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Specifically, the RTF will consider whether a FLEC mechanism for rural carriers should have different platform  X-design features or input values than the mechanism adopted for nonrural carriers.^w {OK-ԍ See Universal Service Order at paras. 254255.^ Three subgroups of the RTF will focus on the specific issues of platform design, input values, and the timing of the transition to the FLEC mechanism. The subgroups will report their findings to the RTF. The RTF will then present a report to the Joint Board that makes specific recommendations on the rural FLEC mechanism. The Joint Board will then file a report with the Commission evaluating the RTF's recommendations. The Joint Board report will be filed prior to October 1998, when the Commission will commence a proceeding to establish a FLEC mechanism for rural carriers. xThe FederalState Joint Board solicits nominations for membership in the RTF. The Joint Board will choose RTF members from among the nominations submitted in response to this Public Notice. Members will be selected who are judged to be knowledgeable about either the engineering, economics, or policy concerns of a local exchange network. Nominees should also represent a variety of economic, social, and geographic interests in order to ensure that the RTF membership is wellbalanced. Candidates should have sufficient resources to devote to the project, including adequate funding for travel and other expenses. There will be no federal funding available for members of the RTF. The RTF will make its recommendation to the Joint Board by June 15, 1998. We anticipate that the RTF will meet at least three times prior to that date. xThe RTF will be comprised of seventeen (17) members. Membership will be comprised of representatives of various groups, allocated as follows:  X-Category 1:` ` Incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) serving rural areas, their x44` ` associations, or their consultants. 5 positions (four of which must be ILECs x44` ` with annual operating revenues of $40 million or less)  Xe-Category 2:` ` Rural competitive local exchange carriers, their associations, or their x44` ` consultants. 2 positions  X -Category 3:` ` Consumer advocates, their associations, or their consultants. 2 positions  X-Category 4:` ` Interexchange carriers, their associations or their consultants. 2 positions  X -Category 5:` ` Representative of insular areas and/or Alaska, its associations or its consultants. x44` ` 1 position  X#-Category 6:` ` State regulator. 1 position  XQ%-Category 7:` ` Other nonILEC participants (other appropriate representatives, including those  X:&-x44` ` of groups with special interest concerns, such as individuals or groups  0(#(#Xx44` ` representing the concerns of Native Americans). 4 positions"#'Z,**XX%"ԌxEach Joint Board member will select two nominees to serve on the RTF, expect for the Chairman of the Joint Board, who will select three nominees. The Joint Board will ensure that the appropriate number of representatives as set forth above are designated for each category. After the Joint Board has appointed the RTF members, the RTF members will vote to select a member to serve as chairperson. xAnyone may nominate a candidate for membership in the RTF. Each nomination should include the nominee's professional and biographical information, such as a resume or professional biography. Nominations should also clearly state the category (e.g., Interexchange carrier) for which each nominee is to be considered.  X -x All nominations must be submitted by October 15, 1997 to the Secretary of the Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20554 and to Astrid Carlson, Federal Communications Commission, 2100 M Street, N.W., 8th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20554. Parties should also send copies of their nominations to the individuals listed on the attached Service List (Appendix). Questions regarding this Public Notice or the nominations process may be directed to Astrid Carlson at (202) 4187369. "y,**XX"  X- Appendix Service List ă  X-The Honorable Julia Johnson, State Chair@hSheryl Todd (plus 8 copies)  X-Chairman44` `  hh@hFederal Communications Commission  X-Florida Public Service Commissionhh@hAccounting and Audits Division  X-2540 Shumard Oak Blvd.hh@hUniversal Service Branch  Xv-Gerald Gunter Buildinghh@h2100 M Street, N.W., Room 8611  X_-Tallahassee, FL 323990850hh@hWashington, D.C. 20554  X1-The Honorable David Bakerhh@hRowland Curry  X -Commissioner hh@hTexas Public Utility Commission 0  X -Georgia Public Service Commission@h1701 North Congress Avenue  X -244 Washington Street, S.W.hh@hP.O. Box 13326  X -Atlanta, GA 303345701hh@hAustin, TX 78701  X -The Honorable Laska Schoenfelderhh@hAnn Dean  X-Commissioner hh@hMaryland Public Service Commission  Xy-South Dakota Public Utilities Commission@h16th Floor, 6 Paul Street  Xb-State Capitol, 500 East Capitol Street@hBaltimore, MD 212026806 Pierre, SD 575015070 The Honorable Martha S. Hogerty Public Counsel Missouri Office of Public Counsel 301 West High Street, Suite 250 P.O. Box 7800 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Charles Bolle South Dakota Public Utilities Commission State Capitol, 500 East Capitol Street Pierre, SD 575015070 Bridget Duff, State Staff Chair Florida Public Service Commission 2450 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 323990866 Phillip F. McClelland Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate 1425 Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 Tiane Sommer Georgia Public Service Commission 244 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 303345701"),**XXn("Ԍx44 x31#N#Xw PE37cXP#3