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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CORP DBA FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS CORP FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 28382
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 6, 2000, the Commission received an Application from FairPoint Communications Corporation dba FairPoint Communications Solutions Corp (FairPoint) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide local exchange service, resold local exchange service and interexchange service as a competitive local carrier within U S WEST Communications, Inc.’s and GTE Northwest Incorporated’s respective service territories. Application at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that maps of U S WEST’s and GTE’s service territory, in which FairPoint intends to compete, are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that FairPoint provided all required documentation and information required by Commission Rule of Procedure 111, IDAPA 31.01.01.111, and Procedural Order No. 26665, issued November 7, 1996. Order No. 26665 sets out the necessary information to be included with an Application for a Certificate submitted by a new local service provider in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that FairPoint is a Delaware Corporation, wholly owned by MJD Communications and both are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that this Application, together with supporting exhibits, has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.
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, therefore, 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.
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 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 MICHAEL KENT
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SENIOR MANAGER OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS
PO BOX 83720 6324 FAIRVIEW ROAD, STE 400
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074 CHARLOTTE, NC 28210
Street Address for Express Mail:
STEPHEN R. BUTLER
REGULATORY MANAGER—CENTRAL REGION
472 W WASHINGTON ST FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS
BOISE, IDAHO 83702-5983 CORP.
8710 FREEPORT PARKWAY, STE 100
IRVING, TX 75063

These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments 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 all proceedings in this matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that upon review of the filings in this case and determination of the Commission, that this Case No. GNR-T-00-1 shall be processed by Modified Procedure. Rules of Procedure 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-04.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
day of May 2000.

DENNIS S. HANSEN, PRESIDENT

MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER

PAUL KJELLANDER, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary

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Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 26, 2000