S T A T E O F ... BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION * * * * *

STATE OF MICHIGAN
BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
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In the matter, on the Commission’s own motion,
to promulgate rules required by
MCL 484.2202(1)(c)(ii).
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Case No. U-17065
At the March 15, 2013 meeting of the Michigan Public Service Commission in Lansing,
Michigan.
PRESENT: Hon. John D. Quackenbush, Chairman
Hon. Orjiakor N. Isiogu, Commissioner
Hon. Greg R. White, Commissioner
ORDER FORMALLY ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
On April 13, 2012, the Commission sought permission from the Office of Regulatory
Reinvention (ORR) to re-promulgate rules for the provision of unbundled network elements
(UNE) and local interconnection. ORR approved the request on April 30, 2012, ORR# 2012-022
LR. The Commission submitted the draft rules to ORR and the Legislative Service Bureau (LSB)
for informal approvals, which were granted on April 30, 2012 and May 2, 2012, respectively. The
Regulatory Impact Statement was approved on July 24, 2012.
On August 14, 2012, the Commission issued an order providing the public with an opportunity
to comment on the proposed revisions. A public hearing was held and written comments were
received. On October 31, 2012, the Commission issued an order addressing the testimony and
comments, and approving the rules for submission to LSB and ORR for formal approvals, which
were granted on November 13, 2012, and November 21, 2012, respectively. On January 3, 2013,
the rules were filed with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR), which, by virtue of
MCL 24.245a(1), had 15 session days to object to the rules by filing a notice of objection. JCAR
did not take any action to prevent the rules from being transmitted to the Secretary of State. The
Commission therefore has the authority to formally adopt these rules.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the rules governing provision of unbundled network
elements and local interconnection, attached to this order as Exhibit A, are adopted and transmitted
to the Office of Regulatory Reinvention for filing with the Secretary of State.
The Commission reserves jurisdiction and may issue further orders as necessary.
Any party desiring to appeal this order must do so in the appropriate court within 30 days after
issuance and notice of this order, under MCL 462.26.
MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
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John D. Quackenbush, Chairman
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Orjiakor N. Isiogu, Commissioner
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Greg R. White, Commissioner
By its action of March 15, 2013.
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Mary Jo Kunkle, Executive Secretary
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Exhibit A
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENT AND LOCAL INTERCONNECTION SERVICES
Filed with the Secretary of State on
These rules become effective on May 25, 2013.
(By authority conferred on the public service commission by sections 202 and 213 of 1991 PA
179, MCL 484.2202 and 484.2213.)
R 484.71, R 484.72, R 484.73, R 484.74, R 484.75 of the Michigan Administrative Code are
amended as follows:
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R 484.71 Applicability.
Rule 1. These rules apply to the provision of unbundled network elements and local
interconnection services by an incumbent local exchange carrier to other providers which are
used in the provision of basic local exchange service. These rules do not alter the scope or terms
of any preexisting performance remedy plan and performance measurements approved by the
commission.
R 484.72 Definitions.
Rule 2. (1) As used in these rules:
(a) “Act” means 1991 PA 179, MCL 484.2102.
(b) “Federal act” means the telecommunications act of 1996, 101 stat. 101 (1996).
(c) "Incumbent local exchange carrier" or “ILEC” means that term as defined in 47 USC
251(h) and required to comply with the additional obligations in 47 USC 251(c).
(d) “Interconnection agreement” means an agreement between 2 or more providers entered into
under sections 251 and 252 of the federal act.
(e) “Provider” means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity that provides
basic local exchange service as defined by section 102(b) of the act.
(2) A term defined in the act has the same meaning when used in these rules.
R 484.73 Expiration.
Rule 3. These rules expire 3 years from the effective date of the rules. The commission may,
prior to the expiration of the rules, promulgate new rules.
PART 2. PROVISION OF UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENTS AND LOCAL
INTERCONNECTION
R 484.74 Quality standards.
May 15, 2012
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Rule 4. (1) The quality standards for the provision of unbundled network elements and local
interconnection by an ILEC shall be either of the following:
(a) Those standards in a preexisting performance remedy plan for an ILEC and performance
measurements approved by the commission in an industry-wide proceeding in Michigan,
regardless of whether all providers participate in the plan.
(b) If a plan specified in subrule (1)(a) of this rule does not exist for the ILEC, then the
performance remedy plan and performance measurements negotiated or arbitrated by the parties
in an interconnection agreement approved by the commission.
(2) Nothing in this rule shall entitle a provider to participate in a plan if the plan is not
incorporated into its commission-approved interconnection agreement.
R 484.75 Remedies.
Rule 5. Nothing in this rule shall add to or detract from the remedies available to a provider
under the plans referenced in R 484.74, the act, or the federal act.
PROOF OF SERVICE
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
Case No.U-17065
County of Ingham
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Alyssa Sherman being duly sworn, deposes and says that on March 15, 2013 A.D. she
served a copy of the attached Commission order by first class mail, postage prepaid, or by
inter-departmental mail, to the persons as shown on the attached service list.
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Alyssa Sherman
Subscribed and sworn to before me
This 15th day of March 2013
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Gloria Pearl Jones
Notary Public, Ingham County, MI
My Commission Expires June 5, 2016
Acting in Eaton County
Service List U-17065
Thomas E. Maier
LARA/MAHS/Administrative Law Judges
Constitution Hall - North Tower
525 W. Allegan, 3rd Floor
Lansing MI 48913
PROOF OF SERVICE
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
Case No.
County of Ingham
U-17065
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Lisa Felice being duly sworn, deposes and says that on March 15, 2013 A.D. she served a
copy of the attached Commission Order (Commission’s Own Motion) via e-mail
transmission, to the persons as shown on the attached service list (Listserv Distribution
List).
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Lisa Felice
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 15th day of March 2013
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Gloria Pearl Jones
Notary Public, Ingham County, MI
As acting in Eaton County
My Commission Expires June 5, 2016
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