D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-1699

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 15-1699 - DEFINITIONS

1699.1

When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed:

Applicant - a public utility or any person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation who files an Application.

Application - a filing by either a public utility or any person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation interested in the use of a public utility's Facilities.

Cable Operator - a person or group of persons:

(A) who provides cable service over a cable system or over an open video system and directly or through one or more affiliates owns a significant interest in such cable system or open video system; or

(B) who controls or is responsible for, through any arrangement, the management and operation of a cable system or open video system.

Commission - the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia.

Complaint - a filing by either a Cable Operator or a public utility alleging that it has been denied access to a public utility's poles, ducts, conduits or rights-of-way, or that a rate, term, or condition.

Facilities - tracks, conduits, subways, poles, wires, switchboards, exchanges, works, or other equipment.

Pole Attachment - any attachment by a Cable Operator to a pole, duct, conduit, or right-of-way owned or controlled by a public utility.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-1699

Final Rulemaking published at 31 DCR 6496, 6501 (December 21, 1984); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 14436 (11/1/2019)