LNP Steering Committee Meeting April 23, 1998 ICC Chicago
Minutes
Subcommittee Reports
Donna reported that Lockheed Martin NPAC Release 1.4 has been approved for pooling operability by the LLC with one service provider objecting. The release allows for range information to be broadcast to LSMSs. The release includes a reconfiguration option for service providers who may choose not to support Release 1.4. The broadcast will be ignored in those cases. A letter is expected to be sent the week of April 27 informing workshop participants of the testing and implementation cycle for pooling.
Steps are being taken for matching the requirements of the NANC T&O Ad-hoc team on interface specifications and functional requirements, but it is understood that in this early phase of a pooling NPAC release, release 1.4 does not meet INC & NANC T&O, ‘EDR’ specifications.
Regression testing is proceeding with Release 1.3.
Release 2.0 is under the LLC purview for review.
The next NPAC/SMS subcommittee meeting is scheduled after today’s steering committee meeting, April 23, 1998 from 2pm to 5pm.
Brent reported that there is an Interim LNP Cost Recovery workshop scheduled for 10am at the ICC in Chicago on April 28, 1998.
There is no FCC order as of yet regarding permanent cost recovery.
Roger reported the approval of NPAC Release 1.4 by the LLC.
GTE is a new member of the LLC.
Lockheed Martin is working on a proposal to address IVR PIN administration for a future meeting with law enforcement agencies. It was understood that the Lockheed Martin solution would be a one time charge for access only, for the assignment of the PIN and for the three year duration of the contract. Information of interim administration of the IVR is available via the ported.com web site.
The next LLC/Contract Team meeting is scheduled for after the Steering Committee Meeting at 1pm today, April 23, 1998 at the ICC in Chicago.
4. Operator Services - no report
5. Rating and Billing - no report
Because these issues are being handled at the national level, the Illinois LNP workshop will no longer formally be convening this subcommittee.
6. LNP SCP - Wayne Heinmiller
Wayne reported that work is proceeding on trial preparation for the prevention of looping scenarios.
The LNP SCP subcommittee is reviewing possible impact of NPAC Release 1.4, and further consideration is being given to testing of hybrid capability for both port-on-demand and pre-porting capability, in the pooling trial.
A conference call is scheduled for May 5, 1998 at 10am with a call in number of 800 836-8160 and conference PIN of #728373.
7. Switching - no report
Because these issues are being handled at the national level, the Illinois LNP workshop will no longer formally be convening this subcommittee.
8. Phase II - no report
Because these issues are being handled at the national level, the Illinois LNP workshop will no longer formally be convening this subcommittee.
9. Operations - Robin Meiers
Robin reported that as of the April 7th Operations meeting, the New Entrant Document
Issue 4 is nearing a final draft.
A meeting with law enforcement agency officials is being planned on IVR & PIN administration. Notification issues have yet to be resolved in that regard. On May 7, 1998 the Operations subcommittee is to meet to discuss the plans to educate law enforcement agencies on IVR administration, including interim PIN administration and roll-out of IVR operations. Some effort may be given to allowing for the education on IVR issues to be done also in conjunction with national forums when possible.
Jim Joerger, O.C. Jackson, and Robin discussed the need to revisit operational process flows in regard to variances with nationwide guidelines for timelines of the availability of an NXX for porting. The difference was indicated to be that porting is done by single NXX range for the mid-west region, as is consistent with national guidelines, but that it is done by all codes in a picked switch in the other regions. Further, Brian Baldwin discussed the need to review operational flows in regards to the potential impact of changes on the pooling trial implementation date. The issue was not resolved. However, it was agreed that operational flow issues would be discussed at the next Operations meeting to take place on April 28, 1998 in room 1611 at Ameritech’s 225 W. Randolph location, with the goal to resolve those issues prior to the next steering committee meeting, and prior to the start of the pooling trial.
10. 911
Rick Jones reported that Ameritech is not yet able to provide company identification to the 911 display. Roger Marshall reported that Ameritech is working on completion of that capability. CAD and administration work is currently needed.
11. Number Pooling - Brian Baldwin
Brian reported pooling process testing is to begin May 18th for a duration of two weeks on sample 847 codes. The live trial mode is scheduled to begin June 1.
An alternate NPA may be chosen for the trial in case it is determined that pooling will have little impact on 847 NPA code conservation, as the NPA nears exhaust.
The next Number Pooling Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for April 28, 1998 at 225 Randolph room 1611 at 9:30am.
Chicago LNP Implementation - Brent Struthers
1. Office Roll-Out
It was reported that all picked offices in MSA-1 are now available for porting except one, for which there is a technical problem Ameritech is currently working on. All tandems were reported to be LNP capable.
2. Springfield, Champaign, Decatur
Brent reported that the target date for LNP implementation of Springfield, Champaign, and Decatur markets is June 30, 1998.
Regulatory Update - Brent Struthers
1. ICC Action and Proceedings
Brent reported that the 847/pooling docket is ongoing. The NPRM suggests pooling for all NPAs, however Staff would recommend that pooling be attempted for 847 initially until SCP capacity issues are resolved. An ICC Order is expected in late May or June which will likely be after the start of the pooling trial.
There is as of yet no FCC order on cost recovery but it is expected "soon."
Ameritech’s FCC query tariff has been approved and is mirrored in Illinois.
Ameritech has filed an LNP tariff with a $0 rates, pending FCC decision on cost recovery.
There is some question as to whether other carriers must also file LNP tariffs in order to officially be in compliance. Brent noted that he will take the issue back to Staff attorneys for their opinion, and Jim Joerger stated that he would also ask MCI’s regulatory person for their company’s perspective on the issue. Other service providers may do the same.
Brent reported that the Numbering Resources Optimization group of NANC has four subgroups looking into pooling, with a report expected to the FCC by September 23, 1998. Those subgroups are: first, a state advisory group, second, a number utilization and analysis group, third, a group working on pooling at the telephone number level, and fourth, an ad-hoc test team put together for organizational purposes.
Joe Murphy asked if there was any feedback from other states in limiting the pooling trial to Illinois, and Brent reported that though others such as New York are doing limited trials, the issue was not discussed in detail.
The NANP Cost Recovery task Force has asked NANC to give them the purview to look at number pooling to analyze methods of allocating costs.
Brian Baldwin reported that there are discussions at NANC that the determination of the permanent National Pooling Administrator should be put to bid. Such a determination may result in the possibility that the interim pooling administrator term would necessarily be extended until that process is complete. A letter may be sent to the FCC in regard to that determination.
Next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for May 21, 1998.