All telecommunications carriers and providers that offer or
provide any telecommunications service for a fee, directly to the
public, either within the Township or outside the corporate limits
from telecommunications facilities within the Township, shall register
with the Township pursuant to this article on forms to be provided
by the Township, which shall include the following:
A.
The identity and legal status of the registrant, including any affiliates;
B.
The name, address, and telephone number of the officer, agent, or
employee responsible for the accuracy of the registration statement;
C.
A description of the registrant's existing or proposed telecommunications
facilities within the Township;
D.
A description of the telecommunications service that the registrant
intends to offer or provide, or is currently offering or providing,
to persons, firms, businesses, or institutions within the Township;
E.
Information sufficient to determine whether the registrant is subject
to public way licensing or franchising under this Part 2;
F.
Information sufficient to determine whether the transmission, origination,
or receipt of the telecommunications services provided or to be provided
by the registrant constitutes an occupation or privilege subject to
any municipal telecommunications tax, utility message tax, or other
occupation tax imposed by the Township;
G.
Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied
for and received any certificate of authority required by the Pennsylvania
Commerce Department or the Pennsylvania State Interactive Telecommunications
Development Commission to provide telecommunications services or facilities
within the Township;
H.
Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied
for and received any construction permit, operating license, or other
approvals required by the Federal Communications Commission to provide
telecommunications services or facilities within the Township;
I.
Such other information as the Township Clerk may reasonably require.
Registration fees for a telecommunications carrier or provider
may be established and revised annually by resolution of the Board
of Commissioners.
The purpose of registration under this article is to:
A.
Provide the Township with accurate and current information concerning
the telecommunications carriers and providers who offer or provide
telecommunications services within the Township, or that own or operate
telecommunications facilities within the Township;
B.
Assist the Township in enforcement of this Part 2;
C.
Assist the Township in the collection and enforcement of any municipal
taxes, franchise fees, license fees, or charges that may be due the
Township;
D.
Assist the Township in monitoring compliance with local, state and
federal laws.
