IN THE MATTER OF:

GTA TELECOM LLC, TARIFF TRANSMITTAL NO. 18

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GTA DOCKET 11-12

PUBLIC NOTICE

On October 5, 2011, GTA TELECOM LLC [GTA] filed notice with the Guam Public Utilities Commission [PUC] under 12 GCA §12106 of its intent to implement a new product offering under GTA General Exchange Tariff No. 1. GTA seeks to establish a tariff for the introduction of “Fractional Primary Rate Interface—Integrated Services Digital Network (FPRI)”as an enhancement to the current product, “Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) offering.

A Primary Rate ISDN service is currently offered on a 24 channel (23-B channels used to carry digital voice traffic and/or data messages and 1-D channel which carries information used to control the PRI channels) basis.  GTA indicates that the FPRI offering will allow business customers flexibility to purchase B channels in smaller increments beginning at 6-B channels and 1-D channel up to 23-B and 1-D channel.

PUC will examine the tariff and will welcome public comments regarding whether the tariff should be suspended in whole or part pursuant to 12 GCA §12106[e] pending an investigation concerning the lawfulness thereof.

GTA’s Tariff Transmittal No. 18, Fractional Primary Rate Interface, is available for public inspection at PUC’s office at Suite 207 GCIC Building, Hagatna and on PUC’s website at www.guampuc.com.  Public Comments regarding the tariff should be filed with PUC on or before November 7, 2011. A Public Hearing will be conducted on this tariff on November 7, 2011, at Suite 202, GCIC Building, Hagatna, at 7:00 p.m., at which time members of the public or interested parties will be provided with an opportunity to comment on the tariff.

Questions regard this notice may be referred to PUC’s administrator Ms. Lou Palomo at 472-1907.

                                                                                    )                       PAG DOCKET 11-01

IN RE:            PETITION FOR TARIFF RATE  )

RELIEF BY THE PORT                )                       NOTICE OF PUBLIC

AUTHORITY OF GUAM               )                       HEARINGS

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guam Public Utilities Commission (the “PUC”) shall conduct public hearings related to the June 28, 2011 Base Rate Case Petition filed by the Port Authority of Guam (“PAG”). 

The purpose of the public hearings shall be to receive public comment and testimony regarding PAG’s request for a tariff increase of 3.95% per annum and other tariff rate adjustments detailed in the petition. 

PAG’s June 28, 2011 Base Rate Case Petition, with supporting testimony, and all other relevant documents and materials filed in the instant docket, are available for public inspection at the PUC’s office, which is located in Suite 207, GCIC Building, 414 West Soledad Avenue, Hagåtña, Guam.  A copy of the proposed rate increases and adjustments may also be viewed at PAG’s website, http://www.portguam.com. 

The PUC shall conduct a public hearing on October 27, 2011, 6:00 p.m., at Suite 202, GCIC Building, 414 West Soledad Avenue, Hagåtña, Guam.  No rate increase shall become effective unless approved by the PUC.  Interested persons may participate in the public hearings by application to the PUC at Suite 207, GCIC Building, 414 West Soledad Avenue, Hagåtña, Guam.  The PUC also welcomes public comments at the hearing.

The PUC further invites public comment and testimony at additional public hearings, which shall be held at the following locations and times:

October 28, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Asan Community Center; and

October 28, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Dededo Senior Citizens Center.

Further information on the hearings may be obtained from the PUC’s Administrator, Ms. Lou Palomo at 472-1907.  Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to provide testimony at the hearings should also contact Ms. Palomo at the contact number above.

THIS AD IS PAID FOR BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

REGULAR MEETING

SUITE 202, GCIC BUILDING

414 W. SOLEDAD AVE.HAGATNA, GUAM

6:00 p.m. September 19, 2011

Agenda

1.   Approval of Minutes of August 10, 2011.

2.     Choice Phone LLC.

●    CP Docket 11-01, iConnect Request for Determination on Jurisdiction to Designate Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Status, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order

     3.      PTI Pacifica Inc.

·         PTI Docket 11-01, PTI Petition for Annual USAC Certification, PUC Legal Counsel Report, and Use Certification

     4.    Guam Telecom LLC

·         GT Docket 11-03, Petition for Annual USAC Certification, PUC Legal Counsel Report, and Use Certification.

    5.     Guam Waterworks Authority

·         GWA Docket 09-03, Base Rate Case: True-Up of Proposed FY2012 rate increase pursuant to par. 7 of the 2009 Rate Decision; GCG Report, Stipulation and Proposed Order, ALJ Report and Proposed Order.

