HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210414Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35001.pdfNOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35001 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 14, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
On March 15, 2021, Torch Wireless (“Company”) applied for designation as an
Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”) to provide Lifeline service throughout 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 is a Wyoming corporation
authorized to do business in Idaho as a foreign corporation. See Application, Exhibit A.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states it seeks to be a Lifeline-
only ETC, and “is not seeking nor requesting high-cost support.” Application at 2. The Company
also seeks Commission authorization to participate in and receive reimbursement from the Idaho
Telecommunications Service Assistance Program.
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.
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
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.
IN THE MATTER OF TORCH WIRELESS’S
APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN
ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CARRIER IN IDAHO
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CASE NO. TOR-T-21-01
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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 May 3, 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:
For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
E-mail: secretary@puc.idaho.gov
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714
For Torch Wireless:
Jorge E. Perea
Chief Executive Officer
Torch Wireless, Regulatory Department
4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Suite 101-158
Jacksonville, FL 32216
E-mail: regulatory@torchwireless.com
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
May 10, 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 May 3, 2021. The Company must file any reply comments by May 10,
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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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 14th day
of April 2021.
PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT
KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary
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