No. 41262 (5-year Review): Rule R746-349. Competitive Entry and Reporting Requirements

DAR File No.: 41262
Filed: 01/31/2017 01:20:40 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:

Section 54-8b-2.1 allows the Commission to issue certificates to multiple providers of telecommunications services. This rule identifies information that applicants should file in order to establish their qualifications for a certificate. The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Section 54-8b-2.2 require telecommunications providers to interconnect their networks and make their facilities available to one another. Section 54-8b-2.3 deals with pricing flexibility and maintenance of that authority. This rule addresses the information and processes used by the commission relative to service provider's pricing flexibility. Section 54-8b-17 require the Commission to resolve interconnection disputes and this rule identifies information that service providers should file in order for the commission to resolve service and interconnection disputes.

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 have been received in the last five years.

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

Statutory provisions requiring commission regulation and resolution of disputes in the areas addressed by the rule continue in force and necessitate continuation of the rule.

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

Public Service Commission
Administration
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
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]
• Melanie Reif at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6709, by FAX at 801-530-6796, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/31/2017

Authorized by:

Melanie Reif, Legal Counsel

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