HomeMy WebLinkAbout20040726Notice of Application Order No 29548.pdfOffice of the Secretary
Service Date
July 26, 2004
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
COMTECH 21, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELECO MMUNI CA TI 0 NS SER VI CES.
) CASE NO. CME-O4-
) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29548
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 12, 2004 Comtech 21 , LLC
Comtech 21" or "Company ) filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to resell and provide facilities-based local exchange services throughout the State
Idaho. Principally located in Wallingford, Connecticut, Comtech 21 is incorporated in Delaware
and has no office located in the State of Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Comtech 21 intends to provide resold and
facilities-based local exchange service utilizing the unbundled network element platforms
UNE-). Such services will be provided by utilizing the facilities of incumbent local
exchange carriers ("LECs ) Qwest North Qwest South, and Verizon, as well as unbundled
network elements. However, the Company does not intend to service areas serviced by any
LECs that are eligible for a small or rural carrier exemption pursuant to Section 251 of the
federal Telecom Act of 1996. Although it had not initiated interconnection or resale negotiations
at the time of its Application, Comtech 21 intends to provide service upon certification and
finalization of interconnection agreements with the LECs.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company has no current plans to install
facilities in Idaho but may do so in the future. However, the nature and extent of the facilities to
be utilized has yet to be determined. Comtech 21 intends to provide all forms of intrastate local
exchange telecommunications services including: 1) local exchange services for business and
residential customers that will enable customers to originate and terminate local calls in the local
calling area served by other LECs, including local dial tone and custom calling features; 2)
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switched local exchange services such as flat-rated and measure-rated local services, vertical
services, direct inward and outward dialed trunks, carrier access, public and semi-public coin
telephone services, and any other switched local services that currently exist or will exist in the
future; 3) non-switched local services (e., private line) that currently exist or will exist in the
future; 4) Centrex and/or Centrex-like services that currently exist or will exist in the future; and
5) digital subscriber line, ISDN, and other high capacity line services.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Comtech 21 has reviewed the Commission
laws and regulations applicable to local exchange service providers in Idaho and will provide
service in accordance will all laws, rules and regulations to the extent they are not preempted by
the federal Act.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Comtech 21 will not reqUIre advance
payments or deposits. Therefore, no escrow account is being filed.
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, IDAP A 31.01.01.201 through .204.
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 21
days of the service date of this Order. 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
Lance J.M. Steinhart
Lance J.M. Steinhart, P.
1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 250
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Email: Isteinhart~telecomcounse1.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
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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.state.id.. 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 together with supporting
workpapers, testimonies and exhibits, have been filed with the Commission and are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.
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 that the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under the Idaho Code.
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 the Application of Comtech 21 LLC for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be processed by Modified Procedure, IDAP A
31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so
no later than 21 days from the service date of this Order.
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ORDER NO. 29548
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;ZL,
day of July 2004.
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Jewell
mmission Secretary
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDUREORDER NO. 29548