TITLE 83: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.10 DEFINITIONS
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.11 WAIVER
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.15 DISPUTE PROCEDURES
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)
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.20 NOTICE (REPEALED)
Section 755.20 Notice
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 17105, effective January 1, 1996)
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SECTION 755.25 DEVIATIONS (REPEALED)
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
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.100 COMPONENTS OF ITAP SERVICES
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)
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
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SECTION 755.105 EXECUTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ITAP
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)
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.110 PUBLICITY CONCERNING ITAP
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.115 APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND PROCESSING
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.120 EQUIPMENT
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)
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SECTION 755.125 EQUIPMENT SET SPECIFICATIONS TELEBRAILLE (REPEALED)
Section 755.125 Equipment
Set Specifications – Telebraille (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 28 Ill.
Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)
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SECTION 755.126 EQUIPMENT SET SPECIFICATIONS TEXT TELEPHONE WITH LVD (REPEALED)
Section 755.126 Equipment
Set Specifications – Text Telephone with LVD (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 28 Ill.
Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.130 BIDS
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
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SECTION 755.135 ITAP FILING REQUIREMENTS
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)
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SECTION 755.145 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS (REPEALED)
Section 755.145 Renewal of
Agreements (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 28 Ill.
Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)
SUBPART C: ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.200 DISABILITY CERTIFICATION
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.205 ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION FOR EQUIPMENT FOR RECIPIENTS
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.210 ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION FOR EQUIPMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.220 TIME PERIOD FOR POSSESSION
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.225 SHARED RESIDENCE
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.230 CHANGE OF RECIPIENT INFORMATION
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
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.300 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND LIABILITY
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.305 RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITY
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 18th birthday of a minor user, recipient status shall be
transferred to the user.
(Source: Amended at 41 Ill.
Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.310 RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
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
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.400 STAFF LIAISON
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.405 ADVISORY COUNCIL
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)
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.410 ADVISORY COUNCIL RIGHTS
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.415 BIANNUAL WORKSHOP
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
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.500 ANNUAL FILINGS
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)
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.505 CARRIER, WIRELESS CARRIER, AND INTERCONNECTED VOIP PROVIDER REPORTS AND REMITTANCES TO ITAC
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)
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.510 DETERMINATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE LINE CHARGE AND ASSESSMENT
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.515 NOTICE AND FILING REQUIREMENTS
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.520 INTERIM LINE CHARGE AND ASSESSMENT ADJUSTMENTS
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)
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SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.525 WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 755.500
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT A CALCULATION OF MONTHLY LINE CHARGE AND ASSESSMENT (SCHEDULE A-1)
Section 755.EXHIBIT A Calculation
of Monthly Line Charge and Assessment (Schedule A-1)
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Line
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Description
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Amount
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(A)
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(B)
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(C)
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1
|
Projection Period Revenues (Over)/Under Expenses
at Present Line Charge and Assessment, As Adjusted (a)
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2
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Prior Calendar Year Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenses
(b)
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3
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Adjustment to Projected Cash Balance (c)
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4
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End-of-Period Projected Lines
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5
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Annual Revenue Adjustment Per Line (Line 3 Divided by Line
4 – Rounded to 4 Decimal Places)
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6
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Increase (Decrease) in Monthly Line Charge and Assessment for
Projection Period (Line 5 Divided by 12 Months – Rounded to 4 Decimal Places)
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7
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Add: Present Line Charge and Assessment
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8
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Subtotal (Line 6 Plus Line 7)
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9
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Proposed Monthly Line Charge and Assessment (Line 8
Rounded to Next Higher Cent)
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10
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Prepaid wireless sale (d)
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11
|
Proposed Monthly Line Charge (Line 9 as a Percentage of
Line 10)
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12
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3% Retailer Surcharge Collected Before ITAC Remittance
(Line 11 multiplied by 1.03)
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13
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2% IDOR Surcharge Collected After Retailer Surcharge and
Before ITAC Remittance (Line 12 multiplied by 1.02)
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14
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Proposed Prepaid Wireless Line Charge Percentage
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NOTES:
(a)
|
Amount from Line 17, column E, schedule A-3.
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(b)
|
Amount from line 17, column D, schedule A-4.
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(c)
|
Amount from line 6 or 11, column D, schedule A-5.
