20100205notice_of_application_order_no_30997.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 5 , 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION CASE NO. MNL-09-
OF MILLENNIUM NETWORKS, LLC FOR
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE NOTICE OF
TELECOMMUNCATIONS SERVICES.MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30997
On November 23 , 2009, Millennium Networks, LLC filed an Application for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide telecommunications
services to residential and commercial subscribers in the State of Idaho.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Millennium Networks' Application states that
the Company intends to provide voice over Internet protocol (VolP) telecommunications
services to residential and commercial subscribers. The Company states that it is a facilities-
based provider that will provide services from Soda Springs, Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company asserts that it has the necessary
equipment to provide services immediately after a certificate is granted.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company maintains that it will compete
with Qwest and has already negotiated an interconnection agreement with Qwest through its
affiliate Silver Star Communications.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Millennium Networks is a limited liability
company created under the laws of Wyoming and wholly owned by Silver Star Telephone
Company, Inc. The Company is registered to do business in the State of Idaho as a foreign
limited liability company. The Company identifies Aaron Jenkins as its registered agent for
service of process.
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
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30997
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 Michelle Motzkus
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Legal & Regulatory AdministratorPO Box 83720 PO Box 226
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Freedom, WY 83120
Mail: mamotzkus~silverstar.net
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
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.
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
testimonies and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.The Application and
testimonies 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. 30997
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code and
specifically Idaho Code 99 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 the Application of Millennium Networks, 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 j
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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ORDER NO. 30997