February 2021

Committee Reports

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• INC: Industry Numbering Committee
  • Issue: 0897
  • Title: Streamline INC forms for the newly combined NANPA and PA contracts and NANP administration system (NAS)
  • Statement: With the newly combined NANPA and PA contracts, NANPA suggests consolidating and updating existing TBCOCAG forms to streamline the process of requesting thousands-blocks and CO codes, which would be part of the newly developed NANP administration system (NAS).
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  • Issue: 0898
  • Title: Add language to Section 5.5.1 of the NPA Relief Planning Guidelines to allow NANPA to request reopening of Industry Agreements
  • Statement: After the NPA Relief Planning Process has begun circumstances can change which may have significant impact on the implementation plan. Currently, if NANPA identifies changes that may impact the implementation plan, there is no language in the guidelines to bring this to the attention of the regulator or the industry. NANPA suggests adding language to Section 5.5.1 of the NPA Relief Planning Guidelines to allow NANPA, with regulatory approval, to request a reopening of previous agreements when circumstances arise that could potentially impact the implementation plan.
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  • Issue: 0899
  • Title: Update Section 9.3.4 of the TBCOCAG to indicate that the PA shall use the CO Code Information on record for Non-Pooled to Pooled Thousands-Block Transfers
  • Statement: When working a recent Thousands-Block Transfer in a Non-Pooled CO Code the PA noticed that there was an unnecessary step in the process which required the Code Holder to provide the OCN and Switch information of the CO Code in the email/transfer letter. Since the data in PAS is in alignment with NAS, there is no need to make the Code Holder perform this step.
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  • Issue: 0900
  • Title: Update Section 5.6.2 of the NPA Relief Planning Guidelines and add a new Section 5.6.3
  • Statement: Section 5.6.2 of the NPA Relief Planning Guidelines currently discusses two different scenarios for relief in a single NPA where NANPA had determined that an overlay is the only alternative that will meet the guidelines. One scenario is where no 10-digit dialing exists and the other is where 10-digit dialing is being implemented or has already been implemented. Currently these both follow the same process, however, the extra work is not required of the industry when 10-digit dialing is being implemented or has already been implemented.
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  For more information, visit the INC home page or contact .

• NGIIF: Next Generation Interconnection Interoperability Forum
  • Issue: 0066
  • Title: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Interconnection Best Practices
  • Statement: There is an industry need for a document that focuses on VoIP interconnection issues. NGIIF should review current documentation for areas that address VoIP and consider how to consolidate this information into a single source.
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  • Issue: 0067
  • Title: Remove Section 7.4.2, Updating Contact Information and Test Numbers in the LERG Routing Guide, from ATIS-0300106, Intercarrier Call Completion/Call Termination Handbook
  • Statement: Recommend the removal of Section 7.4.2, Updating Contact Information and Test Numbers in the LERG Routing Guide, from ATIS-0300106, Intercarrier Call Completion/Call Termination Handbook as adding test numbers to the LERG is referenced in Section 7.2.1 and the contact information is published in the Contact Directory. NGIIF should also update references to Telcordia Technologies in the Handbook.
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  For more information, visit the NGIIF home page or contact Mignot Asefa.

• OBF: Ordering and Billing Forum
  • Issue: 3656
  • Title: Access Serice Ordering Guidelines (ASOG): Add R-Code to identify Permit delays
  • Statement: We have a need to identify delays caused by a permit issue on the CNR form.
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  • Issue: 3655
  • Title: Access Serice Ordering Guidelines (ASOG): Modify Clarification/Notification Type (CNT) value to acknowledge Pre-Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) Jeopardy
  • Statement: There is a need to provide a jeopardy on the FOC critical date for the initial version of the ASR in addition to an error condition.
  • Resolution: Added CNT values of G and H to recognize delay of FOC critical date in addition to any error condition. Modified the SUPI, RCODE, and ERROR TAG fields to support the new values.
  • Status: Final Closure

  For more information, visit the OBF home page or contact Drew Greco.

• STEP: Sustainability in Telecom: Energy and Protection Committee
  • Issue: 0199
  • Title: Revision of ATIS-0600318.2016, Electrical Protection Applied to Telecommunications Network Plant at Entrances to Customer Structures or Buildings
  • Statement: Revision of ATIS-0600318.2016, Electrical Protection Applied to Telecommunications Network Plant at Entrances to Customer Structures or Buildings is needed for minor updates and general editorial requirements.
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  • Issue: 0200
  • Title: Revision of ATIS-0600338.2016, Electrical Coordination of Primary and Secondary Surge Protective Devices for Use in Telecommunications Circuits
  • Statement: Revision of ATIS-0600338.2016, Electrical Coordination of Primary and Secondary Surge Protective Devices for Use in Telecommunications Circuits is needed for minor updates and general editorial requirements.
  • Resolution:
  • Status: New Issue

  For more information, visit the STEP home page or contact Mignot Asefa.

Definitions

• New Issue: Business, operational, or technical needs that a committee has reached consensus to address.
• Issue in Initial Closure: Issues for which a committee has reached consensus on a proposed resolution. The industry has a 21 calendar day period to review and comment on the consensus resolution developed by the committee. The committee's consensus resolution concludes its work on an issue unless new or substantive information is brought forth. During the 21 day review period, comments on a consensus resolution may be provided to the committee contact and committee leaders.
• Issue in Initial Pending: Issues previously in Initial Closure for which new and substantive information impacting the consensus resolution has been received. An issue may also be in Initial Pending if output that may impact the consensus resolution is expected from another industry group, regulatory body or similar organization.
• Issue in Final Closure: Issues for which work is completed and the resolution accepted by the industry.

Recently Approved ATIS Standards

NRSC

• Document Number: ATIS-0100018(2021-02)
• Title: NRSC Pandemic Checklist
• Type: Revision
• View Here

TOPS

• Document Number: ATIS-I-0000081
• Title: Robocalling and Communication ID Spoofing: Better Understanding Illicit and Unwanted Calls and How to Counter Them
• Type: New
• View Here