Montana Code 69-3-839. Approval of interconnection agreements
69-3-839. Approval of interconnection agreements. (1) Within 90 days of filing of an interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties to an agreement, the commission shall approve or reject the agreement, or the agreement is considered approved.
Terms Used In Montana Code 69-3-839
- carrier: means any provider of telecommunications services. See Montana Code 69-3-803
- Commission: means the public service commission. See Montana Code 69-3-803
- Telecommunications: means the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing without a change in the form or content of the information upon receipt. See Montana Code 69-3-803
(2)The commission may reject an agreement filed under this section only if the commission finds that:
(a)the agreement or a portion of the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement; or
(b)the implementation of the agreement or portion is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.
(3)Upon rejecting an agreement filed under this section, the commission shall issue written findings detailing any deficiencies in the agreement.