AUTHORITY: Implementing Section 13-703 and authorized by Section 10-101 of the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5/13-703 and 10-101].

SOURCE: Adopted at 12 Ill. Reg. 3687, effective February 1, 1988; amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 3042, effective February 15, 1990; emergency amendments at 14 Ill. Reg. 19375, effective November 25, 1990, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 15 Ill. Reg. 5624, effective April 15, 1991; amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 5594, effective March 31, 1993; amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 17105, effective January 1, 1996; expedited correction at 20 Ill. Reg. 11490, effective January 1, 1996; amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 860, effective January 1, 2004; amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 8875, effective July 1, 2004; amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 15058, effective October 1, 2012; amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017; amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 7869, effective July 2, 2019.

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Section 755.10  Definitions

 

"Act" means the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5].

 

"Acting in concert with" means persons who, pursuant to an agreement or understanding (whether formal or informal), cooperate with a vendor to take actions that, if taken by the vendor directly, would give rise to a conflict of interest for that vendor.

 

"Affiliate" of a vendor means:

 

Any corporation or person owning or holding, directly or indirectly, or in any chain of successive ownership of, 10% or more of the voting capital stock of the vendor;

 

Any corporation or person, 10% of whose voting capital stock is owned by a person or corporation owning 10% or more of the vendor's voting capital stock, or by a person or corporation in any chain of successive ownership of 10% or more of the vendor's voting capital stock;

 

Any corporation, 10% or more of whose voting securities is owned, directly or indirectly, by the vendor;

 

Any corporation that has one or more elective officers or directors in common with the vendor;

 

Any corporation or person that, after investigation and hearing, the Commission determines is actually exercising substantial influence over the policies and actions of the vendor, even though that influence is not based upon stock holding, stockholders, directors or officers;

 

Any entity that, after investigation and hearing, the Commission determines is actually exercising substantial influence over the vendor's policies and actions of the vendor in conjunction with one or more other corporations or persons to which that person or corporation is related by ownership or blood relationship, or by action in concert, so that together the entity is affiliated with the vendor even though there is not a direct relationship between the two.

 

No person or corporation is affiliated, however, if that person or corporation has not had transactions or dealings other than the holding of stock and the receipt of stock dividends with the vendor during the previous two years.

 

"Assessment" means the charge authorized by Section 13-703(f) of the Act and includes the charge per subscription or per wireless line, or the equivalent percentage charge imposed per prepaid wireless telecommunications service retail transaction.

 

"Centers for Independent Living " means organizations serving the needs of those persons with hearing or speech disabilities as described in Section 12a of the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act [20 ILCS 2405/12a].

 

"Commission" means the Illinois Commerce Commission.

 

"Deaf-blind" refers to a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and who also has a sight-disability and who can regularly and routinely communicate by telephone only through the aid of equipment.

 

"Deaf or hard-of-hearing" refers to a condition of permanent hearing loss (whether continuous or variable) by which regular and routine telephone communication is possible only through the aid of equipment.

 

"Disability" refers to a condition of being permanently hearing disabled, deaf-blind, speech-disabled, hearing-sight disabled, or speech-sight disabled.

 

"Equipment" means telecommunications devices capable of servicing the needs of those persons with a hearing or speech disability as specified in ITAC's tariff or on ITAC's website pursuant to Section 755.135(a).

 

"Hearing care professional" means a person who is a licensed audiologist, a licensed hearing instrument dispenser, or a licensed physician.

 

"Hearing disability" refers to condition of being permanently deaf or hard-of-hearing.

 

"Hearing-sight disability" refers to a condition of permanent hearing and sight disability that renders regular and routine telephone communication possible only through the aid of equipment.

 

"Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation" or "ITAC" means the not-for-profit corporation jointly established by Illinois telecommunications carriers providing local exchange service pursuant to Section 755.105 to administer programs mandated by Section 13-703 of the Act.

 

"Interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol provider" or "interconnected VoIP provider" has the same meaning as "interconnected voice over Internet protocol provider" as defined in Section 13-235 of the Act.  For purposes of this Part, Interconnected VoIP providers are limited to those providers subject to Section 13-401.1 of the Act.

 

"ITAP" or "program" means the Illinois Telecommunications Access Program, by which Illinois telecommunications carriers providing local exchange service shall provide the telecommunications devices capable of servicing the needs of subscribers with disabilities as required by Section 13-703 of the Act.

 

"Line charge" means the charge authorized by Section 13-703(c) of the Act.

 

"Organizations" means Centers for Independent Living and those Illinois-based not-for-profit organizations not:

 

affiliated with or otherwise acting in concert with an owner or vendor of equipment promoted for use by persons with disability; or

 

owned or operated by any political subdivision, public institution of higher learning, state agency, or municipal corporation of this State

 

whose primary purpose is serving the needs of those persons with disabilities.

 

"Person with a disability" or "persons with a disability" means a person or persons with at least one disability as defined in this Section.

 

"Personal service contracts" means all contracts entered into by ITAC, on behalf of the carriers for publicity/marketing and accounting.

 

"Prepaid wireless telecommunications service" has the meaning given to that term in Section 10 of the Prepaid Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge Act [50 ILCS 753].

 

"Projection period" means, for each annual filing required by Subpart F, a 12-month period beginning January 1 of the year in which the filing is made.

 

"Recipient" is a user or a parent or legal guardian of a minor user in whose name equipment is granted, as provided in Section 755.205(b).

 

"Retail transaction" has the meaning given to that term in Section 10 of the Prepaid Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge Act.

 

"Selection center" is a location designated by ITAC to display and demonstrate equipment for an eligible recipient to test in order to select the appropriate equipment for the recipient's disability.

 

"Seller" has the meaning given to that term in Section 10 of the Prepaid Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge Act.

 

"Speech-disability" refers to a condition of permanent speech disability that precludes oral communication by which regular and routine telephone communication is possible only through the aid of equipment.

 

"Speech-sight disability" refers to a condition of permanent speech and sight disability that precludes oral communication, and by which regular and routine telephone communication is possible only through the aid of equipment.

 

"Staff" means individuals employed by the Illinois Commerce Commission.

 

"Subscriber lines" means a voice grade communication channel between a subscriber and a telecommunications carrier's public switched network that would be required to carry the subscriber's interpremises traffic and that is capable of providing access to the public switched network.  A subscriber line does not include 800 lines or access lines used for official communications of telecommunications carriers providing local exchange service.  For customer bills issued before June 1, 2004, in calculating charges on subscriber lines of telecommunications carriers, each centrex line shall be equivalent to one-tenth of a residence or business access line.  For customer bills issued on or after June 1, 2004, in calculating charges on subscriber lines pursuant to Section 13-703(c) of the Act, one charge shall be applied for each five centrex lines, and five charges shall be applied for each PBX trunk.  ITAC's tariff or website shall specify the manner of applying charges to other multi-channel technologies.

