comments should be filed with the Office of the Secretary, Federal
Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Room 222, Washington, D.C. 20554, referencing
CC Docket No. 92-90.  The full text of the Petition is available for inspection and duplication during
regular business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M
Street, N.W., Room 239, Washington, D.C. 20554.  Copies may also be obtained from International
Transcription Service by calling (202) 857-3800.

     For further information, contact Scott Shefferman, (202) 418-2332, Common Carrier Bureau,
Network Services Division.