20250903Pole Attachments Proposed Rule Track Changes AUG2025.pdf

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000.E LEGAL AUTHORITY Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
ection 61-538 Idaho Code
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001.SCOPE Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
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,These Rules apply to all ti t h tt pole attachments by a provider of telecommunications service,
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broadband,Or cable services company. \\ Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt,
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001.TIME FOR DECISION;APPLICABLE RULES OF PROCEDURE Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman
'These Rules apply to all pole a4tachments by a providef of teleeommunieatio
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pfe„edur-es will f llo y,the time4.1mes set fei4li i M A D A 31.01.01.151 (Ri le 1 51)aHA
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This ehapteF goveFus pole attachments for-a provider-of teieeommunieations .,, Formatted:Body Text,Line spacing: single
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Code,to distribution level p publie utility,
as defined in Seetions 61
538 and 61 129 Idaho Codewl
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00�2.DEFINITIONS Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt,
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01. Application.The application request as required by an agreement between the
pole owner and attaching entity.
0-2,-Attaching Entity.A provider of telecommunications,broadband,Or cable - Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
services with or seeking pole attachments.A single attaching entity shall include Formatted:Tab stops: 0.25",List tab+Not at os°
multiple subsidiaries from the same parent company
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O2L r7T*ta:4..D.r.oposal!Add"A single attaehing entity shall inel de multiple Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.25",Numbered+Level:1 +
„h":a:.,..:^"from the same ent^ „i Numbering Style:01,02,03,...+Start at:1 +
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aeher :oposa:. Strict single attaching-entity he same=Parent
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03. Commission.The Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
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04.-Coordination hBetween Attaching eEntities. A requesting attaching entity's Numbering Style:01,02,03,...+Start at:1 +
communication or coordination with other attaching entities for completion of Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0"+Tab after: 0.25"+
make-ready work. Indent at: 0.25",Tab stops: 0.5",List tab+Not at
05;Make-Ready Work.Work required to prepare a pole for a new or modified ' Formatted:Tab stops: 0.25",List tab+Not at 0.5"
attachment,including rearrangements or pole replacements. Formatted:Font:Times New Roman
06. Permit.A written or electronic authorization from the pole owner to install a
pole attachment.
07. Pole.A utility pole used for electric distribution at or below 34.5 kV,which
includes transmission poles where existing distribution is under built.
nu 1 Pol. A at.,.a,. ent Defined tinder r,aaho Code s 61 cavil (-0 1 - Commented[SGS]:Defined in Code
89-.08. -Pole Owner.A public utility that Owns or controls poles used for Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
attachments.
30 09. Unauthorized Attachment.A pole attachment installed without the pole
owner's authorization.
00311 TIMELINES_IFOR PERMITING PROCESS ,- Commented[SG6]:Clarifies timeline is for permitting
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ole Attachment Timelines
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,Po a Access Phase Regular Orders Mid-Sized Orders Large Orders Formatted:Font:Times New Roman
Attacher Utility Attacher Utility Attacher Utility ` Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Pro osal Pro os
0 300 of 0.59; Under 100 301 3,Aw 100-500 3,001 501 - Formatted:Font:Times New Roman
^P. pole l�^�"-^o�CO% pole �000-pales 1,5000. Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
peles in the attachment attachment of'o ^%E attac
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payment of entity entity entity entity attaching
make-ready payment e payment of payment o payment of entity
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Make-Ready days after business days after business days after esfness
(Electric Space) attaching entity days after attaching days after attaching days after
payment of attaehin entity attaehin entity attacking
make-ready entity payment of entity payment of entity
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Multiple pole attachment requests from an attaching entity during any 30-day period will
be counted toward the number of pole attachment requests in the ehart-table above.
[Utility Proposal! ,and the applieable time period for eompleting the sth-Vey,make
ready estima4e,and ma4ce Feady wor4E shall begin an the da+e of the last r-e"est the pole
s from the.,tt..ehing entity within the tl.iAy day period.
