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Title 17 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND UTILITY SERVICESChapter 11 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Part 9 - RETAIL RATE FILING PROCEDURES FOR INCUMBENT RURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS
Section 17.11.9.10 - PROTESTS OF PROPOSED RATE INCREASES FOR RESIDENTIAL LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.11.9.10

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Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 17.11.9.10 - PROTESTS OF PROPOSED RATE INCREASES FOR RESIDENTIAL LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
A. Required contents of protest. Protests by affected subscribers of proposed increases in residential local exchange service rates must be made in writing to the Commission and shall be signed by each protesting subscriber. In addition to the requirements of NMSA 1978, Section 63-9H-7(E), protests shall contain:
(1) the name of the incumbent rural telecommunications carrier whose proposed rates are being protested;
(2) the name, mailing address, and phone number of each protesting subscriber protesting the proposed rate increase; and
(3) the name, mailing address, and phone number of each protesting subscriber's attorney, if any.
B. Additional information encouraged. Protesting subscribers are strongly encouraged, but not required, to file with the protest any data, exhibits, illustrations, prepared testimony, or written argument pertinent to the protest which may aid the Commission in its review of the proposed rates. In addition, the affected subscribers should make an effort to serve a copy of the protest on the incumbent rural telecommunications carrier.
C. Format. All protests shall show a caption of the proceeding, shall include a space for the docket number, and shall be titled "Protest". When possible, protests shall be typed, double-spaced, on 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch paper fastened only on the left side. Protesting subscribers may, but are not required to, use the form provided in 17 NMAC 13.9.12 [now 17.11.9.12 NMAC] for protests. An incumbent rural telecommunications carrier shall make copies of the Commission's protest form provided in 17 NMAC 13.9.12 [now 17.11.9.12 NMAC] and instructions provided in 17 NMAC 13.9.13 [now 17.11.9.13 NMAC] available to its subscribers upon request. An incumbent rural telecommunications carrier shall also promptly deliver the protest form and instructions to its subscribers upon request.
D. Filings with the Commission. Unless the Commission otherwise directs, protesting subscribers shall file with the Commission an original plus one (1) copy of the protest and any accompanying documents.

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.11.9.10

1-14-00; Recompiled 12/31/01