HB 4318
Relating to authorizing the Public Service Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the occupancy of customer-provided conduit.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows the West Virginia Public Service Commission to create a specific rule regarding how different companies can use conduit – physical pathways for communication lines – that is owned by customers. The rule will address the occupancy of this conduit, ensuring clarity and potentially regulating access to it. This legislation aims to provide the commission with the authority to manage this aspect of telecommunications infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Public Service Commission to create a rule.
- The rule will focus on the occupancy of customer-provided conduit.
- The rule is intended to address how companies utilize this conduit.
- This authorization stems from existing state law regarding rule-making authority.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public Service Commission
- Telecommunications companies
- Customers who own conduit
- Utility companies
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for the Public Service Commission to regulate conduit occupancy.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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