 

"Subscriptions" means a count of the maximum number of interconnected VoIP calls that an end-user may have active at the same time.  If the interconnected VoIP provider's retail customer purchases a service or services that allows more than one interconnected VoIP call to be made from the customer's physical location at the same time, the number of subscriptions equals the maximum number of interconnected VoIP calls that the customer may have active at the same time.  In the case of a business retail customer that purchases a service or services pursuant to a service agreement, the number of subscriptions equals the maximum number of interconnected VoIP calls that the customer may have active at the same time under the terms of the service agreements with that customer.  In calculating assessments on business subscriptions, one assessment shall be applied for each five business subscriptions (i.e., the application of the assessment on business subscriptions shall mirror the application of the line charge to centrex lines).

 

"Telecommunications carrier" or "carrier" means a telecommunications carrier as that term is defined in Section 13-202 of the Act that is providing local exchange telecommunications service as defined in Section 13-204 of the Act.  For purposes of this Part, "telecommunications carrier" or "carrier" also includes telecommunications carriers that are mutual concerns as defined in Section 13-202(b) of the Act.

 

"Telecommunications relay service" or "TRS" or "relay service call volumes" means all Illinois intrastate calls placed through any Illinois Relay Center, whether or not completed.  

 

"User" means an Illinois resident with a disability whose eligibility has been established as provided in this Part for whose use equipment is provided, as set forth in Section 755.205.

 

"Vendor" means an owner or vendor of equipment or services promoted for use by persons with a disability.

 

"Voice grade access" means a functionality that enables a user of telecommunications services to transmit voice communications, including signaling the network that the caller wishes to place a call, and to receive voice communications, including receiving a signal indicating that there is an incoming call.  For the purposes of this Part, bandwidth for voice grade access is 300 to 3,000 Hertz.

 

"Voucher program" means a program for the distribution of equipment offered by ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, pursuant to Section 755.100(b).

 

"Wireless carrier" has the meaning given to that term in Section 10 of the Wireless Emergency Telephone Safety Act.

 

"Wireless lines" means a communication channel between a subscriber and a wireless carrier's network that would be required to carry the subscriber's traffic and that is capable of providing access to the public switched network.  A wireless line does not include lines used for official communications of wireless carriers.  

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.11 Waiver

 

The Commission, on application of ITAC on behalf of the carriers, a carrier, the Advisory Council, or a user, or on the Commission's own motion, may grant a temporary or permanent waiver from this Part in specific cases where the Commission finds that:

 

a)         The provision from which the waiver is granted is not statutorily mandated;

 

b)         No person will be injured by the granting of the waiver; and

 

c)                  The rule from which the waiver is granted would, in the particular case, be unreasonable, unnecessary, or economically burdensome.

 

(Source:  Added at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

 

Section 755.15  Dispute Procedures

 

a)         If there is a problem with equipment distributed pursuant to Section 755.100(a):

 

1)         the ITAC office should be contacted; and

 

2)         if the ITAC office, with the assistance of the vendor, cannot satisfactorily resolve the problem, they shall inform the user of the address and telephone number of the Staff Liaison and the information contained in Section 755.410(b).

 

b)         After receiving the complaint, the Staff Liaison will begin an informal investigation in an effort to settle the dispute.

 

c)         Disputes arising under this Part shall also be governed by 83 Ill. Adm. Code 735.200.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.20  Notice  (Repealed) 

 

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 17105, effective January 1, 1996)

 

Section 755.25  Deviations  (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 17105, effective January 1, 1996)

SUBPART B: TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER, INTERCONNECTED VOIP PROVIDER AND WIRELESS CARRIER OBLIGATIONS

 

Section 755.100  Components of ITAP Services

 

ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, shall implement Section 13-703(a) of the Act through the provision of a loan and/or a voucher program to distribute equipment to recipients.

 

a)         If ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, offers equipment through a loan program, ITAC shall: 

 

1)         Provide equipment to Illinois residents who are recipients, as prescribed by this Part;

 

2)         Provide or contract for repair or exchange services for the loaned equipment; and

 

3)         Provide training in the use of the loaned equipment by personnel capable of communicating with the recipient.

 

b)         In lieu of or in addition to implementation of a loan program under subsection (a), ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, initiated a voucher program in 2005.  The terms and conditions of the voucher program and equipment available through the voucher program shall be specified in ITAC's tariff or on ITAC's website.  Equipment obtained through the voucher program shall become the property of the recipient.  Notwithstanding subsection (a), ITAC and the carriers shall not be required to provide maintenance service, repair service, exchange service, or training for equipment offered as part of a voucher program.  The equipment offered through the voucher program need not be the same as that offered through a loan program implemented pursuant to subsection (a).

 

c)         In addition to subsections (a) and (b), the carriers, through ITAC, may dispose of, by sale or other means, used, unneeded, or obsolete equipment.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.105  Execution and Administration of ITAP

 

a)         Each carrier shall collect from its customers and remit to ITAC the monthly charge per subscriber line allowed by Section 13-703(c) of the Act and ordered by the Commission.  The line charge identification shall be "IL Telecom Relay Service and Equipment" or an equivalent phrase that is not detrimental to persons with disabilities.  The charge applies to all subscriber lines as defined in Section 755.10.     

 

b)         Each interconnected VoIP provider, directly or via another entity, shall collect from its customers and remit to ITAC the monthly assessment per subscription required by Section 13-703(f) of the Act and ordered by the Commission.  Indirect remittances to ITAC shall indicate the interconnected VoIP provider on whose behalf assessments are being remitted.  The assessment applies to all subscriptions as defined in Section 755.10. The requirements of this subsection (b) shall become effective January 1, 2011. 

 

c)         Each wireless carrier, with exception of sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications services, directly or via another entity, shall collect from its customers and remit to ITAC the monthly assessment per wireless line required by Section 13-703(f) of the Act and ordered by the Commission.  Indirect remittances to ITAC shall indicate the wireless carrier on whose behalf assessments are being remitted.  The requirements of this subsection (c) shall become effective June 1, 2016, but, notwithstanding the effective date, wireless carriers shall have at least 60 days from the date the Commission files an order to implement the new rate established by the order.

 

d)         Each seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications services shall collect from its customers an assessment, as required by Section 13-703(f) of the Act and ordered by the Commission, and remit the assessment to the Illinois Department of Revenue.  These assessments shall be imposed per retail transaction as a percentage of the retail transaction on all retail transactions occurring in the State.  Remittances to the Illinois Department of Revenue shall be on the same form and in the same manner as remittances submitted pursuant to the Prepaid Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge Act.  The requirements of this subsection (d) shall become effective June 1, 2016, but, notwithstanding the effective date, sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications services shall have at least 60 days from the date the Commission files an order to implement the new rate established by the order.

