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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2021-00830
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2021-00830 |
| Type of Filing |
Emergency |
| Department |
700 Department of Regulatory Agencies |
| Agency |
723 Public Utilities Commission |
| CCR Number |
4 CCR 723-2 |
| CCR Title |
RULES REGULATING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND PROVIDERS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES |
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Proposed rule
| Rule |
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| Additional Information |
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| Statutory Authority |
§ 24-4-103(6)(a), C.R.S. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
By this Decision, the Commission adopts temporary rules to comply with the additions of or amendments to §§ 24-75-402, 27-64-101 to 103 and 40-17.5-101 to 40-17.5-105, C.R.S., pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 21-154. The statute provides for the implementation of 9 8 8 as the number for crisis response services in Colorado, creates the 9 8 8 Crisis Hotline Enterprise (Enterprise), and provides for a 9 8 8 surcharge. Among its requirements, the statute mandates that the Commission, beginning January 1, 2022, collect the surcharge on behalf of the 9 8 8 Enterprise Board and assess penalties and late fees for 9 8 8 surcharges not timely remitted. In order to comply with these statutory requirements beginning on January 1, 2022, thereby protecting the public health, welfare, and safety by providing for the funding to access to suicide prevention and mental health support services, we find it imperatively necessary to adopt temporary rules. The Commission has adopted permanent rules implementing SB 21-154 through Decision No. R21-0681, issued November 4, 2021 in Proceeding No. 21R-0394T. However, the permanent rules are not expected to be effective until January 30, 2022, following publication by the Secretary of State. Because SB 21-154 requires the collection and remittance of
9 8 8 surcharges beginning on January 1, 2022, temporary rules are necessary to ensure rules are timely in place for the collection and administration of the 9 8 8 surcharge. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2021-00830.pdf
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| Comments |
These temporary rules mirror the permanent rules adopted in Proceeding No. 21R-0394T. They set forth processes and procedures governing the collection and remittance of 9 8 8 surcharge funds and establish procedures for conducting audits of service providers’ practices regarding the collection, payment, and remittance of 9 8 8 surcharges. These temporary rules are effective for 210 days from the effective date of this Decision, or until the Commission’s permanent rules implementing SB 21-154 are effective. See § 40-2-108(2), C.R.S. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
Senate Bill 21-154
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| Contact Name |
Becky Quintana |
| Contact Title |
Deputy Director Commission Policy and Research Sup |
| Contact Telephone |
303-894-2881 |
| Contact email |
rebecca.quintana@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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