Section 12.02 - Format of Tariffs(1)Form. All tariffs and proposed tariffs shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the Department.(2)Filing. (a) One copy of all proposed tariffs shall be filed with the Department on the Department website, or by such other means as it may deem advisable. The filing shall also attach Letters of Advice as described in 207 CMR 12.03.(b) The filing of a tariff or proposed tariff or the terms, conditions, or regulations in connection therewith, shall not be considered the adoption of a regulation under 207 CMR 2.00: General Rules.(3)Contents.(a) Each tariff and proposed tariff shall show prominently the name and address of the company, firm, association, or individual responsible, together with the name and address of any independent agency filing the tariff.(b) Each tariff and proposed tariff shall show plainly all requisite detail fully to explain the basis of all charges to be made and all rules and regulations governing the same. This information shall include that required by and customarily filed with the Federal Communications Commission.(4)Numbering and Effective Date.(a) Each tariff and proposed tariff shall be designated by an individual number progressing from that last filed by the same party or, in case of a new series, from No. 1. The number shall be preceded by the letters "M.D.T.C.". Each shall show plainly, in a prominent place, the date issued and date to become effective. When forwarding, sufficient time must be allowed to cover transmission in order that proposed tariffs may become effective on date specified which, in the case of common carriers, is 30 days after the filing with the Department. (b)Expedited Effective Dates. A Company may request that a proposed tariff go into effect on less than 30 days notice. Such a request must: 1. specify the reason the Company is requesting effectiveness of the proposed tariff in less than 30 days;2. specify the requested effective date; and3. include the necessary filing fee for each request, in addition to the tariff filing fee.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1347, eff. 9/8/2017.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1535, eff. 11/22/2024.