ARCHIVED - Telecom - Commission Letter - 8621-C12-01/00 - Local Competition, TelecomDecision CRTC 97-8, 1 May 1997 (Decision 97-8): Follow-Up Process - CRTCIndustry Steering Committee Consensus Items

Consensus on the definition of the term "Main Terminal Room" as used in Telecom Decision 99-10 (BIRE019) submitted by the Building Access and Inside Wiring WG (BIWG) and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The BIWG has reached consensus on the following definition of a Main Terminal Room (MTR): An MTR is "the cross-connecting point of incoming cables from the telecommunications network and in-building cable system(s) that provides access to tenants within the building". The group noted that as a consequence of the fact that in-building wiring may terminate in more than one location, there may be multiple MTRs in a Building(s).

Consensus on Service provider demarcation points for fixed wireless technology (BIRE012a) submitted by the BIWG and approved by the SC on 3 December 1999.

The BIWG have agreed that, in the case of fixed wireless technology, the location of the demarcation point should be determined on a case-by-case basis by the building owner (or their agent) in discussion with the fixed wireless service provider. Such demarcation point(s) are limited to "natural" points of demarcation including, but not limited to, the building rooftop or MTR. Where possible, when a natural point of demarcation other than the building rooftop or MTR is contemplated, it should be located in close proximity to either the building's rooftop or the MTR.

Consensus on the Demarcation Point Location for Provisioning of Pay Telephone Basic Access Line (PAL) Service - NewTel Communications Inc., NBTel Inc., and Island Telecom Inc. (BIRE015) submitted by the BIWG and approved by the SC on 5 May 2000.

The BIWG agreed to a list of locations for service provider demarcation points to be used by NewTel Communications Inc., NBTel Inc., and Island Telecom Inc. in their operating territories for the provisioning of PAL service.

Consensus on the Demarcation Point Location for Provisioning of PAL Service - Manitoba Telecom Services (BIRE016) submitted by the BIWG and approved by the SC on 5 May 2000.

The BIWG agreed to a list of locations for service provider demarcation points to be used by Manitoba Telecom Services in its operating territories for the provisioning of PAL service.

Consensus on the Demarcation Point Location for Provisioning of PAL Service and Reuse Of Inside Wire - Bell Canada and Maritime Tel & Tel (BIRE017) submitted by the BIWG and approved by the SC on 5 May 2000.

The BIWG agreed to a list of locations for service provider demarcation points to be used by Bell Canada and Maritime Tel & Tel in their operating territories for the provisioning of PAL service.

Consensus on Demarcation Point Location for Provisioning of PAL Service and Reuse Of Inside Wire - TELUS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. (BIRE021) submitted by the BIWG and approved by the SC on 5 May 2000.

The BIWG agreed to the location for service provider demarcation points to be used by TELUS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. in their operating territories for the provisioning of PAL service.

Consensus on the Extension of Scope of Exclusivity Provisions of Telecom Decision CRTC 99-10 (BIRE020) submitted by the BIWG and approved by the SC on 5 May 2000.

The BIWG reached consensus that the following statement in paragraph 15 of Telecom Decision CRTC 99-10:

"15. The Commission therefore considers that an agreement between a LEC and another party for the provision of local telephone service to a MDU on an exclusive basis is, prima facie, a violation of subsection 27(2) of the Act."

should apply to multi-line as well as switched local exchange voice telephone service over transmission mediums such as twisted pair copper, coaxial cable, fiber, and other technologies.

Consensus on CLEC-IXC Agreement, May 15^th version (May25_Consensus) submitted by the Master Agreement WG (MAWG) and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The MAWG reached agreement on the new version of the Model Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection (May15_CLEC-IXC). This version (15 May 2000) updates the 7 May 1998 version.

The following schedules have been attached to the Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection:

Consensus on Return of Leased Loops (BPRE014a) submitted by the Business Process Working Group (BPWG) and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The BPWG has reached consensus on a process for a Facility Provider to request the return of a leased loop to facilitate the transfer of that loop to a LEC planning to provide local service to an end customer moving in to the designated service address.

