20090710notice_of_application_order_no_30858.pdf

Office ofthe Secretary
Service Date
July 10, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION CASE NO. NTM-08-
OF NEUTRAL TANDEM-IDAHO, LLC
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE NOTICE OF MODIFIED
TELECOMMUNCA TIONS SERVICES.PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30858
On November 24, 2008, Neutral Tandem-Idaho, LLC (Neutral Tandem), filed an
Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide resold and
facilities-based local exchange services to and from all points in the State of Idaho. Specifically,
the Company proposes to offer local telecommunications services to business customers.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Neutral Tandem seeks authority to provide all
forms of local exchange and interexchange services throughout Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company intends to deploy its own
switching platform facilities in collocated sites throughout Idaho and lease fiber optic facilities.
The Company maintains that where it lacks facilities or where customer demand warrants
Neutral Tandem intends to resell the services of the underlying carrier.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company anticipates providing service in
areas currently served by Qwest. The Company does not plan to provide service to areas served
by small or rural local exchange carriers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company does not intend to collect
deposits or require advance payments from customers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Neutral Tandem is organized under the laws
of the State of Delaware, and registered as a foreign limited liability company in the State of
Idaho. Although the Company does not have an office located in Idaho, its registered agent for
service of process is listed as Corporation Service Company, located in Boise.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30858
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 Patrick D. Crocker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Crocker & Crocker, PCPO Box 83720 The Kalamazoo Building
Boise, ID 83720-0074 107 W. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Mail: patrick~crockerlawfirm.comStreet 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( es) 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30858
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.
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 ~~ 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, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Neutral Tandem-Idaho, 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
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day of July 2009.
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Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30858