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Competitive Topics Forum
05/22/03
The meeting began at 10:30 a.m. Topic PO-2 (Pending facilities) was the first item
discussed. Participants agreed there was no specific definition of "construction"
and requested that the LECs see if at least some general statement of what type
of construction is needed on an order could be provided.
In regard to Topic B-1 (Delays for billing new contract rates), BellSouth indicated
that the goal was to implement expedited procedures by the end of 2003 and BellSouth
would report on progress every two months until implemented.
David Christian with Verizon reported on the progress of the work group developing
rules for Topic PO-1 (End user migration). He indicated that the next call of the
work group was set for May 30 and that legal staff would also be discussing how
to best present a draft rule to the Commission.
On Topic O-10 (Single point of contact for LENS problems), Allegiance indicated
that it was looking at what product offerings it would like to see have a better
description for ordering through LENS. Allegiance continues to believe that the
additional description can be accomplished through hyperlinks to product guides
and will update the Forum at its next meeting as to what products should have hyperlinks.
On Topic B-3 (EMI records show local as access), BellSouth and ITC indicated they
did not have any new information but that Bell was working on a possible approach
to present to the OBF.
On Topic O-12 (LCSC E-mail process for manual order notices), BellSouth indicated
it did not yet have a time frame for making a change but would report back at the
June Forum.
The next meeting of the Forum was scheduled for July 17, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. In addition
to updates on outstanding issues, the Forum will discuss priorities of all outstanding
issues.