OAR 860-034-0020: Definitions for OAR 860-034-0030 through 860-034-0290

As used in OAR 860-034-0030 through 860-034-0290: (1) "Applicant" means a person who: (a) Applies for service with a small telecommunications utility; or (b) Reapplies for service at a new or existing location after service has been discontinued. (2) "Customer" means a person who has applied for, been accepted, and is currently receiving service. Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, a customer who voluntarily disconnects service and later requests service with the same small telecommunications utility at a new or existing location within 20 days after disconnection retains customer status. (3) "Local exchange service" has the meaning given to "local exchange telecommunications service" in ORS 759.005(3). (4) "OTAP" has the meaning given to "Oregon Telephone Assistance Program" in OAR chapter 860, division 033. (5) "Registered dispute" means an unresolved issue between a customer or applicant and a small telecommunications utility that is under investigation by the Commission’s Consumer Services Division but is not the subject of a formal complaint. (6) "Regulated charges" means charges for services delivered in Oregon and subject to the jurisdiction and approval of the Commission. (7) "Utility service" means a service which is subject to Commission jurisdiction including local exchange service and intraLATA toll service.