20030225Testimony Chris Adams.pdf

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Q. Please state your name and business address
for the record.
A. My name is Christine Adams and my
business address is 472 W. Washington Street, Boise,
Idaho.
Q. By whom are you employed and in what
capacity?
A. I am employed as a financial support
technician by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission's
Fiscal Section. My job responsibilities include setting
up and maintaining assessment account files on all utility
companies doing business in Idaho that have tariffs or
price lists on file with our agency. These account files
include: notices of requests for gross intrastate revenue,
annual assessment fee billing statements, receipting
information, and other correspondence pertaining to gross
intrastate revenue and assessment billings.
Q. What is the purpose of your testimony?
A. I am offering testimony in the proceeding
commonly referred to as Case No. GNR-U-03-3. In the Show
Cause proceeding I am offering evidence regarding the
failure of twenty-four (24) companies named in the Show
Cause Order to pay their 2002 regulatory fee. In
addition, these companies failed to report their gross
operating revenues for the 2001 calendar year as required
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by Idaho Code § 61-1003.
THE ANNUAL REGULATORY FEE
Q. Please explain the annual regulatory fee.
A. Chapter 10 of Title 61 requires that each
public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the
Commission "shall pay to the commission in each year, a
special regulatory fee in such amount as the commission
shall find and determine to be necessary . . . todefray
the amount to be expended by the commission for expenses
in supervising and regulating the public utilities . . .”
Idaho Code § 61-1001.
Q. Is this fee applicable to Title 62
telecommunications corporations identified in this Show
Cause case?
A. Yes.Idaho Code § 62-611 states the
telephone corporations whose services
are subject to the provisions of [Title 62],
shall pay to the Commission a special
regulatory fee to be determined by the
Commission, pursuant to procedures set forth
in chapter 10, Title 61, Idaho Code, in such
amount as may be necessary to defray the
amount to be expended by the Commission for
expenses in supervising and regulating
telephone corporations pursuant to [Chapter 6
of Title 62].
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Q. How is the fee calculated and assessed?
A.Idaho Code § 61-1003 requires that each public
utility
shall file with the Commission a return
verified by an officer or agent of the
public utilities . . .involved, showing
its gross operating revenues from its
intrastate utility . . . business in
Idaho for the preceding calendar year
during which it carried on such
intrastate utility or railroad business.
For purposes of this hearing, twenty-four Title 62
companies identified in Case No. GNR-U-03-3 failed to
report their intrastate gross operating revenues for the
2001 calendar year.
Q. What happens after the preceding year’s annual
revenues are reported?
A. Once the utilities report their gross
intrastate operating revenues, the Commission determines
the proportional assessment that all public utilities must
pay based upon the Commission's annual appropriation by
the legislature. No later than April 15 of each year, the
Commission determines the proportional assessment. This
proportional assessment (in the form of a multiplier) is
then multiplied by each utility's reported gross operating
revenues.Idaho Code § 61-1004. For the 2002 regulatory
assessment, the Commission determined that “the
proportionate share of each utility's fee is to be
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assessed at .2577% (.002577) of each utility's gross
intrastate operating revenues. In no case shall the
assessed regulatory fee be less than $50.00 Idaho Code
§ 61-1004(3).” Order No. 29005.
On April 22, 2002, the Commission mailed a
statement to each Title 62 utility notifying them of their
2002 annual assessment.
Q. How do utilities pay their assessments?
A.Idaho Code § 61-1005 requires that,
[o]n or before May 1st of each year, the
Commission shall notify each public utility
. . . bymail, of the amount of its fee
for the ensuing physical year . . .Such fee
shall be paid to the commission in equal
semiannual installments on or before the 15th
day of May and November in each fiscal year.
Q. What happens if payments are late?
A. Section 61-1005 further provides that,
If payment shall not be made on or before
said respective dates, the installment so due
shall bear interest at the rate of 6 percent
(6%) per annum until such time as the full
amount of the installment shall have been
paid. Upon failure, refusal or neglect of any
public utility or railroad corporation to pay
such fee the attorney general shall commence
an action in the name of the state to collect
the same.
Q. Please describe the procedures used to notify
the companies to report their preceding calendar year
revenues and to pay their regulatory assessments.
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A. As previously mentioned,Idaho Code
§ 61-1005 requires the Commission to notify each utility
of its regulatory fee by mail. According to Commission
Title 62 Rule 202 (IDAPA 31.42.01.202.02), each Title 62
corporation is required to provide the Commission with the
address of the principle place of
business of the telephone corporation,
and, if there is a principle place of
business in Idaho, the address of the
principle place of business in Idaho,
[and an] agent in Idaho for service of
process by the Commission in the state
of Idaho.
IDAPA 31.42.01.202.02 (b) and (c).
Rule 202.03 also provides that,
orders and other documents issued by the
Commission may be served by mail on the
agent for service of process listed
pursuant to Rule 202.01(c) of this Rule.
This service constitutes due and timely
notice to the telephone corporation, and
no further service is necessary to bind
the telephone corporation.
