28096.doc

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF NEXTLINK IDAHO, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY. )
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CASE NO. GNR-T-99-1

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 28096

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 14, 1999, an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity was filed by NextLink Idaho, Inc. to provide local exchange, interexchange and intrastate switched and dedicated access services within the state of Idaho. NextLink is a Washington corporation with its principal business address in Bellevue. Its Application states that it initially plans to offer local exchange services to both business and residential customers, with a primary focus on business customers. The Company proposes to initially provide local exchange service in Boise, Idaho Falls and Coeur d’Alene areas.
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 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, ID 83702-5983 DAVID L. LaFRANCE
MANAGER
REGULATORY & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
111 E. BROADWAY, SUITE 1000
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111

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, based on the record in this case and the determination of the Commission, that the Application of NextLink Idaho, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be processed by Modified Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this day of July 1999.

DENNIS S. HANSEN, PRESIDENT

MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER

PAUL KJELLANDER, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 20, 1999