20160805Application.pdf

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TO: Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("PUC")
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702
ATTN: Grace Seaman, Utilities Analyst
FROM: Paul L. Mattiola, Vice President -Taxes
Verizon Communications, Inc.
One Verizon Way
P.O. Box 627
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Date: 7/28/16
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2015 Idaho Broadband Equipment Investment Credit (Idaho Form 68)
Introduction
Verizon Business ("VzB") is submitting the following application to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission ("PUC") for qualification of broadband equipment in accordance with
Procedural Order No. 28784 (attached), in order to claim the Broadband Equipment
Investment Tax Credit (Idaho Form 68) for capital asset additions in 2015.
1. Applicant Information
Verizon Business ("VzB") is a division of Verizon Communications, Inc. ("Verizon") and
provides services to business and government entities, including advanced
communications, information technology, networking, cloud computing and data
storage, and data security.
Questions regarding this application and its content should be directed to:
Erica Raut
Verizon Communications, Inc.
[e-mail]
908-559-3849
2. Location of Broadband Equipment
Please refer to the attached 2015 capital asset addition schedule.
11 Verizon Business -Idaho Broadband Equipment Tax Credit
3. Description of Broadband Services
Verizon Business ("VzB") provides IP services and networks, as well as managed
WAN and LAN services, in addition to other networking services. VzB also offers
cloud and data center services. Additional products and services offered by VzB
include wired and wireless voice, as well as a variety of data and Internet services.
4. Broadband Network Transmission Rates
Verizon Business ("VzB") broadband network infrastructure has data transmission
rates no lower than 155M bits per second for subscriber downloads (receive) and
uploads (send). This range exceeds the rate of at least 200,000 bits per second to a
subscriber (download/receive) and at least 125,000 bits per second from a
subscriber (upload/send), required under statute (Idaho Code § 63-30291).
5. List of Qualified Broadband Equipment
Please refer to the attached 2015 capital asset addition schedule.
6. Installation Dates -Qualified Broadband Equipment
Please refer to the attached 2015 capital asset addition schedule.
7. Description of Broadband Equipment/ Network
Verizon Business ("VzB") has 50 asset additions totaling $257,985.90 in 2015 that
are "qualified broadband equipment," which is eligible for the 3% Broadband
Equipment Investment Tax Credit (Idaho Form 68) under Idaho Code § 63-30291.
This qualified broadband equipment directly facilitates data transmission to and from
service subscribers and is integral to the broadband network.
The total 2015 tax credit claim is $7,739.58. Please see below and attached for
further detail.
Row Labels E) Count of CATEGORY sum of Book Cost Sum of 3% TAX CREDIT
Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission 26 $ 107,551.79 $ 3,226.55
Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission 11 $ 14,830.58 $ 444.92
Card Device -Data Transmission 2 $ 51,563.70 $ 1,546.91
Switch Device -Data Communication 4 $ 72,242.29 $ 2,167.27
~~-~ransmission 7 $ 11,79~~ __ 353.93
Grand Total 50 $ 257,985.90 $ 7,739.58
21 Verizon Business -Idaho Broadband Equipment Tax Credit
8. Broadband Network Subscribers
A. % and # of potential Idaho subscribers that could be served by the network:
• 100% of all subscribers
B. % and # of potential non-Idaho subscribers that could be served by the
network:
• There are no non-Idaho customers that could be served with the
broadband equipment placed in service.
9. Statement Certifying Qualification of Eligible Broadband Equipment
Verizon Business ("VzB") has reviewed the applicable statutes and regulations and
hereby certifies that the attached 2015 capital asset addition schedule contains
"qualified broadband equipment" that qualifies for the Broadband Equipment
Investment Tax Credit (Idaho Form 68) under Idaho Code § 63-30291.
Signed and Certified, fl ,I' p--Paol L. Mattiola
~ President -Taxes
Date:
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Verizon Business ("VzB")
2015 Idaho Qualified Broadband Equipment
Qualified Asset Summary
Row Labels
Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission
Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission
Card Device -Data Transmission
Switch Device -Data Communication
Tranceiver -Data Transmission
Grand Total
Count of CATEGORY Sum of Book Cost
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26 $ 107,551.79
11 $
2 $
4 $
7 $
50 $
14,830.58
51,563.70
72,242.29
11,797.54
257,985.90
Sum of 3% TAX CREDIT
$ 3,226.55
$ 444.92
$ 1,546.91
$ 2,167.27
$ 353.93
$ 7,739.58
Idaho -2015 VzB Qualified Assets
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1 Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission
2Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transm1ss1on
JBroadband Network Device • Data Transmission
4 Broadband Router Equip -Data Transmission
5Cable -Data Transmission
6Card Device -Data Transm1ss1on
7 D191tal T ransmtss1on Device -Data Network
8 Electncal Equipment • Broadband Network
9F1ber Optic Cable • Data Transmission
10Mult1plexer Signal Device -Data Transmission
11 Network Momtonng De111ce • Data Transmission
12Power De111ce -Data Transmission
1JS19nal Amplifier · Data Transmission
14S19nal Transponder -Data Transm1ss1on
15 Switch Device -Data Communication
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Venzon has several strategically placed data centers throughout
it's telecommumcat,ons network which offer a robust array of
Broadband seMces (internet voice 111deo data etc.)
