20250805Decision Memo.pdf

RUL-U-25-01
DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: STEPHEN GOODSON, POLICY ADVISOR
DATE: AUGUST 5,2025
SUBJECT: HOUSE BILL 180A RE: POLE ATTACHMENTS
BACKGROUND
The Legislature passed and the Governor signed House Bill 180a into law which aims to streamline the permitting
process for Internet Service Providers to utilize right-of-way or utility poles.
The bill also set forth a process for the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to convene a negotiated rulemaking
process between utilities and broadband providers to determine a process for pole-attachment permits.
Staff has already submitted the necessary paperwork to DFM to issue a Notice of Negotiated Rulemaking,which
will be held on August 12, 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the Commission direct Staff to open a new docket designated as RUL-U-25-01 for purposes
of rulemaking.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve Staff s recommendations? Anything else?
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6WIen Goodson, Policy Advisor