20070810notice_of_application_order_no_30401.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 10 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF EL TOPIA COMMUNICATIONS LLC
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
CASE NO. ECL-07-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30401
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on June 6, 2007, Eltopia Communications
LLC ("Eltopia ) 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 Eltopia has adopted the terms of the
Interconnection Agreement between Northwest Telephone, Inc. and Verizon Northwest, Inc.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Eltopia has provided wholesale
communications services within the State of Washington since 2006 and that the Company
specializes in offering a variety of services built on TDM to IP conversion, including dial-up
Internet, Fax over IP and Voice over IP, to regional Internet service providers. The Company
intends to offer the same services in Idaho and later expand to offer Voice over IP services to
retail and business customers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Eltopia s service territory within Idaho will
include the following northern Idaho counties: Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai Benewah and
Shoshone. Its services will coincide with that of Verizon Northwest Inc.'s Coeur d' Alene
tandem, with the exception of its Voice over IP services which do not have a defined "Service
Territory" and are largely interstate services in nature.
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
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30401
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 Will MacHugh
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Eltopia Communications LLCPO Box 83720 PO Box 240
Boise, ID 83720-0074 2304 Ringold Road
Street Address for Express Mail: Eltopia, W A 99330
Mail: wmachugh~eltopia.com
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. 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 by clicking on "File Room" and then "Telephone Cases.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30401
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, IDAPA 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
day of August 2007.
PAUL KJEL ANDER, PRESIDENT
If MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
~AJ~fiJea . Jewell
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30401