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NE Code § 86-303 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-303 - Definitions, where found.

86-303.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Telecommunications Relay System Act, the definitions found in sections 86-304 to 86-311 apply.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 2;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-902;   Laws 1993, LB 305, § 25;   Laws 1995, LB 146, § 2;  Laws 1999, LB 359, § 5;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1303;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 181.
NE Code § 86-304 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-304 - Commission, defined.

86-304.  Commission, defined.Commission means the Public Service Commission.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 182.
NE Code § 86-305 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-305 - Deaf, defined.

86-305.  Deaf, defined.Deaf has the same meaning as in section 71-4720.01.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 183.
NE Code § 86-306 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-306 - Fund, defined.

86-306.  Fund, defined.Fund means the Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 184.
NE Code § 86-307 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-307 - Hard of hearing, defined.

86-307.  Hard of hearing, defined.Hard of hearing has the same meaning as in section 71-4720.01.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 185.
NE Code § 86-308 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-308 - Household, defined.

86-308.  Household, defined.Household means a family unit whose members are related by birth, marriage, or adoption and who share a common living arrangement.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 186.
NE Code § 86-309 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-309 - Personal telephone service, defined.

86-309.  Personal telephone service, defined.Personal telephone service means telephone service located in an individual's room and the telephone service account is in the individual's name.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 187.
NE Code § 86-310 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-310 - Specialized telecommunications equipment, defined.

86-310.  Specialized telecommunications equipment, defined.Specialized telecommunications equipment means any telecommunications device enabling deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons to communicate using conventional telephone systems. Specialized telecommunications equipment includes, but is not limited to, telecommunications devices for the deaf, signaling devices, and amplification devices.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 188.
NE Code § 86-311 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-311 - Telecommunications relay system, defined.

86-311.  Telecommunications relay system, defined.Telecommunications relay system means a service permitting full and simultaneous communication between deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons using specialized telecommunications equipment and other persons using conventional telephone equipment.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 189.
NE Code § 86-312 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-312 - Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund; created; use; investment.

86-312.  Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund; created; use; investment.(1) The Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund is created. The fund shall be used to provide a statewide telecommunications relay system and to administer a statewide voucher program to provide specialized telecommunications equipment to qualified deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired persons in Nebraska, except that transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature.(2) Based upon the price of the equipment, vouchers shall be issued by the program administrator to pay private vendors for all or part of the cost of the equipment. After purchase, the recipient is the owner of the equipment and responsible for enforcement of any warranties and repairs.(3) Any money in the Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 3;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-903;   Laws 1993, LB 305, § 26;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 141;   Laws 1995, LB 146, § 3;   Laws 1997, LB 568, § 2;  Laws 1999, LB 359, § 6;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1304;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 190;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 97. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 86-313 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-313 - Surcharge; amount; hearing; commission; powers and duties.

86-313.  Surcharge; amount; hearing; commission; powers and duties.(1)(a) Each telephone company in Nebraska shall collect from each of the telephone subscribers a surcharge not to exceed twenty cents per month on each telephone number or functional equivalent in Nebraska, including wireless service as defined in section 86-456.01. Except for wireless service, the surcharge shall only be collected on the first one hundred telephone numbers or functional equivalents per subscriber. The companies shall add the surcharge to each subscriber's bill. The surcharge shall not be collected with respect to prepaid wireless telecommunications service as defined in the Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act.(b) The telephone companies are not liable for any surcharge not paid by a subscriber.(2) Before April 1 of each year, the commission shall hold a public hearing to determine the amount of surcharge necessary to carry out the Telecommunications Relay System Act. After the hearing, the commission shall set the surcharge at the level necessary to fund the statewide telecommunications relay system and the specialized telecommunications equipment program for the following year plus a reasonable reserve. The surcharge shall become effective on July 1 following the change.(3) In an emergency the commission may adjust the amount of the surcharge to become effective before such date but only after a public hearing for such purpose.(4) Each telephone company shall remit the proceeds from the surcharge to the commission. The commission shall remit the funds to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund.(5) The commission may require an audit of any company collecting the surcharge pursuant to the act.(6) This section shall not apply to subscribers who have no access to relay service.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 4;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-904;   Laws 1993, LB 305, § 27;   Laws 1995, LB 146, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1305;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 191;  Laws 2003, LB 187, § 28;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 3;  Laws 2010, LB723, § 1;  Laws 2012, LB1091, § 6. Cross References  Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act, see section 86-901.
NE Code § 86-314 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-314 - Telecommunications relay system; specialized telecommunications equipment program; requirements; rules and regulations; administrative fine.

