Transport Rate Structure and Pricing

In this Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, we address two issues raised by MCI on reconsideration of the Third Reconsideration Order (Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, Third Memorandum Opinion and Order and Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)--the mid-course adjustment (or ``true up'') of the interconnection charge and the rules regarding discounted transport offerings and pricing flexibility. In addition, we address, on our own initiative, the expiration of the interim transport rate structure, which was initially set to expire on October 31, 1995. We dismiss in part MCI's Petition for Clarification or, in the Alternative, Reconsideration as moot, and grant in part that petition. We also reconsider the expiration date of the interim transport rate structure rules and extend the effectiveness of those rules pending further Commission action. The intended effect of this action is to maintain the interim transport rate structure.