No. 34159 (5-year Review): Rule R746-341. Lifeline/Link-up Rule

DAR File No.: 34159
Filed: 10/18/2010 05:35:47 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule establishes how the Public Service Commission carries out its duties under Section 214 of the Federal Communications Act to oversee Lifeline telecommunications service enrollment. Under Section 54-8b-2, access to Lifeline service is part of "basic residential service".

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments received since the last five-year review in 2005.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule sets out eligibility, service, and funding requirements. This rule must be continued in order to maintain the Lifeline program for low-income customers.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Service Commission
Administration
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Sheri Bintz at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6714, by FAX at 801-530-6796, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David Clark, Legal Counsel

Effective:

10/18/2010

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