The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued a tariff order setting an effective date of July 1, 2021 for the 2021 annual access charge tariff filings on made on both 15 and 7 days’ notice. The Bureau’s order also establishes deadlines of June 23, 2021 and June 28, 2021, respectively, for the filing of petitions to suspend or reject an incumbent LEC’s tariff filing and replies to such petitions; grants a limited rule waiver of FCC Rule 51.909(a)(4) for purposes of the 2021-22 annual access tariff filing period; and addresses service of the petitions and replies.
