Section 3.52.381. Interexchange carrier of last resort.

	(a)  The incumbent interexchange carrier is the carrier of last resort unless the commission by order changes the carrier's responsibilities in whole or in part in accordance with 3 AAC 52.381 - 3 AAC 52.385.  
	(b)  Unless directed by commission order, an interexchange carrier of last resort shall:  
		(1) provide and maintain adequate, efficient, and safe essential interexchange service of reasonable quality throughout its carrier of last resort area at rates that comply with 3 AAC 52.370 and 3 AAC 52.372, either through its own facilities or other reasonable arrangement, until relieved of that duty by order of the commission; and  
		(2) notify the commission as soon as reasonably possible of the inability to provide essential interexchange service of reasonable quality in its carrier of last resort area.  
	(c)  On or before March 31 of each year, an interexchange carrier of last resort shall file  
		(1) the prior year's end-of-year balances for plant in service, net plant, and expenses associated with providing essential interexchange service in the state for  
			(A) satellite and earth station radio system facilities;  
			(B) microwave and other non-satellite-related radio facilities;  
			(C) circuit equipment;  
			(D) metallic-based cable and wire facilities; and  
			(E) non-metallic-based cable and wire facilities; and  
		(2) a description of any change from the previous year's filing in the carrier's accounting standards or procedures that affects the financial data required in this subsection.  
	(d)  The commission may, for good cause and after notice and an opportunity for hearing, investigate an interexchange carrier of last resort's ability to meet its carrier of last resort obligations.  

Authorities

42.05.141;42.05.145;42.05.151;42.05.291;42.05.800

Notes

Reference

3 AAC 52.381
3 AAC 52.385

Authority

AS 42.05.141 AS 42.05.145 AS 42.05.151 AS 42.05.291 AS 42.05.800

History

Eff. 8/1/2015, Register 215