·         GWA Docket 11-01: (1) GWA Expedited August 4, 2011 Petition to Reprogram 2010 Bond Proceeds; (2) Rate Investigation regarding $18.3M Obligation, ALJ Report and Proposed Order

   6.      GTA Telecom LLC

●    GTA General Regulatory Docket 05-01, Order

• GTA Docket 11-07, GTA Filing for Approval of ICB with Bank of Hawaii, Supplemental GCG Report, and Proposed Order
• GTA Docket 11-08, GTA Filing for Approval of ICB with Tristar, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order
• GTA Docket 11-09, GTA Petition for Expedited Dispute Resolution [Interconnection Agreement Dispute between GTA Telecom LLC and Pacific Data Systems], PDS Response, Stipulation of the Parties, and Proposed Order
• GTA Docket 11-10, GTA Telecom LLC Petition for Annual USAC Certification, PUC Legal Counsel Report, and Use Certification
• GTA Docket 11-11, Pulse Mobile Petition for Annual USAC Certification, PUC Legal Counsel Report, and Use Certification. 

   7.        Pacific Data Systems Inc.

●    PDS Docket 11-01, Rule Making Re: See Administrative       Assessment for Telecom Companies, PDS Filing Requested                    Changes in Administrative Assessments in PUC Administrative         Assessment for Telecom Companies, PUC Request for Public         Comment dated August 6, 2011, ALJ Report and Proposed Order.

  8.          PUC Website

·         Update

  9.          Administrative Matters

·         FY2012 Administrative Budget/Annual Assessment Order

·         Scheduling of Regular Commission Meetings

·         Hourly Fee for PUC Port Consultants

 10.       Deliberations concerning Extension of PUC Contracts:

·         Legal Counsel

·         Administrative Law Judge

·         PUC Consultant

·         Port Consultant

·         Administrator

·         Draft Resolutions and Proposed Letters

11.       Other Business

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guam Public Utilities Commission [PUC] will conduct a special business meeting, commencing at 6:00 p.m. on August 10, 2011, at Suite 202 GCIC Building, 414 W. Soledad Ave., Hagatna.

The following business will be transacted:

Agenda

1. Approval of Minutes of May 16, 2011 and June 20, 2011.

1. Guam Power Authority
   • GPA Docket 11-06, GPA Petition to Adjust the LEAC Factor effective August 1, 2011, GCG Report, Order signed by Chairman,  Ratification.
   • GPA Docket 11-07, GPA Application to Approve Amendment 1 to the Contract for Supply of Fuel Oil, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order.
   • GPA Docket 11-08, GPA Petition for Review & Approval of Proposed Settlement Agreement with the Department of Administration for Payment for Assessment for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (5 GCA §22421), PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Interim Order.

1. GTA Telecom LLC

·         GTA Docket 11-05, Tariff Transmittal No. 17 [Promotional Offering, Vertical Calling Services], Supplemental PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order.

·         GTA Docket 11-06, Government of Guam Petition Regarding Metro Ethernet Services, Status Report.

·         GTA Docket 11-07, GTA Filing for Approval of ICB with Bank

of Hawaii, GCG Report, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order.

4.   Guam Waterworks Authority

                 ●    GWA Docket 11-01, Bond Funding Issues, P.L. 30-145, ALJ

     Status Report on Investigation of Rates.

      5.    Port Authority of Guam

                ●    PAG Docket 11-01, Petition for Tariff Relief, ALJ Status Report.

      6.   PUC Website

·         Update

      7.    Administrative Matters

·         PUC Procurements for Consulting Services (Power/Water and Telecommunications), Report on Issuance.

8.   Other Business

Further information about the meeting may be obtained from the PUC’s Administrator Lou Palomo at 472-1907.  Those persons who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services to attend the meeting should also contact Ms. Palomo.

This Notice is paid for by the Guam Public Utilities Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guam Public Utilities Commission [PUC] will conduct a regular business meeting, commencing at 6:00 p.m. on May 16, 2011, at Suite 202 GCIC Building, 414 W. Soledad Ave., Hagatna.

The following business will be transacted:

Agenda

1. Approval of Minutes of April 18, 2011.

1. Guam Waterworks Authority
   • GWA Docket 11-01, GWA’s Supplemental Filing and Request for Reconsideration, Supplemental ALJ Report on Bond Funding Issues, P.L. 30-145, and Proposed Order

1. GTA Telecom LLC

·         GTA Docket 11-03, GTA Petition to define the appropriate Repair Time Interval for xDSL UNE (“Unbundled Network Element”), PUC Counsel Report, Proposed Order.

