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 leg basis for a multipoint circuit. Providers may require an accompanying certificate with the Access Service Request.
VALID ENTRIES:
A = The customer certifies, that the access service , is terminated in advice 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. (Whether or not a blanket exception is to be used will determine applicability of surcharge.)
C = Surcharge is applicable to this circuit.
NA = Not Applicable
NOTE 1: "NA" is valid only for ACTL to SWC, EO to EO connections or where intrastate tariffs do not have surcharges.
USAGE: This field is conditional.
NOTE 1: Required when the LEGACT field is "N", otherwise optional.
DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 2 alpha characters
EXAMPLES: A
N A