20061122notice_of_application_order_no_30184.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 22, 2006
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
CACTUS INTERNATIONAL, INc. FOR
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL
EXCHANGE SERVICES WITHIN THE STATEOF IDAHO
CASE NO. CZ8-06-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30184
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 7, 2006, Cactus International
Inc. ("Cactus ) filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
(CPCN) to provide telephone service to customers who collocate equipment in its facility, such
as Direct Inward Dialed telephone lines to Internet Service Providers. The Application states
that it will provide these services through interconnection agreements with Verizon Northwest
Inc. and it intends to be able to start providing such services beginning January 2007. Its
Application states that it intends to provide Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services at some
point in the future.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Cactus has a Certificate of Incorporation
showing it has been an Idaho corporation since March 12, 1990. Its principal place of business is
in Moscow, Idaho. The Company has provided financial information and the appropriate contact
information for its registered agent for service of process within Idaho. The Company also filed
a revised illustrative tariff on November 15, 2006. Its proposed service territory will coincide
with Verizon' s Moscow, Idaho market area.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the
Application in this case and has preliminarily determined that the public interest in this matter
may not require a hearing to consider the issues presented, and that the issues raised by the
Application may be processed under Modified Procedure , by written submission rather
than by hearing. IDAPA 31.01.01.210-204. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure
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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 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
Craig A. Ray
Cactus International, Inc.
211 S. Main St.
Moscow, ID 83843
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set, the Commission may consider the matter on its merits and may
enter its Order without a formal hearing. If written comments or protests are received within the
deadline, the Commission will consider them and in its discretion may set the matter for hearing
or may decide the matter and issue its Order based on the written comments before it. IDAP
31.01.01.204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting workpapers
and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Commission offices or on the Commission s website
www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room" icon.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30184
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jurisdiction over this
matter pursuant to Title 62 of the Idaho Code, and specifically Idaho Code 962-604 and
Procedural Order No. 26665.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Cactus International, Inc. 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 twenty-one (21) days from the service
date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this c:2.~,Jl
day of November 2006.
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PAUL KJELL NDER, PRESIDENT
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Jewell
Commission Secretary
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