Identifies whether a surcharge is applicable (non-exempt) or non-applicable (exempt) for the number of circuits ordered between two customer locations.
NOTE 1: The S25C field appears on the Multipoint Service Leg (MSL) Form for certifying on a per leg basis for a multipoint circuit. Providers may require an accompanying certificate with the Access Service Request.
NOTE 2: When a mix (exempt and non exempt) is ordered the specific exemptions are stated using the ACI or MSL order request forms.
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.
NOTE 1: When the numeric entry in positions 2-8 is populated, leading or embedded spaces and leading zeros are not permitted.
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 exception is to be used will determine applicability of surcharge).
NOTE 2: A numeric quantity used in conjunction with the “A” or “B” entry indicates that the customer certifies that, this number of channels is exempt from the surcharge. (Only applicable to analog or digital high capacity facilities provided between two customer locations).
NOTE 3: When the numeric entry in positions 2-8 is populated, leading or embedded spaces and leading zeros are not permitted.
C = Surcharge is applicable to all circuits.
NOTE 1: If the surcharge does not apply to all the circuits or channels ordered, the quantity exempt must be shown preceded by an “A” or “B”.
NA = Not Applicable
NOTE 1: “NA” is valid only for ACTL to SWC, EO to EO connections, DNALs or where intrastate tariffs do not have surcharge.
USAGE: This field is conditional.
NOTE 1: Required when the ACT field on the ASR Form is “N” and the first position of the LTP field on the ASR Form is not “A”, “G”, “H”, “I”, “J” or “K”.
NOTE 2: Prohibited when the ACT field on the ASR Form is not “N” and the first position of the LTP field on the ASR Form is “A”, “G”, “H”, “I”, “J” or “K”.
NOTE 3: Prohibited when the UNE field on the ASR Form is populated.
NOTE 4: Otherwise optional.
DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 8 alpha/numeric characters
EXAMPLES: A 3 0
NOTE 1: This example illustrates the valid entry of “A” followed by the quantity of circuits that are exempt.
B 1 2 0
NOTE 1: This example illustrates the valid entry of “B” followed by the quantity of circuits that are exempt.
C