20201124Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34843.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34843 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 24, 2020
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF CLEAR RATE
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.’S APPLICATION
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE RESOLD AND NON-FACILITIES
BASED LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
THROUGHOUT IDAHO
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CASE NO. CRC-T-20-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 34843

On October 14, 2020, Clear Rate Communications, Inc. (“Company”) applied for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide resold and non-facilities based local
exchange service throughout Idaho.
The Commission now sets deadlines for interested persons to comment on the
Application, and for the Company to reply.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company is a Michigan corporation
authorized to do business in Idaho as a foreign corporation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company plans to “provide resold and non-
facilities based local exchange service utilizing the facilities of incumbent local exchange carriers”
statewide. Application at 1-3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company asserts it is in negotiations with
CenturyLink Communications for an interconnection agreement. The Company states it will file a
proposed tariff once it receives certification by the Commission and has an interconnection
agreement in place.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application includes a customer contact
for complaints and inquiries. The Company also filed confidential financial statements. The
Company asserts it will comply with Commission rules.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. The Application is also
available on the Commission’s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “TELEPHONE” tab

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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at the top of the home page, then select “Open Cases” and then locate and click on the case number
as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically Idaho
Code §§ 62-605, 62-615, and 62-622. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with
its authority under Title 62 and Commission Rule of Procedure 114. See IDAPA 31.01.01.114.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .204. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments
have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons shall have 21 days from the issue date of this Order to file written
comments. Comments must be filed by e-mail unless e-mail is unavailable. To comment by e-
mail, please access the Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “Consumers”
tab and then “Case Comment Form” and complete the form using the case number as it appears
on the front of this document. Comments filed by e-mail must also be e-mailed to the Company at
the e-mail addresses listed below. If e-mail is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the
Commission and Company at these addresses:
For the Idaho PUC:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

For Clear Rate Communications, Inc.:

Mark Lammert
Compliance Solutions, Inc.
242 Rangeline Rd.
Longwood, FL 32750
[e-mail]

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments
within 28 days from the issue date of this Order.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received
within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its Order
without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do within 21 days from the issue date of this Order. The Company must file any
reply comments within 28 days from the issue date of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
34781, issued September 17, 2020. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission
electronically and shall be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See
Rule 14.02. Service between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34843 4
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 24th day
of November 2020.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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