20220309Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35341.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35341 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 9, 2022
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF OREGON
TELEPHONE CORPORATION’S AMENDED
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE
SERVICES WITHIN THE STATE OF IDAHO
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CASE NO. ORT-T-22-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35341

On January 18, 2022, Oregon Telephone Corporation (“Company”) applied for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCN”) to provide wholesale transport, retail
broadband, Voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”) service, and local exchange services in Idaho.
On February 11, 2022, the Company filed an Amended Application for a CPCN to
correct deficiencies in its initial application (“Application”).
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure setting public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company is an Oregon corporation
authorized to do business in Idaho as a foreign corporation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company plans to “provide wholesale
transport along with retail broadband and local exchange services” statewide. Id. at 1-3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company asserts it will file a proposed
price list but that broadband services and VoIP services will be provided on a de-tariffed basis
with rates, terms and conditions posted on its website (otcconnections.net). Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application includes a customer contact
for complaints and inquiries. The Company also filed confidential financial statements. The
Company asserts it will comply with Commission rules.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting attachments are
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. These
documents are also available on the Commission’s website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35341 2
“TELECOM” tab at the top of the home page, then select “Open Cases” and then locate and click
on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code.
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.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .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 those desiring to state a position in this case
may file written comments. Those who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in
their written comments. Interested persons must file written comments within 21 days of the
service date of this Order. Comments must be filed through the Commission’s website or by e-
mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the
Commission’s website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “Case Comment Form” tab and complete
the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this document. To file by e-mail, the
customer must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and the Company at the e-mail
addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the
Commission and Company at these addresses:
For the IPUC:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For the Company.:

Marcus Bott
Delinda Kluser
Oregon Telephone Corporation
P.O. Box 609
1 Telephone Drive
MT Vernon, OR 97865
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35341 3
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments
within 28 days of the service date of this Order.
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.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so within 21 days of the service date of this Order. The Company must file any
reply comments within 28 days of the service date of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
35058, issued June 3, 2021. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and
shall be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service
between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous discovery-related
documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35341 4
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 9th day
of March 2022.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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