- (1) The commission may, to the extent practical, consolidate multiple proceedings for rural telephone company exemptions, eligible telecommunications carrier designations, arbitrations, and removal of barriers to entry in order to reduce administrative burdens on telecommunications carriers, other parties and the commission in carrying out its responsibilities under the 1996 Act. The commission may consolidate multiple arbitration proceedings with consent of all the parties.
Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 69-3-103, MCA
Implementing statute(s): Secs. 69-3-102 and 69-3-201, MCA
History: NEW, 1997 MAR p. 319, Eff. 2/11/97.