20090529notice_of_application_order_no_30823.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 29 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF BLC MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A
ANGLES COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS
FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
CASE NO. BLC- T -09-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30823
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on March 29, 2009, BLC Management LLC
d/b/a Angles Communication Solution ("BLC" or "Company ) filed an Application, pursuant to
Section 214(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, Sections 54.101 through 54.207 of the
rules of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") and the rules and regulations of the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission, for designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier
ETC") for the purpose of receiving federal universal service support.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC is a Tennessee corporation and is
authorized to conduct business as a foreign limited liability company in the State of Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC has received ETC designation in the
following states: Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, New York and Texas.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company is authorized to provide resold
competitive local exchange service throughout Idaho and will provide local exchange and
exchange access services using a combination of resale and unbundled network elements, or
unbundled network equivalents.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC seeks authority to operate as an ETC
throughout Qwest Corporation s Idaho service territory.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that BLC's Application contains certain
information related to its voice grade access service, local usage plan, dual tone multi-frequency
signaling, dedicated message paths, emergency services, operator services, interexchange (long-
distance) services, directory assistance and toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that upon ETC certification, BLC will participate
in and offer LifeLine and Link-Up programs to qualifying low-income consumers.
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 Lance J.M. Steinhart
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Lance J.M. Steinhart P.PO Box 83720 Attorney for Applicant
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 115
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Mail: lsteinhart~telecomcounsel.comStreet Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
All 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
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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 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 Title 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code ~ 62-610D. 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, IDAP A 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. 30823
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this :L~~
day of May 2009.
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