Some more insight into allowed uses and sharing for 477 data. -Jason
----- Forwarded message from "Lindley, Phil" <[email protected]> ----- X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.3.0-rc1 (2009-12-22) on saucer.midcoast.com X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=-0.0 required=5.8 tests=AWL,HTML_MESSAGE, RCVD_IN_DNSWL_NONE,T_RP_MATCHES_RCVD shortcircuit=no autolearn=disabled version=3.3.0-rc1 X-Original-To: [email protected] Delivered-To: [email protected] X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.5 Subject: FCC Form 477 Filing Waiver Request Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:01:51 -0500 X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: FCC Form 477 Filing Waiver Request Thread-Index: Acq0EVxjNqk+zn0wQWWv+WQYFnVdfQAmOGUQAGCdo0A= From: "Lindley, Phil" <[email protected]> To: "ME, Connect" <[email protected]> X-OriginalArrivalTime: 25 Feb 2010 20:01:52.0538 (UTC) FILETIME=[5F924FA0:01CAB655] Maine Communications Service Providers: Section 3 of the ConnectME Authority rule requires that all communications service providers file copies of the FCC Form 477 with the Authority. The ConnectME Authority rule says that the Authority can waive any of the rule requirements upon a request of any person subject to the rule or on its own motion. Below is a waiver request from FairPoint Communications to waive the Form 477 filing requirement. Currently, the ConnectME Authority gets copies of the Form 477 data from providers as required by our statute, but due to changes the FCC made to allow online electronic filings, what we now get from most providers is scanned page prints of the online submissions. A somewhat unusable format. To alleviate that problem, I am checking into getting secure, confidential access from the FCC to state specific electronic 477 data, as the Maine PUC now has. From the FCC website, "Separately, the Commission is resolving terms of access to Form 477 data by entities - including state commissions - that are eligible for mapping grants under the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA)" As the Authority is the designated entity eligible for the grants, and has actually been awarded a grant, I believe direct access by the Authority is much more efficient and less burdensome on the providers. The Authority will deliberate the waiver request at its next meeting, March 16, 2010, 1 PM. Any comments or questions should be sent to me before that date. Thanks, Phil Phillip Lindley Executive Director ConnectME Authority 78 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0078 E: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> P: (207) 624-9970 C: (207) 441-0498 W: www.maine.gov/connectme/ <http://www.maine.gov/connectme/> From: Tulk, RoJean [South Portland, ME.] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 5:50 PM To: Lindley, Phil Subject: Form 477 waiver request... Phil: Pursuant to Chapter 101 §8 of the ConnectME Authority's rules, FairPoint Communications would like to request a waiver of §3 which requires communications providers to file their FCC Form 477s with the Authority. We make this request on behalf of FairPoint's NNE Group and its Telecom Group (Classic properties). There are two reasons why FairPoint is making this request. First, it has been noted that the 477 data has not been particularly helpful in determining broadband availability in Maine. However, getting the data from the federal website and prepared in a format appropriate for filing with the Authority is time-consuming and burdensome. Second, the ConnectME Authority has currently undertaken a broadband mapping project that will show broadband availability throughout the state in granular detail. Therefore, the purpose for collecting the 477 data is no longer germane. For these reasons, FairPoint respectfully requests the ConnectME Authority consider waiving this requirement for the current reporting period and subsequent reporting periods. Additionally, we would also request an extension of the March 1 filing deadline to April 1 while the Authority is considering our waiver request. Please let me know if you need additional information. Thanks very much... R. 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