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FCC Requests Comment on Looking Glass-Level 3 Section 214 Application to Transfer Control

In Public Notice DA 06-1323, the Commission requested comment on the Section 214 application of Looking Glass Networks Holding Co., Inc. ("Looking Glass") and Level 3 Communications, Inc. ("Level 3") requesting authority to transfer control of Looking Glass to Level 3. Looking Glass Operations is a non-dominant provider of high-capacity data transport services as well as high-capacity dark fiber and carrier-neutral collocation services for enterprise and carrier customers in 14 major markets in the United States. Looking Glass Virginia, a Virginia corporation, provides interstate, intrastate, and local data transport services in Virginia. Comments are due by July 11, 2006, and replies by July 18, 2006. Unless otherwise notified by the Commission, Applicants may transfer the assets and related control on the 31st day after the date of the Public Notice.