Definitions

01. Application. The application request as required by an agreement between the pole owner and attaching entity. (7-1-26) 02. Attaching Entity. A provider of telecommunications, broadband, or cable services with or seeking pole attachments. A single attaching entity shall include multiple subsidiaries from the same parent company. (7-1-26) 03. Commission. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission. (7-1-26) 04. Coordination Between Attaching Entities. A requesting attaching entity’s communication or coordination with other attaching entities for completion of make-ready work. (7-1-26) 05. Make-Ready Work. Work required to prepare a pole for a new or modified attachment, including rearrangements or pole replacements. (7-1-26) 06. Permit. A written or electronic authorization from the pole owner to install a pole attachment. (7-1-26) 07. Pole. A utility pole used for electric distribution at or below thirty-four point 5 kilovolt (34.5 kV), which includes transmission poles where existing distribution is under built. (7-1-26) 08. Pole Owner. A public utility that owns or controls poles used for attachments. (7-1-26) 09. Unauthorized Attachment. A pole attachment installed without the pole owner’s authorization. (7-1-26) 10. Good and Sufficient Cause. Good and sufficient cause means: (7-1-26) a. Permitting delays outside the control of both parties; (7-1-26) b. Lack of coordination between attaching entities for make-ready work; (7-1-26) c. Stop work orders for wildfire operational restrictions; (7-1-26) d. Force majeure events; (7-1-26) e. Electrical safety risks; or (7-1-26) f. Violations of the applicable pole attachment agreement. (7-1-26) 003. – 009. (RESERVED)