N-1-1 Abbreviated Dialing Codes
Basis, Purpose, and Statutory Authority
The basis and purpose for these rules is to establish the Colorado N-1-1 regulations so that the use of 
N-1-1 in Colorado is consistent with the FCC assignments by:  identifying the designated uses of N-1-1 codes; identifying the limitations of the N-1-1 code usage; and establishing Commission procedures regarding petitions for N-1-1 use or assignment.
The statutory authority for the promulgation of these rules is found at §§ 40-3-102, 40-15-201, and 40-2-108, C.R.S.  These rules are consistent with the FCC's rules found at 47 C.F.R., Part 52 (October 1, 2002).
2740.	Applicability.
Rules 2740 through 2799 are applicable to all telecommunications providers.
2741.	Abbreviated Dialing Codes.
(a)	Definitions.
(I)	"Abbreviated dialing codes" enable callers to connect to a location in the telephone network that otherwise would be accessible only through the use of a seven or ten-digit telephone number.  The network must be pre-programmed to translate the three-digit code into the appropriate seven or ten-digit telephone number, including toll free numbers, and route the call accordingly.
(II)	"N-1-1" codes are three-digit codes of which the first digit can be any digit other than 1 or 0, and the last two digits are both one.  N-1-1 codes "0-1-1" and "1-1-1" are unavailable because "0" and "1" are used for switching and routing purposes.
(b)	The following abbreviated dialing codes have been designated and assigned by the FCC and shall be used for the FCC's stated purpose in Colorado:
(I)	2-1-1 – Community Information and Referral Services;
(II)	3-1-1 - Non-emergency governmental police and other governmental service information;
(III)	5-1-1 - Traffic and Transportation Information;
(IV)	7-1-1 – Telecommunications Relay Service; 
(V)	8-1-1 - Advanced Notice of Excavation Activities; and
(VI)	9-1-1 – Emergency Service.
(c)	The following abbreviated dialing codes are commonly used for the FCC's stated purpose in Colorado, but may be used for other purposes:
(I)	4-1-1 – Directory Assistance and Directory Assistance Call Completion; and
(II)	6-1-1 – Repair Service. 
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[omission of unaffected rule sections 2741(d) through (i)]
(j)	Rules relating to the provisioning of the abbreviated dialing code 8-1-1 for providing advanced notice of excavation activities to underground facility operators:  
(I)	An entity submitting a Petition for use of the 8-1-1 abbreviated dialing code established by the Commission, shall be granted use of that dialing code if it is found to meet a public benefit standard outlined in this rule.  Any petitioner that is granted the authority to offer 8-1-1 access to provide a means for excavators and the general public to notify facility operators in advance of their intent to engage in excavation activities shall comply with this rule and any provisions set out in the Commission’s decision granting such authority.
(A)	Process for Assignment of 8-1-1 Abbreviated Dialing Code. The assignment of the 8-1-1 abbreviated dialing code will be considered by the Commission upon:  1) the Commission’s own motion; or 2) the Petition of an entity.
(B)	Petition for Consideration of the Assignment of 8-1-1. An entity filing a Petition to request consideration of the assignment of the 8-1-1 abbreviated dialing code to provide a means for excavators and the general public to notify facility operators in advance of their intent to engage in excavation activities must present clear and convincing evidence that a public benefit exists.  The Commission will evaluate the Petition based upon this evidence.
(C)	Contents of the Petition. The Petition shall contain the following information and documentation:
(i)	Background of the Petitioner, including composition of any governing board or agency;
(ii)	Demonstration of public need;
(iii)	Historic volume of calls seeking notification to facility operators in advance of their intent to engage in excavation activities;
(iv)	Proposed affected geographic area;
(v)	Proposed cost recovery solution, including funding mechanisms;	
(vi)	Proposed plan for community outreach and notification; and
(vii)	Other pertinent factors that the Commission deems relevant.
(II)	If two of more entities petition the Commission to provide a means for excavators and the general public to notify facility operators in advance of their intent to engage in excavation activities using 8-1-1 in the same or overlapping geographic areas, the Commission shall use the criteria in subparagraph (C) to establish one assignee.
(III)	When a Petition is granted by the Commission under subparagraph (C), any telecommunications provider that provides service in the geographic area outlined in the Petition, shall complete the following tasks:
(A)	If an affected telecommunications service provider is using 8-1-1 for purposes other than access to notification to facility operators in advance of their intent to engage in excavation activities, that provider shall discontinue use for that non-compliant purpose.
(B)	If the affected telecommunications service provider plans to seek recovery of internal costs associated with 8-1-1 call completion, the affected provider shall perform all analyses required to quantify the cost to its individual company for the necessary translations and/or facilities work.
(C)	The affected telecommunications service provider shall estimate the time required to perform the necessary translation and/or facilities work to allow 8-1-1 call completion from its subscribers as requested in the Petition.
(IV)	Within 30 days of the granting of a Petition, the affected telecommunications service providers shall file with the Commission, the information requested in subparagraphs (B) and (C).
(V)	All telecommunications service providers serving customers in the affected area will complete the requirements of subparagraph IV to allow for 8-1-1 call completion no later than April 13, 2007, unless a waiver is sought and granted.
(k)	Rules relating to the provisioning of the 9-1-1 abbreviated dialing code for emergency services:
(I)	See rules 2130 through 2159.
(l)	Neither an entity granted the use of a N-1-1 abbreviated dialing code nor a provider may charge end users a fee on a per-call or per-use basis for using the N-1-1 system without the consent of the Commission.
(l)	Sale or transfer of N-1-1 codes through private transactions is not allowed.
2742.  –  2799.	[Reserved].