20030620Notice of Application Order No 29269.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 20, 2003
BEFO RE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES CO MMISSI 0 N
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION CASE NO. GNR-O3-
OF COVISTA, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL
EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NOTICE OF MODIFIED
SERVICES.PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29269
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on May 19, 2003 , Covista, Inc. ("Covista
filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide facilities-
based and resold local exchange service within the State of Idaho. This Application was
subsequently amended by Covista in a filing received June 12, 2003. Located in Chattanooga
Tennessee, Covista is wholly-owned by Covista Communications, Inc. and incorporated in the
State of New Jersey.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Covista intends to provide resold local
exchange services and local services utilizing the UNE-P platform. Such services will be
provided by utilizing the facilities of incumbent local exchange carriers ("LECs ), as well as
unbundled network elements. Covista intends to provide all forms of local exchange
telecommunications services including: 1) local exchange services for business and residential
customers; 2) switched local exchange services such as flat-rated, measure-rated, and vertical
services; 3) non-switched local services (e., private line); 4) Centrex and/or Centrex-like
services; and 5) digital subscriber line, ISDN, and other high capacity line services.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Applicant's local calling areas will
initially coincide with the incumbent local exchange carriers' local calling areas. Applicant 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. According to its
Application, Covista has not initiated interconnection or resale negotiations.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29269
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Covista s Application states that Covista will
not require advance payments or deposits. Therefore, it does not request an escrow account.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states Covista has reviewed
the laws and regulations of this Commission governing local exchange telecommunications
services in Idaho and will provide service in accordance with all laws, rules and regulations to
the extent they are not preempted by the federal Act.
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, 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 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 Lance J .M. Steinhart
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 1720 Windward ConcoursePO Box 83720 Suite 520
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Alpharetta, GA 30005
Mail: lsteinhart~telecomcounsel.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
Tony Barrett, VP of Operations
721 Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Email: tbarrett~covista.com
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 addresses listed
above.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 26269
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 and Amendment, 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, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Covista Telecom, Inc. 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 should do
so no later than 21 days from the service date of this Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 26269
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;/..0
day of June 2003.
P AU~ KJE L ER, PRESIDENT
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 26269