·         Docket 99-10, E911 Surcharge [Pending Issues regarding Docomo], GCG Report, PUC Counsel Report, Proposed Order.

·         GTA Docket 11-04, GTA Individual Case Basis Filing/DOE, PDS/IT&E request for Reconsideration of PUC Order, dated April 18, 2011, which approved ICB Filing, ALJ Report, and Proposed Order.

1. Guam Power Authority

      ●   GPA Docket 11-04, Self Insurance Policy, GPA Filing Re: Self-Insurance Policy, GPA Supplemental Filing Re: Self-Insurance Policy, GCG Report Re: GPA Request for Changes in Self-Insurance Protocol, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order.

1. PUC Website

·         Update

1. Administrative Matters

8.   Other Business

Further information about the meeting may be obtained from the PUC’s Administrator Lou Palomo at 472-1907.  Those persons who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services to attend the meeting should also contact Ms. Palomo.

This Notice is paid for by the Guam Public Utilities Commissio

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guam Public Utilities Commission [PUC] will conduct a regular business meeting, commencing at 6:00 p.m. on March 21, 2011, at Suite 202, 2^nd Floor  GCIC Building, 414 W. Soledad Ave., Hagatna.

The following business will be transacted:

Agenda

1. Approval of Minutes of February 21, 2011.

1. Guam Power Authority

Continued Consideration of GPA Docket 11-02, Petition to Approve Procurement of an Integrated Program Management Office, GPA Program Management Office Presentation, and Proposed Order

1. Guam Waterworks Authority

                  •   Continued Consideration of GWA Docket 11-02, Petition to    

                        Revise Contract Review Protocol, Proposed Order

1. GTA Telecom LLC
   • GTA Docket 11-01, GTA Petition for Approval of Tariff Transmittal No. 15 (Signaling System 7), PUC Counsel Report
   • GTA Docket 11-02, GTA Petition for Approval of Tariff Transmittal No. 16 (Promotional Offering), PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order

1. Guam Telecom LLC

·         GT Docket 11-01, GT Petition for Approval of Tariff Transmittal No. 3 (Lifeline and Operator Services), PUC Counsel Report and Proposed Order

·         GT Docket 11-02, GT Petition for Certification from the Guam Public Utilities Commission re: Universal Service Funds, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order

1.  PUC Website

·         Update

1. Administrative Matters

        8.   Other Business

Further information about the meeting may be obtained from the PUC’s Administrator Lou Palomo at 472-1907.  Those persons who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services to attend the meeting should also contact Ms. Palomo.

This Notice is paid for by the Guam Public Utilities Commission

IN THE MATTER OF:

GTA TELECOM LLC, GENERAL EXCHANGE TARIFF NO. 1, TARIFF TRANSMITTAL NO. 15

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GTA DOCKET 11-01

PUBLIC NOTICE

On January 20, 2011, GTA TELECOM LLC [GTA] filed notice with the Guam Public Utilities Commission [PUC] under 12 GCA §12106 of its intent to implement a new tariff under GTA General Exchange Tariff No. 1 for the provision of Signaling System 7 transmission speed of 64 Kbps.

PUC will examine the tariff and will welcome public comments regarding whether the tariff should be suspended in whole or part pursuant to 12 GCA §12106[e] pending an investigation concerning the lawfulness thereof.

GTA’s Tariff Transmittal No. 15 (Signaling System 7 (SS7) is available for public inspection at PUC’s office at Suite 207 GCIC Building, Hagatna and on PUC’s website at guampuc.com. Public Comments regarding the tariff should be filed with PUC on or before March 21, 2011. A Public Hearing will be conducted on this tariff on March 21, 2011, at Suite A9 (Arcade) GCIC Building, Hagatna, at 6:00 p.m., at which time members of the public or interested parties will be provided with an opportunity to comment on the tariff.

Questions regard this notice may be referred to PUC’s administrator Ms. Lou Palomo at 472-1907. 

This Notice is paid for by the Guam Public Utilities Commission

IN THE MATTER OF:

GTA TELECOM LLC, GENERAL EXCHANGE TARIFF NO. 1, TARIFF TRANSMITTAL NO. 16

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GTA DOCKET 11-02

PUBLIC NOTICE

On February 23, 2011, GTA TELECOM LLC [GTA] filed notice with the Guam Public Utilities Commission [PUC] under 12 GCA §12106 of its intent to implement a new tariff under GTA General Exchange Tariff No. 1 for a promotional offering for customers who subscribe to Spyder Broadband Services without voice services [Tariff Transmittal No. 16]. Under the promotional tariff, such customers will have access to 911 services and to GTA for service (repair) issues.

