Rule 25-4.0665 would be amended to require eligible telecommunications carriers to comply with subscriber eligibility determinations and certifications as contained in CFR §§54.409, 54.410, and 54.416, to eliminate Link-Up, to update Forms PSC/TEL ...

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
25-4.0665: Lifeline Service
25-4.113: Refusal or Discontinuance of Service by Company

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule 25-4.0665, F.A.C., would be amended to require eligible telecommunications carriers to comply with subscriber eligibility determinations and certifications as contained in CFR §§54.409, 54.410, and 54.416, to eliminate Link-Up, to update Forms PSC/TEL 157 and 158, to require that a subscriber’s Lifeline local service may not be discontinued because of nonpayment of charges for non-basic services and toll charges, to eliminate quarterly reporting requirements, and to clarify 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 Consistent with the 2011 changes made to Ch. 364, FS., Rule 25-4.113, F.A.C., would be repealed.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, September 19, 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 at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850. 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, Florida Public Service Commission, Office of the General Counsel, 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850, [phone], [e-mail]. The agenda for the workshop and a copy of the preliminary draft of the proposed rule amendment will be available on the Commission’s website, www.floridapsc.com, on September 12, 2012

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