LIS

Virginia Law

Administrative Code

Creating a Report: Check the sections you'd like to appear in the report, then use the "Create Report" button at the bottom of the page to generate your report. Once the report is generated you'll then have the option to download it as a pdf, print or email the report.

Virginia Administrative Code
Title 20. Public Utilities And Telecommunications
Agency 5. State Corporation Commission
Chapter 403. Rules Governing Small Investor-Owned Telephone Utilities
12/30/2024

20VAC5-403-40. State Corporation Commission action.

A. Whenever the lesser of 5.0% or 150 customers subject to a small telephone company's tariffs file a protest or objection to any change in a schedule of that utility's tariffs, or if the commission acts on its own motion to investigate the utility's tariffs, the commission may suspend the enforcement of any or all of the proposed tariffs for a period not exceeding 150 days from the date of the filing of the revised tariff. Notice of the suspension shall be given by the commission to the small telephone company prior to the expiration of the 30 days' notice to the public.

B. Whenever the lesser of 5.0% or 150 customers subject to a small telephone company's tariffs file a protest or objection to any change in a schedule of that utility's tariffs, or if the commission, acting on its own motion, determines to investigate the utility's change in a tariff, an order will be issued by the commission setting a date by which the small telephone company shall file an application which shall contain the information set forth in 20VAC5-403-50 and 20VAC5-403-60, as applicable. This order shall also specify a filing schedule for applicant, protestants, and staff and shall establish a hearing date.

Statutory Authority

§ 12.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 4, eff. October 17, 2001.

Website addresses provided in the Virginia Administrative Code to documents incorporated by reference are for the reader's convenience only, may not necessarily be active or current, and should not be relied upon. To ensure the information incorporated by reference is accurate, the reader is encouraged to use the source document described in the regulation.

As a service to the public, the Virginia Administrative Code is provided online by the Virginia General Assembly. We are unable to answer legal questions or respond to requests for legal advice, including application of law to specific fact. To understand and protect your legal rights, you should consult an attorney.