N.M. Admin. Code § 17.11.9.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 17.11.9.8 - FILINGS REGARDING CHANGES IN RATES

A. An incumbent rural telecommunications carrier seeking to establish rates, terms and conditions for new retail public telecommunications services or to make changes in the rates, terms and conditions of existing retail public telecommunications services, other than increases in residential local exchange service rates, shall file with the Commission two (2) copies each of an advice notice, tariffs (including terms and conditions), and an affidavit of publication from a local newspaper in the incumbent rural telecommunications carrier's service area showing publication of the advice notice.

B. In addition to the requirements in 17 NMAC 13.9.8.1[now Subsection A of 17.11.9.8 NMAC], an incumbent rural telecommunications carrier seeking reductions in rates for local exchange, vertical, and long distance service to retail end-user customers shall file with the Commission two (2) copies of an affidavit made by the responsible representative of the carrier attesting that the requirements of NMSA 1978 Section 63-9H-7(G) have been met.

C. An incumbent rural telecommunications carrier seeking an increase in rates for residential local exchange service shall file with the Commission:

(1) for prior approval, two (2) copies of its proposed form of notice to affected subscribers at least fifteen (15) days prior to mailing the form of notice to affected subscribers. If Commission staff do not approve or disapprove the proposed form of notice within five (5) business days, the form of notice shall be deemed approved. Staff approval shall not create a presumption that the Commission finds the form of notice legally sufficient;

(2) an original and fourteen (14) copies of an advice notice on or before the date the carrier mails the Commission staff-approved notice of proposed increases in rates to affected subscribers; and

(3) two (2) copies of an affidavit attesting that the carrier has mailed the Commission Staff-approved notice to all affected subscribers.

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.11.9.8

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