20080820notice_of_application_order_no_30626.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 20, 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF BLC MANAGEMENT LLC DBA ANGLES
COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS FOR
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL
EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
CASE NO. BLC- T -08-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30626
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on July 1 , 2008, BLC Management LLC dba
Angles Communication Solutions ("BLC" or "Company ) filed an Application for a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Idaho Code ~~ 61-526 through 528, IDAPA
31.01.01.111 and Commission Order No. 26665 to provide local exchange telecommunications
services within the State of Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC will provide resold and facilities-
basedlUNE interexchange and local exchange telecommunications services in all areas in Idaho
that are currently being served by incumbent local exchange carriers ("ILECs
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC plans to offer these services by
purchasing unbundled network elements provided by ILECs: Qwest North, Qwest South, and
Verizon.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC has not installed any of its own facilities
in Idaho but may do so in the future.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC's service territory will include all areas
within Idaho, except those areas currently being serviced by local exchange carriers ("LECs
which are eligible for a small or rural carrier exemption pursuant to Section 251 of the federal
Telecom Act of 1996.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC has not sought authority from the
Commission to institute an escrow account because it will not require advance payments or
deposits from its customers.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30626
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 Idaho Public Utilities 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
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
BLC Management LLC
dba Angles Communication Solutions
11120 Highway 70, Suite 202
Arlington, TN 38002
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Lance J.M. Steinhart, P.
Attorney for BLC Management LLC
1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 115
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Mail: lsteinhart~telecomcounsel.com
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30626
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code ~~ 62-615(i). The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its
authority under Title 62.
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 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30626
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;)..0
day of August 2008.~4~-
MACK A. REDFORD, PRESIDENT
RSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30626