86-314.  Telecommunications relay system; specialized telecommunications equipment program; requirements; rules and regulations; administrative fine.(1) The commission shall establish standards, procedures, and training specifications for the telecommunications relay system and shall supervise its operation. The telecommunications relay system shall assure prompt and accurate relay of all messages seven days per week, twenty-four hours per day, including holidays, to all deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons living in Nebraska who possess specialized telecommunications equipment. Any person using the telecommunications relay system shall not be charged for access to such system other than charges billed for instate and out-of-state long-distance telephone service. The telecommunications relay system shall at least provide the following telephone services: (a) Statewide instate calls with charges for long-distance calls billed to the person making the call in a manner which the commission determines will recover the cost of long-distance calls to the system; (b) out-of-state calls with charges billed to the person making the call; and (c) emergency calls.(2) The commission shall establish standards and criteria and shall determine the eligibility of qualified deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired persons applying for specialized telecommunications equipment. The eligible standards and criteria shall include the following: (a) Only one person per household may be a recipient of the telecommunications equipment; (b) an applicant shall reside in a household that has telephone service; (c) a recipient of equipment may not reapply for assistance more than once every five years; and (d) a nursing home or institution resident is eligible for specialized telecommunications equipment only if he or she has personal telephone service.(3) The commission may approve applications for specialized telecommunications equipment if they meet the guidelines established by the commission.(4) The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation of the Telecommunications Relay System Act and guidelines for the specialized telecommunications equipment program. The commission may enter into contracts with other agencies or private organizations, which may include the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, to operate the telecommunications relay system and the specialized telecommunications equipment program.(5) The Public Service Commission may administratively fine pursuant to section 75-156 any person who violates the act.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 5;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-905;   Laws 1993, LB 305, § 28;   Laws 1995, LB 146, § 5;   Laws 1997, LB 851, § 27;  Laws 1999, LB 359, § 7;  Laws 2000, LB 1285, § 22;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-1306;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 192.
NE Code § 86-315 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-315 - Special committee; membership.

86-315.  Special committee; membership.The commission shall administer the Telecommunications Relay System Act with the advice of a special committee appointed by the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The special committee shall consist of seven members as follows: One member shall be a deaf person; one member shall be a deaf or hard of hearing person; one member shall be a speech-impaired person; one member shall represent the Public Service Commission; one member shall represent the telephone industry; one member shall represent the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; and one member shall represent the public.Source   Laws 1990, LB 240, § 6;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-906;   Laws 1993, LB 305, § 29;   Laws 1997, LB 851, § 28;  Laws 1999, LB 359, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1307;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 193.
NE Code § 86-316 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-316 - Act, how cited.

86-316.  Act, how cited.Sections 86-316 to 86-329 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 1;  Laws 1999, LB 514, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1401;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 194;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 4;  Laws 2018, LB157, § 1;  Laws 2021, LB338, § 3.   Effective Date: May 6, 2021
NE Code § 86-317 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-317 - Purpose of act.

86-317.  Purpose of act.The purpose of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act is to authorize the commission to establish a funding mechanism which supplements federal universal service support mechanisms and ensures that all Nebraskans, without regard to their location, have comparable accessibility to telecommunications services at affordable prices.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1402;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 195.
NE Code § 86-318 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-318 - Definitions, where found.

86-318.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act, the definitions found in sections 86-319 to 86-322 apply.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 3;  Laws 2001, LB 389, § 3;   R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-1403;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 196;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 5;  Laws 2018, LB157, § 2.
NE Code § 86-319 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-319 - Commission, defined.

86-319.  Commission, defined.Commission means the Public Service Commission.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 197.
NE Code § 86-320 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-320 - Fund, defined.

86-320.  Fund, defined.Fund means the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 198.
NE Code § 86-320.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-320.01 - Telecommunications, defined.

86-320.01.  Telecommunications, defined.Telecommunications means the transmission between or among points specified by the user of information of the user's choosing without change in the form or content of the information as sent and received.Source Laws 2007, LB661, § 6.
NE Code § 86-320.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-320.02 - Prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider, defined.

86-320.02.  Prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider, defined.Prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider means a wireless telecommunications company whose service must be paid for in advance and is sold in predetermined units or dollars of which the number declines with use in a known amount or expiration of time.Source Laws 2018, LB157, § 3.
NE Code § 86-321 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-321 - Telecommunications Act of 1996, defined.

86-321.  Telecommunications Act of 1996, defined.Telecommunications Act of 1996 means the federal telecommunications legislation enacted as Public Law 104-104, as such law existed on January 1, 2002.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 199.
NE Code § 86-322 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-322 - Telecommunications company, defined.

86-322.  Telecommunications company, defined.Telecommunications company means any natural person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or association providing telecommunications or telecommunications service for hire in Nebraska without regard to whether such company holds a certificate of convenience and necessity as a telecommunications common carrier or a permit as a telecommunications contract carrier from the commission.Source  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 200;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 7.
NE Code § 86-323 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-323 - Legislature; declaration of policy.

