Reference is to Printer's Date 4/20/16--H.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 58-9-280(E)(8), as contained in SECTION 5.A., by striking the item and inserting:
/ (8) After
notice and an opportunity for hearing to all affected carriers
and the Office of Regulatory Staff, the commission by rule may
expand the set of services within the definition of universal
service based on a finding that the uniform statewide demand for
such additional service is such that including the service
within the definition of universal service will further the
public interest; provided, however, that before implementing any
such finding, the commission shall provide for recovery of
unrecovered costs through the USF of such additional service by
the affected carrier of last resort. A carrier of
last resort authorized to receive funds from the USF must submit
to a compliance audit before receiving any funds, and
subsequently is subject to random compliance audits and other
investigations by the Office of Regulatory Staff, in accordance
with Section 58-4-55. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.