2810.1 Any local exchange carrier may dispute the amount of contribution it is required to pay into the DC USTF.

2810.2 The local exchange carrier shall make a written request to the Fund Administrator of the DC USTF, on or before the payment due date, setting forth its dispute and the Administrator shall attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days. This time may be extended upon a showing of good cause.

2810.3 If the dispute is not resolved by the Fund Administrator, the LEC may file an application with the Commission requesting that the Commission resolve the dispute.

2810.4 During the consideration of the dispute, the disputing LEC shall pay both the disputed and undisputed amounts to the DC USTF.

2810.5 If a disputing contributor prevails in its protest of the required contribution, the contributor will be entitled to a refund of any excess amount paid plus interest.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 8198 (October 3, 2003).