19990818APA Notice of Proposed Rule.doc

IDAPA 31 - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

31.46.01 - UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND RULES

DOCKET NO. 31-4601-9901

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5220(1), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given of the Idaho Public Utilities Commissions proposed rulemaking.

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: A public hearing concerning this rulemaking will be scheduled only if requested in writing by twenty-five (25) persons, a political subdivision, or an agency, no later than October 20, 1999. The hearing site will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Request for accommodations must be made no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing, to the Commissions address set out below.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a non-technical explanation of the substance and purpose of the proposed rules:
The present rule seems to be inconsistent with Idaho Code § 62-610 by implying that the Commission must revise rates for one-party single-line residence and business service for Universal Service Fund recipients downward to equal the new statewide average in order for the participating companies to continue to receive funding.

NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to IDAPA 04.11.01.0811, negotiated rulemaking was not conducted.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the proposed rules, contact Cheri C. Copsey, Deputy Attorney General at [phone].

DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS: Anyone may submit written comments regarding these proposed rules. All written comments and data concerning the proposed rules must be delivered to the Commission Secretary at the address identified above or must be postmarked on or before October 27, 1999. Persons desiring to comment are encouraged to submit written comments at their earliest convenience rather than wait until the comment deadline.

DATED this 18th day of August 1999.

Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Street Address for Express Mail:
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074 472 West Washington Street
Telephone: [phone] Boise, ID 83702-5983
FAX: [phone]