20130627CEN-T Redacted Filing.pdf

CENTURYLINK
1600 7th Avenue, Room 1 506
Seattle, Washingion 98191
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Lisa A. Anderl
Senior Associate General Counsel
Regulatory Law
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June 26,2013
Jean D. Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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Boise, ID 83702-5983
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RE: CenturyTel of ldaho, Inc. d/b/a Centurylink
Redacted Confidential2013 Federal ETC Filing
Dear Ms. Jewell:
On November 18, 2011 the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") released its
USF/ICC Transfornrution Order in WC Docket No. 10-90 et al. With that Order, the
FCC began a transition to a national framework for certification of Eligible
Telecommunications Carriers ("ETCs") and set forth a standard set of information that all
ETCs must file each year. The Order also required ETCs to provide the same
information to the respective state commissions.
On June 10,2013, the FCC released an Order in WC Docket No. 10-90 granting a limrted
waiver of the July I filing deadline for the annual ETC reporting requirements, with one
exception. I As clarified by the FCC Order, ETCs with voice service rates below the rate
floor2 must file by July 1 the voice rate information required by 47 C.F.R. $ 54.313(h).
Attached is this information for CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. dlbla Centurylink as filed with
the FCC on July 1.
Certain additional reporting requirements containedin 47 C.F.R. $ 54.313 applicable to
2013 as well as the proposed reporting template, FCC Form 481, are pending Office of
Management and Budget (OI\B) approval pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Centurylink will provide any additional information required to be filed this year in
I See /rr tlrc Matter of Connect Anterica Fund,Order,WC Docket No. 10-90, DA l3-1348, (rel. June 10,
2Ot3).
'Only ETCs that receive Federal High Cost Loop or High Cost Model Support are required to reporr
residential basic rates below the rate floor. www.centurylink.com
Jean D. Jewell,
June 26,2013
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accordance with the instructions and the timing to be published by the FCC Wireline
Competition Bureau (WCB) after it has obtained OMB approval.'
Additional state-specific ETC certification information requirements, if any, will be
provided pursuant to the Idaho requirements and filing schedules. Consistent with past
years, we request that you certify to the FCC pursuant to 47 C.F.R $ 54.314 in
accordance with the deadline to be set by the FCC in order for Centurylink to continue
receiving Federal high cost support in Idaho.
The access line data provided in response to 47 C.F.R. $54.313 (h) contained in
Confidential Attachment I is proprietary and confidential to Centurylink and is,
therefore, filed under separate cover, accompanied by an attorney's certificate.
Enclosed are an original and 7 copies of the Redacted Confidential Attachment 1. Please
do not hesitate to contact Jim Farr on 801-238 -0240 should you have any questions
regarding this filing.
Sincerely,
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Lisa A. Anderl
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Enclosures
3 See id Paragraph 4. (instructing that after OMB approval is announced in the Federal Register, the Bureau
will release a Public Notice announcing the new deadlines for ETCs to submit their annual reports and for
states or ETCs to file their section 54.314 certifications).
REDACTED ATTACHMENT 1
RATE FLOOR DATA COLLECTION - OMB Control Number 3060-0986
1 - Gontact lnformatlon
Block 2 - Residential Local ServicriiRates, Fees, and Line Counts
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REDACTED ATTACHMENT 1
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING CARRIER, IF THE REPORTING CARRIER IS FILING RATE FLOOR DATA ON ITS OWN
BEHALF:
Certification of Officer as to the Accuracy of the Data Reported for the Rate Floor Data
I certify that I am an officer of the reporting carrier; my responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of the actual rate floor data
reported ; and, to the best of my knowledge, the information reported on this form is accurate.
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CENTURYLINK
1600 7th Avsnus, Room 1506
Seattle, Washinglon 98191
(206) 345-1s74
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Lisa A. Anderl
Senior Associata General Counsel
Begulatory Law
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June 26,2013
Jean D. Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472West Washington
Boise, D 83702-5983
RE: CenturyTel of ldaho, Inc. d/b/a Centurylink
Confidential 2013 Federal ETC Filing
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Via Overnight delivery
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On November 18, 2011 the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") released its
USF/ICC Transformation Order in WC Docket No. 10-90 et al. With that Order, the
FCC began a transition to a national framework for certification of Eligible
Telecommunications Carriers ("ETCs") and set forth a standard set of information that all
ETCs must file each year. The Order also required ETCs to provide the same
information to the respective state commissions.
On June 10,2013, the FCC released an Order in WC Docket No. 10-90 granting a limited
waiver of the July 1 filing deadline for the annual ETC reporting requirements, with one
exception. I As clarified by the FCC Order, ETCs with voice service rates below the rate
floor2 must file by July 1 the voice rate information required by 47 C.F.R. $ 54.313(h).
Attached is this information for CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. dlbla Centurylink as filed with
the FCC on July 1.
Certain additional reporting requirements contained in 47 C.F.R. $ 54.313 applicable to
2013 as well as the proposed reporting template, FCC Form 481, are pending Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Centurylink will provide any additional information required to be filed this year in
I See In the Matter of Connect America Fund, Order,WC Docket No. 10-90, DA l3-1348, (rel. June 10,
2013).
'Only ETCs that receive Federal High Cost Loop or High Cost Model Support are required to report
residential basic rates below the rate floor.vwr/w.centu ryl i n k.com
Jean D. Jewell,
June 26,2013
Page 2
accordance with the instructions and the timing to be published by the FCC Wireline
Competition Bureau (WCB) after it has obtained OMB approval.'
Additional state-specific ETC certification information requirements, if any, will be
provided pursuant to the Idaho requirements and filing schedules. Consistent with past
years, we request that you certify to the FCC pursuant to 47 C.F.R $ 54.314 in
accordance with the deadline to be set by the FCC in order for Centurylink to continue
receiving Federal high cost support in Idaho.
Enclosed under seal are an original and 7 copies of the Confidential Attachment l. The
access line data provided in response to 47 C.F.R. $54.313 (h) contained in Confidential
Attachment 1 is proprietary and confidential to Centurylink and is accompanied by an
attorney' s certificate.
Please do not hesitate to contact Jim Farr on 801-238 -0240 should you have any
questions regarding this filing.
Sincerely,
fr6rz
LAA/jga
Enclosures
3 See id Paragraph 4. (instructing that after OMB approval is announced in the Federal Register, the Bureau
will release a Public Notice announcing the new deadlines for ETCs to submit their annual reports and for
states or ETCs to file their section 54.314 certifications).
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i;i=i-:r:::r"ATTORNEY'S CERTIFICATE
RE: 2013 Federal ETC Filing
This Certificate is made pursuant to Rule 67 of the Idaho Public
Commission's Rules of Procedures I.D.A.P.A. 3 1.01.0 1.067 .
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This Certificate applies to the access line data provided in response to 47 C.F.R.
$ s4.313(h).
The undersigned hereby asserts that she is familiar with the material classified as
confidential and claimed not to be available for public inspection, examination, and
copying, and that she, in good faith, believes that there is a basis in law for that claim,
namely that the information contained therein constitutes a "trade secret" as defined in
Idaho Code Section 48-801 and is by virtue the Idaho Trade Secrets Act, Title 48,
Chapter 8, Idaho Code subject to protection.
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DATED this 26 day of June,2013
Attorney for Centurylink