4101-0101_APA_Pending.doc

IDAPA 31 - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

31.41.01 -- CUSTOMER RELATIONS RULES FOR TELEPHONE CORPORATIONS PROVIDING LOCAL EXCHANGE OR INTRASTATE MTS/WATS SERVICE IN IDAHO SUBJECT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE REGULATION BY THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION LAW OR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1988
(THE TELEPHONE CUSTOMER RELATIONS RULES)

DOCKET NO. 31-4101-0101

NOTICE OF PENDING RULE

EFFECTIVE DATE: This pending rule has been adopted by the agency and is now pending review by the 2002 Idaho State Legislature for final adoption. The pending rule is identical to a temporary rule that became effective on July 16, 2001. The pending rule becomes final and effective at the conclusion of the legislative session unless the rule is approved, rejected, amended or modified by concurrent resolution in accordance with Sections 67-5224 and 67-5291, Idaho Code. If the pending rule is approved, amended or modified by concurrent resolution, the rule becomes final and effective upon adoption of the concurrent resolution or upon the date specified in the concurrent resolution.

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5224, Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has adopted a pending rule. This action is authorized pursuant to Sections 61-302, 61-303, 61-507 and 62-622(5), Idaho Code, and Sections 64.1100 through 64.1170, and 64.1190, Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (October 1, 2000).

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a concise explanatory statement for adopting the pending rule and a statement of any change between the text of the proposed rule and the text of the pending rule with an explanation of the reasons for any change.

No written comments were received in response to the Notice of Proposed Rule. Consequently, the pending rule is being adopted as proposed. The original text of the temporary and proposed rules was published in the July 4, 2001 Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Volume 01-7, pages 76-78.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions concerning this pending rule, contact Beverly Barker at [phone].

DATED this day of August 2001.

Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Street Address:
PO Box 83720 472 W. Washington St.
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Boise, ID (83702-5983)
Tele: [phone]
FAX: [phone]