(a) This subsection applies to small local exchange carriers
as defined in §26.5 of this title (relating to Definitions).
(b) Notwithstanding §26.201(a)-(c) of this title (relating
to Cost of Service) , a SLEC's future construction plans and operational changes
may be considered in evaluating the overall reasonableness of the SLEC's current
rates.
(c) The commission may not initiate an inquiry under the Public
Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §53.151 into the overall reasonableness
of the current rates of a SLEC more frequently than every three years from
the date of a commission order setting reasonable rates under PURA §53.151
or §53.102.
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