Consensus on Resale Customer Migration Maps (BPRE017a) submitted by the BPWG and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The BPWG has reached consensus on Version 7 of the Customer Migration Process Maps for Resale (i.e. Part IV). This new version includes:

• An additional scenario to illustrate the appropriate process for transferring a customer between two resellers.
• Revisions to the process for notifying the current local service provider of a customer disconnection. Where an end customer transfers service from a reseller of LEC services, the LEC will notify the reseller of the customer disconnection.

Consensus on Model PIC CARE Handbook (BPRE018a) submitted by the BPWG and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The BPWG has reached consensus on Version 2.0 of the Model PIC/CARE Access Customer Handbook. This new version includes additional CARE transactions activated by Canadian LECs since the initial issuance of the Handbook in March 1998 and, in particular, to address local number portability. Changes have also been made to conform with the requirements of the copyright on CARE guidelines owned by the Ordering and Billing Forum (OBF) of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS).

The BPWG has agreed to use this Model Handbook to register local-use CARE transactions and data fields implemented by individual LECs in Canada.

Consensus on Procedure for Connection to CLEC In-Building Wire (BPRE019a) submitted by the BPWG and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The BPWG has reached consensus on interim ordering and billing procedures for connection to LEC in-building wire.

These procedures apply to the specific LECs subject to the CRTC's letter decision dated 5 June 2000, and to all other LECs to the extent that show-cause orders in the letter decision broaden the scope of the Commission's directives.

Consensus on Canadian Local Ordering Guidelines (C-LOG) V5.1 (BPRE020a) submitted by the BPWG and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The BPWG members identified several areas within C-LOG V5 that required further clarification or revision. To that end, the team has produced C-LOG Version 5.1. This version will become effective immediately upon approval of the Commission.

C-LOG Version 5.1 documentation is posted on the CISC BPWG website under the section entitled "Important Documentation and Guidelines for LECs".

Consensus on Interim NPA Relief Planning Timeline (CNRE012a.doc & NPA Relief Planning Timeline.xls) submitted by the Canadian Steering Committee on Numbering (CSCN) and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The CSCN has developed an Interim NPA Relief Planning Timeline to be used for Relief Planning in Canada, commencing with NPA 514. The CSCN is continuing its development of Canadian NPA Relief Planning Guidelines that, when adopted, may supersede this interim timeline.

Consensus on Utilizing a Standard Number "888" as a Default LATA for Canada (CNRE09a) submitted by the CSCN and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The CSCN agreed to recommend that a single Canadian LATA "888" be adopted for all NPAs assigned to Canada.

The CSCN recommends that, upon approval by the CRTC:

1. the CNA shall advise the CSCN and Canadian Companies that input Part 2 data into the Telcordia databases of the change;
2. the CNA shall publish the new Canadian "888" LATA on the CNA web site at www.cnac.ca;
3. the TRA shall provide an Emergency Notification to the industry (including TPM and LERG users) announcing the change at least 2 months before implementation; and
4. the TRA shall provide information concerning the change on the news page of their web site at www.trainfo.com.

Consensus on documentation and forms to be used for the 2001 General Central Office Code Utilization Survey (G-COCUS) (CNRE014a) submitted by the CSCN and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The CSCN has agreed to recommend that the G-COCUS letter and forms be used for the 2001 Canadian G-COCUS pending the completion of work on TIF 34. The CSCN also agreed that the CNA to launch the G-COCUS process in December 2000, with a due date for G-COCUS inputs no later than February 15, 2001.

Consensus on the revised Central Office Code Assignment Guidelines (COCA GLs) (CNRE015a) submitted by the CSCN and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The CSCN has updated and modified the COCA Guidelines to reflect the current telecommunications industry and regulatory environment as well as the changes brought about through Local Competition.

Consensus on Canadian Participation at the North American Numbering Council (NANC) (CNRE010a) submitted by the CSCN and approved by the SC on 8 November 2000.

The CSCN agreed to recommend to the CISC that Canadian entities be permitted to attend the NANC as official members. The CSCN recommends that Canadian entities who wish to become official members of the NANC should advise the CRTC of their interest and seek CRTC support for their participation. The CSCN recommends that any entities that attend the NANC will be representing their own interests and do not represent the CSCN or CISC. Accordingly, those entities will have no obligation to report to the CSCN or CISC.