20080204notice_of_application_order_no_30496.pdf

Office ofthe Secretary
Service Date
February 4, 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF BUDGET PREPAY, INc. DBA BUDGET
PHONE FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
CASE NO. BPP-07-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30496
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 14, 2007, Budget Prepay, Inc.
dba Budget Phone ("Budget") filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to provide basic local telephone exchange service throughout the State of Idaho
pursuant to Commission Order No. 26665.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Budget will provide resold local exchange
and interexchange telecommunications services within the State ofIdaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Budget will provide these services by
utilizing the facilities of incumbent local exchange carriers ("ILECs ) already operating within
Idaho, including Qwest and Verizon.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Budget's service territory within Idaho 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.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30496
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:
Budget Prepay, Inc.
dba Budget Phone Company
1325 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Lance J.M. Steinhart, P., Attorney for
Budget Phone Company
1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 115
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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.
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. 30496
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, 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 ofthe Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this lffA
day of February 2008.
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MACK A REDFORD, PRESIDENT
ill~ H MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Je D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30496