010054544 January 10
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
OF WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON
GENERAL ORDER NO. 187.44
In the matter of proposed amendments to the
Rules and Regulations for the Government of
Telephone Utilities, 150 C.S.R. Series 6.
NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD
On January 6, 2015, the Public Service Commission promulgated a proposed amendment to Rule 2.6 of the Rules and Regulations for the Government of Telephone Utilities, 150 C.S.R. Series 6 (Telephone Rules). The proposed amendment would provide telephone local exchange carriers (LECs) the option to transition from the annual distribution of printed telephone directories to providing an internet-based directory after January 1, 2017. Before ceasing to distribute printed directories to all customers, however, LECs would provide written notice and an opportunity for customers to request to continue to receive printed directories.
Anyone interested in the proposed changes may obtain a copy of the Commission Order opening this proceeding and the proposed amended version of the Telephone Rules on the Commission website or by request to Ingrid Ferrell, Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, WV 25323. Please refer to General Order No. 187.44.
Written comments regarding the amended Telephone Rules may be filed with the Commission Executive Secretary according to the following schedule:
Deadline for written initial comments: March 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
Deadline for written reply comments: April 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA