New York State Public Service Commission Issues Regulatory Document Regarding Confidential Filing

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The New York State Public Service Commission has released a regulatory document dated June 10, 2025, addressing the filing requirements of 47 CFR Section 54.304(d)(1) for the 2025 Calculation of the Interstate Common Line (CAF) ICC Data. Citizens Telephone Company of Hammond, NY, Inc. has submitted a motion for trade secret status, requesting that the information be treated as confidential commercial information.

Key Takeaways:

  • Citizens Telephone Company of Hammond, NY, Inc. has filed a motion for trade secret status with the New York State Public Service Commission, requesting confidentiality for information related to the 2025 CAF ICC Data filing.
  • The motion was submitted in response to the FCC's requirements outlined in 47 CFR Section 54.304(d)(1).
  • The company asserts that making this information publicly available would cause substantial injury to their competitive position.
  • The motion includes a request for the attached document to be treated as confidential trade secret information and afforded all protections against public disclosure.
  • Citizens Telephone Company of Hammond, NY, Inc. has submitted a copy of their Motion for Trade Secret Status for confidential treatment of documentation required by 47 C.F.R. §54.304(d)(1).

Statistics:

  • The regulatory document was issued on June 10, 2025.
  • The filing is being made in NYS DPS Matter No. 25-00982.
  • Citizens Telephone Company of Hammond, NY, Inc. has requested confidentiality for the attached document, citing potential harm to their competitive position if made publicly available.

Sources:

  • Re: NYS DPS Matter No. 25-00982 In the Matter of Filings in Response to the FCC's Requirements 47 CFR Section 54.304(d)(1) - 2025 CAF ICC Data Filing
  • Letter from: Leslie Ellis, Authorized Representative for Citizens Telephone Company of Hammond, NY, Inc.