IDAPA 31.42.01.202.03.
Q. How were the Orders to Show Cause in
this proceeding served upon the companies?
A. Order No. 29185 in Case GNR-U-03-3 was service
dated January 27, 2003.Idaho Code § 62-619 provides that
in all matters arising under the Chapter 6 of Title 62
that are submitted to the Commission for decision, "shall
be governed by the commission's rules of practice and
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procedure." Commission Procedural Rule 16 provides that
the Commission Secretary shall serve all Orders by mail.
IDAPA 31.01.01.16.01. This Rule also requires the
Commission Secretary to serve complaints against utilities
upon the person designated for that purpose by the
utility. Furthermore,
All utilities must maintain on file with
the Commission Secretary a designation
of such a person. Summonses and complaints
directed to regulated utilities . . . may be
served by registered or certified mail.
IDAPA 31.01.01.16.02. Pursuant to Rule 16, the Commission
Secretary served the Show Cause Orders by certified mail.
Idaho Code § 61-615 also allows complaints against
utilities to be served by registered mail.
Q. Please describe the allegations against
American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc., Colorado
River Communications Corp., Complus, L.L.C., Correctional
Communications Systems of Idaho, L.L.C., Cybersentry,
Inc., Faxnet Corporation, Federal Transtel, Inc., GF
Enterprises, Ruth & Tara Millward, Nexstar Communications
Inc., Nor Communications, Inc., Overlook Communications
International Corporation, PTT Telekom, Inc., Quest
Telecommunications, Inc., Smitty’s Pub, Telecom Network,
Inc., Telehub Network Services Corporation, Teltrust
Communications Services, Inc., Touchtone Network, Inc.,
USA Tele Corp., USBG, Inc., Vista Group International,
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Inc., West End Communications, Inc., and Western State Pay
Phones ordered to Show Cause in Order No. 29185.
A. I will address each company individually with
the exception of Arrival Communications, Inc. and Miracle
Communications, which I recommend be removed from this
proceeding.
1.American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc. asking it to
report its gross intrastate revenue on or before April 1,
2002. The Company did not timely report its gross
intrastate revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of
their annual assessment fee was mailed. Because the
Company initially failed to report its revenues, it was
assessed the minimum fee of $50 per Idaho Code § 61-
1004(3). This statement also mentioned that the fee may
be paid in two equal installments, the first due no later
than May 15, 2002, and the second due no later than
November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee could be paid
no later than the first installment date. The Company did
not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc.stating
that its first half payment of the regulatory fee had not
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been received. The amount owed, including calculated
interest of 6% per annum, was now $25.57 for the first
half due no later than October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the
entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received American Telecommunications Enterprise,
Inc.’s 2002 regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest included as
of January 15, 2003) and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the mail was returned by the
Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed, unable to
forward.”
Q. Does American Telecommunications Enterprise,
Inc.have a current Certificate of Authority issued by the
Secretary of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to American Telecommunications
Enterprise, Inc.According to the Secretary of State’s
records, American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc.’s
Certificate was administratively revoked in March 2001.
Q. Why is this significant?
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A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe American Telecommunications
Enterprise, Inc. receives mail at the address on file with
the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc. was returned
by the Post Office as “unable to forward, box closed.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc. communicated
with the Commission regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since May 8, 2000,
when it paid the 2000 regulatory assessment fee of $50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to CT Corporation System
at 300 N. 6th St, Boise, ID 83701; J. Hambleton signed the
return receipt on January 28, 2003.
2.Colorado River Communications Corporation
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Colorado River Communications Corporation asking it to
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report its gross intrastate revenue on or before April 1,
2002. The Company did not timely report its gross
intrastate revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of
their annual assessment fee was mailed. Because the
Company initially failed to report its revenues, it was
assessed the minimum fee of $50 per Idaho Code
'61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned that the fee
may be paid in two equal installments, the first due no
later than May 15, 2002, and the second due no later than
November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee could be paid
no later than the first installment date. The Company did
not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Colorado River Communications Corporation stating that
its first half payment of the regulatory fee had not been
received. The amount owed, including calculated interest
of 6% per annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no
later than October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire
year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Colorado River Communications
Corporation’s 2002 regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest
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included as of January 15, 2003) and the fee is well past
due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the mail was returned by the
Post Office as “returned to sender, box closed no order.”
Q. Does Colorado River Communications Corporation
have a current Certificate of Authority issued by the
Secretary of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Colorado River Communications
Corporation. According to the Secretary of State’s
records, Colorado River Communications Corporation’s
Certificate was administratively revoked in November 2000.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Colorado River Communications
Corporation receives mail at the address on file with the
Commission Secretary?
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A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Colorado River Communications Corporation was returned by
the Post Office as “box closed no order.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Colorado River Communications Corporation communicated
with the Commission regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since August 24,
1999, when it paid the 1999 regulatory assessment fee of
$50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to Prentice-Hall Corp.
