20040330Notice of Application Order No 29454.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 30, 2004
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF VERIZON AVENUE CORP. FOR
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL
EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
CASE NO. GNR- T -03-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29454
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on August 15 , 2003 , Verizon Avenue Corp.
filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide facilities-
based and resold competitive local exchange and interexchange services throughout the State of
Idaho. Verizon Avenue is owned by Verizon Investments, Inc., which in turn is owned by
Verizon Communications Inc., therefore Verizon Avenue is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary
of Verizon Communications Inc. Verizon Avenue has filed a copy of its Certificate of Authority
issued by the Idaho Secretary of State.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Verizon Avenue proposes to offer local
local toll, and interLATA toll services by resale in Idaho, outside of the Verizon Northwest Inc.
service area. The Company also intends to provide Internet services, making high speed Internet
available to residential customers within the State of Idaho. Verizon Avenue intends to provide
service via unbundled network elements and resold service of incumbent local exchange carriers
(ILECs). The Company intends to initiate interconnection agreements with other local exchange
carrIers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states that Verizon
Avenue has reviewed all Commission rules and agrees to comply with those rules. The
Company does not intend to require deposits from its customers and has not submitted a surety
bond. Verizon Avenue seeks Commission approval without the requirement of the bond. The
Application states that should Verizon A venue begin to require customer deposits it will obtain a
surety bond and submit a copy to the Commission.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29454
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, IDAP A 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:
Street Address for Express Mail:
Richard P. Kolb
Vice President - Legal/Regulatory
Verizon Avenue Corp.
Two Conway Park
150 Field Drive, Suite 300
Lake Forest, IL 60045
E-mail: dick.kolb~verizon.com
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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.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.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29454
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 Titles 61 and 62 ofthe Idaho Code and that the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under the Idaho Code.
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 Verizon Avenue Corp. 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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
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day of March 2004.
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ENNIS S. HANSE , COMMISSIONER
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29454