47 CFR §64.1002
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- (a)Investment and expenses not used and useful in the ordinary course. The following investments and expenses are presumed not used and useful (and thus unreasonable):
- (1)Personal expenses, including but not limited to personal expenses for food and beverages, housing, such as rent or mortgages, vehicles for personal use, and personal travel;
- (2)Tangible property not logically related or necessary to offering voice or broadband services;
- (3)Political contributions;
- (4)Membership fees and dues in social, service and recreational, or athletic clubs or organizations;
- (5)Penalties or fines for statutory or regulatory violations; and
- (6)Penalties or fees for late payments on debt, loans, or other payments.
- (b)Non-customary investments and expenses. Unless customary for similarly situated companies, the following investments and expenses are presumed not used and useful (and thus unreasonable):
- (1)Personal benefits, such as gifts, housing allowances, and childcare, that are not part of taxable compensation;
- (2)Artwork and other objects that possess aesthetic value that are displayed in the workplace;
- (3)Aircraft, watercraft, and off-road vehicles used for work and work-related purposes;
- (4)Cafeterias and dining facilities;
- (5)Charitable donations;
- (6)Entertainment;
- (7)Food and beverage expenses for work and work-related travel;
- (8)Membership fees and dues associated with professional organizations;
- (9)Scholarships; and
- (10)Sponsorships of conferences or community events.