Identifies whether 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 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 con-junction with the “A” or “B” entry indicates that the customer certifies that, this number of channels is exempt from the surcharge.
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 ordered, the quantity exempt must be shown preceded by the “A” or “B” entry.
NA = Not Applicable
NOTE 1: “NA” is valid only where intrastate tariffs do not have surcharges.
USAGE: This field is conditional.
NOTE 1: Required when the ACT field on the ASR Form is “N”, otherwise optional.
DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 8 alpha/numeric characters
EXAMPLES: A 1 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 0 0 0 0
NOTE 1: This example illustrates the valid entry of “B” followed by the quantity of circuits that are exempt.
C