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7.04.240 Application for Cpcn

(a) An Application for CPCN must be made to the Commission containing the following information:

(1) The applicant's legal name and any name under which it is authorized to do business.

(2) The applicant's address and telephone number, along with contact information for the person responsible for ongoing communications with the Commission.

(3) The legal name, address, and telephone number of the applicant's parent company and all affiliates, if any.

(4) Name of the consumer complaint contact to whom all correspondence and questions regarding complaints should be directed.

(5) Number for all contact inquiries from customers.

(6) A description of each type of Communications Service that the applicant proposes to provide, including:

(A) Whether the services will be offered to residential customers, businesses, or both;

(B) Whether the applicant intends to act as a Facilities-Based Provider, Reseller, or both;

(C) The expected date of deployment for each service; and

(D) How the service would enhance the public interest of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal members.

(7) A list of states in which the applicant offers Communications Services.

(8) Any other information the Commission considers necessary.

(9) The application may include a release that authorizes the Commission to conduct any other business related checks relevant to the application. The application must be signed and dated and submitted to the Commission in person or by mail with a postage prepaid, self- addressed envelope. The Secretary of the Commission will time and date stamp the application and, provided the appropriate fee is paid, will return a copy to the applicant or applicant's representative.

(b) The Commission may charge a fee for filing a CPCN application under this section. Any fee charged under this section will not exceed the Commission's actual costs to process and review the application for CPCN.

(c) An applicant must also submit with its application the following documents:

(1) A copy of the applicant's certification of incorporation from the New York Department of State or, if not incorporated in New York State, a copy of the authority to transact business in New York State. If not incorporated, the applicant must include a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the applicant's owners.

(2) A copy of the applicant's tariff on file with the New York Public Service Commission. If the New York Public Service Commission does not require a tariff from the applicant, then in lieu of filing a tariff the applicant must submit a Customer Service Guide or other listing of terms and conditions consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

(3) Information demonstrating the provider's financial, managerial, and technical ability to provide the Communications Services it seeks to provide.

(4) A statement, signed under penalty of perjury, by an officer or other person authorized to bind the company that affirms that:

(A) The applicant has filed or will timely file all forms required by the FCC before offering Communications Services on Tribal Land; and

(B) The applicant agrees to abide by all laws of this chapter; any rules and regulations adopted by the Commission; and the laws and regulations of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.