HomeMy WebLinkAbout19980605Notice of Application.docBEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF CITIZENS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF IDAHO TO REDUCE ACCESS RATES AND REBALANCE OTHER RATES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
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CASE NO. CTC-T-983
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on May 15, 1998, Citizens Telecommunications Company of Idaho filed an Application to reduce access rates and rebalance other rates for telecommunications services pursuant to Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rule 121.
In its Application, Citizens proposes to rebalance its rates and reduce access charges by more than fifty (50) percent, from an effective rate of about twelve (12) cents per minute to a proposed effective rate of about six (6) cents per minute. In addition, the proposed rates include several local and regional calling plans designed to resolve pending requests from Citizens customers for extended area service (EAS).
The proposed rate design is revenue neutral in that it will provide Citizens the opportunity to earn its already established revenue requirement. With this Application, Citizens is not seeking an adjustment to its revenue requirement nor an overall increase in rates. Existing rates have been rebalanced so that the overall rate design will result in Citizens revenue staying the same. As part of the rate rebalancing, Citizens offset the reduction in access rates with increases in other rates, including the first rate increase for residential and business basic exchange service in 13 years. Citizens states that despite the increase in basic service rates, customers will benefit from the proposed rate design with significantly expanded local calling areas in nearly all service areas and optional local calling plans that will provide significant savings over existing toll rates.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Citizens states that the rate design does not require Citizens to draw any revenue from the state Universal Service Fund. Citizens requests that the proposed rates be approved expeditiously without an evidentiary hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Citizens states it submits this Application in compliance with Rule 121 governing utility applications to change rates. However, because Citizens is not proposing a general rate case nor establishment of a revenue requirement, all of the requirements of Rule 121 are not applicable.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Citizens has requested that its Application in this case be processed under Modified Procedure pursuant to Rule 201 of the Commissions Rules of Procedure (IDAPA 31.01.01) and that an evidentiary hearing not be conducted.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and proposed tariffs have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to intervene in this matter for the purpose of presenting evidence or cross-examining witnesses at hearing must file a Petition to Intervene with the Commission pursuant to this Commission's Rules of Procedure 72 and 73, IDAPA 31.01.01.072 and -.073. Persons intending to participate at the hearing must file a Petition to Intervene on or before June 22, 1998. Persons desiring to present their views without parties' rights of participation and cross-examination are not required to intervene and may present their comments without prior notification to the Commission or the parties.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings will be conducted pursuant to the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq. DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of June 1998.
Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE -1-
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 5, 1998