20031015_647.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:BIRDELLE BROWN
DATE:OCTOBER 10, 2003
RE:QWEST ADVICE 03-05-S TO ADD ENGINEERING ESTIMATES FOR
CONSTRUCTION CHARGES, EFFECTIVE 10/17/03
Qwest has submitted this tariff advice to propose the provision of a detailed engineering
quote to customers requesting construction for facilities. Qwest will provide the first engineering
quote at no charge and it will be valid for six months, but if the customer requires subsequent
quotes, the fee will be $300 per quote. The fee will be credited to the customer s account when
the customer notifies Qwest to begin construction, but will not be returned if the customer does
not accept the quotation.
Additionally, Qwest proposes to add a paragraph that holds developers responsible for
the cost to provide at least one pair per lot in housing developments. Qwest says
, "
the charge
would originate at the nearest point of capacity. . . and terminate at the point of feed for the
development. "
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of this Tariff Advice effective October 17 2003. Does the
Commission agree?
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DECISION MEMORANDUM OCTOBER 10, 2003