Section 54.205 - Relinquishment of universal service(a) A state commission shall permit an eligible telecommunications carrier to relinquish its designation as such a carrier in any area served by more than one eligible telecommunications carrier. An eligible telecommunications carrier that seeks to relinquish its eligible telecommunications carrier designation for an area served by more than one eligible telecommunications carrier shall give notice to the state commission and to the Federal Communications Commission of such intention to relinquish. The notice to the Federal Communications Commission shall be filed with the Office of the Secretary of the Commission clearly referencing WC Docket No. 09-197.(b) Prior to permitting a telecommunications carrier designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier to cease providing universal service in an area served by more than one eligible telecommunications carrier, the state commission shall require the remaining eligible telecommunications carrier or carriers to ensure that all customers served by the relinquishing carrier will continue to be served, and shall require sufficient notice to permit the purchase or construction of adequate facilities by any remaining eligible telecommunications carrier. The state commission shall establish a time, not to exceed one year after the state commission approves such relinquishment under this section, within which such purchase or construction shall be completed.(c) Where a state authority permits an eligible telecommunications carrier to relinquish its designation, the former eligible telecommunications carrier must submit a copy of the state authority's order or other document permitting relinquishment to the Commission within 10 days of the state authority's decision.(d) All notices to the Commission must be filed regardless of whether the eligible telecommunications carrier received or is receiving universal service support at the time of relinquishment. 81 FR 33089 , May 24, 2016, as amended at 84 FR 71327 , Dec. 27, 2019 81 FR 33089 , 5/24/2016; 81 FR 67922 , 10/3/2016; 84 FR 71327 , 1/27/2020; 89 FR 25159 , effective date to be determined EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 81 FR 33089, May 24, 2016, §54.205 was amended by adding paragraph (c). This paragraph contains information collection and recordkeeping requirements and will not become effective until approval has been given by the Office of Management and Budget.