These seMces are transported across the wirehne network us1119
the latest generation of high-speed fiber optic systems (ROADM
and ULH)
Wrthm metropolitan areas ROADM nngs fiber optic systems and
leased access Imes are used to connect to customers and provide
highly reliable transport medium
Al the customer p.-em1se ROADMs multiplexers and CPE
equipment are used lo deliver Broadband services to Venzon
customers
verizon" Confidential and proprietary materials for authorized Verizon personnel and outside agencies only. Use, disclosure or
distribution of this material is not permitted to any unauthorized persons or third parties except by written agreement.
Verizon Business ("VzB")
2015 Idaho Qualified Broadband Equipment
Qualified Asset Detail
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De-Activation Date Book Cost Asset descri tion Asset descri tion (2) CATEGORY ELIGIBLE 3% TAX CREDIT
00/00/0000 6,143.10 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC9565CM01-103 INTFC UNIT,IFPS-CMOl Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 184.29
00/00/0000 6,143.10 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC9565CM01-103_1NTFC UNIT,IFPS-CMOl Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 184.29
00/00/0000 6,143.10 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC9565CM01-103 INTFC UNIT,IFPS-CMOl Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 184.29
00/00/0000 6,142.96 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC9S65CM01-103 INTFC UNIT,IFPS-CMOl Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 184.29
00/00/0000 599.12 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC95700160-102 INTFC MOO,SFPl-0160 Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 17.97
00/00/0000 599.12 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC95700160-102_1NTFC MOO,SFPl-0160 Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 17.97
00/00/0000 297.01 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP84BA01_1NTFC,1310NM,OC-192,SR1 Broadband Fiber Equip· Data Transmission y 8.91
00/00/0000 317.28 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP84BA01_1NTFC,1310NM,OC-192,SR1 Broadband Fiber Equip· Data Transmission y 9.52
00/00/0000 297.01 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP84BA01 INTFC,1310NM,OC-192,SR1 Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission y 8.91
00/00/0000 24,726.20 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers NTI NTK539UH01_1NTFC,100GBPS,Wl3,1XOTU4 Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 741.79
00/00/0000 4,225.68 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE NTK529BBE501 OPTICAL CLIENT INTERFAC Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 126.77
00/00/0000 4,252.67 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers NTI NTK5320A Ol_lNTFC,MOTR,OME6500,MSPP Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 127.58
00/00/0000 7,076.05 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE NTKS29BBES01_0PTICAL CLIENT INTERFAC Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 212.28
00/00/0000 7,101.58 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers NTI NTK5320A 01 INTFC,MOTR,OME6500,MSPP Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 213.0S
00/00/0000 331.48 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP84BA01 INTFC,1310NM,OC-192,5Rl Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission y 9.94
00/00/0000 331.48 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP848A01_1NTFC,1310NM,OC-192,SR1 Broadband Fiber Equip· Data Transmission y 9.94
00/00/0000 331.48 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP84BA01 INTFC,1310NM,OC-192,SR1 Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission y 9.94
00/00/0000 331.48 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP84BA01 INTFC,1310NM,OC-192,SR1 Broadband Fiber Equip· Data Transmission y 9.94
00/00/0000 331.48 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP84BA01 INTFC,1310NM,OC-192,SR1 Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission y 9.94
00/00/0000 331.48 Wideband Digital Cross Connect NTI NTIP84BA01 INTFC,1310NM,OC-192,SR1 Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission y 9.94
00/00/0000 5,965.20 OC192 Fiber Electronic Equipme FUJ FC9S65S9Bl-102 SERVICE UNT,IFPS-S9Bl Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission y 178.96
00/00/0000 5,965.20 OC192 Fiber Electronic Equipme FUJ FC956SS9Bl-102_SERVICE UNT,IFPS-S981 Broadband Fiber Equip -Data Transmission y 178.96
00/00/0000 1,657.29 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC9S73E410-102 TRCVR,OC912-SR1/10G Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 49.72
00/00/0000 1,657.29 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC9573E410-102_TRCVR,OC912-SR1/10G Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 49.72
00/00/0000 1,657.29 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC9573E410-102 TRCVR,OC912-SR1/10G Broadband Fiber Amplifier · Data Transmission y 49.72
00/00/0000 1,657.29 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers FUJ FC9573E410-102 TRCVR,OC912-SR1/10G Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 49.72
00/00/0000 4,440.67 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers TLT 071-6001-5101 RACK KIT,23X84 Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 133.22
00/00/0000 28,101.59 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5450-900 REV B LINE MOO,TSLM-12 Switch Device. Data Communication y 843.05