 

e)         The carriers or ITAC, on their behalf, may make voluntary or contractual agreements with businesses, agencies of local, state, or federal government, organizations, and other third parties for provision or distribution of equipment, maintenance, warehousing, training, administration, or miscellaneous supports services as required to fulfill the goals of this program in a manner consistent with the intent and provisions of the Act and this Part.

 

f)         The carriers or ITAC, on their behalf, shall administer the ITAP so as to take full advantage of any economies of scale that may exist by centralizing the provision of ITAP services listed in Section 755.100.  However, the carriers or ITAC, on their behalf, shall provide sufficient selection centers to insure a reasonable access to ITAP by persons with disabilities.

 

g)         The carriers may determine and propose to the Commission for approval, subject to the requirements of Section 7-101 and 7-102 of the Act [220 ILCS 5/7-101 and 7-102], a plan for joint execution and administration of ITAP.  If the Commission approves a plan for joint execution and administration of ITAP through a not-for-profit corporation or other entity, all carriers shall join and participate fully in the plan for joint execution and administration.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.110  Publicity Concerning ITAP

 

a)         Carriers shall publicize ITAP.  Publicity shall include, but not be limited to, bill  inserts or bill messages and notices published in the directories.

 

b)         ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, shall provide publicity, at least annually, by cost-effective means of communication.  Any entity wishing to receive program information shall contact ITAC and place itself on an ITAP information service list.

 

c)         Information to be provided shall include at a minimum the services offered, descriptions of the intended recipients of these services, and the terms under which these services are available.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.115  Application Procedure and Processing

 

a)         Applications shall be made available to the public at all selection centers and at the request of hearing care professionals, medical, educational or services agencies that serve persons with disabilities as defined in Section 755.10, or any other similar entity.  The application form shall contain: 

 

1)         A description of the application process for service under this Part;

 

2)         A certificate to be filled out according to the provisions of Section 755.200, certifying the applicant as a person with a disability;

 

3)         Information to be completed by the prospective recipient, including but not limited to his/her full name, address, last four social security number digits, birth date, telephone number, carrier, wireless carrier or VoIP provider, and the name of the person to whom telephone service is billed; and

 

4)         A section for the prospective recipient to sign, if the prospective recipient is acting for a minor user.

 

b)         Assistance in completing application forms shall be provided at selection centers and through ITAC.

 

c)         Applicants shall complete (or have completed) all forms, attach all documentation required by ITAC to establish eligibility, and mail the completed application to ITAC.

 

d)         Upon receipt of a completed application, ITAC shall process all applications.  In no event shall the ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, take more than 21 calendar days to verify an applicant's eligibility.  If ITAC, on behalf of the carrier, determines that it cannot make a decision within 21 days because the application is incomplete or contains inaccurate information, it must immediately notify the applicant upon making this determination and solicit clarification and additional information from the applicant in order to determine the applicant's eligibility. 

 

e)         Processing of applications by ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, shall consist of a review for completeness and verification of eligibility.

 

f)         Upon request, ITAC shall provide an applicant with:

 

1)         a description of the Advisory Council and its role as liaison to persons with disabilities; and

 

2)         the office telephone number of the Staff Liaison.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.120  Equipment

 

Before offering equipment as part of an equipment distribution or voucher program pursuant to Section 755.100, the carriers or ITAC, on their behalf, shall consider the following factors:

 

a)         Whether the equipment allows persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, hearing-sight disabled, or speech or speech-sight disabled access to the telecommunications network to send or receive messages;

 

b)         Whether the equipment falls within the scope of the Program pursuant to legislative mandates;

 

c)         The financial impact on the Program and on the intended recipients of procuring the equipment, and the cost-effectiveness of the equipment;

 

d)         Whether the equipment meets an identified need;

 

e)         The ease of availability of the equipment;

 

f)         The durability, reliability, and quality of the equipment;

 

g)         The cost, ease, and feasibility of training persons, including disabled persons as defined in Section 755.10, in the use of the equipment;

 

h)         The cost, ease, and feasibility of equipment repair;

 

i)          The availability of warranties upon the equipment;

 

j)          Ease of use of the equipment by persons with a disability; and

 

k)         Compatibility of the equipment with other ITAC equipment and other telecommunications technology.

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

 

Section 755.125  Equipment Set Specifications – Telebraille (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

 

Section 755.126  Equipment Set Specifications – Text Telephone with LVD (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

 

Section 755.130  Bids

 

a)         Except as provided in subsection (c), prior to entering into new agreements with new providers, the carriers or ITAC, on their behalf, shall solicit and accept bids from various providers.

 

b)         Bids will be evaluated and awarded based upon the bidder's ability, as demonstrated in the bid proposal, to advance the goals and objectives of ITAP, consistent with the following criteria:

 

1)         Corporate and fiscal integrity, history, and ability of the bidder to deliver equipment or services up for bid must be evaluated;

 

2)         Equipment up for bid must be evaluated in light of the factors specified in Section 755.120; and

 

3)         Maintenance and training services up for bid must be deliverable as prescribed in Sections 755.100 and 755.310.

 

c)         The requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to arrangements for the provision of accounting or legal services for ITAP, or to amendments to, extensions of, or renewals of existing agreements not subject to the renewal requirements of the Illinois Procurement Code [30 ILCS 500].

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.135  ITAP Filing Requirements

 

a)         ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, shall publish on its website or in its tariff the following items:

 

1)         A description of any equipment distribution program offered pursuant to Section 755.100(a), with a detailed description of the equipment the carriers provide pursuant to ITAP, including:

 

A)        the manufacturers of the equipment;

 

B)        the model numbers of the equipment;

 

C)        the model names of the equipment;

 

D)        a description of the operating functions and specifications of the equipment; and

 

E)        the recipient disability certification requirements for receipt of each specific equipment offered.

 

2)         A description of the voucher program described in Section 755.100(b), including the applicable recipient eligibility requirements for equipment.

 

3)         Notwithstanding the requirements of subsections (a)(1) and (2), ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, may purchase or otherwise obtain a limited number of pieces of equipment for distribution and use on a trial basis, for the purpose of evaluating whether that equipment should be offered to recipients pursuant to Section 755.100, without including the trial equipment on its website or tariff offerings under this subsection (a).  However, the distribution and use shall be limited to ITAC employees, ITAC board members, members of the Advisory Council, and the persons identified by ITAC whose use characteristics will enable realistic testing of the equipment.  The trial shall not exceed 20 pieces of equipment and shall not exceed one year in duration.

