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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19991130Decision Memo.docDECISION MEMORANDUM TO: COMMISSIONER HANSEN COMMISSIONER SMITH COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER MYRNA WALTERS DON HOWELL STEPHANIE MILLER TONYA CLARK RON LAW WORKING FILE FROM: DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 1999 RE: CASE NO. AVC-T-99-1; APPLICATION OF AVISTA COMMUNICATIONS OF IDAHO, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY On August 4, 1999, Avista Communications of Idaho, Inc. filed a request to amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Avista currently is authorized to provide local telecommunication services in the areas of the state served by U S WEST Communications, Inc. Avista’s Application seeks to amend its Certificate to expand its service area to include the areas of the state served by GTE Northwest and Citizens Telecommunications. On October 13, 1999, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure to process the Application. During the comment period, written comments were filed only by the Commission Staff. Staff recommends approval of Avista’s Application. Commission Decision Should the Application of Avista Communications for amendment to its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be approved? vld/M:AVC-T-99-1_ws DECISION MEMORANDUM