System, 200 N 23rd St, Boise, ID 83702; Luella Lee signed
the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
3.Complus, L.L.C.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Complus, L.L.C. asking it to report its gross intrastate
revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The Company did not
timely report its gross intrastate revenue. On April 22,
2002, a statement of their annual assessment fee was
mailed. Because the Company initially failed to report
its revenues, it was assessed the minimum fee of $50 per
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Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned
that the fee may be paid in two equal installments, the
first due no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due
no later than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee
could be paid no later than the first installment date.
The Company did not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Complus, L.L.C. stating that its first half payment of
the regulatory fee had not been received. The amount
owed, including calculated interest of 6% per annum, was
now $25.57 for the first half due no later than October
15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory
fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Complus, L.L.C.’s 2002 regulatory fee of
$51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003) and the
fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the mail was returned by the
Post Office as “returned to sender, forwarding order
expired.”
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Q. Does Complus, L.L.C. have a current
Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Complus, L.L.C. According to
the Secretary of State’s records, Complus, L.L.C.’s
Certificate was administratively cancelled in February
2000.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Complus, L.L.C. receives mail
at the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Complus, L.L.C. was returned by the Post Office as
“forwarding order expired.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Complus, L.L.C. communicated with the Commission regarding
regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has never communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since filing their
price list in March 1999.
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Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003, the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to National Registered
Agents, Inc. 1423 Tyrell Lane, Boise, ID 83706; Sharon
Spangle signed the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
NRAI has notified the Commission that Complus, L.L.C. is
no longer their client.
4.Correctional Communications Systems of Idaho, L.L.C.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Correctional Communications Systems of Idaho, L.L.C.
asking it to report its gross intrastate revenue on or
before April 1, 2002. The Company did not timely report
its gross intrastate revenue. On April 22, 2002, a
statement of their annual assessment fee was mailed.
Because the Company initially failed to report its
revenues, it was assessed the minimum fee of $50 per Idaho
Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned that the
fee may be paid in two equal installments, the first due
no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due no later
than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee could be
paid no later than the first installment date. The
Company did not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
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A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Correctional Communications Systems of Idaho, L.L.C.
stating that its first half payment of the regulatory fee
had not been received. The amount owed, including
calculated interest of 6% per annum, was now $25.57 for
the first half due no later than October 15, 2002 or
$50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Correctional Communications Systems of
Idaho, L.L.C.’s 2002 regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest
included as of January 15, 2003) and the fee is well past
due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed,
unable to forward.”
Q. Does Correctional Communications Systems of
Idaho, L.L.C. have a current Certificate of Authority
issued by the Secretary of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Correctional Communications
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Systems of Idaho, L.L.C. According to the Secretary of
State’s records, Correctional Communications Systems of
Idaho, L.L.C.’s Certificate was administratively canceled
in February 1999.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Correctional Communications
Systems of Idaho, L.L.C. receives mail at the address on
file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Correctional Communications Systems of Idaho, L.L.C. was
returned by the Post Office as “attempted, not known, not
deliverable as addressed, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Correctional Communications Systems of Idaho, L.L.C.
communicated with the Commission regarding regulatory
assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since September 2,
1997, when it paid the 1997 regulatory assessment fee of
$50.54.
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Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to John G. Grant, 2710
Sunrise Rim Suite 240, Boise, ID 83705. The certified mail
was returned by the Post Office as “undeliverable as
addressed, no forwarding order on file.”
4.Cybersentry, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Cybersentry, Inc. asking it to report its gross intrastate
revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The Company did not
timely report its gross intrastate revenue. On April 22,
2002, a statement of their annual assessment fee was
mailed. Because the Company initially failed to report
its revenues, it was assessed the minimum fee of $50 per
Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned
that the fee may be paid in two equal installments, the
first due no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due
no later than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee
could be paid no later than the first installment date.
The Company did not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Cybersentry, Inc. stating that its first half payment
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of the regulatory fee had not been received. The amount
owed, including calculated interest of 6% per annum, was
now $25.57 for the first half due no later than October
15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Cybersentry, Inc.’s 2002 regulatory fee
of $51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003) and
the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “return to sender, unable to
forward.”
Q. Does Cybersentry, Inc. have a current
Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Cybersentry, Inc. According to
the Secretary of State’s records, Cybersentry, Inc.’s
Certificate was administratively revoked in November 2001.
Q. Why is this significant?
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A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Cybersentry, Inc. receives mail
at the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Cybersentry, Inc. was returned by the Post Office as
“return to sender, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Cybersentry, Inc. communicated with the Commission
regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has never communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since filing their
price list in July 2000.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to National Registered
Agents, Inc. 1423 Tyrell Lane, Boise, ID 83706; Sharon
Spangle signed the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
NRAI has notified the Commission that Cybersentry, Inc. is
no longer their client.
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5.Faxnet Corporation
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Faxnet Corporation asking it to report its gross
intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Faxnet Corporation stating that its first half payment
of the regulatory fee had not been received. The amount
owed, including calculated interest of 6% per annum, was
now $25.57 for the first half due no later than October
15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Faxnet Corporation’s 2002 regulatory fee
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of $51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003) and
the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “return to sender, attempted
unknown, forward expired.”