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(d)
|
Estimated value of a prepaid wireless sale based 9-1-1
prepaid wireless charges.
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(Source: Amended at 41 Ill.
Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT B COMPARISON OF PRESENT AND PROPOSED LINE CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS (SCHEDULE A-2)
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)
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1
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Number of VoIP Residential
Subscriptions, Wireless and Subscriber Lines and Equivalents, Excluding
Centrex*
|
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2
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Number of Business
Subscriptions and Centrex Lines
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3
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Line Charge and Assessment Excluding
Centrex
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4
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Centrex Line Charge
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5
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Subtotal
|
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|
|
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|
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6
|
Investment Income
|
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7
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TRS
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8
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Other:
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9
|
Total Revenues
|
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|
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|
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|
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10
|
Expenses
|
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|
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|
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11
|
Revenue Over/(Under) Expenses
|
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*Includes PBX and other advanced line equivalents.
(Source: Amended at 41 Ill.
Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT C PROJECTION PERIOD STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES AT PRESENT LINE CHARGE AND ASSESSMENT, AS ADJUSTED (SCHEDULE A-3)
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)
|
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(E)
|
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1
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
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2
|
Line Charge and Assessment
|
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3
|
Investment Income
|
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|
4
|
TRS
|
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5
|
Other Income:
|
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|
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6
|
TOTAL REVENUES
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
7
|
Expenses:
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
8
|
TRS
|
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9
|
Administration
|
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10
|
Equipment Distribution and
Maintenance
|
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11
|
Legal
|
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12
|
Accounting and Consulting
|
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13
|
Depreciation
|
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|
14
|
(Gain)/Loss on Property
and Equipment Retirements
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
15
|
Other Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16
|
TOTAL EXPENSES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17
|
Revenues Over (Under) Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Source: Amended at 41 Ill.
Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT D PRIOR CALENDAR YEAR ACTUAL REVENUES OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES (SCHEDULE A-4)
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)
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
1
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
Line Charge
and Assessment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
Investment
Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
TRS
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
5
|
Other
Income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
TOTAL
REVENUES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
|
TRS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9
|
Administration
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
10
|
Equipment
Distribution &
Maintenance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT E SCHEDULE OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROJECTED CASH BALANCE (SCHEDULE A-5)
Section 755.EXHIBIT E
Schedule of Adjustment to Projected Cash Balance (Schedule A-5)
|
Line
(A)
|
Description
(B)
|
Amount
(C)
|
|
Amount
(D)
|
|
|
|
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|
|
1
|
Projected
Cash Balance at Proposed Line Charge and Assessment Before Cash Adjustment
(a)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
2
|
One-Eighth
of Projected Expenses, As Adjusted (Excluding Depreciation and Gain/Loss on
Property and Equipment Retirements)
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
3
|
Planned
Capital Expenditures During Projection Period (b)
|
|
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4
|
Line 2
plus Line 3
|
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|
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|
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.
|
|
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|
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|
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|
6
|
Adjustment
to Cash Balance (Line 5 minus Line 1)
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
*IF THERE
IS AN ENTRY ON LINE 5, STOP HERE AND ENTER AMOUNT FROM LINE 6 ON LINE 3 OF SCHEDULE
A-1
|
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|
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|
7
|
One-Fourth
of Projected Expenses, As Adjusted (Excluding Depreciation and Gain/Loss
Property and Equipment Requirements)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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8
|
Amount
from Line 3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9
|
Line 7
plus Line 8
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
(a) Amount from Line 7, Column D, Schedule A-7.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Amount from Line 19, Column D, Schedule A-6.
|
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|
(Source: Amended at 36 Ill.
Reg. 15058, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT F SUPPORTING SCHEDULE OF PLANNED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES DURING PROJECTION PERIOD (SCHEDULE A-6)
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:
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
2.
|
Equipment
|
|
|
|
|
3.
|
Computer
Equipment and Software
|
|
|
|
|
4.
|
Furniture
and Fixtures
|
|
|
|
|
5.
|
Buildings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
6.
|
Subtotal
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
7.
|
Add: Amount of Projected
Property and Equipment purchases:
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
8.
|
Equipment
|
|
|
|
|
9.
|
Computer Equipment and
Software
|
|
|
|
|
10.
|
Furniture and Fixtures
|
|
|
|
|
11.
|
Buildings
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
12.
|
Subtotala
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
13.
|
Less:
Amount of Projected Property and Equipment Purchases to be Paid in years
following projection period:
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
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|
(Source: Amended at 28 Ill.
Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)
| TITLE 83: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT G SCHEDULE OF PROJECTED INCREASE TO CASH UNDER PROPOSED LINE CHARGE AND ASSESSMENT BEFORE CASH ADJUSTMENT (SCHEDULE A-7)
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)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
1
|
Projected Cash Balance at
Present Rates, as adjusted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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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)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
4
|
Prior
period actual revenues (Over)/Under Expenses (b)
|
|
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|
|
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|
5
|
Subtotal
(Line 3 plus Line 4)
|
|
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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)
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CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT H CALL VOLUMES AND LINES AND ASSESSMENTS (SCHEDULE A-8)
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)
|
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1
|
Jan
|
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2
|
Feb
|
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3
|
Mar
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4
|
Apr
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5
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May
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6
|
June
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7
|
July
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8
|
Aug
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9
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Sept
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10
|
Oct
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11
|
Nov
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12
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Dec
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13
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Total
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(Source: Amended at 41 Ill.
Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)
| TITLE 83: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT I DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE (SCHEDULE A-9)
Section 755.EXHIBIT I
Depreciation Schedule (Schedule A-9)
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Line
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Description
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Actual Prior Cal Yr 12/31
Prop and Equipment
At Cost
|
|
Proj Period (Year) Additions
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|
Proj Period (Year) Retirements
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|
Proj Period 12/31 Prop and
Equipment
At Cost
|
|
Average Useful
Life
|
|
Proj Period Depreciation
Expense
|
|
(A)
|
(B)
|
(C)
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(D)
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|
(E)
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|
(F)
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|
(G)
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(H)
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1
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Buildings
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2
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Computer Equipment
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3
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Computer Software
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4
|
Furniture and Fixtures
|
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5
|
Equipment
|
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6
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Other:
|
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7
|
Total
|
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|
Reconciliation
of Accumulated Depreciation
|
|
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|
|
12/31/ Accumulated Depreciation
|
|
Accumulated Depreciation Associated With Retirements
|
|
(Year) Depreciation Expense
|
|
12/31/ Accumulated Depreciation
|
|
|
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|
|
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8
|
|
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(Source: Amended at 28 Ill.
Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)
| TITLE 83: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT J PROJECTED PAYROLL EXPENSES, AS ADJUSTED (OTHER THAN DPRS PAYROLL EXPENSES) (SCHEDULE A-10) (REPEALED)
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)
| TITLE 83: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT K PROJECTED LINE CHARGE FILING EXPENSES (SCHEDULE A-11) (REPEALED)
Section 755.EXHIBIT K
Projected Line Charge Filing Expenses (Schedule A-11) (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 28 Ill.
Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)
| TITLE 83: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT L COMPARATIVE ACTUAL AND PROJECTED BALANCE SHEETS, AT PROPOSED LINE CHARGE AND ASSESSMENT, AS ADJUSTED (SCHEDULE A-12)
Section 755.EXHIBIT L
Comparative Actual and Projected Balance Sheets, At Proposed Line Charge and
Assessment, As Adjusted (Schedule A-12)
|
Line
|
Description
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|
Actual
Prior Calendar Year 12/31/
|
|
Projected
12/31/
|
|
(A)
|
(B)
|
|
(C)
|
|
(D)
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1
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ASSETS
|
|
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2
|
Current Assets:
|
|
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|
3
|
Cash, Cash
Equivalents
and Other
Cash Investments
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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4
|
Accounts
Receivable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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5
|
Interest
Receivable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
6
|
Prepaid
Distribution Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
7
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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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)
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 83: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT M COMPARATIVE ACTUAL AND PROJECTED STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES AT PROPOSED LINE CHARGE, AS ADJUSTED (SCHEDULE A-13) (REPEALED)
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)
|
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 83: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER f: TELEPHONE UTILITIES
PART 755 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 755.EXHIBIT N LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER MONTHLY REPORT TO ITAC (REPEALED)
Section 755.EXHIBIT N Local
Exchange Carrier Monthly Report to ITAC (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 28 Ill.
Reg. 859, effective January 1, 2004)
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