For these reasons, Staff requests a special order be issued directing it to conduct a survey of competition for local exchange service. That rule requires competitive providers to provide annual reports of their activities to the Commission. Generally, the scope of the reports is limited to interexchange toll activities, but can be expanded by a special order from the Commission. Staff adds that, in addition to these reporting requirements, all telecommunication carriers agree to respond in a timely manner to Commission inquiries. After review, the Commission agrees with Staff's recommendation and adopts it.
Staff is directed to conduct a survey of competition for local exchange services.
The information provided by both incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers will help assist the Commission in its regulatory functions. The Commission further agrees that the results from the survey should be aggregated and that any information submitted about individual carriers be treated as confidential. Incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers shall respond to Staff's requests for information related to the survey. Smith Commissioner A party may request rehearing or reconsideration of this order pursuant to ORS 756.561. A request for rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with the Commission within 60 days of the date of service of this order.