20221031Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35572.docx

IN THE MATTER OF ZIPLY FIBER PACIFIC, LLC’S APPLICATION FOR COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER (CLEC) IN THE STATE OF IDAHO.
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CASE NO. ZFP-T-22-01
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35572
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONOn August 23, 2022, Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC, d/b/a Ziply Fiber (“Company”) applied for designation as a competitive local exchange carrier (“CLEC”) in Idaho.Application. The Company plans to provide fiber-based telecommunications services, including internet access, data transport, and voice over IP services in several Idaho cities. Id. at 2-3.The Commission now issues a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure, and sets deadlines for interested persons to comment on the Application, and for the Company to reply. NOTICE OF APPLICATIONYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIEDthat theCompany asserts that it is a Delaware limited liability company authorized to do business in Idaho. The Company also represents that it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwest Fiber, LLC. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company anticipates it will begin construction in 2023, and offer fiber-based telecommunications services over its own facilities in Boise, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Meridian, Nampa, Pocatello, Rexburg, and Twin Falls. The Company may expand its service areas in the future.YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIEDthat the Company asserts that while it is a new entrant to the Idaho telecommunications market, the Company is a registered CLEC in Oregon and Washington. The Company represents it is affiliated with Ziply Fiber Northwest, LLC, and Ziply Fiber of Idaho, LLC, both Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers which provide telecommunications services in Idaho. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and its Supplements are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office.These documents are also available on the Commission’s website 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 tothe Commission’s jurisdiction under Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code.YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted pursuant tothe Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDUREYOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matterand will proceed under Modified Procedure pursuant toRules 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.Personsinterested in filing written comments must do so withintwenty-one (21) days of the service date of this Order.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 website 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 Commission Secretary and the Company atthe e-mail addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and the Company at these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:Commission SecretaryIdaho Public Utilities CommissionP.O. Box 83720Boise, ID [e-mail] Address for Express Mail:11331 W. Chinden Blvd.Building 8, Suite 201-ABoise, Idaho 83714For the Company:Jessica Epley135 Lake Street South, Suite 155Kirkland, WA [e-mail] ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply commentswithin twenty-eight (28) days of the service date of this Order.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 RIT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’sApplication be processed by Modified Procedure, Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204).Persons interested in submitting written comments must do sowithin twenty-one (21) days of the service date of this Order.The Companymustfile any reply comments within twenty-eight (28) days of the service date of this Order.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21, 2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 31stday ofOctober 2022.__________________________________________ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT__________________________________________JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER__________________________________________JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONERATTEST:___________________________________Jan NoriyukiCommission SecretaryI:\Legal\TELECOM\ZFP-T-22-01\ZFPT2201_ntc app mod_cs.docx