00/00/0000 1,988.42 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 130-490S-900 REV B_INTF,K34-4905-900 Tranceiver -Data Transmission y S9.6S
00/00/0000 1,590.61 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5451-900 REV 002 LINE MODULE, B Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 47.72
00/00/0000 1,590.61 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5451-900 REV 002_ LINE MODULE, B Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 47.72
00/00/0000 1,590.61 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5451-900 REV 002 LINE MODULE, B Broadband Fiber Amplifier-Data Transmission y 47.72
00/00/0000 5,302.20 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE NTK529BBE501 OPTICAL CLIENT INTERFAC Broadband Fiber Amplifier-Data Transmission y 159.07
00/00/0000 25,781.85 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers NTI NTK539UH01 INTFC,100GBPS,Wl3,1XOTU4 Card Device -Data Transmission y 773.46
00/00/0000 1,723.27 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 130-4905-900 REV B INTF,K34-4905-900 Tranceiver · Data Transmission y 51.70
00/00/0000 1,723.27 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 130-4905-900 REV B INTF,K34-4905-900 Tranceiver · Data Transmission y 51.70
00/00/0000 4,771.98 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5450-900 REV B LINE MOO,TSLM-12 Switch Device · Data Communication y 143.16
00/00/0000 5,302.20 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE NTK529BBE501 OPTICAL CLIENT INTERFAC Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 159.07
00/00/0000 4,771.98 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-54S0-900 REV B_LINE MOO,TSLM-12 Switch Device -Data Communication y 143.16
00/00/0000 25,781.85 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers NTI NTK539UH01 INTFC,100GBPS,WL3,1XOTU4 Card Device -Data Transmission y 773.46
00/00/0000 1,458.02 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 130-4905-900 REV B_INTF,K34-4905-900 Tranceiver · Data Transmission y 43.74
00/00/0000 1,723.27 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 130-4905-900 REV B INTF,K34-490S-900 Tranceiver · Data Transmission y 51.70
00/00/0000 1,723.27 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 130-4905-900 REV B INTF,K34-4905-900 Tranceiver · Data Transmission y 51.70
00/00/0000 1,458.02 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 130-490S-900 REV B_INTF,K34-4905-900 Tranceiver -Data Transmission y 43.74
00/00/0000 34,596.74 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5450-900 REV B LINE MOO,TSLM-12 Switch Device -Data Communication y 1,037.90
00/00/0000 1,590.61 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5451-900 REV 002 LINE MODULE, B Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 47.72
00/00/0000 1,590.61 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-54Sl-900 REV 002_ LINE MODULE, B Broadband Fiber Amplifier. Data Transmission y 47.72
00/00/0000 1,590.61 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5451-900 REV 002 LINE MODULE, B Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 47.72
00/00/0000 1,590.61 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-5451-900 REV 002 LINE MODULE, B Broadband Fiber Amplifier· Data Transmission y 47.72
00/00/0000 1,590.61 Fiber Electronic Amplifiers CIE 134-S4Sl-900 REV 002 LINE MODULE, B Broadband Fiber Amplifier -Data Transmission y 47.72
TOTAL 7,739-58
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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
)
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 12,2001
IN THE MATTER OF THE ISSUANCE OF A
PROCEDURAL ORDER TO FACILITATE THE
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS TO DETERMINE
WHETHER BROADBAND EQUIPMENT MEETS
THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR
INVESTMENT TAX CREDITS.
) CASE NO. GNR-T-01-10
)
)
) ORDER NO. 28784
) ___________________ )
Earlier this year the Legislature enacted and the Governor signed House Bill 377
authorizing income tax credits for the installation of qualifying broadband infrastructure in
Idaho. Idaho Code § 63-3029B(3)(a)(ii). In particular, Section 63-30291 allows a taxpayer to
receive an investment tax credit for eligible broadband equipment installed between January I,
2001 and December 31, 2005.
"Qualified broadband equipment" is defined as those network facilities capable of
transmitting signals that are at a rate of at least 200,000 bits per seconds (bps) to a subscriber and
at least 125,000 bps from a subscriber. Idaho Code§ 63-3029I(3)(b). To be eligible for the tax
credit, the taxpayer must apply and obtain "from the Idaho public utilities commission an order
confirming that installed equipment is qualified broadband equipment." Idaho Code § 63-
3029I(4). This section also provides that the Commission "may issue procedural orders
necessary to implement this section." Id.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On June 14, 2001, the Commission issued a Proposed Order to implement its
responsibilities under the broadband tax credit statute. IDAP A 31.01.01.312. The Proposed
Order identified information that should be contained in an application to determine whether the
installed equipment is "qualified" broadband equipment. Persons interested in commenting on
the Proposed Order were invited to submit written comments no later than July 5, 200 l. The
Commission received two comments. 1
1 On June 28, 2001, Avista Communications petitioned to intervene in this matter. Although it filed no comments,
A vista's Petition was granted in a separate Order.
