HomeMy WebLinkAbout20000118_ws.docDECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
MYRNA WALTERS
RON LAW
TONYA CLARK
DON HOWELL
STEPHANIE MILLER
DAVE SCHUNKE
JOE CUSICK
CAROLEE HALL
WORKING FILE
FROM:
DATE: January 18, 2000
RE: CASE NO. GNR-T-99-17
APPLICATION OF HJN TELECOM, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
On August 23, 1999, an Application was filed by HJN Telecom, Inc. (HJN) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide local exchange telecommunications services within the state of Idaho. According to the Application, HJN intends to resell the local exchange services provided by GTE Northwest and U S WEST. The Application states that HJN does not intend to provide service in the areas of the state where the local exchange carrier is eligible for a rural carrier exemption pursuant to Section 251 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
On December 21, 1999, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure to process the Application. During the comment period, written comments were filed only by the Commission Staff. Staff reviewed the Application and stated that it complies with the Commission’s rules and procedural Order setting forth the requirement of an Application for a Certificate. Staff noted that HJN has been authorized to provide Title 62 services in the state, and as a Title 62 services provider has been late in reporting to and paying USF and TRS administration fees, as well as its regulatory fees. Staff recommends approval of HJN’s Application for a Certificate, with a reminder that HJN provide prompt reports and payments to the USF and TRS Administrator.
Commission Decision
Should the Application of HJN Telecom, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be approved?
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