RATE DESIGN

The interim rate exhibits must include a schedule showing the test year revenue-producing unit, present rate, proposed interim rate, present revenue, and proposed interim revenue for each existing and proposed interim rate element of each service. The schedule must include subtotals for each major category of revenue such as local network service, network access, long-distance network service, and extended area service. The telephone company shall provide a written explanation of proposed interim rates that are not the result of increasing the existing rate by the average percentage increase in interim revenues. The explanation must show exigent circumstances or existence of competing products or services offered by a nonregulated competitor.