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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE TARIFF ADVICE SUBMITTED BY RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY INTRODUCING VACATION SERVICE. )
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 28113

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 9, 1999, Rural Telephone Company submitted revisions to its Local Tariff IPUC No. 2 to the Commission to add a vacation service. Currently, Rural does not offer vacation service. All residential customers presently pay one rate.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in its Tariff Advice, Rural proposes to price vacation service at one half the total monthly network access line rate and to bill any additional items as a fixed monthly service or surcharge. The service would only be available for residential customers. A line connection charge would apply to suspension or restoration of service. Rural requested an effective date of March 12, 1999.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rural provides service in some of the more remote areas of the state that are popular for those seeking recreational opportunities. Rurals largest exchange, Boise River, covers the Pine and Featherville area along the South Fork of the Boise River and serves an area that is very popular for recreational property owners.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that on March 4, 1999, in Order No. 27956, the Commission suspended the operation of this Tariff Advice for six (6) months to allow Staff to investigate and analyze the reasonableness of this proposed tariff.
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, therefore, 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within twenty-one (21) days from the date of this Notice. The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicants at the addresses reflected below:

COMMISSION SECRETARY CONLEY E. WARD
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION MICHAEL C. CREAMER
PO BOX 83720 GIVENS PURSLEY LLP
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074 277 NORTH SIXTH ST., SUITE 200
PO BOX 2720
BOISE, IDAHO 83701-2720
Street Address for Express Mail:

472 W WASHINGTON ST
BOISE, IDAHO 83702-5983

These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments 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.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that upon review of the filings in this case and determination of the Commission, that this Case No. RUR-T-99-1 shall be processed by Modified Procedure, Commission Rules of Procedure 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-04.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
day of August 1999.

DENNIS S. HANSEN, PRESIDENT

MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER

PAUL KJELLANDER, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary

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ORDER NO. 28113 -1-

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 6, 1999