Identifies whether a surcharge is applicable (non-exempt) or non-applicable (exempt) for the circuit ordered between two customer locations.
NOTE 1: This field is for certifying on a per circuit basis. Providers may require an accompanying certificate with the Access Service Request.
VALID ENTRIES:
A = The customer certifies that the access service is terminated in a device not capable of interconnecting the service with local exchange service or indicates that the customer certifies that the access service is associated with a switched access service that is subject to Carrier Common Line Charges and therefore exempt from the surcharge.
B = The customer has a blanket exemption certification on file with the provider.
NOTE 1: The provider will provide information concerning the availability of this option by the provider. (Whether or not a blanket exemption is to be used will determine applicability of surcharge).
C = Surcharge is applicable to this circuit.
NA = Not Applicable
NOTE 1: Use of “NA” is specified on the associated service specific form.
USAGE: This field is conditional.
NOTE 1: Required when the ACT field on the ASR Form is “N” and the surcharge status for a circuit differs from that shown in the S25C field on the related service specific form.
NOTE 2: Prohibited when the first position of the REQTYP field on the ASR Form is “A”, “M” or “L”.
NOTE 3: Prohibited when the UNE field on the ASR Form is populated.
NOTE 4: Otherwise optional.
DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 2 alpha/numeric characters.
EXAMPLE: A