California ALJ Calls AT&T to Hearing in 911 Tariffs Flap
AT&T must show cause why it shouldn’t be found in contempt or violation of California Public Utilities Commission rules for refusing to comply with and maintain 911 tariffs with the agency, said CPUC Administrative Law Judge Karl Bemesderfer in a…
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Friday ruling in docket R-18-03-011. The ALJ required AT&T to respond in writing by Jan. 6 and appear at a Jan. 23 evidentiary hearing in San Francisco. The commission usually fines $500-$50,000 for violations, said Bemesderfer. “In addition to imposing monetary fines, penalties, and holding a utility in contempt, the Commission can do all things necessary and convenient in the exercise of its power and jurisdiction.” The carrier didn’t comment Monday.