FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION August 4, 2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Ben Ray Lujan U.S. House of Representatives 330 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Lujan: Thank you for your leller supporting the March 3, 2011 petition filed by TUA Wireless, LLC. The TUA petition requests designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for a service area within the existing boundaries ofthe Navajo Nation, including Eastern Navajo Agency and the "island" chapters ofTo'hajille, Alamo, and Ramah, but excluding the Hopi Reservation, which is wholly contained within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation. The petition is under review by the Wireline Competition Bureau, which is coordinating with the Commission's Office of ative Affairs and Policy (0 AP). Staff from both the Bureau and ONAP have met with representatives from the company to discuss the petition, and I can assure you that the Bureau is making every effort to conclude its review as quickly and equitably as possible. A copy of your leller is being entered into the record ofthe proceeding. Thank you for your interest in this important maller and please do not hesitate to contact me if1can be of further assistancc. Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202·4 I 8-1 000