D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-1600

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 15-1600 - PURPOSE

1600.1

This chapter shall implement the Commission's regulatory authority over access to a public utility's Facilities by another public utility or by any person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation interested in the use of a public utility's Facilities. This chapter shall also implement the Commission's regulatory authority over access to a public utility's poles, conduits, and rights-of-way by Cable Operators. This chapter also provides procedures for the processing of Applications regarding the use of such Facilities, and prompt processing of Complaints regarding the use of utility poles, conduits, or rights-of-way by Cable Operators, including the rates, terms, and conditions of such use, or petitions for temporary stay pertaining to removal of equipment or changes in rates.

1600.2

The Commission shall ensure that all Pole Attachment rates, terms and conditions prescribed in accordance with this chapter are just and reasonable, and shall regulate the matters described in this chapter in accordance with District of Columbia law, federal law, and to the extent applicable, Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-1600

Final Rulemaking published at 31 DCR 6496 (December 21, 1984); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 5667 (September 12, 1986); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 14436 (11/1/2019)

AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is § 9 of the Cable Television Communications Act of 1981, D.C. Law 4-142, D.C. Code § 43-1808 (1981 Ed.).