GTA also proposes to introduce a promotional discount off Service Ordering Charges when the subscriber requests a change in location of his primary voice service.  During the promotional period all applicable nonrecurring rates will be charged and the promotional monthly rate will be $1.00 per line.  PUC will examine the tariff and will welcome public comments regarding whether the tariff should be suspended in whole or part pursuant to 12 GCA §12016[e] pending an investigation concerning the lawfulness thereof.

GTA’s Promotional Tariff is available for public inspection at PUC’s office at Suite 207 GCIC Building, Hagatna and on PUC’s website at guampuc.com. Public Comments regarding the tariff should be filed with PUC on or before March 17, 2011. A Public Hearing will be conducted on this tariff on March 21, 2011, at Suite A9 (Arcade) GCIC Building, Hagatna, at 6:00 p.m., at which time members of the public or interested parties will be provided with an opportunity to comment on the tariff.

Questions regard this notice may be referred to PUC’s administrator Ms. Lou Palomo at 472-1907. 

This Notice is paid for by the Guam Public Utilities Commission

BEFORE THE GUAM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF GUAM TELECOM LLC GENERAL EXCHANGE TARIFF NO. 1, TARIFF TRANSMITTAL NO. 3 (LIFELINE ASSISTANCE AND OPERATOR SERVICES)

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   GT DOCKET 11-01

PUBLIC NOTICE

On February 28, 2011, GUAM TELECOM LLC [GT] filed notice with the Guam Public Utilities Commission [PUC] under 12 GCA §12106 of its intent to implement a new tariff under GT General Exchange Tariff No. 1 for Lifeline Assistance and Operator Services.

GT has decreased its rates for Advanced Features, Business Rates and Charges, Basic Feature Set and Advanced Feature Set.  The tariff provides for Operator Assistance Services.  For certain types of calls involving customer access to Operator Assistance, there is a one-time rate of $4.00 per call in addition to applicable per minute rates. 

A Lifeline Assistance credit will be available to certain low income subscribers in the amount of $13.50; the amount of the credit will not exceed the charge for local service.  Customers eligible under the Lifeline program will also be eligible for connection assistance under the Link-Up program.

GT’s tariff for introduction of Lifeline Assistance and Operator Service is available for public inspection at PUC’s office at Suite 207 GCIC Building, Hagatna and on PUC’s website at www.guampuc.com.  Public comments regarding the tariff should be filed with PUC on or before March 17, 2011.  A Public Hearing will be conducted on this tariff on March 21, 2011, at Suite A9 (Arcade) GCIC Building, Hagatna, at 6:00 p.m., at which time members of the public or interested parties will be provided with an opportunity to comment on the tariff.

Questions regarding this notice may be referred to PUC’s Administrator Ms. Lou Palomo at 472-1907.

This Notice is paid for by the Guam Public Utilities Commission

REGULAR MEETING

SUITE A12 (ARCADE) GCIC BUILDING

414 W. SOLEDAD AVE.HAGATNA, GUAM

6:00 p.m. February 21, 2011

Agenda

1. Approval of Minutes of January 31, 2011.

1. GTA Telecom LLC
   • GTA Docket 10-09, Joint Application of Teleguam Holdings LLC and GTA Telecom LLC for Approval of the Transfer of Control of Teleguam Holdings LLC and GTA Telecom LLC to AP Teleguam Holdings Inc., ALJ Report, and Proposed Order

1. Guam Power Authority

·         GPA Docket 10-01, Petition for Review & Approval of the Hagatna Breaker Replacement Project, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order

·         GPA Docket 11-01, Contract Review for Approval of Marbo to Pagat Underground Line Project, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order

·         GPA Docket 11-02, Petition to Approve Procurement of an Integrated Program Management Office, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order

·         GPA Docket 11-03, Petition for Approval of Guaranteed Investment Contracts, PUC Counsel Report, and Proposed Order

1. Guam Waterworks Authority

·         GWA Docket 11-01, (for informational purposes), ALJ Opinion on Bond Funding Issues, P.L. 30-145.

·         GWA Docket 11-02, Petition to Revise Protocol and Revise the Reports that GWA Currently is Required to File with the PUC,

ALJ Report, and Proposed Order

1. Port Authority of Guam
   • Port Docket 09-01, General Regulatory; review of proposed Contract Review Protocol, ALJ Report, and PUC Order

1.  PUC Website

·         Update

1. Administrative Matters

8.   Other Business