 

b)         All contracts entered into by ITAC, with the exception of contracts for regular and routine program operations, shall be filed with the Commission on an informational basis.

 

c)         ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, shall file with the Commission an annual report (to be filed no later than March 31 of each year) that shall contain the following information:    

 

1)         Updates on administration procedures for ITAP;

 

2)         Description of program activities of the past year, including at a minimum the number of applications received, the number of and type of equipment and/or vouchers distributed, the number and location of selection centers, and the number of maintenance/repair/exchange incidents; and

 

3)         Description and brief evaluation of program effectiveness including at a minimum the following information:

 

A)        the average period of time needed to process a typical application;

 

B)        the average period of time between the processing of an application and the receipt of the equipment or voucher; and

 

C)        a list of issues or problem areas identified by the Advisory Council and any action taken by the carriers or ITAC in response.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.145  Renewal of Agreements (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

SUBPART C: ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION

 

Section 755.200  Disability Certification

 

a)         An applicant with a hearing disability seeking ITAP eligibility shall have completed by a hearing care professional, a designated counselor with the Illinois Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services (DHS-DRS), or a care coordinator with the University of Illinois Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) a standard form (provided by ITAC, on behalf of the carriers) certifying that the applicant is deaf or hard-of-hearing as those terms are defined in this Part.

 

b)         An applicant who is deaf-blind or hearing-sight disabled seeking ITAP eligibility shall have completed by a hearing care professional, designated counselor with DHS-DRS, a designated counselor with any agency with which ITAC contracts to provide services for persons who are deaf-blind or a care coordinator with DSCC  a standard form (provided by ITAC, on behalf of the carriers), provisionally certifying the applicant as deaf-blind or hearing-sight disabled as those conditions are defined in this Part.  In instances in which deaf-blindness or the hearing-sight disability is certified by a hearing care professional, the hearing care professional shall make the provisional certification only upon review of medical records that confirm the applicant's sight disability. An applicant who has been provisionally certified as deaf-blind or hearing-sight disabled, as those conditions are defined in this Part, shall receive final certification only upon determination by a designated counselor with any agency with which ITAC contracts to provide services for persons who are deaf-blind that the applicant has the potential skills and potential ability to appropriately utilize the applicable equipment to make a telephone call.

 

c)         An applicant who has a speech disability seeking ITAP eligibility shall have completed by a licensed physician, speech-language pathologist, care coordinator with DSCC, or designated counselor with DHS-DRS a standard form (provided by ITAC, on behalf of the carriers) certifying the applicant has a speech disability as that condition is defined in this Part. In instances in which the applicant's speech disability is certified by a designated counselor with DHS-DRS or a care coordinator with DSCC, the DHS-DRS counselor or DSCC care coordinator shall make this certification only upon review of medical records that confirm the applicant's speech disability.

 

d)         An applicant who has a speech-sight disability seeking ITAP eligibility shall have completed by a licensed physician, speech-language pathologist, a care coordinator with DSCC, or a designated counselor with DHS-DRS a standard form (provided by ITAC, on behalf of the carriers) certifying the applicant as a person with a speech-sight disability as that condition is defined in this Part.  In instances in which the applicant has a speech-sight disability and the speech disability is certified by a speech-language pathologist, the speech-language pathologist shall make this certification only upon review of medical records that confirm the applicant's sight disability.  In instances in which the applicant's speech disability and the sight disability is certified by a designated counselor with DHS-DRS or a care coordinator with DSCC, the DHS-DRS counselor or DSCC care coordinator shall make this certification only upon review of medical records which confirm the applicant's speech disability or disabilities.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.205  Eligibility and Application for Equipment for Recipients

 

a)         Unless ITAC's tariff or website provides otherwise, one piece of landline or VoIP-compatible equipment shall be provided per subscriber line or per VoIP subscription in a residence that is the permanent legal residence of a certified user. Subject to subsection (g), the maximum number of landline and VoIP-compatible pieces of equipment that shall be provided is the lesser of the number of certified users or the number of subscriber lines and VoIP subscriptions in the residence. Subject to subsection (g), there is only one recipient per subscriber line or subscription.

 

b)         Unless ITAC's tariff or website provides otherwise, one piece of wireless-compatible equipment shall be provided to an eligible, certified user of wireless telephone service. Unless ITAC's tariff or website provides otherwise, there is only one recipient per wireless line.

 

c)         The equipment shall be granted in the name of the recipient. Recipient status shall be granted to an eligible adult user or the parent or legal guardian residing with an eligible minor user.

 

d)         The recipient shall assume all responsibilities and liabilities for the equipment as prescribed by this Part.

 

e)         The recipient shall be required to sign and complete all forms and submit all documents required in the application as described in Section 755.115(a).

 

f)         Along with the completed application, the recipient shall provide copies of drivers' licenses, Illinois State I.D.'s, or some other proof of identification and Illinois residence for the recipient and identification of the person to whom telephone service is billed, and shall comply with all eligibility requirements specified on ITAC's website or in its tariff.

 

g)         Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (a), if two or more certified users with different disabilities reside in the same legal residence, and if the certified users require dissimilar landline or VoIP-compatible equipment in order to engage in regular and routine telephone communications as a result of their differing disabilities, ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, shall provide an additional piece of landline or VoIP-compatible equipment or additional pieces of equipment.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.210  Eligibility and Application for Equipment for Organizations

 

a)         Organizations having more than one office receiving basic telephone service shall designate one office to receive the equipment.

 

b)         Recipient status shall be granted to the organization.  The president, executive director, or other official of the organization shall sign the appropriate application forms on behalf of the organization.

 

c)         The organization shall assume all responsibilities and liabilities for the equipment prescribed for recipients by this Part.

 

d)         The organization shall file a verified Application or Petition for Eligibility with the Commission containing the following:

 

1)         Address and telephone number of the organization's headquarters and the office to which the equipment will be assigned;

 

2)         Statement explaining how the organization meets the definition of "organization" contained in Section 755.10;

 

3)         Statement of the equipment applied for and a demonstration that the organization's primary purpose is serving those persons with disabilities who require that kind of equipment;

 

4)         Full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of officers who can act for the organization;

 

5)         Articles of incorporation, by-laws, charter, or any other documenting evidence supporting the statement required by subsection (d)(2);

 

6)         Most recent annual report (if applicable).

 

e)                  The organization's eligibility will be determined by the Commission upon the filing of a complete verified Application or Petition.  A determination of eligibility shall be based on a finding by the Commission that the organization meets the definition of "organization" contained in Section 755.10 and that its primary purpose is to serve the needs of those persons with disabilities who require the equipment for which the organization has applied.

