D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-2810

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 15-2810 - RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES REGARDING CONTRIBUTIONS

2810.1

Any local exchange carrier or VoIP service provider may dispute the amount of contribution it is required to pay into the DC USTF.

2810.2

The local exchange carrier or VoIP service provider_shall make a written request to the Fund Administrator of the DC USTF, on or before the payment due date, setting forth its dispute, and the Administrator shall attempt to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days. This time may be extended upon a showing of good cause.

2810.3

If the dispute is not resolved by the Fund Administrator, the local exchange carrier or VoIP service provider may file an application with the Commission requesting that the Commission resolve the dispute.

2810.4

During the consideration of the dispute, the disputing local exchange carrier or VoIP service provider shall pay both the disputed and undisputed amounts to the DC USTF.

2810.5

If a disputing contributor prevails in its protest of the required contribution, the contributor will be entitled to a refund of any excess amount paid plus interest.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-2810

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 8198 (October 3, 2003); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 10343, 10344 (December 9, 2011)

Authority: The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission), pursuant to its authority under D.C. Official Code § 34-802 (2010 Repl.) and D.C. Official § 34 -2003 (2010 Repl. & 2011 Supp.).