Section 3.53.700. Applicability, purpose, and extensions.

	(a)  The provisions of 3 AAC 53.700 - 3 AAC 53.720 apply to all local exchange carriers and facilities-based intrastate interchange carriers certificated by the commission.  
	(b)  The purpose of 3 AAC 53.700 - 3 AAC 53.720 is to   
		(1) establish a plan defining requirements for the modernization of the public-switched telephone network in the state;  
		(2) improve the quality and availability of telecommunications services uniformly deployed throughout the rural and non-rural areas of the state;  
		(3) assure the establishment of telecommunications services and facilities that may be required by the public convenience and necessity and the furnishing of service at rates that are just and reasonable; and   
		(4) lead to uniform deployment of an intelligent telecommunications network throughout the rural and non-rural areas of the state.  
	(c)  Unless otherwise mandated under AS 42.05,  a requirement in 3 AAC 53.700 - 3 AAC 53.720 may be extended for up to five years by order of the commission upon application under 3 AAC 48.805 and a showing that the required technology is not commercially feasible.  

Authorities

42.05.141;42.05.145;42.05.151;42.05.221;42.05.241;42.05.291;42.05.311;42.05.321;42.05.800

Notes

Reference

3 AAC 52.260
3 AAC 52.380
3 AAC 53.700
3 AAC 53.705
3 AAC 53.720

Authority

AS 42.05.141 AS 42.05.145 AS 42.05.151 AS 42.05.221 AS 42.05.241 AS 42.05.291 AS 42.05.311 AS 42.05.321 AS 42.05.800

History

Eff. 3/15/96, Register 137