 

f)         The verified Application or Petition for Eligibility and all subsequent documents filed and orders issued in a proceeding under this Section shall be served on ITAC pursuant to 83 Ill. Adm. Code 200.150.

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 8875, effective July 1, 2004)

 

Section 755.220  Time Period for Possession

 

Contingent upon the recipient's compliance with provisions of this Part, all equipment distributed pursuant to Section 755.100(a) will be provided until the user's legal residence ceases to have telephone service for more than 45 days.  At that time the equipment must be returned to ITAC.  If telephone service is reestablished after the equipment has been returned to ITAC, eligibility must be reapplied for as though no prior service had been provided. An applicant who re-applies after having returned the equipment may submit an eligibility form certifying the disability, as described in Section 755.115(a)(2), dated up to one year prior to the date of notice of loss of eligibility.

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

 

Section 755.225   Shared Residence

 

In the event that two or more recipients share a common permanent legal residence, equipment distributed pursuant to Section 755.100(a) in excess of that permitted under Section 755.205 shall be returned to ITAC.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.230  Change of Recipient Information

 

If the recipient changes his/her permanent legal address, name, telephone number, or carrier, wireless carrier, or VoIP provider, he/she must notify ITAC of this change.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

SUBPART D: POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE

 

Section 755.300  Equipment Ownership and Liability

 

a)         All loaned equipment distributed under Section 755.100(a) shall remain the property of ITAC. 

 

b)         Equipment distributed pursuant to Section 755.100(a) and (b) may not be sold, loaned, or otherwise transferred out of the possession of the original recipient. Transfers will subject the recipient to disqualification from further ITAP participation.

 

c)         Upon implementation of a voucher system pursuant to Section 755.100(b), the tariff filed or website postings pursuant to Section 755.135(a)(2) shall specify the Program requirements regarding ownership and liability.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.305  Recipient Responsibility

 

a)         In cases in which the recipient is the sole user within the residence:

 

1)         in the event the recipient permanently relocates outside of Illinois, the recipient must return any loaned equipment distributed under Section 755.100(a)to ITAC prior to leaving the State;

 

2)         in the event of the death of the recipient, the executor of the recipient's estate, or other responsible survivor must return any loaned equipment distributed under Section 755.100(a) to ITAC.

 

b)         In cases in which the user of the loaned equipment distributed pursuant to Section 755.100(a) resides with a person with a disability and in the event of the user's death or permanent relocation outside of Illinois, the remaining person with the disability or the parent or legal guardian of the remaining person with a disability must give notice to ITAC and make application for the assignment of recipient status to the eligible individual within the residence.

 

c)         In cases in which the recipient of loaned equipment distributed pursuant to Section 755.100(a) is not a user, on the occasion of the 18^th birthday of a minor user, recipient status shall be transferred to the user.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.310  Responsibility for Maintenance

 

a)         Unless otherwise specified by this Section, all ordinary expense of maintenance and repair of loaned equipment distributed pursuant to Section 755.100(a) is borne by ITAC, on behalf of the carriers. 

 

b)         If loaned equipment is damaged, lost, or destroyed due to negligence of the recipient and not due to ordinary wear and tear, the recipient shall be held responsible for the cost of replacing the lost or destroyed equipment or ITAC's cost of restoring the damaged equipment to its original condition, unless ITAC, on behalf of the carriers, assumes the responsibility for the costs of repair in these instances.  ITAC shall have the right to bill the recipient for the cost of replacing or restoring the lost, destroyed, or damaged equipment, and to withhold further participation by the recipient in the programs offered under Section 755.100(a) and (b) of this Part until payment is made.

 

c)         The recipient must immediately notify ITAC if any loaned equipment distributed pursuant to Section 755.100(a) is lost, destroyed, stolen, or damaged.  If equipment is stolen, damaged, or destroyed due to fire, flood, or other acts of God, the police, fire, or insurance adjustor's report, specifying the stolen, damaged, or destroyed ITAC equipment, must be forwarded to ITAC within 30 days after the date the incident was reported.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

SUBPART E: OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW

 

Section 755.400  Staff Liaison

 

The Executive Director of the Commission shall appoint one Staff member to act as Staff Liaison to the programs required by Section 13-703 of the Act.  The Staff Liaison shall serve as a contact person, advisor and monitor of the ITAP administrators and the Advisory Council. 

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.405  Advisory Council

 

An Advisory Council composed of seven members who are representatives of persons with disabilities shall function as an organ for the input of individuals with disabilities to ITAP.

 

a)         For the purpose of selecting representatives to the Advisory Council, the Commission shall divide the State into the following five districts:

 

1)         District 1: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry, Putnam, and Will Counties;

 

2)         District 2: Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Mercer, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties;

 

3)         District 3: Bureau, Champaign, DeWitt, Ford, Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Livingston, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Peoria, Piatt, Stark, Tazewell, Vermilion, Warren, and Woodford Counties;

 

4)         District 4: Adams, Brown, Cass, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Greene, Macon, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, and Shelby Counties; and

 

5)         District 5: Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Edwards, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, St. Clair, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson Counties.

 

b)         The Advisory Council shall be made up of seven members.

 

1)         Three members shall be selected from District 1;

 

2)         One member shall be selected from each of the four remaining districts; and

 

3)         The Advisory Council members shall be elected to staggered terms of three years with an election being held annually.

 

c)         In each district, nominations for seats on the Advisory Council shall be solicited by ITAC. The sitting Advisory Council shall identify appropriate local organizations, including, but not limited to, all selection centers, local chapters of the Illinois Association for the Deaf, the Association for Late-Deafened Adults, and Self Help for Hard of Hearing. Each nomination shall be accompanied by a resume of the nominee. Any nominee who is affiliated with or otherwise acts in concert with an owner or vendor of equipment or services promoted for use by persons with disability, or whose relationship with an owner or vendor could give rise to a conflict of interest, shall be disqualified.

 

d)         Those local organizations identified in subsection (c) shall be entitled to vote for the Advisory Council members representing that district.

 

e)         If no nominations are received for a seat in any district, that seat shall become an at-large seat, and the organizations specified in subsection (c) shall submit nominations, accompanied by resumes of the nominee, without regard to the residence of the nominee. All the local organizations identified in subsection (c) shall be entitled to vote for at-large seats.

 

f)         The seven members of the Advisory Council shall elect a chairperson.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.410  Advisory Council Rights

 

a)         ITAC shall serve notice of all filings, reports or other information pertaining to ITAP provided to the Commission on the chairperson of the Advisory Council.