For-pole aaaehment r-equests tha4 eontain ovef 1000 poles,the pai4ies shall meet an
in ..d faith tL.o mlede fflnii s a4d timing bywhieh s,..1.elder„will
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An attaching entity shall provide a pole owner advanced written
notice at least 60 days prior to submitting a Large or above large order,and shall provide
advanced written notice at least 15 days prior to submitting a Mid-Sized order associated
with a single-network deployment. The notice shall include the attaching entity's contact
information,description of the proposed deployment area,anticipated route and build-out
schedule,and a request for a meet and confer within 30 calendar days for Large or above
large orders and within 10 days for Mid-Sized orders associated with a single-network
deployment to negotiate in good faith the mechanics and timing by which such orders
will be processed.]
0044.,,]ON-DISCRIMINATORY ACCESS TO POLES;DENIAL OF ACCESS Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
[Utility Pr-e..,sale/„1......A pole owner shallprovide.provide.n ffll 1:'S..,-:.,l:n ...,t„rccess to any polo ..,..�...,...,
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(a)A pole owner shall provide nondiscriminatory access to any
pole,duct,conduit, wned or controlled by it to any provider of ,— Commented[SG8]:Electric Utilities don't have legal
telecommunications service,broadband,or cable services company. A pole owner may l\ authority to grant right of way
require an attaching entity to execute a pole attachment agreement consistent the duties to l Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
provide non-discriminatory access as set forth by Rule 5 of this chapter and upon just and Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman
reasonable rates,terms,and conditions,if the pole owner requires all other attaching
parties to execute such an agreement.
[Utility Py-oposall(b)Notwithstanding seetion(a)above,a pole owner-may deny aeeess
to its poles on a nefidisefiminatefy basis. Pole ownefs may respond to an attaching entit)
within the timeframe above with a denial,set foi4h in writing deseribing the basis fe
rejection whieh may include: (i)insufficient eapaoity(space and/or-lead on a pole)as
detemined by the pole o . f r reasons of sa fi ., reay,o or>(ii) t > libilit > generally
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applieable pole attaehment agFeement oF these rules;oF(iv)foF finaneial instability th
indioates an attaehing entity may be unable to mainAain the ongoing safety of theiF pole
attaehmeats. if aeeess is not granted within the timelines eontained in Rule 4,the tAility
must eonfiFm the denial in Yffiting by the applieable deadline.The pole ewneF's denial of
[Attaehers proposal: (b)Notwithstanding section(a)above,a pole owner may deny
access on a non-discriminatory basis where there ism insufficient capacity(space and/or
load on a pole;(ii)eFfor reasons of safety,reliability,or generally applicable engineering
purposes;(iii)the attaching entity's uncured violations of the applicable pole attachment
agreement or these rules;or(iv)failure to meet standardized credit requirements
demonstrating the financial health of an attaching entity.--If access is of granted within Commented[SG9]:Combine Language from Utilities
the timelines contained in Rule Section 4,the utility must confirm the denial in writing by \ Proposal
the applicable deadline.The pole owner's denial of access shall be..peel fie,shall include \ Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
all relevant documentation and information supporting its denial,and if it is unclear,shall Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman
explain how such documentation and information relate to a denial of access for reasons
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,0055.MAKE-READY WORK ,- Formatted:Font:Times New Roman
(a)To the extent pole owners need additional time for make-ready work to allow for
deviations to make-ready deadlines for good and sufficient cause that renders it infeasible
for the pole owner to complete make-ready within the time limits specified in this
section.
