Technologie i telekomunikacja · 21/02/1996

Common Carrier Bureau Sets Pleading Schedule in Preliminary Rate of Return Inquiry.

The Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') is issuing a public notice (``Notice'') asking for comments on whether a rate of return represcription proceeding should be initiated for those local exchange carriers (``LECs'') who are subject to rate of return regulation for their earnings on interstate access services. The commenters may submit any evidence and opinion they deem relevant to the cost of debt, cost of equity and the capital structure for LEC interstate access services. The Notice contains a revised cost of debt formula not presently included in the Commission's rules. The information contained in the comments and reply comments will be used to help the Commission decide whether to initiate a represcription proceeding.