 

b)         Upon receipt of complaints concerning this program, ITAC shall inform the recipient that if he/she remains dissatisfied in his/her dispute, the recipient may contact the Advisory Council. ITAC shall provide the recipient with the name, telephone number and business address of a designated member  of the Advisory Council and inform the recipient that the Advisory Council may be able to aid the recipient in his/her dispute.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.415  Biannual Workshop

 

At least two times each year, ITAC, in consultation with the Staff Liaison, shall find and organize, including but not limited to arranging for the location, interpreters, and other accessibility support, a meeting of the Advisory Council to:

 

a)         Provide a review and analysis of the program's development; and

 

b)         Solicit suggestions and comments from the members of the Advisory Council.

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

SUBPART F: LINE CHARGE AND ASSESSMENT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

 

Section 755.500  Annual Filings

 

a)         On or before April 1 of each year, ITAC shall file with the Commission a verified petition requesting that the Commission establish the annual line charge and assessment, and shall file with the petition the following information, and shall serve the filing as provided in Section 755.515(b):

 

1)         ITAC's audited financial statements as of December 31 of the prior calendar year;

 

2)         A projected balance sheet, projected statement of revenues and expenses, projected statement of cash flows, and a summary of significant projection assumptions and accounting policies for the projection period;

 

3)         A pro forma adjustment to annualize December levels of revenues and expenses for the projection period shall be added to the projected revenues and expenses;

 

4)         A statement from an independent certified public accountant that the projected balance sheet and statements of revenues and expenses and cash flows comply with the guidelines for presentation of a projection established in the "Prospective Financial Information Guide", April 1, 2017, by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10036), and that the underlying assumptions provide a reasonable basis for management's projections.  No later amendment or edition of the "Prospective Financial Information Guide" is included by this incorporation; and

 

5)         Schedules for the projection period presenting the following information in the format of Exhibit A through Exhibit M:

 

A)        A calculation of the proposed monthly line charge and assessment (Exhibit A);

 

B)        A comparison of present and proposed line charges and assessments, as adjusted (Exhibit B);

 

C)        A statement of revenues and expenses at present line charge and assessments, as adjusted (Exhibit C);

 

D)        A statement of prior calendar year actual revenues over/(under) expenses (Exhibit D);

 

E)        A schedule of adjustment to projected cash balance (Exhibit E);

 

F)         A supporting schedule of planned capital expenditures during projection period (Exhibit F);

 

G)        A schedule of projected increase to cash under proposed line charge and assessment before cash adjustment (Exhibit G);

 

H)        A schedule of projected and historical TRS call volumes and projected and historical subscriber lines, wireless lines, subscriptions, and prepaid wireless telecommunications services retail transactions (Exhibit H);

 

I)         A depreciation schedule (Exhibit I); and 

 

J)         Comparative actual and projected balance sheets, at proposed line charge and assessment, as adjusted (Exhibit L).

 

b)         For purposes of projecting subscriber lines, wireless lines, and subscriptions for the projection period as required by subsection (a), it shall be assumed, with the exception of the 2016 calendar year period, that subscriber lines, wireless lines, and subscriptions will increase or decrease annually from the number of subscriber lines, wireless lines, and subscriptions on December 31 of the prior calendar year reported by ITAC pursuant to subsection (a)(5)(H), at a weighted average growth rate.  This growth rate shall be based on historical Illinois rates of increase or decrease in subscriber lines, wireless lines, and subscriptions.

 

c)         For purposes of projecting TRS call volumes for the projection period as required by subsection (a), forecasts of call volumes shall be based on historical Illinois TRS call volumes.

 

d)         For purposes of projecting expenses for the projection period as required by subsection (a), an annual inflation factor equal to the consensus Gross National Product implicit price deflator for the projection period, as reported in the publication "Blue Chip Economic Indicators" for January of the year in which the filing is made, shall be applied to all costs, excluding depreciation and costs fixed by contract between ITAC and another party, and other reasonably estimated costs.

 

e)         For purposes of establishing the proposed line charge and assessment for the projection period, ITAC shall make calculations so that the following amounts are reflected in the proposed line charge and assessment over a 12 month period:

 

1)         projection period revenues (over)/under expenses at present line charge and assessment, as adjusted;

 

2)         the total difference, if any, between ITAC's actual revenues and ITAC's actual expenses for the prior calendar year; and

 

3)         any adjustment necessary so that ITAC's cash balance, under the proposed line charge and assessment, at the end of the projection period will be no less than one-eighth and no greater than one-fourth of ITAC's projected expenses, as adjusted, for the projection period, excluding depreciation, plus an allowance for planned capital expenditures during the projection period.

 

f)         ITAC shall make available to the Commission Staff all workpapers, documentation, and calculations supporting its annual filing.

 

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 7869, effective July 2, 2019)

 

Section 755.505  Carrier, Wireless Carrier, and Interconnected VoIP Provider Reports and Remittances to ITAC

 

a)         Each carrier, wireless carrier (with the exception of providers of prepaid wireless services), and interconnected VoIP provider (or affiliated entity on its behalf), as defined in this Part, shall provide a monthly remittance report to ITAC, indicating the number of subscriber lines excluding centrex lines, the number of telecommunications carriers' centrex lines, PBX lines and other technologies indicated in ITAC's tariff or on its website, the number of wireless lines, and the number of VoIP subscriptions; the applicable line charges and assessments; revenues from each source; adjustments for errors (if any) in prior monthly reports; and the total remittance.  All revenue amounts shall be reported net of uncollectible amounts prescribed by 83 Ill. Adm. Code 756.220(d) and shall be remitted to ITAC as reported. This data shall be presented in the format defined in ITAC's tariff or on its website.  The Staff Liaison shall provide assistance to ITAC in monitoring remittances. Indirect remittances to ITAC shall indicate the interconnected VoIP provider or wireless carrier on whose behalf reports are being remitted.  The requirements of this subsection (a) shall become effective for interconnected VoIP providers on January 1, 2011. The requirements of this subsection (a) shall become effective for wireless carriers (with the exception of providers of prepaid wireless services) on June 1, 2016, but notwithstanding the effective date reports and remittances shall only be required with respect to periods following the wireless carrier's implementation of rates established by Commission orders.

 

b)         Information at the reporting entity level, submitted to ITAC pursuant to this Section, shall be considered confidential and shall only be disclosed (other than to the Commission and its staff) pursuant to a valid and enforceable subpoena or court order or as required by the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140].  Information reported pursuant to this Part may, however, be aggregated (e.g., according to carrier class and/or technology) and reported publicly provided subscribership information specific to each reporting entity is not disclosed or discernible from the information reported to the public.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.510  Determination and Adjustment of the Line Charge and Assessment

 

a)         The Commission shall issue its order establishing the competitively neutral amount to be charged or assessed to subscribers of telecommunications carriers and wireless carriers, Interconnected VoIP service providers and purchasers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service on or prior to June 1 of each year.

