LD1686

This bill amends Maine Revised Statutes to clarify funding for the interconnection ombudsman, update reporting requirements, and align penalties with.

This bill amends Maine Revised Statutes to clarify the funding sources for the interconnection ombudsman, aligning them with recent legislative changes. It updates the Public Utilities Commission's annual reporting requirements to include specific references to beneficial electrification. The bill removes the requirement for the commission to establish a telecommunications education access fund and mandates contributions from voice network service providers. It also clarifies that consumer-owned water utilities are exempt from certain financial requirements.