86-323.  Legislature; declaration of policy.The Legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to preserve and advance universal service based on the following principles:(1) Quality telecommunications and information services should be available at just, reasonable, and affordable rates;(2) Access to advanced telecommunications and information services should be provided in all regions of the state;(3) Consumers in all regions of the state, including low-income consumers and those in rural and high-cost areas, should have access to telecommunications and information services, including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and information services, that are reasonably comparable to those services provided in urban areas and that are available at rates that are reasonably comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas;(4) All providers of telecommunications should make an equitable and nondiscriminatory contribution to the preservation and advancement of universal service;(5) There should be specific, predictable, sufficient, and competitively neutral mechanisms to preserve and advance universal service. Funds for the support of high-cost service areas will be available only to the designated eligible telecommunications companies providing service to such areas. Funds for the support of low-income customers, schools, libraries, and providers of health care to rural areas will be available to any entity providing telecommunications services, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities. The distribution of universal service funds should encourage the continued development and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure;(6) Elementary and secondary schools, libraries, and providers of health care to rural areas should have access to advanced telecommunications services as described in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. To promote the efficient use of facilities in rural areas, universal service rules should not preclude the sharing of facilities supported by universal service funds with other local users, if such ineligible users pay appropriate retail usage rates to the telecommunications company;(7) The implicit support mechanisms in intrastate access rates throughout the state may be replaced while ensuring that local service rates in all areas of the state remain affordable; and(8) The costs of administration of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund should be kept to a minimum.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1404;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 201;  Laws 2007, LB661, § 8.
NE Code § 86-324.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-324.01 - Fund; distribution; projects; requirements; applicability.

86-324.01.  Fund; distribution; projects; requirements; applicability.Beginning on January 1, 2022, the commission shall ensure that funds distributed from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund for construction of new broadband infrastructure shall go to projects that provide broadband service scalable to one hundred megabits per second or greater for downloading and one hundred megabits per second or greater for uploading. This section shall not apply to any disbursements from any Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund wireless infrastructure grant program, the purpose of which is to improve wireless telecommunications service coverage through grants for the construction of wireless telecommunications service facilities.Source  Laws 2021, LB338, § 4.   Effective Date: May 6, 2021
NE Code § 86-324.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-324.02 - Ongoing high-cost support; recipient; speed tests; required.

86-324.02.  Ongoing high-cost support; recipient; speed tests; required.Any recipient of ongoing high-cost support from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund shall agree to submit to speed tests as determined by the commission. Upon the commission's request, such recipient shall conduct the speed tests and submit the results to the commission. The speed tests shall be conducted for one week using a random sample of locations of consumers who subscribe to services provided over infrastructure for which ongoing high-cost support is received.Source  Laws 2021, LB338, § 5.   Effective Date: May 6, 2021
NE Code § 86-325 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-325 - Fund; commission; powers and duties.

86-325.  Fund; commission; powers and duties.The commission shall determine the standards and procedures reasonably necessary, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as reasonably required, and enter into such contracts with other agencies or private organizations or entities as may be reasonably necessary to efficiently develop, implement, and operate the fund.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 6;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1406;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 203. Annotations Nothing in this section requires the Public Service Commission to engage in rulemaking to interpret federal law in conjunction with the administration of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund. In re Application No. C-1889, 264 Neb. 167, 647 N.W.2d 45 (2002).
NE Code § 86-326 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-326 - Fund; administrator; duties; telecommunications companies; obligations.

86-326.  Fund; administrator; duties; telecommunications companies; obligations.The fund may be administered by a neutral third-party administrator. The commission shall oversee the preparation and selection process of the administrator through a request for proposal process established by the commission. If a third-party administrator is selected, the administrator shall serve at the will of the commission. The administrator shall: Gather the necessary data to estimate fund obligations; notify telecommunications companies of their obligations to the fund; collect and distribute money from the fund in accordance with the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act and the rules and regulations established by the commission; and notify the commission of any violations of the act and rules and regulations by telecommunications companies with respect to the fund. The commission shall audit the administrator to ensure the duties are being performed in accordance with the act and its rules and regulations. Any telecommunications company not meeting its obligation to the fund shall not be eligible to receive payments from the fund, shall be subject to administrative penalties to be determined by the commission, and shall be subject to the revocation of any certificate or permit issued pursuant to section 86-128 or any predecessor statute.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 7;  Laws 1999, LB 150, § 15;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1407;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 204.
NE Code § 86-327 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-327 - Fund; advisory board.

86-327.  Fund; advisory board.The commission shall oversee and the administrator, if a third-party administrator is selected, shall administer the fund with the advice of an advisory board appointed by the commission.The number of members on such advisory board shall be not less than seven nor more than nine members. The composition of the membership of the advisory board shall be determined by the commission and shall include the following representatives: One member shall represent the commission; one member shall represent elementary and secondary schools; one member shall represent libraries; one member shall represent rural health care providers; two members, but not more than three members, shall represent telecommunications companies; and one member, but not more than two members, shall represent the public.The advisory board shall provide recommendations to the commission at the public hearing held pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. The advisory board shall also, on an annual basis, recommend the services to be supported by the fund.Source   Laws 1997, LB 686, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1408;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 205;  Laws 2004, LB 821, § 44.  Cross References  Open Meetings Act, see section 84-1407.