 

b)         The Commission's order establishing the line charge and assessment shall be served on ITAC, the ITAP Advisory Council chairperson, the Staff Liaison, the Director of the Commission's Policy Division, all carriers and wireless carriers, all interconnected VoIP providers, and the Department of Revenue.

 

c)         If any change in the line charge and assessment is ordered, the order shall direct each carrier, wireless carrier, interconnected VoIP service provider, and seller to implement the new rate and assessment within 60 days in compliance with the order and without further notice.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.515  Notice and Filing Requirements

 

a)         ITAC shall, beginning not later than ten days after it files the information required under Section 755.500 or under Section 755.520, cause to be published once each week for two consecutive weeks a notice of its filing in the official state newspaper and in a secular newspaper (that has been regularly published for at least six months prior to the first publication of this notice) in general circulation in the cities of Chicago and Springfield. This notice shall be not less than one column in width and three inches in length.

 

b)         ITAC shall file with the Chief Clerk of the Commission the required reports and schedules pursuant to Section 755.500 and 755.520.  Any documents filed with the Commission pursuant to those Sections shall also be served on the following persons:  Director of the Commission's Consumer Services Division and Policy Division, the Manager of the Accounting Department of the Commission's Financial Analysis Division, the Staff Liaison, the Director of the Department of Revenue, and the ITAP Advisory Council chairperson.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.520  Interim Line Charge and Assessment Adjustments

 

a)         ITAC may request, by petition, an interim line charge and assessment adjustment.  This petition shall be verified and shall include documentation in substantially the same form as Exhibit A through Exhibit L of this Part supporting the need for an interim line charge and assessment adjustment and a projected cash flow statement.  If a hearing is conducted, ITAC shall bear the burden of proof regarding the need for an interim line charge and assessment adjustment.

 

b)         The Commission shall issue an order on an expedited basis addressing any requested interim line charge and assessment adjustment, either denying, granting in full, or granting in part the requested interim line charge and assessment adjustment.  The Commission's order shall be served on the same persons as in Section 755.510(b).  If the Commission determines that an interim line charge and assessment adjustment is necessary, the order shall authorize an interim line charge and assessment, to remain in effect until subsequent order of the Commission.  If the Commission's order authorizes an interim line charge and assessment adjustment, it shall direct all carriers, wireless carriers, interconnected VoIP providers and sellers to implement the new rate and assessment in compliance with the order.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.525  Waiver of Requirements of Section 755.500

 

The Commission shall grant a waiver of any requirements of Section 755.500 if the verified petition filed under that Section states that:

 

a)         ITAC is unable to obtain the statement required under Section 755.500(a)(4) if the requirements are adhered to;

 

b)         the reasons stated by the independent certified public accountant why the statement cannot be provided if the rule is adhered to; and

 

c)         the alternate projections or underlying assumptions used by ITAC so that the independent certified public accountant is able to provide the statement required by Section 755.500(a)(4).

 

(Source:  Added at 17 Ill. Reg. 5594, effective March 31, 1993)

 

Section 755.EXHIBIT A   Calculation of Monthly Line Charge and Assessment (Schedule A-1)

 

Line	Description	Amount
(A)	(B)	(C)
1	Projection Period Revenues (Over)/Under Expenses at Present Line Charge and Assessment, As Adjusted (a)
2	Prior Calendar Year Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenses (b)
3	Adjustment to Projected Cash Balance (c)
4	End-of-Period Projected Lines
5	Annual Revenue Adjustment Per Line (Line 3 Divided by Line 4 – Rounded to 4 Decimal Places)
6	Increase (Decrease) in Monthly Line Charge and Assessment for Projection Period (Line 5 Divided by 12 Months – Rounded to 4 Decimal Places)
7	Add:  Present Line Charge and Assessment
8	Subtotal  (Line 6 Plus Line 7)
9	Proposed Monthly Line Charge and Assessment (Line 8 Rounded to Next Higher Cent)
10	Prepaid wireless sale (d)
11	Proposed Monthly Line Charge (Line 9 as a Percentage of Line 10)
12	3% Retailer Surcharge Collected Before ITAC Remittance (Line 11 multiplied by 1.03)
13	2% IDOR Surcharge Collected After Retailer Surcharge and Before ITAC Remittance (Line 12 multiplied by 1.02)
14	Proposed Prepaid Wireless Line Charge Percentage
NOTES:   (a)	Amount from Line 17, column E, schedule A-3.
(b)	Amount from line 17, column D, schedule A-4.
(c)	Amount from line 6 or 11, column D, schedule A-5.
(d)	Estimated value of a prepaid wireless sale based 9-1-1 prepaid wireless charges.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.EXHIBIT B   Comparison of Present and Proposed Line Charges and Assessments (Schedule A-2)

 

Line (A)	Description (B)	Projection Period (Year) As Adjusted At Present Line Charge and Assessment (C)		Projection Period (Year) As Adjusted At Proposed Line Charge and Assessment (D)		Difference (Column D - Column C) (E)		Percentage Change (Column E/ Column C) (F)
1	Number of VoIP Residential Subscriptions, Wireless and Subscriber Lines and Equivalents, Excluding Centrex*
2	Number of Business Subscriptions and Centrex Lines
3	Line Charge and Assessment Excluding Centrex
4	Centrex Line Charge
5	Subtotal
6	Investment Income
7	TRS
8	Other:
9	Total Revenues
10	Expenses
11	Revenue Over/(Under) Expenses

*Includes PBX and other advanced line equivalents.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.EXHIBIT C   Projection Period Statement of Revenues and Expenses at Present Line Charge and Assessment, As Adjusted (Schedule A-3)

 

Line	Description	Projection Period Ending 12/31/__		Adjustment to Annualize December Levels		Total
(A)	(B)	(C)		(D)		(E)
1	Revenues
2	Line Charge and Assessment
3	Investment Income
4	TRS
5	Other Income:
6	TOTAL REVENUES
7	Expenses:
8	TRS
9	Administration
10	Equipment Distribution and Maintenance
11	Legal
12	Accounting and Consulting
13	Depreciation
14	(Gain)/Loss on Property and Equipment Retirements
15	Other Expenses:
16	TOTAL EXPENSES
17	Revenues Over (Under) Expenses

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.EXHIBIT D   Prior Calendar Year Actual Revenues Over/(Under) Expenses (Schedule A-4)

 

