PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                           DA 97-2668

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                                                       Released: Dec. 22, 1997

                                                     
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Seeks Reconsideration of
Order Rejecting Tariff F.C.C. No. 73, Transmittal No. 2633
Raising Issues of Competitive Necessity

                                     
                       Pleading Cycle Established

                          CC Docket No. 97-158
                              CCB/CPD 97-67

COMMENTS: January 12, 1998

REPLY COMMENTS: January 22, 1998

        On November 14, 1997, the Commission released an order concluding its investigation into
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's (SWBT's) tariff Transmittal No. 2633.  In that order, the
Commission rejected SWBT's transmittal on ground that the competitive necessity defense did not apply
to Transmittal No. 2633.  On December 15, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) filed
a petition for reconsideration of this order.

        Interested parties may file comments on SWBT's petition for reconsideration no later than January
12, 1998.  Replies are due January 22, 1998.  When filing comments, interested parties should reference
the internal file number: CCB/CPD 97-67.

        An original and four copies of all comments must be filed in accordance with Section 1.51(c) of
the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R.  1.51(c).  In addition, one copy of each pleading must be filed with
International Transcription Service, Inc. (ITS), the Commission's duplicating contractor, at its office at
1231 20th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, and one copy with the Chief, Competitive Pricing
Division, Room 518, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20554.

        We will treat this proceeding as permit-but-disclose for purposes of the Commission's ex parte
rules.  See generally, 47 C.F.R.  1.200-1.1206.  For further information, contact David Konuch or
Wanda M. Harris, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau, (202) 418-1530.

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