2805 SIZING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSAL SERVICE TRUST FUND

2805.1 The size of the DC USTF shall be the sum of the total local lifeline subsidy, the cost of lifeline eligibility verification, the cost of providing TRS, and reasonable administration costs for the Fund. The lifeline subsidy shall be determined by taking the difference between subsidized lifeline rates and the comparable tariffed residential rates, less the federal USF support, times the number of customers who subscribe to lifeline service.

2805.2 The Fund Administrator shall submit to the Commission:

(a) An income statement of the Fund's activity based on the preceding calendar year by April 15; and

(b) A proposed budget for the Fund for the upcoming calendar year by September 30.

2805.3 On or before November 30 of each year, the Commission shall establish a budget for the upcoming year after receipt of comments on the Fund Administrator's proposed budget.

2805.4 On or before November 30 of each year, the Commission shall establish a budget for the upcoming year after notice and comment on the Fund Administrator's report.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 8198 (October 3, 2003); as amended by Emergency Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 9466 (October 8, 2004) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 10940 (November 26, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7644 (September 25, 2009); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 9450 (December 18, 2009).