Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 860 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Division 32 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Section 860-032-0040 - Subsidies for Telecommunications Service
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 860-032-0040
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Before determining the need for or the sources of a subsidy to telecommunications providers, the Commission shall investigate and hold hearings. The Commission shall consider:
(a) The need to secure and maintain
high-quality universal telecommunications service at just and reasonable rates
for all customer classes;
(b) The
need to encourage innovation through a balanced program of regulation and
competition; and
(c) The effect of
changing technology on pricing methods.
(2) Any person may petition the Commission to require telecommunications providers to subsidize services provided by a telecommunications utility.
(3) The Commission shall, by order, identify the revenue source of any fund needed to provide the subsidy and prescribe the manner of collection and distribution of the fund.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 756 & 759
Stats. Implemented: ORS 756.040, 759.015 & 759.218
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