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Federal Telecommunications System Calling Cards and General Government Telephone Usage

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Overview

The Federal Telecommunications System Calling Cards and General Government Telephone Usage (1830.8) is a public-domain FAA order, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

Publisher
FAA
Document
1830.8
Pages
16
Chapters
3

Key points

  • This order establishes policies and procedures for the use and management of Federal Telecommunications System (FTS) calling cards and government-provided long-distance telephone services.
  • FTS calling cards are intended for official government business, and personal calls are only authorized under specific conditions outlined in the Federal Property Management Regulation.
  • Employees are prohibited from using FTS calling cards for calls made through airline and rail telephone systems, except in extreme emergencies.
  • The FAA has designated agency representatives (DAR) responsible for coordinating FTS network services and ensuring proper usage of calling cards.
  • Misuse of FTS calling cards can result in disciplinary action, including withdrawal or cancellation of the card.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this order?

The order establishes policy, responsibilities, guidelines, criteria, and procedures for the use and management of FTS calling cards and government telephone services.

What types of calls are authorized with FTS calling cards?

Authorized calls include those made for official government business and some personal calls under specific conditions as defined in the Federal Property Management Regulation.

Can FTS calling cards be used for personal calls?

Personal calls are only allowed under certain defined circumstances and must be paid for or reimbursed by the government.

What happens if FTS calling cards are misused?

Misuse of FTS calling cards can lead to card withdrawal or cancellation and may result in disciplinary action under conduct and discipline procedures.

Who is responsible for managing FTS calling cards?

The Office of Acquisitions, Facility Management Division, and regional Telecommunications Management and Operations offices serve as the issuing authorities for managing FTS calling cards.

APPENDIX 1

1830.8 APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 1. EXAMPLES OF AUTHORIZED CALLS Use of Government-provided local and long-distance telephone systems and services are for the conduct of official business. However, employees are permitted to make authorized personal calls that are considered necessary in the interest of the Government.

Authorized calls are defined in paragraph 4c of this order. Examples of such calls include, but are not limited to: 1. Calls to home or doctor if an employee is injured or becomes sick at work.

2.

A call to notify family when an employee traveling on Government business is delayed by business or transportation problems.

3.

A brief call home, but not more than an average of one call per day, by an employee traveling on Government business in the United States. Note--Federal agencies that require employees to travel outside the United States may wish to implement similar guidance.

4. A call within the local commuting area to advise family of the change in schedule or to make alternative transportation or child care arrangement when an employee is required to work overtime without advance notice.

5 . A brief call to a location within the local commuting area to speak to a spouse or a minor child (children) or those responsible for the child (children).

6. Brief calls to locations within the local commuting area that can be reached only during working hours, such as a local government agency, bank, or physician.

7. Brief calls to locations within the local commuting area to arrange for emergency repairs to home or car.

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APPENDIX 2

1830.8 APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX 2. PLACING CALLS WITH FTS NETWORK 1.TYPES OF CALLING LOCATIONS. The telephone network is defined in paragraph 4e of this order.

a. FTS On-Net. On-net refers to any call, or portion of a call, terminating on the FTS network. On-net locations, such as the Federal buildings, are directly connected to the FTS network.

b. FTS Off-Net. Off-net refers to any call, or portion of a call, terminating off the FTS network. Off-net locations are not connected to the FTS network. These locations include public telephones, hotels, commercial business, etc. To utilize the FTS network from an off-net location, you must have an authorization code that allows you off-net access.

c. FTS Virtual On-Net. Virtual on-net locations are not directly connected to the FTS network, but reach the network through local telephone companies. Examples of these locations include remote offices, home, ranger stations, etc. In most cases, a virtual on-net location chooses FTS as its primary long-distance service.

2. PROCEUDRES FOR PLACING CALLS USING AT&T FTS CALLING CARD a. When in the United States: (1) Dial O+area code+telephone number (International: Ol+country code+city code-ttelephone number ); or 1 O+ATT (10+288)+0+area code-ttelephone number if AT&T is not the long-distance camer;

(2) Enter the card authorization code + PIN as instructed. For more information, call

1-800-433-3273.

b. When outside the United States, dial USADirect Access Code of country you are calling from. If unavailable, give local operator your international number and authorization code on the front of the card. For more information, call collect: 412-553-7458.

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APPENDIX 3

1830.8 APPENDIX 3 APPENDIX 3. REFERENCES U.S. Code, Section 1348, Telephone Installation and Charges, 1994.

Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR), (10 1-3 5), General Services Administration, August 1996.

FTS2000 Reference Guide, 1997.

Order DOT 1350.2, Establishment of Departmental Information Resources Manual, Chapter 8, Telecommunications Management, 1993.

Order 1370.79, Internet Policy.

Order DOT 1500.11, Department of Transportation Travel Guiding Principals.

Order 1500.14AY Travel Manual.

Order 1830.3A, Telecommunications Management and Operations Policy.

Order 1 830.6BY Telecommunications Asset Management.

10. Order 4441.16, Acquisition of Telecommunications Systems, Equipment, and Service.

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Document details

Doc number
1830.8
Publisher
FAA
Pages
16
File size
1.6 MB
Chapters
3