HomeMy WebLinkAbout19970106Notice of Application.docBEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MCLEOD TELEMANAGEMENT, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, PRIVATE LINE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE, SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE, AND INTRALATA TOLL SERVICE.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on December 5, 1996, the Commission received an Application from McLeod Telemanagement, Inc. (McLeod) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide (1) local exchange telecommunication service, (2) private line telecommunication service, (3) switched access telecommunication service, (4) telecommunication service through resale, and (5) intraLATA toll service. McLeod requests certification to provide services in Idaho in the exchanges in which U S WEST Communications, Inc. is the incumbent local exchange carrier. With its Application, McLeod has provided or has indicated it will provide information to satisfy the requirements of the Commissions Rule of Procedure 111, IDAPA 31.01.01.111, and Procedural Order No. 26665 issued November 7, 1996, which sets out the necessary information to be included with an Application for a certificate. McLeods Petition states that it currently is a provider of telecommunication services to businesses and residential customers, primarily in the states of Iowa and Illinois. McLeod states that, at least initially, it will provide local services in Idaho through resale of Centrex Plus service purchased from U S WEST.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application together with 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filings of record in Case No. MTI-T-96-1. The Commission has preliminarily determined that the public interest may not require a hearing to consider the issues presented and that the issues raised by the Application may be processed under Modified Procedure, i.e., by written submission rather than by hearing. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204.
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. Reference IDAPA 31.01.01.203.
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 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received within the deadline, the Commission will consider the matter on its merits and enter its Order without a formal hearing. If comments or protests are filed within the deadline, the Commission will consider them and in its discretion may set the matter for hearing or may decide the matter and issue its Order on the basis of the written positions before it. Reference IDAPA 31.01.01.204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concerning Case No. MTI-T-96-1 should be mailed to the Commission and the Company at the addresses reflected below:
COMMISSION SECRETARY CASEY O. MAHON
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL
PO BOX 83720 McLEOD TELEMANAGEMENT, INC.
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 500
221 THIRD AVENUE, S.E.
Street Address for Express Mail: CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
472 W WASHINGTON ST JOHN McFADDEN
BOISE, IDAHO 83702-5983 MOORE & McFADDEN, CHARTERED
99 MAIN ST., SUITE 910
BOISE, ID 83702
All comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application in Case No. MTI-T-96-1 can be reviewed at the Commissions office and at the Idaho offices of McLeod Telemanagement, Inc. during regular business hours.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of February 1997.
Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 6, 1997