20090929notice_of_application_order_no_30907.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 29, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ALEC, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
WITHIN THE STATE OF IDAHO
CASE NO. ALE-09-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MOD IFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30907
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on June 12, 2009, ALEC, Inc. ("ALEC" or
the Company ) filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to
provide local exchange telecommunications services in the State of Idaho pursuant to Idaho
Code 9961-526 through -528 , IDAPA 31.01.01.111 and Commission Order No. 26665.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to provide facilities-
based and resold local exchange and interexchange services to the extent the network and
transmission facilities of its facilities-based competitive suppliers permit. ALEC will offer
wholesale switching and interconnection services to other telephone service providers and
similarly-positioned wholesale business customers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that ALEC requests authority to provide its
services to customers "throughout the entire state of Idaho, or to the extent the facilities of its
underlying carriers permit." The Company will compete with current Idaho incumbent local
exchange carriers ("ILECs ) Qwest North, Qwest South and Verizon Northwest Inc. ALEC has
initiated negotiations for network interconnection with Verizon Northwest Inc.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company "does not anticipate installing
physical plant at this time" and states that it intends to "collocate switching, signaling systems
and other equipment ofILEC and non-ILEC collocation facilities. . . .
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that ALEC has included a copy of its initial tariff
and price sheets in its Application. The Company also states that it has reviewed all applicable
Commission rules and agrees to comply with them. ALEC does not anticipate that it will require
advance payments or deposits from its Idaho customers.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30907
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written
comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application
shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Catherine M. Hannan
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Helein & Marashlian, LLCPO Box 83720 The CommLaw Group
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1483 Chain Bridge Road, Ste. 301
McLean, VA 22101
Mail: cmh~commlawgroup.comStreet Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document. Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon and complete the comment form using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail address listed
above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit
set, the Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal
hearing.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30907
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and then "Telephone Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code and
specifically Idaho Code ~~ 61-526 and 62-615. The Commission may enter any final Order
consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30907
DONE by Order ofthe Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise , Idaho this ;l9r"
day of September 2009.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30907