Repeal of the rule because it is duplicative of other rules. Docket No. 120230-PU

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
25-4.043: Response to Commission Staff Inquiries
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Repeal of the rule because it is duplicative of other rules.
Docket No. 120230-PU
SUMMARY: The rule requires telecommunication companies to respond to commission inquiries within 15 days. The rule would be repealed.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: based upon the information contained in the SERC.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 350.127(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 364.183 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Cindy Miller, Office of General Counsel, 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850, [phone], [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

25-4.043 Response to Commission Staff Inquiries.

The necessary replies to inquiries propounded by the Commission’s staff concerning service or other complaints received by the Commission shall be furnished in writing within fifteen (15) days from the date of the Commission inquiry.

Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2) FS. Law Implemented 364.183 FS. History–New 12-1-68, Formerly 25-4.43, Repealed________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Laura King
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Public Service Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 2, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: Volume 38, Number 28, July 13, 2012.