Section 15-2808. SELECTION AND DUTIES OF THE DC USTF ADMINISTRATOR

 

2808.1The DC USTF Administrator (Administrator) will be selected through a  competitive bidding process as provided for in 15 DCMR §§ 2200, et seq.

 

2808.2The Administrator shall:

 

(a) Manage the daily operations and affairs of the DC USTF in an efficient, fair, and competitively neutral manner;

 

(b) Calculate and collect the proper assessment amount from every local exchange carrier and VoIP service provider operating in the District of Columbia;

 

(c) Disburse the proper support amounts to ETCs, ensuring that only ETCs receive funds;

 

(d)  Notify the Commission of any local exchange carriers or VoIP service providers that are in violation of any of requirements of these rules;  

 

(e)  Compute the anticipated funding required and costs of the DC USTF   programs as specified in this chapter;

 

(f)  Establish a reserve for such contingencies as late payments and uncollectibles, in an amount to be approved by the Commission;

 

(g) Provide information necessary to support external audits of the DC USTF;

 

(h)  Resolve informal assessment disputes with local exchange carriers and VoIP service providers;

 

(i) Maintain thorough records of costs directly and reasonably associated  

with implementation of the DC USTF;

 

(j) Establish an appropriate true-up methodology for the DC USTF assessment;

 

(k) Protect the proprietary nature of information reported to the DC USTF administrator in conjunction with the Commission while recognizing that the DC USTF Administrator is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), D.C.  Official Code §§ 2-531 to 2-539 (2011 Repl.);

 

(l) Monitor the TRS provider’s compliance with the Commission’s and the FCC’s requirements for the provision of TRS and report suspected non-compliance to the Commission.  At the direction of the Commission, conduct audits of the TRS provider to ensure compliance with the Commission and the FCC’s requirements for the provision of TRS;

 

(m) Maintain insurance to indemnify the Commission and the Fund against the Administrator’s and TRS provider’s improper use of the funds;

 

(n)Disburse the proper support amounts to the TRS vendor(s);

 

(o) Ensure that funds are received from each local exchange carrier and VoIP service provider and that the funds are deposited in the DC USTF;

 

(p)  Disperse funds to the entity responsible for certifying Lifeline customers to reimburse for the costs of managing the certification program; and

(q) Perform any other duties as required by law or this chapter or ordered by the Commission.

 

authority

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

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 8198 (October 3, 2003); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 8585, 8588 (October 7, 2011).