20240312Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL

FROM: MICHAEL DUVAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: MARCH 12, 2024

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF BARR TELL USA, INC.’S APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE RESOLD AND FACILITIES-BASED LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES; CASE NO. BTL-T-23-01.

On December 22, 2023, Barr Tell USA, Inc. (“Company”) applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission (“Commission”) requesting the issuance of a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity authorizing the Company to offer local telecommunication exchange
services in Idaho pursuant to IDAPA 31.01.01.114. The Company’s Application included several
exhibits.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline and a 28-day Company reply deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline and a 28-day Company reply deadline?

_____________________________
Michael Duval
Deputy Attorney General

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