RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
25-4.0665: Lifeline Service
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule 25-4.0665, F.A.C., would be amended to eliminate the requirement of quarterly reporting, to require that a customer’s Lifeline local service may not be discontinued if the charges, taxes and fees applicable to dial tone, local usage, dual tone multifrequency dialing, emergency services such as “911,” and relay service are paid, and to clarify eligible telecommunications carrier responsibilities regarding record retention, resale of Lifeline lines, and advertising, including developing outreach materials for specific consumer groups and outreach strategies. Consistent with the 2011 changes made to Chapter 364 F.S., Rule 25-4.113, F.A.C., would be repealed. Undocketed.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Telecommunications utility regulation.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 350.127(2), 364.10(2)(j) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 364.10, 364.105, 364.183(1) FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Office of Commission Clerk. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Rosanne Gervasi

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.