§ 61.15   Letters of transmittal and cover letters.

   (a) All tariff publications filed with the Commission electronically must be
   accompanied by a letter of transmittal. All letters of transmittal filed
   with the Commission must be numbered consecutively by the issuing carrier
   beginning with Number 1. All letters of transmittal must also:

   (1) Concisely explain the nature and purpose of the filing;

   (2) Specify whether supporting information is required for the new tariff or
   tariff revision, and specify the Commission rule or rules governing the
   supporting information requirements for that filing;

   (3) Contain a statement indicating the date and method of filing of the
   original of the transmittal as required by § 61.14(b);

   (4) Include the FCC Registration Number (FRN) of the carrier(s) on whose
   behalf the cover letter is submitted. See subpart W of part 1 of this title.

   (b) Local exchange carriers filing tariffs electronically pursuant to the
   notice requirements of section 204(a)(3) of the Communications Act shall
   display  prominently,  in the upper right hand corner of the letter of
   transmittal, a statement that the filing is made pursuant to that section
   and whether the tariff is filed on 7 or 15 days notice.

   (c) Any carrier filing a new or revised tariff made on 15 days' notice or
   less shall include in the letter of transmittal the name, room number,
   street address, telephone number, and facsimile number of the individual
   designated by the filing carrier to receive personal or facsimile service of
   petitions against the filing as required under § 1.773(a)(4) of this chapter.

   (d) International carriers must certify that they are authorized under
   Section  214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to provide
   service, and reference the FCC file number of that authorization.

   (e) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of this
   section, any incumbent local exchange carrier choosing to file an Access
   Tariff under § 61.39 must include in the transmittal:

   (1) A summary of the filing's basic rates, terms and conditions;

   (2)  A  statement  concerning  whether  any  prior Commission facility
   authorization  necessary  to the implementation of the tariff has been
   obtained; and

   (3) A statement that the filing is made pursuant to § 61.39.

   (f) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of this
   section, any price cap local exchange carrier filing a price cap tariff must
   include in the letter of transmittal a statement that the filing is made
   pursuant to § 61.49.

   (g) The letter of transmittal must specifically reference by number any
   special permission necessary to implement the tariff publication. Special
   permission must be granted prior to the filing of the tariff publication and
   may not be requested in the transmittal letter.

   (h)(1) The letter of transmittal must be substantially in the following
   format:

   (Exact name of carrier in full)

   (Post Office Address)

   (Date)

   Transmittal No.

   Secretary, Federal Communications Commission; Washington, DC 20554

   Attention: Wireline Competition Bureau

   The accompanying tariff (or other publication) issued by ____, and bearing
   FCC No. ____, effective ____, 20_, is sent to you for filing in compliance
   with the requirements of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. (Here
   give the additional information required.)

   (Name of issuing officer or agent)


   (Title)

   (2) A separate letter of transmittal may accompany each publication, or the
   above format may be modified to provide for filing as many publications as
   desired with one transmittal letter.

   (i) All submissions of documents other than a new tariff or revisions to an
   existing tariff, such as Base Documents or Tariff Review Plans, must be
   accompanied by a cover letter that concisely explains the nature and purpose
   of the filing. Publications submitted under this paragraph are not required
   to submit a tariffing fee.

   [ 76 FR 43210 , July 20, 2011]

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