8008046, 25-4.0665 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 8008046

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Chapter:

TELEPHONE COMPANIES

Overview

RULE:

25-4.0665

Lifeline Assistance

PURPOSE:

Amendment to codify the requirements for participation in the Lifeline service program. Docket No. 090504-TP.

SUMMARY:

The rule codifies Lifeline service eligibility requirements and requirements that eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) must follow when offering Lifeline service. Such requirements include offering toll blocking and toll limitation service, and number-portability free of charge. Additional requirements address Link-Up service, service deposits, noticing of impending termination of Lifeline service, timing of the Lifeline credit, distribution of Lifeline information, and quarterly reporting requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

120.80(13)(d), 350.127(2), 364.0252, 364.10(3)(j) FS.

LAW:

364.0252, 364.10, 364.105, 364.183(1) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/18/2009 Vol. 35/50

COMMENTS:

From 12/18/2009 To 1/8/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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