20210406Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34987.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34987 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 6, 2021

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On March 12, 2021, CenturyLink Communications, LLC (“Company”) applied for
designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”) in Idaho.
The Commission now sets deadlines for interested persons to comment on the
Application, and for the Company to reply.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company’s ultimate parent company,
Lumen Technologies, Inc., was a winning bidder in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (“RDOF”)
auction to provide voice and broadband services in select Idaho census blocks. The Company states
that Lumen Technologies, Inc. assigned Qwest Corporation (the Company’s parent) the RDOF
support for winning bids in Idaho. While the Commission already has designated Qwest
Corporation’s affiliates as ETCs for most of the awarded census blocks, 161 census blocks
(“Incremental CBs”) fall outside the affiliates’ authorized service areas.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company is a Commission-certified
telephone corporation in the Incremental CBs but is not designated as ETC in these areas. The
Company therefore seeks ETC designation in the Incremental CBs.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company asserts it meets all federal and
state requirements for designation as an ETC and argues that designating the Company as an ETC
is in the public interest. The Company asks that the Commission grant it ETC status by June 1,
2021.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. These documents are also
IN THE MATTER OF CENTURYLINK
COMMUNICATIONS, LLC’S APPLICATION
FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
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CASE NO. QCC-T-21-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 34987
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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available on the Commission’s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “TELECOM” icon,
select “Open Cases,” 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 Title 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically Idaho
Code § 62-615.
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 will proceed under Modified Procedure
pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities 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 persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons shall have until April 26, 2021 to file written comments. Comments must
be filed through the Commission website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To
comment electronically, please access the Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click
the “Case Comment Form” 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 e-mail
addresses listed below. In addition to submitting the comments to the Commission Secretary, the
customer must also e-mail 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:
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34987 3

For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074

E-mail: [e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714

For CenturyLink Communications, LLC:

William Hendricks
Associate General Counsel
CenturyLink Communications, LLC
902 Wasco St, Floor 1
Hood River, OR 97031
E-mail: [e-mail]

Jennifer Somers
Director State Legislative Affairs
250 E 200 S, Room 1000
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: [e-mail]
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
May 3, 2021.
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 by April 26, 2021. The Company must file any reply comments by May 3,
2021.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
34781, issued September 17, 2020. 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 APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34987 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 6th day
of April 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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