Q. Does Faxnet Corporation have a current
Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Faxnet Corporation. According
to the Secretary of State’s records, Faxnet Corporation’s
Certificate was administratively revoked in October 2000.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Faxnet Corporation receives
mail at the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Faxnet Corporation was returned by the Post Office as
“return to sender, attempted unknown, forward expired.”
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Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Faxnet Corporation paid its regulatory assessment?
A. The Company last paid the annual $50
regulatory assessment fee on June 14, 2000.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to CT Corporation System
at 300 N. 6th St, Boise, ID 83701; J. Hambleton signed the
return receipt on January 28, 2003.
6.Federal Transtel, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Federal Transtel, Inc. asking it to report its gross
intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
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first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Federal Transtel, Inc. stating that its first half
payment of the regulatory fee had not been received. The
amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Federal Transtel, Inc.’s 2002 regulatory
fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003)
and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “moved left no address, unable to
forward, return to sender.”
Q. Does Federal Transtel, Inc. have a current
Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
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A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Federal Transtel, Inc.
According to the Secretary of State’s records, Federal
Transtel, Inc.’s Certificate was withdrawn in December
1998.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Federal Transtel, Inc. receives
mail at the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. The October 1, 2002 letter mailed to
Federal Transtel, Inc. was returned by the Post Office as
“return to sender, moved left no address, unable to
forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Federal Transtel, Inc. communicated with the Commission
regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since July 3, 2001,
when it paid the 2001 regulatory assessment fee of $50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
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A. Yes. On January 27, 2003, the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to National Registered
Agents, Inc. 1423 Tyrell Lane, Boise, ID 83706; Sharon
Spangle signed the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
NRAI has notified the Commission that Federal Transtel,
Inc. is no longer their client.
7.GF Enterprises
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to GF
Enterprises asking it to report its gross intrastate
revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The Company did not
timely report its gross intrastate revenue. On April 22,
2002, a statement of their annual assessment fee was
mailed. Because the Company initially failed to report
its revenues, it was assessed the minimum fee of $50 per
Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned
that the fee may be paid in two equal installments, the
first due no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due
no later than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee
could be paid no later than the first installment date.
The Company did not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to GF Enterprises stating that its first half payment of
the regulatory fee had not been received. The amount
owed, including calculated interest of 6% per annum, was
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now $25.57 for the first half due no later than October
15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received GF Enterprises’s 2002 regulatory fee of
$51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003) and the
fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed,
unable to forward.”
Q. Does GF Enterprises have a current Certificate
of Existence issued by the Secretary of State to do
business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to GF Enterprises. According to
the Secretary of State’s records, GF Enterprises has never
had a Certificate of Existence.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho because it is in violation of Idaho Code
§§ 53-504 and 53-509.
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Q. Do you believe GF Enterprises receives mail at
the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to GF
Enterprises was returned by the Post Office as “not
deliverable as addressed, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time GF
Enterprises communicated with the Commission regarding
regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has never communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since filing their
price list in November 1996.
8.Ruth and Tara Millward
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Ruth and Tara Millward asking them to report their gross
intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. They did
not timely report their gross intrastate revenue. On
April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual assessment fee
was mailed. Because they initially failed to report their
revenues, they were assessed the minimum fee of $50 per
Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned
that the fee may be paid in two equal installments, the
first due no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due
no later than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee
could be paid no later than the first installment date.
They did not respond to this statement either.
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Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Ruth and Tara Millward stating that the first half
payment of the regulatory fee had not been received. The
amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Have Ruth and Tara Millward paid the 2002
regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Ruth and Tara Millward’s 2002 regulatory
fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003)
and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing Ruth and Tara Millward to
appear at the Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “undeliverable as addressed, no
forwarding address on file.”
Q. Do Ruth and Tara Millward have a current
Certificate of Existence issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. Ruth and Tara Millward are operating as a
small business using their own names; therefore, they are
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not required to obtain a Certificate of Existence with the
Secretary of State.
Q. Do you believe Ruth and Tara Millward receive
mail at the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to Ruth
and Tara Millward was returned by the Post Office as
“undeliverable as addressed, no forwarding address on
file.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time GF
Enterprises communicated with the Commission regarding
regulatory assessments?
A. Ruth and Tara Millward have never communicated
with the Commission regarding fee assessments since filing
their price list in April 1995.
9.Nexstar Communications, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Nexstar Communications, Inc. asking it to report its gross
intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
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and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Nexstar Communications, Inc. stating that its first
half payment of the regulatory fee had not been received.
The amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Nexstar Communications, Inc.’s 2002
regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January
15, 2003) and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed,
unable to forward.”
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Q. Does Nexstar Communications, Inc. have a
current Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary
of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Nexstar Communications, Inc.
