28572_mod.doc

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ESCHELON TELECOM, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 28572

On July 31, 2000, Eschelon Telecom, Inc. filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide local exchange and interexchange services within the state of Idaho. Eschelon expects to begin offering these services in the first quarter of 2001 through a combination of resale and facilities-based operations.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that although Eschelon Telecom, Inc. seeks statewide authorization to provide facilities-based local exchange services, the Company does not plan at this time to provide local exchange service in those areas where incumbent local exchange companies qualify for the rural exemption pursuant to Section 251(f) of the federal Telecommunications Act.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that because the Commission finds that this matter should be processed in an expedited manner any person desiring to state a position on this Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within fourteen (14) 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
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074

Street Address for Express Mail:

472 W WASHINGTON ST
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-5983 Molly O’Leary
Richardson & O’Leary PLLC
P.O. Box 1849
99 E. State Street, Suite 200
Eagle, Idaho 83616

Counsel for Eschelon Telecom, Inc.

All 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 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 Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
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.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Eschelon Telecom, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be processed by Modified Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter should do so no later than fourteen (14) days from the service date of this Order.

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
day of November 2000.

DENNIS S. HANSEN, PRESIDENT

MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER

PAUL KJELLANDER, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 28572 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 16, 2000