20061019notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_30152.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 19 2006
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
INLAND CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY)
FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER UNDER
47 U.c. ~ 214(e)(2)
CASE NO. INC-06-
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF-INTERVENTION
DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 30152
On June 29, 2006, Inland Cellular Telephone Company filed a Petition on behalf of
Washington RSA No.8 Limited Partnership dba Inland Cellular ("Inland" or "Company ) for
designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) for service areas in Idaho that are
currently serviced by other carriers. See Idaho Code ~~ 62-610A and 62-610D and Order No.
29841. See also 47 u.S.c. ~ 214(e)(2).
According to the Petition, Inland is authorized by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) as the "B Band" cellular carrier in the northern section (within Idaho
County) of Idaho 2 (B-2) Rural Service Area (RSA). Application at 2. Inland is also licensed by
the FCC as the "B Band" cellular carrier and has the authority to serve the southern section of
Idaho 1 (B-2) RSA through a Rural Service Area Service Agreement and Option held by Inland
Telephone Company. Id Inland is a commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) provider and
provides interstate telecommunications services. Id. Inland seeks designation as an ETC and to
receive universal service support in certain non-rural wire centers located in Benewah
Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce Counties.
On September 6, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Application. Order No.
30123. The Idaho Telephone Association, Citizens Communications of Idaho dba Frontier
Communications of Idaho and Potlatch Telephone Company filed Petitions to Intervene. No
objections were filed against any of these Petitions, and the Commission granted each Petition.
Order No. 30123 and Order No. 30144. In addition, the Commission granted the Motion for
Limited Admission filed by out-of-state counsel for Potlatch. Order No. 30144.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 30152
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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, IDAP A 31.01.01.201-204. 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
Petition may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within thirty
(30) days following 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 Petition may be mailed to the
Commission and the Company at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
James K. Brooks
Inland Cellular Telephone Company
103 South 2nd Street
PO Box 688
Roslyn, Washington 98941
E-mail: ibrooks~inland.net
472 W.Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
These 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 Inland 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 MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 30152
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition and supporting exhibits have
been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular business
hours at the Commission offices or on the Commission s Website at www.puc.idaho.gov under
the "File Room" icon 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 that 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, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION
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, IDAP A 31.01.01.072 and - 073. Persons intending to participate at the hearing must
file a Petition to Intervene on or before October 30, 2006. Persons seeking intervenor status
shall also provide the Commission Secretary with their electronic mail address to facilitate future
communications in this matter.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that 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 the Commission Secretary shall issue a
Notice of Parties after the deadline for intervention has passed. Depending on the number of
intervenors, the Commission may direct that pleadings and testimony be filed electronically with
the other parties.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Petition of Inland Cellular Telephone Company
for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under 47 U.C. ~ 214(e)(2) be
processed by Modified Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204. Persons interested in submitting
written comments in this matter must do so no later than 30 days from the service date of this
Order.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 30152
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that persons desiring to intervene in this matter for the
purpose of presenting evidence shall file a Petition to Intervene with the Commission no later
than October 30, 2006.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this let
day of October 2006.
PAUL KJE
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ENNIS S. HANSEN, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Barbara Barrows
Assistant Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 30152