20121010notice_of_application_order_no_32658.pdf

Office ofthe Secretary
Service Date
October 10,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF CINCINNATI BELL ANY DISTANCE )CASE NO.BWT-.T-12-O1
INC.FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC )CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE )TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
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)ORDER NO.32658
On April 12,2012,Cincinnati Bell Any Distance Inc.(CBAD)applied to the
Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)authorizing the
Company to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange telecommunications service to
business customers in Idaho.With this Order,the Commission summarizes the Application,
solicits public input on the Application,and sets the schedule for processing the matter under the
Commission’s Rules of Modified Procedure.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that CBAD says it is a Delaware corporation that is
authorized to do business in Idaho.The Company has no Idaho offices.Its principal place of
business is in Ohio.A subsidiary of Cincinnati Bell Inc.,Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions
Inc.,owns 100%of CBAD’s outstanding shares.See Application at 2-3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that CBAD says it has provided long-distance
services in Idaho since 2003.It now seeks to provide competitive local exchange services to
business customers,including exchange access service using resold services from the underlying
incumbent local exchange carrier or other authorized carriers.CBAD may also provide service
using its own facilities,or a combination of resold and facilities-based services.Id.at 1,4.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that CBAD says it has a nationwide coverage
agreement with Access Point,Inc.,and it intends to negotiate interconnection agreements with
CenturyLink QC or other carriers.Id.at 6.CBAD will offer services throughout Idaho,and will
compete with the incumbent CenturyLink as well as numerous CLECs.Id.at 4.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32658
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 Kathy Campbell
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Scott Ringo
P0 Box 83720 221 East Fourth Street,Room 1280
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Cincinnati,Ohio 45201
E-mail:Kathy.Campbell(cinbell.com
Street Address for Express Mail:Scott.Ringo(E4cinbell.com
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 addresses 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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.The Commission
may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 62 and Commission Rule of
Procedure 114,IDAPA 31.01.01.114.
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 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
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of October 2012.
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PAUL KJELLADE,PRESIDENT
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MARSHA I I.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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