Appeal for Opinions on Modification Plan for Connection Agreements relating to Type 1 Designated Telecommunications Equipment of NTT East and NTT West (Reform (Correction) of Connection Fees for Subscription-based Optical Fiber in FY 2012)

1. Outline of modification plan

　This modifies connection agreements in order to establish (correct) connection fees for optical terminal signal line transmission functions, etc. in FY 2012.

2. Outline of appeal for opinions

　Subject of appeal for opinions: “Partial reform plan for connection agreements relating to connections with Type 1 designated telecommunications equipment based on Article 33, Items 2 and 7 of the Telecommunications Business Act”

　Deadline of appeal for opinions: Must arrive by 17:00 on February 15 (Wed), 2012 (mailed submissions must also arrive by this date)

　The subjects of the appeal for opinions will be published in the “Reports and documents” area of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) website (http://www.soumu.go.jp) as well as in the “Public comments” section of the e-Gov coordinated electronic government website (http://www.e-gov.go.jp). Opinions can also be inspected at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Information and Communications Bureau, General Affairs Division (11th Floor, Central Gov't. Building No. 2).

3. Schedule

　A report concerning the modification plan will be submitted to the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications after study and deliberation have been carried out based on opinions received after a repeat appeal for opinions, etc.