According to the Secretary of State’s records, Nexstar
Communications, Inc.’s Certificate was administratively
revoked in February 2000.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Nexstar Communications, Inc.
receives mail at the address on file with the Commission
Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Nexstar Communications, Inc. was returned by the Post
Office as “not deliverable as addressed, unable to
forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Nexstar Communications, Inc. communicated with the
Commission regarding regulatory assessments?
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A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since June 2, 1999,
when it paid the 1999 regulatory assessment fee of $50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to Stanley W. Welsh, 815
W. Washington, Boise, ID 83702. The return receipt was
signed on January 28, 2003; however, the signature was not
legible.
10.Nor Communications, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Nor Communications, Inc. asking it to report its gross
intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
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first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Nor Communications, Inc. stating that its first half
payment of the regulatory fee had not been received. The
amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Nor Communications, Inc.’s 2002
regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January
15, 2003) and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the mail was returned by the
Post Office as “attempted, not known.”
Q. Does Nor Communications, Inc. have a current
Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
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information pertaining to Nor Communications, Inc.
According to the Secretary of State’s records, Nor
Communications, Inc.’s Certificate was administratively
revoked in December 2000.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Nor Communications, Inc.
receives mail at the address on file with the Commission
Secretary?
A. No. The October 1, 2002 letter mailed to Nor
Communications, Inc. was returned by the Post Office as
“return to sender, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time Nor
Communications, Inc. communicated with the Commission
regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has never communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since filing their
price list in January 1999.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to Stanley W. Welsh,
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815 W. Washington, Boise, ID 83702. The return receipt
was signed on January 28, 2003; however, the signature was
not legible.
11.Overlook Communications International Corporation
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Overlook Communications International Corporation asking
it to report its gross intrastate revenue on or before
April 1, 2002. The Company did not timely report its
gross intrastate revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement
of their annual assessment fee was mailed. Because the
Company initially failed to report its revenues, it was
assessed the minimum fee of $50 per Idaho Code
'61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned that the fee
may be paid in two equal installments, the first due no
later than May 15, 2002, and the second due no later than
November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee could be paid
no later than the first installment date. The Company did
not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Overlook Communications International Corporation
stating that its first half payment of the regulatory fee
had not been received. The amount owed, including
calculated interest of 6% per annum, was now $25.57 for
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the first half due no later than October 15, 2002 or
$50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Overlook Communications International
Corporation’s 2002 regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest
included as of January 15, 2003) and the fee is well past
due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “attempted, not known.”
Q. Does Overlook Communications International
Corporation have a current Certificate of Authority issued
by the Secretary of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Overlook Communications
International Corporation. According to the Secretary of
State’s records, Overlook Communications International
Corporation’s Certificate was administratively revoked in
September 2002.
Q. Why is this significant?
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A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Overlook Communications
International Corporation receives mail at the address on
file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Overlook Communications International Corporation was
returned by the Post Office as “attempted, not known.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Overlook Communications International Corporation
communicated with the Commission regarding regulatory
assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since December 6,
2000, when it paid the 2000 regulatory assessment fee of
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Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to CT Corporation System
at 300 N. 6th St, Boise, ID 83701; J. Hambleton signed the
return receipt on January 28, 2003.
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13.PTT Telekom, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
PTT Telekom, Inc. asking it to report its gross intrastate
revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The Company did not
timely report its gross intrastate revenue. On April 22,
2002, a statement of their annual assessment fee was
mailed. Because the Company initially failed to report
its revenues, it was assessed the minimum fee of $50 per
Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned
that the fee may be paid in two equal installments, the
first due no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due
no later than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee
could be paid no later than the first installment date.
The Company did not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to PTT Telekom, Inc. stating that its first half payment
of the regulatory fee had not been received. The amount
owed, including calculated interest of 6% per annum, was
now $25.57 for the first half due no later than October
15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received PTT Telekom, Inc.’s 2002 regulatory fee
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of $51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003) and
the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed, no
forwarding order on file.”
Q. Does PTT Telekom, Inc. have a current
Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to PTT Telekom, Inc. According to
the Secretary of State’s records, PTT Telekom, Inc.’s
Certificate was administratively revoked in November 2001.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe PTT Telekom, Inc. receives mail
at the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to PTT
Telekom, Inc. was returned by the Post Office as “not
deliverable as addressed, no forwarding order on file.”
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Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time PTT
Telekom, Inc. communicated with the Commission regarding
regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since December 14,
2000, when it paid the 2000 regulatory assessment fee of
$50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to National Registered
Agents, Inc. 1423 Tyrell Lane, Boise, ID 83706; Sharon
Spangle signed the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
NRAI has notified the Commission that PTT Telekom, Inc. is
no longer their client.
14.Quest Telecommunications, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Quest Telecommunications, Inc. asking it to report its
gross intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
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also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Quest Telecommunications, Inc. stating that its first
half payment of the regulatory fee had not been received.
The amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Quest Telecommunications, Inc.’s 2002
regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January
15, 2003) and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed,
unable to forward.”
