HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170316Redacted Revised Rates.pdfGIvENS PunsLEY,.,"
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VIA HAND DELIVERY
Diane Hanian, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472W Washington St.
Boise lD 83702
Gory G. Allen
Peter G. Borlon
Chrislopher J. Beeson
Joson J. Blokley
Clint R. Bolinder
Jeff W. Bower
Preston N. Corter
Jeremy C. Chou
Williom C. Cole
Michoel C. Creomer
Amber N. Dino
Brodley J. Dixon
Thomos E. Dvorok
Jeffrey C. Feredoy
Morlin C. Hendrickson
Brion J. Holleron
March 16,2017
Kersii H. Kennedy
Neol A. Koskello
Deboro K. Kristensen
Michoel P. Lowrence
Fronklin G. Lee
Dovid R. Lombordi
Kimberly D. Moloney
Kennelh R. McClure
Kelly Greene McConnell
Alex P. McLoughlin
Me odie A. McQuode
Christopher H. Meyer
L. Edword Miller
Poirick J. Miller
Judson B. Montgomery
Deboroh E. Nelson
W. Hugh O'Riordon, LL.M.
Rondoll A. Petermon
Jock W. Relf
Michoel O. Roe
Jomie Coplon Smilh
P. Mork Thompson
Jeffrey A. Wor
Robert B. While
Don E. Knickrehm, of counsel
Angelo M. Reed, of counsel
Kennelh L. Pu61ey (r940-20r5)
Jomes A. Mcclure (r924-20r)
Roymond D. Givens (r9r7 2oo8)
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Re: FRE-T-17-01 - Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Dear Diane:
We represent Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, Inc. ("Blackfoot") in connection with an
amendment to Blackfoot's master loan agreement and other security instruments with CoBank,
ACB to refinance an existing loan with CoBank (the "Refinancing"). The Commission approved
the Refinancing on March 7,2017 pursuant to Order No. 33724, which among other things
requires filing of final loan documents with the Commission.
Enclosed for your records are one (1) hard copy set and one (1) CD-ROM containing the
final loan documents (the "Loan Documents") in connection with the Refinancing, including:
(1) Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated as of March 10,2017;
(2) Amended and Restated First Supplement to the Master Loan Agreement dated as of
March 10,2017; and
(3) Amendment and Reaffirmation Agreement dated as of March 10,2017
Please note that certain provisions of the enclosed Loan Documents have been redacted
and marked as "CONFIDENTIAL" in accordance with IDAPA 31.01.01 Rule 67. I hereby
certify that the redacted material qualifies either as "confidential information" or as "trade
secrets" exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Idaho Code $ 48-801(5xa)-(b) and Idaho
Code $74-107(t)-(2).
March 16,2017
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Enclosures
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Michael Creamer