ORDER NO. 28784
THE COMMENTS
Verizon Northwest and Qwest Corporation each filed brief comments. In its
comments, Verizon "applaud[ed] the Commission's efforts to implement House Bill 377 and
believes that this should help to speed deployment of broadband infrastructure in Idaho."
Verizon recommended that information filed in response to paragraph Nos. 7 and 8 be
considered as confidential information. Items 7 and 8 provide:
7. Provide a written description (including basic schematics or general
drawings) of the relevant broadband network including a description
of how the installed equipment is "an integral part" of a broadband
network.
8. Quantify the percentage and number of potential Idaho subscribers that
could be served with the broadband equipment and the percentage and
number of non-Idaho subscribers that will be/could be served by the
broadband network.
Proposed Order at 2.
In its comments, Qwest agreed that "the information described in the Proposed Order
1s appropriate for determination of whether equipment is qualified broadband equipment."
Qwest Comments at 1. In particular, Qwest agreed with Item No. 4 in the Proposed Order which
requires an application to state the transmission rate of the broadband network. The Company
stated that its understanding of the phrase "qualified broadband equipment" includes
items that are necessary and integral for the broadband network to operate,
but which are not part of the actual transmission of the signal. Thus,
Qwest agrees that an application should set out the transmission rate for
the network, and that the transmission rate does not apply to specific items
of equipment.
Qwest Comments at 2 (emphasis added).
DISCUSSION
To implement our responsibilities under the broadband tax credit, the Commission
finds that it is appropriate to issue a procedural order regarding broadband equipment
applications. Both comments supported adoption of a procedural order. Turning to Verizon's
comments, we believe the Commission's existing Rules of Procedure provide appropriate
protection for trade secret information contained in materials submitted to the Commission. See
Rule 67 .03, IDAPA 31.01.01.067.03. As for Qwest's comments, the Commission amends Item
ORDER NO. 28784 2
No. 4 to reflect that it is the network of broadband equipment that must satisfy the transmission
rates set out in Idaho Code§ 63-3029I(3)(b).
Applicants shall submit the following infomrntion in applications when seeking an
Order whether installed equipment is "qualified" broadband equipment.
1. Name and address of applicant including the contact person in the
event there are questions regarding the application and its content.
Indicate whether the applicant is a telecommunications carrier, a
commercial mobile service carrier, a cable or open video operator, a
satellite carrier, or other type of wireless carrier.
2. Identify the area or location where the equipment is installed in Idaho.
3. Describe the type of broadband service(s) offered to the public in
Idaho.
4. State the network transm1ss10n rate in bits per second at which
subscribers to the relevant broadband network can receive and send
(download and upload).
5. Provide a specific list of the equipment or types of equipment that the
applicant is requesting that the Commission determine is "qualified
broadband equipment" as defined in Idaho Code § 63-3029I(3)(b).
List the brand, manufacturer, model numbers, or other distinguishing
features of the installed equipment.
6. Provide the date(s) or time period(s) when the broadband equipment
was installed in Idaho.
7. Provide a written description (including basic schematics or general
drawings) of the relevant broadband network including a description
of how the installed equipment is "an integral part" of a broadband
network.
8. Quantify the percentage and number of potential Idaho subscribers that
could be served with the broadband equipment and the percentage and
munber of non-Idaho subscribers that will be/could be served by the
broadband network.
9. Enclose a statement certifying that the applicant has read the
applicable statutes for broadband investment income tax credit and the
applicant believes that the subject broadband equipment qualifies for
the tax credit under Idaho Code § 63-30291.
ORDER NO. 28784 3
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that taxpayers submitting applications for the
Commission to determine whether installed broadband equipment is eligible for the Idaho state
tax credit must include the information set out in the body of this Order.
THIS IS A FINAL ORDER. Any person interested in this Order ( or in issues finally
decided by this Order) or in interlocutory Orders previously issued in this Case No. GNR-T-01-
10 may petition for reconsideration within twenty-one (21) days of the service date of this Order
with regard to any matter decided in this Order or in interlocutory Orders previously issued in
this Case No. GNR-T-01-10. Within seven (7) days after any person has petitioned for
reconsideration, any other person may cross-petition for reconsideration. See Idaho Code § 61-
626.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho, this / / 11'-­
day of July 2001.
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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