20100415notice_of_application_order_no_31044.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
Apri115 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF MBC TELECOM, LLC FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL
EXCHANGE TELECO MMUNI CA TI 0
SERVICES.
CASE NO. MBC-09-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31044
On December 21 2009, MBC Telecom, LLC filed an Application for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide facilities-based and resold local exchange
services in the State of Idaho. The Application states that the Company intends to offer local
exchange and exchange access services, including origination and termination services, for retail
and wholesale customers.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company seeks authority to provide
telecommunications services in areas currently served by Qwest and Verizon.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that MBC intends to use facilities purchased from
other carriers and does not anticipate installing its own physical plant in Idaho. The Company
Application states that it will begin negotiations for interconnection agreements upon issuance of
a CPCN by the Commission.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that MBC is a limited liability company
organized under the laws of Nevada. The Company is registered as a foreign corporation with
Idaho s Secretary of State.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has preliminarily
determined that the public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will
proceed under Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure 201
through 204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204. The utilization of Modified Procedure and
written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and
participation.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31044
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
led Stafford, President
297 Kingsbury Grade
Suite D, Box 4470
Stateline , NV 89449-4470
Email: ieds(fYmbccom.com
Michael P. Donahue
Helein & Marashlian, LLC
The CommLaw Group
1420 Spring Hill Road, Suite 205
McLean, VA 22102
Email: mpd(fYcommlawgroup.com
document.
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
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 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting workpapers
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and other workpapers are also
available on the Commission s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and
then "Telephone Cases.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31044
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jurisdiction over this
matter pursuant to Title 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically Idaho Code 99 6l-526
through 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 the Application of MBC Telecom LLC be
processed by Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding
this case or protesting the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than twenty-one (21)
days from the service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise , Idaho this /'ffh
day of April 2010.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31044