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Q. Does Quest Telecommunications, Inc. have a
current Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary
of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Quest Telecommunications, Inc.
According to the Secretary of State’s records, Quest
Telecommunications, Inc.’s Certificate was administratively
revoked in June 2001.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Quest Telecommunications, Inc.
receives mail at the address on file with the Commission
Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to Quest
Telecommunications, Inc. was returned by the Post Office
as “not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Quest Telecommunications, Inc. communicated with the
Commission regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since May 4, 1996,
when it paid the 1996 regulatory assessment fee of $50.
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Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to CT Corporation System
at 300 N. 6th St, Boise, ID 83701; J. Hambleton signed the
return receipt on January 28, 2003.
15.Smitty’s Pub
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Smitty’s Pub asking it to report its gross intrastate
revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The Company did not
timely report its gross intrastate revenue. On April 22,
2002, a statement of their annual assessment fee was
mailed. Because the Company initially failed to report
its revenues, it was assessed the minimum fee of $50 per
Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned
that the fee may be paid in two equal installments, the
first due no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due
no later than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee
could be paid no later than the first installment date.
The Company did not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Smitty’s Pub stating that its first half payment of the
regulatory fee had not been received. The amount owed,
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including calculated interest of 6% per annum, was now
$25.57 for the first half due no later than October 15,
2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Smitty’s Pub’s 2002 regulatory fee of
$51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003) and the
fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “undeliverable as addressed, no
forwarding order on file.”
Q. Does Smitty’s Pub have a current Certificate
of Existence issued by the Secretary of State to do
business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Smitty’s Pub. According to the
Secretary of State’s records, Smitty’s Pub has never had a
Certificate of Existence.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho because it is in violation of Idaho Code
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§§ 53-504 and 53-509.
Q. Do you believe Smitty’s Pub receives mail at
the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. The October 1, 2002 letter mailed to
Smitty’s Pub was returned by the Post Office as “return to
sender, no forward order on file, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Smitty’s Pub communicated with the Commission regarding
regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has never communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since filing their
price list in July 1995.
16.Telcom Network,Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Telcom Network, Inc. asking it to report its gross
intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
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first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Telcom Network, Inc. stating that its first half
payment of the regulatory fee had not been received. The
amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Telcom Network, Inc.’s 2002 regulatory
fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003)
and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the mail was returned by the
Post Office as “returned to sender, unable to forward.”
Q. Does Telcom Network Inc. have a current
Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
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information pertaining to Telcom Network Inc. According
to the Secretary of State’s records, Telcom Network Inc.’s
Certificate was forfeited in December 1996.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Telcom Network Inc. receives
mail at the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Telcom Network Inc. was returned by the Post Office as
“return to sender, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Telcom Network Inc. communicated with the Commission
regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since May 21, 1996,
when it paid the regulatory assessment fee of $50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003, the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to Prentice-Hall Corp.
System, 200 N 23rd St, Boise, ID 83702; Luella Lee signed
the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
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17.Telehub Network Services Corporation
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Telehub Network Services Corporation asking it to report
its gross intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002.
The Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Telehub Network Services Corporation stating that its
first half payment of the regulatory fee had not been
received. The amount owed, including calculated interest
of 6% per annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no
later than October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire
year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
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A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Telehub Network Services Corporation’s
2002 regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest included as of
January 15, 2003) and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed,
unable to forward.”
Q. Does Telehub Network Services Corporation have
a current Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary
of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Telehub Network Services
Corporation. According to the Secretary of State’s
records, Telehub Network Services Corporation’s
Certificate was administratively revoked in March 2001.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
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Q. Do you believe Telehub Network Services
Corporation receives mail at the address on file with the
Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Telehub Network Services Corporation was returned by the
Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed, unable to
forward, return to sender, moved left no address.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Telehub Network Services Corporation communicated with the
Commission regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since May 4, 1999
when it paid the 1999 regulatory assessment fee of $50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to National Registered
Agents, Inc. 1423 Tyrell Lane, Boise, ID 83706; Sharon
Spangle signed the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
NRAI has notified the Commission that Telehub Network
Services Corporation is no longer their client.
18.Teltrust Communications Services, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Teltrust Communications Services, Inc. asking it to report
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its gross intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002.
The Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Teltrust Communications Services, Inc. stating that its
first half payment of the regulatory fee had not been
received. The amount owed, including calculated interest
of 6% per annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no
later than October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire
year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Teltrust Communications Services, Inc.’s
2002 regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest included as of
January 15, 2003) and the fee is well past due.
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Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed,
unable to forward, moved left no address, return to
sender.”
Q. Does Teltrust Communications Services, Inc.
have a current Certificate of Authority issued by the
Secretary of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Teltrust Communications
Services, Inc. According to the Secretary of State’s
records, Teltrust Communications Services, Inc.’s
Certificate was administratively revoked in November 2001.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Teltrust Communications
Services, Inc. receives mail at the address on file with
the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Teltrust Communications Services, Inc. was returned by the
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Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed, unable to
forward, return to sender, moved left no address.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Teltrust Communications Services, Inc. communicated with
the Commission regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since July 25, 2000
when it paid the 2000 regulatory assessment fee of
$126.27.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to CT Corporation System
at 300 N. 6th St, Boise, ID 83701; J. Hambleton signed the
return receipt on January 28, 2003.
