ABA comment FCC nprm EBR 12292005

1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 1-800-BANKERS www.aba.com January 18, 2006 World-Class Solutions, Leadership & Advocacy Since 1875 Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Office of the Secretary Federal Communications Commission th445 12 Street, SW Washington, DC 20554 RE: CG Docket No. 05-338 “Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991,” 70 Fed. Reg. 75102-75110 (Dec. 19, 2005) Dear Ms. Dortch: The American Bankers Association (“ABA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) proposed rule implementing the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 (“Act”) provisions that expressly establish an exception from the unsolicited facsimile advertising rules for those sent to individuals and businesses with whom there is an established business relationship (“EBR”). ABA is an early supporter of the legislation and a member of the Fax Ban Coalition. The ABA, on behalf of the more than two million men and women who work in the nation’s banks, represents all types of financial institutions in this rapidly changing industry. The ABA’s membership includes community, regional and money center banks and holding companies, as well as savings associations, trust companies and savings banks (collectively referred to herein as ”banks”), making it the largest banking trade association in the country. ABA offers these comments on behalf of the ...