HomeMy WebLinkAbout20041209Notice of Application Order No 29659.pdfOffice of the Secretary
Service Date
December 9 2004
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF MATRAEX, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
WITHIN THE STATE OF IDAHO
CASE NO. MAE-O4-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF COMMENT/
PROTEST DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 29659
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on October 27, 2004, Matraex, Inc. filed an
Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the Commission seeking
its review and approval.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, according to its Application, the Company
requests authority to offer resold and facilities-based local exchange services to residential and
business customers in the State of Idaho. Matraex plans to provide voice and data solutions to
customers through the combination of its own facilities and leased/resold services.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states that Matraex is an
Idaho corporation located in Eagle, Idaho. The Application states that the Company currently
provides web hosting and programming services, and will market initially to these existing
customers. The Company plans to serve both business and residential customers, and to provide
bundled telephone and Internet services including plain old telephone service (POTS),
telephony, managed PBX solutions, and routed Internet access. Matraex intends to offer service
in the greater Boise area, with plans to expand to Canyon, Owyhee, Boise, and Elmore counties.
The Application states that the Company has entered into interconnection negotiations with
Qwest Corporation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application filed in Case No. MAE-
04-1 can be viewed during regular business hours at the offices of the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission, 472 West Washington Street, Boise, Idaho.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29659
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filing of
record in Case No. MAE-04-1. The Commission has preliminarily determined that the public
interest may not require a hearing to consider the issues presented in this case and that issues
raised by the Company s filing may be processed under Modified Procedure, i., by written
submission rather than by hearing. IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. In so doing, the Commission
notes that Modified Procedure and written comment have proven to be an effective means for
obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission may not hold a hearing in
this proceeding unless it receives written protests or comments opposing the use of Modified
Procedure and stating why Modified Procedure should not be used. IDAPA 31.01.01.203.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no protests or written comments are
received within the deadline, the Commission will consider the matter and enter its Order
without a hearing. If protests or comments are filed within the deadline, the Commission will
consider them and may, in its discretion, set the matter for hearing or decide the matter and issue
its Order on the basis of the written positions before it. IDAP A 01.01.01.204.
NOTICE OF COMMENT/PROTEST DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the deadline for filing written comments
or protests with respect to the Application and the Commission s use of Modified Procedure in
Case No. MAE-04-1 is 21 days from the service date of this Order. Persons desiring a
hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written protests or comments. IDAP
31.01.01.203.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concernIng Case No.
MAE- T -04-1 should be mailed to the Commission and to Matraex , Inc. at the addresses reflected
below.
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Michael Blood
Matraex, Inc.
2319 East Halsey
Eagle, ill 83616
E-mail: support(g),matraex.com
Street Address For Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ill 83702-5983
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29659
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 homepage 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 address listed
above.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting the use
Modified Procedure 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 f?.-
day of December 2004.
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Commissioner Smith Out of the Office
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29659