20050921Decision memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
CO MMISSI 0 NER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:CAROLEE HALL
DATE:SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
RE:VERIZON NORTHWEST INC. INTRALATA TOLL TARIFF I.
NO.7 INCREASING THE MONTHLY SURCHARGE RATES FOR
THE STATE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF) AS ORDERED IN
COMMISSION ORDER NO. 29860; CASE NO. GNR- T -05-06.
BACKGROUND AND STAFF ANALYSIS
On September 9, 2005 , Verizon filed Tariff Advice No. 05-08 in compliance with the
Commission s Order No 29860 in Case No. GNR- T-05-06 wherein the monthly surcharge rates
for the Universal Service Fund (USF) were increased. The Company is requesting an October 1
2005 effective date, which also comports with the Commission s Order.
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed the Company s filing and believes it complies the Commission
recent Order. Staff recommends approval.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve Verizon s Tariff Advice No. 05-08?
chall/u/decision memoslV erizon 05-08 USF Compliance filing
DECISION MEMORANDUM SEPTEMBER 12, 2005