20090529notice_of_application_order_no_30824.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 29, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF CTC TELECOM, INC. FOR
DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECO MMUNI CA TI 0 NS CARRIER NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CASE NO. CTL-09-
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30824
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 23, 2009, CTC Telecom, Inc. ("CTC"
or "Company filed an Application pursuant to Section 214(e)(1)-(2) of the
Telecommunications Act of 1934, Sections 54.201 of the rules of the Federal Communications
Commission ("FCC") and the rules and regulations of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, for
designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier ("ETC") for the purpose of receiving
support from the Universal Service Fund ("USF"
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that CTC is a Commercial Mobile Radio Services
CMRS") carrier marketing and selling its mobile wireless services under the brand name Snake
River PCS.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company is licensed to provide
telecommunications services in Basic Trading Area ("BT A") 050 in Idaho, including the
following Idaho counties: Adams, Boise, Gem, and northern Washington.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company s proposed ETC service area
includes, but is not limited to, the Idaho communities of New Meadows, Council, Indian Valley,
Cambridge, Garden Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City and Lowman.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that CTC'Application contains certain
information related to its voice grade access service, local usage plan, dual tone multi-frequency
signaling, single party service, emergency services, operator services, interexchange (long-
distance) services, directory assistance and toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that upon ETC certification, CTC will advertise
its services in various media outlets throughout its Idaho wireless service area.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30824
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 will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities 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 any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application
shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Molly O'Leary
Richardson & O'Leary PLLC
515 N. 2ih Street (83702)
PO Box 7218
Boise, ID 83707
Mail: molly(tpxichardsonandolearv.com
All comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document. Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon and complete the comment form using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail address listed
above.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30824
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and then "Telephone Cases.
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 ~ 62-610D. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority
under Title 62.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30824
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this Jflt"'-
day of May 2009.
IM . KEMPTON; P IDENT
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
MACK A. REDFORD, COM
ATTEST:
O:CTL-09-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30824