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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20091229notice_of_application_order_no_30968.pdfOffice of the Secretary Service Date December 29, 2009 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MITEL NETSOLUTIONS, INc. FOR CASE NO. ITN-09- CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO NOTICE OF APPLICATION PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES NOTICE OF WITHIN THE STATE OF IDAHO MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 30968 NOTICE OF APPLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 25 2009, Mitel NetSolutions Inc. ("MiteI" or "Company ) filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Idaho Code ~~ 61-526 through 528, IDAPA 31.01.01.111 and Commission Order No. 26665, to provide local exchange telecommunications services within the State ofIdaho. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Mitel proposes to offer resold local exchange service throughout the service areas of Qwest North, Qwest South and Verizon, utilizing the facilities of the incumbent LECs (ILECS). YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Mitel does not plan to install facilities in Idaho. The Company intends to provide all forms of intrastate local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services including: switched local exchange, non-switched local service (e., private line), Centrex and/or Centrex-like services, and Digital subscriber line (ISDN). YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests authority to resell local exchange services initially throughout the State where provided by incumbent LECs, except areas already serviced by any LECs which are eligible for a small or rural carrier exemption. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Mitel has attached a copy of its illustrative tariff to its Application. The Company has reviewed the laws and regulations of this Commission governing local exchange telecommunications services in Idaho and agrees to provide service with all laws, rules and regulations to the extent they are not preempted by the Federal Act. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 30968 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Mitel states that it has not initiated interconnection or resale negotiations for network interconnection. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company will not reqUIre advance payments or deposits from its customers; therefore, no escrow account is being filed. 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. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation. 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 Idaho Public Utilities Commission PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0074 Street Address for Express Mail: 472 W. Washington Street Boise, ID 83702-5918 Lance J.M. Steinhart Lance J.M. Steinhart, P. Legal Counsel for Mitel NetSolutions, Inc. 1720 Windward Course, Suite 115 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Mail: IsteinhartC0telecomcounse1.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.idaho.gov. 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 address listed above. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 30968 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 has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov and then clicking on "File Room" and then "Telephone Cases. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically Idaho Code ~~ 61-526 and 62-615. 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. ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this Order. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 30968 DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;z day of December 2009. ATTEST: fit &b iAu.--- foiJfAA (Jt, arbara Barrows Assistant Commission Secretary O:ITN-09- NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 30968 ~L~~ JIM D. EMPTON, P SI NT Ji~ MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER 'J'-f"'-.c--- MACK A. REDFORD, CO