20120601notice_of_application_order_no_32561.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 1,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF SYRINGA WIRELESS,LLC FOR )CASE NO.SYR-T-08-O1
CONDITIONAL DESIGNATION AS AN )
ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CARRIER IN “EXPANSION AREAS”)
)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
_________________________________
)ORDER NO.32561
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on May 18,2012,Syringa Wireless,LLC
(“Syringa Wireless”or “Company”)filed an Application for Conditional Designation as an
Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”)in certain areas outside its existing ETC areas,
pursuant to Sections 214(e)(1)-(2)of the Telecommunications Act of 1934,as amended (“the
Act”),47 U.S.C.§214(e)(l)-(2),and §54.201 of the Federal Communications Commission’s
(“FCC”)rules,47 C.F.R.§54.201,and Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”)
Orders.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Syringa Wireless was previously granted
ETC status by the Commission on August 28,2008.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Syringa Wireless requests conditional ETC
status in all unserved census blocks subject to the FCC’s Mobility Fund Phase 1 Auction
(discussed below)in Adams,Boise,Elmore,Gem,Payette,Valley and Washington Counties in
Idaho (the ‘Expansion Areas’).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company seeks support from the federal
Universal Service Fund (“USF”)including,but not limited to,support for rural,insular,high-
cost areas and low-income customers in the Expansion Areas set forth in its Application and that
it be approved to participate in the Lifeline program.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Syringa Wireless’Application states that the
expansion areas are adjacent to areas already being served by the Company.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company wishes to participate in the
FCC’s upcoming Mobility Phase 1 Auction.In order to participate in the Auction,the FCC
requires all carriers to be designated as an ETC in all census blocks where a carrier is seeking
support.Phase 1 of the Mobility Fund will provide up to $300 million in support to eligible
ETCs to build infrastructure capable of delivering 3G or better broadband and voice services in
unserved census block groups in Idaho.The Company states that the Auction will take place on
September 27,2012,and applications could be due as early as June 25,2012.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Syringa Wireless requests that,due to severe
time constraints in submitting its application to the FCC,the Commission process its Application
through Modified Procedure on an expedited basis.
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 any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
fourteen (14)days from the service 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 Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Cynthia A,Melillo
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Cynthia A.Melillo PLLC
P0 Box 83720 Attorney for Applicant
Boise,ID 83720-0074 8385 W.Emerald Ave.
Boise,ID 83704
Street Address for Express Mail:E-Mail:[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
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These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission’s home page located at www,puc.idaho.gov.Click the “Comments and Questions”
icon,and complete the comment form,using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document.These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail address listed
above.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission’s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on “File Room”and then “Telephone Cases.”
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 §62-610D.The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority
under Title 62.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure.Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 14 days from the service date of this
Order.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this /
day of June 2012.
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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ORDER NO.32561
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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