19.Touchtone Network, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Touchtone Network, Inc. asking it to report its gross
intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
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also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Touchtone Network, Inc. stating that its first half
payment of the regulatory fee had not been received. The
amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Touchtone Network, Inc.’s 2002 regulatory
fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003)
and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “attempted not known, return to
sender.”
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Q. Does Touchtone Network, Inc. have a current
Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003, I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Touchtone Network, Inc.
According to the Secretary of State’s records, Touchtone
Network, Inc.’s Certificate was forfeited in December
1996.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Touchtone Network, Inc.
receives mail at the address on file with the Commission
Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Touchtone Network, Inc. was returned by the Post Office as
“attempted not known, return to sender.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Touchtone Network, Inc. communicated with the Commission
regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has never communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since filing their
price list in October 1994.
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Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to National Registered
Agents, Inc. 1423 Tyrell Lane, Boise, ID 83706; Sharon
Spangle signed the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
NRAI has notified the Commission that Touchtone Network,
Inc. is no longer their client.
20.USA Tele Corp.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
USA Tele Corp. asking it to report its gross intrastate
revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The Company did not
timely report its gross intrastate revenue. On April 22,
2002, a statement of their annual assessment fee was
mailed. Because the Company initially failed to report
its revenues, it was assessed the minimum fee of $50 per
Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned
that the fee may be paid in two equal installments, the
first due no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due
no later than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee
could be paid no later than the first installment date.
The Company did not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
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A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to USA Tele Corp. stating that its first half payment of
the regulatory fee had not been received. The amount
owed, including calculated interest of 6% per annum, was
now $25.57 for the first half due no later than October
15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received USA Tele Corp.’s 2002 regulatory fee of
$51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003) and the
fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed,
unable to forward.”
Q. Does USA Tele Corp. have a current Certificate
of Authority issued by the Secretary of State to do
business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to USA Tele Corp. According to the
Secretary of State’s records, USA Tele Corp.’s Certificate
was administratively revoked in February 1998.
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Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe USA Tele Corp. receives mail at
the address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to USA
Tele Corp. was returned by the Post Office as “unable to
forward, return to sender.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time USA
Tele Corp. communicated with the Commission regarding
regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since May 9, 2000
when it paid the 2000 regulatory assessment fee of $50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003, the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to National Registered
Agents, Inc. 1423 Tyrell Lane, Boise, ID 83706; Sharon
Spangle signed the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
NRAI has notified the Commission that USA Tele Corp. is no
longer their client.
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21.USBG, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
USBG, Inc. asking it to report its gross intrastate
revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The Company did not
timely report its gross intrastate revenue. On April 22,
2002, a statement of their annual assessment fee was
mailed. Because the Company initially failed to report
its revenues, it was assessed the minimum fee of $50 per
Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement also mentioned
that the fee may be paid in two equal installments, the
first due no later than May 15, 2002, and the second due
no later than November 15, 2002. However, the entire fee
could be paid no later than the first installment date.
The Company did not respond to this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to USBG, Inc. stating that its first half payment of the
regulatory fee had not been received. The amount owed,
including calculated interest of 6% per annum, was now
$25.57 for the first half due no later than October 15,
2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received USBG, Inc.’s 2002 regulatory fee of
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$51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003) and the
fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “attempted not known.”
Q. Does USBG, Inc. have a current Certificate of
Authority issued by the Secretary of State to do business
in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to USBG, Inc. According to the
Secretary of State’s records, USBG, Inc.’s Certificate was
administratively revoked in August 2001.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe USBG, Inc. receives mail at the
address on file with the Commission Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to USBG,
Inc. was returned by the Post Office as “attempted not
known.”
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Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
USBG, Inc. communicated with the Commission regarding
regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since May 18, 1999
when it paid the 1999 regulatory assessment fee of $50.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003, the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to Stanley W. Welsh, 815
W. Washington, Boise, ID 83702. The return receipt was
signed on January 28, 2003; however, the signature was not
legible.
22.Vista Group International, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Vista Group International, Inc. asking it to report its
gross intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
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and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Vista Group International, Inc. stating that its first
half payment of the regulatory fee had not been received.
The amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Vista Group International, Inc.’s 2002
regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January
15, 2003) and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “not deliverable as addressed,
unable to forward.”
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Q. Does Vista Group International, Inc. have a
current Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary
of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003, I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Vista Group International, Inc.
According to the Secretary of State’s records, Vista Group
International, Inc.’s Certificate was administratively
revoked in July 2001.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe Vista Group International, Inc.
receives mail at the address on file with the Commission
Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to Vista
Group International, Inc. was returned by the Post Office
as “not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Vista Group International, Inc. communicated with the
Commission regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has not communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since May 12, 1999
when it paid the 1999 regulatory assessment fee of $66.33.
