Implementation of Section 273(d)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996Dispute Resolution Regarding Equipment Standards

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The Commission is proposing to adopt a rule which will establish a dispute resolution process to be used by non-accredited standards development organizations in the event that a dispute resolution process is not agreed upon by all parties when establishing industry-wide standards or generic requirements for telecommunications equipment or customer premises equipment as required by 47 U.S.C. Sec. 273(d)(5). The rule will also establish penalties to be assessed against delaying parties. This proposal is in response to legislation enacted by Congress.