Line	Description	Year Ended 12/31/__		Amount
(A)	(B)	(C)		(D)
1	Revenues:
2	Line Charge and Assessment
3	Investment Income
4	TRS
5	Other Income:
6	TOTAL REVENUES
7	Expenses:
8	TRS
9	Administration
10	Equipment Distribution & Maintenance
11	Legal
12	Accounting and Consulting
13	Depreciation
14	(Gain)/Loss on Property and Equipment Retirements
15	Other Expenses:
16	TOTAL EXPENSES
17	Revenue Over/(Under) Expenses

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)




Section 755.EXHIBIT E   Schedule of Adjustment to Projected Cash Balance (Schedule A-5)

 

Line (A)	Description (B)	Amount (C)		Amount (D)
1	Projected Cash Balance at Proposed Line Charge and Assessment Before Cash Adjustment (a)
2	One-Eighth of Projected Expenses, As Adjusted (Excluding Depreciation and Gain/Loss on Property and Equipment Retirements)
3	Planned Capital Expenditures During Projection Period (b)
4	Line 2 plus Line 3
5	If Line 4 is greater than Line 1, enter amount from Line 4 here.  If line 4 is less than line 1, go to line 7.
6	Adjustment to Cash Balance (Line 5 minus Line 1)
	*IF THERE IS AN ENTRY ON LINE 5, STOP HERE AND ENTER AMOUNT FROM LINE 6 ON LINE 3 OF SCHEDULE A-1
7	One-Fourth of Projected Expenses, As Adjusted (Excluding Depreciation and Gain/Loss Property and Equipment Requirements)
8	Amount from Line 3
9	Line 7 plus Line 8
10	If Line 9 is less than Line 1, enter amount from Line 9 here.  If Line 9 is greater than Line 1, there is no adjustment to Cash Balance.
11	Adjustment to Cash Balance (Line 10 minus Line 1)
	*IF THERE IS AN ENTRY ON LINE 10, ENTER AMOUNT FROM LINE 11 ON LINE 3 OF SCHEDULE A-1.
	(a)  Amount from Line 7, Column D, Schedule A-7.
	(b)  Amount from Line 19, Column D, Schedule A-6.

 

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 15058, effective October 1, 2012)

Section 755.EXHIBIT F   Supporting Schedule of Planned Capital Expenditures During Projection Period (Schedule A-6)

 

Line (A)	Description (B)	Amount (C)		Amount (D)
1.	Amount of Property and Equipment Purchased in prior calendar years to be paid in projection period:
2.	Equipment
3.	Computer Equipment and Software
4.	Furniture and Fixtures
5.	Buildings
6.	Subtotal
7.	Add:  Amount of Projected Property and Equipment purchases:
8.	Equipment
9.	Computer Equipment and Software
10.	Furniture and Fixtures
11.	Buildings
12.	Subtotala
13.	Less: Amount of Projected Property and Equipment Purchases to be Paid in years following projection period:
14.	Equipment
15.	Computer Equipment and Software
16.	Furniture and Fixtures
17.	Buildings
18.	Subtotal
19.	Total Planned Capital Expenditures During Projection Period
a Amount from Line 9, Column D, Schedule A-9

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

 

Section 755.EXHIBIT G   Schedule of Projected Increase to Cash Under Proposed Line Charge and Assessment Before Cash Adjustment (Schedule A-7)

 

Line	Description	Amount		Amount
(A)	(B)	(C)		(D)
1	Projected Cash Balance at Present Rates, as adjusted
2	Projected increase to Cash Balance at proposed line charge and assessment before cash adjustment calculation
3	Projection Period Revenues (Over)/Under Expenses at Present Line Charge and Assessment, as adjusted (a)
4	Prior period actual revenues (Over)/Under Expenses (b)
5	Subtotal (Line 3 plus Line 4)
6	Projected increase/(decrease) to cash under proposed line charge and assessment before cash adjustment (One-Fourth of Line 5)
7	Projected Cash Balance at proposed line charge and assessment before cash adjustment (Line 1 plus Line 6)
NOTES:
(a)	Amount of Line 17, Column E, Schedule A-3.
(b)	Amount from Line 17, Column D, Schedule A-4.

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

 

Section 755.EXHIBIT H   Call Volumes and Lines and Assessments (Schedule A-8)

TRS Call Volume

Lines and Equivalents

Line

Month

Actual Prior Cal Yr

Proj Period

Diff Col D - Col C

Actual Prior Cal Yr

Proj Period

Diff Col G - Col F

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G)

(H)

1

Jan

2

Feb

3

Mar

4

Apr

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

Aug

9

Sept

10

Oct

11

Nov

12

Dec

13

Total

 

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)

Section 755.EXHIBIT I   Depreciation Schedule (Schedule A-9)

 

Line

Description

Actual Prior Cal Yr 12/31 Prop and Equipment At Cost

Proj Period (Year) Additions

Proj Period (Year) Retirements

Proj Period 12/31 Prop and Equipment At Cost

Average Useful Life

Proj Period Depreciation Expense

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G)

(H)

1

Buildings

2

Computer Equipment

3

Computer  Software

4

Furniture and Fixtures

5

Equipment

6

Other:

7

Total

Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation

 

			12/31/ Accumulated Depreciation		Accumulated Depreciation Associated With Retirements		(Year) Depreciation Expense			12/31/ Accumulated Depreciation
8

 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

 




Section 755.EXHIBIT J   Projected Payroll Expenses, As Adjusted (Other than DPRS Payroll Expenses) (Schedule A-10) (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

Section 755.EXHIBIT K   Projected Line Charge Filing Expenses (Schedule A-11) (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)




Section 755.EXHIBIT L   Comparative Actual and Projected Balance Sheets, At Proposed Line Charge and Assessment, As Adjusted (Schedule A-12)

 

Line	Description		Actual Prior Calendar Year 12/31/		Projected 12/31/
(A)	(B)		(C)		(D)
1	ASSETS
2	Current Assets:
3	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Other Cash Investments
4	Accounts Receivable
5	Interest Receivable
6	Prepaid Distribution Expenses
7	Other
8	Total Current Assets
9	Property and Equipment:
10	Computer Equipment and Software
11	Furniture and Fixtures
12	Equipment
13	Less: Accumulated Depreciation
14	Property and Equipment, Net
15	Other
16	Total Assets
17	LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
18	Current Liabilities:
19	Accounts Payable:
20	TRS
21	Other
22	Total Current Liabilities
23	Fund Balance:
24	Beginning Balance
25	Revenues Over/(Under) Expenses
26	Ending Balance
27	Total Liabilities and Fund Balance

 

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 15058, effective October 1, 2012)

Section 755.EXHIBIT M   Comparative Actual and Projected Statements of Revenues and Expenses at Proposed Line Charge, As Adjusted (Schedule A-13) (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)

Section 755.EXHIBIT N   Local Exchange Carrier Monthly Report to ITAC (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)