[Utility Proposal! :Good and sufficient cause includes,but is not limited to
permitting delays,lack of coordination between attaching entities,work moratoriums,
pole owner capacity to process requests to attach,engineering complexity,lack of
qualified contractors to perform work,or stop work orders for wildfire,or other safety
risks.Pach pole owner shall determine if make-ready work or attachment cannot be Commented[5G10]:This language includes a list of
completed and if it deviates from the timeframes in SectionD�le 4,the pole owner shall exemptions
notify the new attaching entity and affected existing attaching entities with(1) �� Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman, pt
identification of the affected poles,(2)an explanation of the reason for the deviation,and Formatted:Font:Times New Roman
(3)an estimated new completion date. The pole owner shall deviate from the time limits
specified in this rule for a period no longer than is reasonably necessary under the
circumstances to complete make-ready on the affected poles and shall resume make-
ready when it returns to routine operations.]
with(1)identifieation of the affeeted poles,(2)an explanation of the reason for-the
FAttaeher-s Pr-epesall APP�A pole owner-that devia-f-tas 4--o-m-the,tinn-te-fin—im--tes in Rule 4,
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de,viation,and(3)an estimated now oompletion date. The pole owner-shall deviate-fir-R-In
the time limits speeified in this mle for-a pefiod no lengef than is reasonably neeessa
under the eiretimstanees to eomplete make ready on the affeeted poles and shall restime
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[Utility Prop..sall(b)if a pole evffier-eannot meet the timef«affies for-..ttaeli..-.e«t
established by this fule,the pole evvner-and attaehing entity shall meet and may select
mtA-ually aeeeptable third paqy fef make ready work.Any third pat4y Mttst meet the pole
f A ttaehers b........sal! (b)If a pole owner cannot meet the timeframes for attachment
established by this rule,the pole owner and attaching entity shall meet and select a
mutually-acceptable third party fore , eying,estimating-and-make-ready
work.Any third party must meet the pole owner's safety and qualification requirements.]__ Commented[SGt I]:Delete unneeded words based on
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immediately remove ..modify pole tt..,.h t:,.eats withe„t nee:f re,y..yal o '
evet,As,stoFm events,or safety violations that I .Dent dangef to 1i
entity's eost after-the imminent danger-has been alleviated,of altematively to not restore
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FAttaehers Proposal 7• Pale ewiiers shall ha-,e the,1:sefet:e« but not the Obligation,to
the ease of an emergency,ineluding wildfiFe events,major-stefms,and r-elates otitag-e
r-estefation activities 4iat thfealen imminent danger to life or propefty.in the ease of the
r-emoval or-medifleation of attaehments,pole owners shall infeFm the attaehing entity
pFior to removal or medifieation of attaehments.as seen as praetieable,but no later th
within forty eight(4 8)hours E)f the removal of medifieation and of the need to restore the
entity's eost after the imminent danger has been alleviated,or alternati3vely,to allow th-e
immediately off modify pole attaolune-ts i-frefflov-al or- is required i
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0066 J NFORCEMENT AND UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS — Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman,12 pt
)sal!Unat4horized or-tinpeFmitted attaohments may be fined five htmdr-e
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dollars(S500)per-a4tachment and fifty dollars(S50)per-day beginning upon the date 0
whieh the pole owner-first notified the attaehing entity of the unauthorized E)r-unpeFmifteA
.,ttaehfnent Pole.. „ther-i a ..into abandoned.,ttaeh.. e is ..t the ttaehing entity's o l e f f .,
[Attaehers Proposal 1! Strike Rule 8 and address in the pole a4aehment agreement]
1 A ttaeheFs Propo ^":For attachments made without a pole attachment agreement,
unauthorized attachments may be fined five hundred dollars($500)per attachment paid
to pole owner.For attachments made without a pole attachment,pole owners may
remove unauthorized or abandoned attachments at the attaching entity's expense.}
007.TIME FOR DECISION;APPLICABLE RULES OF PROCEDURE UNDER
61-538(3)
Whenever a public utili, and any provider of telecommunications service,broadband,or
cable services companies are unable to agree upon pole attachments as regulated by the
Commission under 61-538,the Commission will follow the timeframes set forth in
IDAPA 31.01.01.151 and the procedural rules adopted in IDAPA 31.01.01.152.1 Commented[SG13]:Clarifies that this 61-538(3)is for
dispute resolutions
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lectrical Board)and Idaho Code 54-1001
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Disputes will be resolved by the Commission ..tiant to 1D A v A 31.01.01.1 Commented[SG15]:Already in statue 61-538
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