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Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003, the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to Stanley W. Welsh, 815
W. Washington, Boise, ID 83702. The return receipt was
signed on January 28, 2003; however, the signature was not
legible.
23.West End Communications, Inc.
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
West End Communications, Inc. asking it to report its
gross intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
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A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to West End Communications, Inc. stating that its first
half payment of the regulatory fee had not been received.
The amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received West End Communications, Inc.’s 2002
regulatory fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January
15, 2003) and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the certified mail was returned
by the Post Office as “return to sender, unable to
forward.”
Q. Does West End Communications, Inc. have a
current Certificate of Authority issued by the Secretary
of State to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to West End Communications, Inc.
According to the Secretary of State’s records, West End
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Communications, Inc.’s Certificate was administratively
revoked in May 2002.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho, even if it had paid this Commission’s
regulatory fee.
Q. Do you believe West End Communications, Inc.
receives mail at the address on file with the Commission
Secretary?
A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to West
End Communications, Inc. was returned by the Post Office
as “return to sender, unable to forward.”
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time West
End Communications, Inc. communicated with the Commission
regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has never communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since filing their
price list in March 2001.
Q. To your knowledge, did the Commission
Secretary attempt to serve this Order to Show Cause upon
the Company’s designated service agent?
A. Yes. On January 27, 2003 the Order to Show
Cause was sent via certified mail to TCS Corporate
Services, Inc at 5527 Kendall St., Boise, ID 83706; Kristi
Herring signed the return receipt on January 28, 2003.
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24.Western State Pay Phones
On February 8, 2002, a letter was mailed to
Western State Pay Phones asking it to report its gross
intrastate revenue on or before April 1, 2002. The
Company did not timely report its gross intrastate
revenue. On April 22, 2002, a statement of their annual
assessment fee was mailed. Because the Company initially
failed to report its revenues, it was assessed the minimum
fee of $50 per Idaho Code '61-1004(3). This statement
also mentioned that the fee may be paid in two equal
installments, the first due no later than May 15, 2002,
and the second due no later than November 15, 2002.
However, the entire fee could be paid no later than the
first installment date. The Company did not respond to
this statement either.
Q. What happened next?
A. On October 1, 2002, a second letter was sent
to Western State Pay Phones stating that its first half
payment of the regulatory fee had not been received. The
amount owed, including calculated interest of 6% per
annum, was now $25.57 for the first half due no later than
October 15, 2002 or $50.57 for the entire year’s
assessment.
Q. Has the Company paid its 2002 regulatory fee?
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A. No. As of February 24, 2003, the Commission
has not received Western State Pay Phones’ 2002 regulatory
fee of $51.01 (interest included as of January 15, 2003)
and the fee is well past due.
Q. Did the Commission attempt to serve a copy of
Order No. 29185, directing the Company to appear at the
Show Cause Hearing, via certified mail?
A. Yes, however, the mail was returned by the
Post Office as “returned to sender, no receptacle.”
Q. Does Western State Pay Phones have a current
Certificate of Existence issued by the Secretary of State
to do business in Idaho?
A. No. On January 15, 2003 I reviewed the
Secretary of State’s website for the Certificate
information pertaining to Western State Pay Phones.
According to the Secretary of State’s records, Western
State Pay Phones has never had a Certificate of Existence.
Q. Why is this significant?
A. The Company is not authorized to conduct
business in Idaho because it is in violation of Idaho Code
§§ 53-504 and 53-509.
Q. Do you believe Western State Pay Phones
receives mail at the address on file with the Commission
Secretary?
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A. No. All of the correspondence mailed to
Western State Pay Phones was returned by the Post Office
as “return to sender, no receptacle”.
Q. To your knowledge, when was the last time
Western State Pay Phones communicated with the Commission
regarding regulatory assessments?
A. The Company has never communicated with the
Commission regarding fee assessments since filing their
price list in August 1997.
RECOMMENDATION
Q. What is your recommendation regarding
disposition of the 24 companies in Case No. GNR-U-03-3?
A. If these companies fail to appear at the Show
Cause Hearing, I recommend that the Hearing Officer enter
a default against the companies as provided in Procedural
Rule 301 IDAPA 31.01.01.301. I further recommend that the
Commission issue an Order finding that the companies have
failed to report their 2001 intrastate operating revenues,
and have failed to pay their 2002 regulatory fees. As
noticed in Order No. 29185 in this matter, I believe it is
appropriate for the Commission to Order the 24 companies
to cease operating in Idaho until they have come into
compliance by paying the appropriate regulatory fees.
Furthermore, local exchange companies should be directed
by the Commission to deny or prohibit interconnection or
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the carriage of traffic for these companies. If the
companies fail to pay their delinquent regulatory fees and
report their revenues for 2001, I would further recommend
that their tariffs/price lists be removed from the
Commission’s files and the companies’ certificates
cancelled if applicable.
Q. Does that conclude your direct testimony?
A. Yes it does.