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Open Product/Process CR PC070203-2 Detail

Description Of Change

In addition, resulting from regulatory activity in the states of AZ, OR, and WA., CLECs may now directly access the protector field by removing Qwest’s cable pair from a pin on the protector field and placing a CLEC pair on that same pin instead of having their cable spliced into the protector stub. The “CLEC Access at Qwest Protector Field Application” has also been created to include this function.

Expected Deliverable:

New form linked to the NID PCAT

Project Meetings

10/15/03 CMP Meeting Cindy Macy – Qwest advised the documentation was released on 9-25-03. No comments have been received and 10-9-03 was the implementation date. This CR will move to CLEC Test status.

9/17/03 CMP Meeting Bob Mohr – Qwest advised the PCAT is available on the review site. No comments were received. The document will be published as operational 10/9/03.

8/20/03 CMP Meeting Bob Mohr-Qwest reported the documentation is planned for release to the CLECs on August 25 with an effective date of October 9. This is a Level 4 update.

CLEC Input Meeting PC070203-2 Introduce new form for MTE (Multi tenant environment) access Wednesday August 6, 2003 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. MST 1-877-572-8687 3393947#

In attendance: Bob Mohr – Qwest Russ Urevig – Qwest Liz Balvin – MCI Shirley tallman – Qwest Bonnie Johnson – Eschelon Stephanie Prull - McLeod Dave Hahn – Qwest Cindy Macy – Qwest

Bob reviewed the CR and explained he is presenting an appliication form to allow a CLEC to access the Qwest protector equipment. This is a UNE. The protector field protects equipment from power surges.

Bonnie Johnson – Eschelon asked why would a CLEC access to this field? Bob replied there is no demand for this product currently. It is a UNE and Qwest is offering access to it. The CLEC would want access to our protector if there are space limitations or the CLEC does not provide their own protection. A CLEC can order access to the protector via this new form. Bob also explained you can access this protection at a pair by pair basis in certain states.

The CLECs asked how do we tell what kind of protection is in place? Qwest replied the technician has to check visually to determine. Shirley – Qwest advised being able to access the protector would also give access to the splice point. Protection is required and the CLEC can either provide it or use Qwest protection. This form would be used to access the protector.

Cindy Macy – Qwest reviewed the next steps. Bob Mohr will provide status on the release of the process / documentation at the August CMP meeting.

7/16/03 CMP Monthly Meeting minutes: Bob Mohr – Qwest reviewed the CR with the CLEC Community. Bob explained there is a new form that is being introduced to allow CLECs to access the MTE (multi tenant environment) NID’s protector field. Cindy Macy-Qwest advised we have planned a CLEC input meeting for August 6, 2003. A notification will be distributed providing the details for the call.