20080717notice_of_application_order_no_30598.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 17 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ACCESS POINT, INc. FOR A CASE NO. ACS-08-
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30598
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 14, 2008, Access Point, Inc.
Access ) filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide
telecommunications services in the State ofIdaho pursuant to Commission Order No. 26665.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Access will provide resold local exchange
and interexchange telecommunications services within Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Access will offer service through UNE-
facilities and resale agreements with incumbent local exchange carriers located in Idaho pursuant
to interconnection agreement(s).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Access s operator assisted services, such as
911 emergency calls, will be handled by its underlying carrier and then routed to the appropriate
emergency agency.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Access s service territory will include Qwest
North and Qwest South's current Idaho service territories.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Access s Idaho service territory will not
include those areas which are exempt from competition pursuant to Section 251 of the federal
Telecom Act of 1996.
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
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30598
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 Thomas M. Forte
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Consultant to Access Point, Inc.PO Box 83720 Technologies Management, Inc. .
Boise, ID 83720-0074 2600 Maitland Center Parkway, Ste. 300
Maitland, FL 32751
Mail: tforte~tminc.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.
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 Website at
www.puc.idaho.gov and then clicking on "File Room" and then "Telephone Cases.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30598
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 99 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, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application will 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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this /7+A
day of July 2008.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Commission Secretary
O:ACS-08-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30598