20040511Notice of Application Order No 29492.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 11, 2004
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ORBIT COM, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL
EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
CASE NO. ORB-O3-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCED URE
ORDER NO. 29492
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 24, 2003, OrbitCom, Inc. filed
an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide facilities-based
local exchange and interexchange telecommunication services throughout the State of Idaho.
OrbitCom is a privately-held corporation formed under the laws of the State of South Dakota.
OrbitCom has filed a copy of its Certificate of Authority issued by the Idaho Secretary of State.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that OrbitCom proposes to offer facilities-based
local and long distance telecommunications services to customers in Idaho via unbundled
network elements (UNEs), specifically the unbundled network elements platform (UNE- P), and
resold service of incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs). The Company intends to market all
forms of switched and dedicated telecommunications services, including data and Internet
services. The Company does not plan to market prepaid calling cards, operator services or multi-
level market.
Corporation.
The Company intends to initiate an interconnection agreement with Qwest
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states that OrbitCom has
reviewed all Commission rules and agrees to comply with those rules. OrbitCom states that a
final illustrative tariff will be filed after negotiating an interconnection agreement with Qwest.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29492
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 Brad VanLeur
Idaho Public Utilities Commission OrbitCom, Inc.PO Box 83720 1701 N. Louise Avenue
Boise, ill 83720-0074 Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ill 83702-5983
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.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 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 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 Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code and that the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under the Idaho Code.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29492
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, ID AP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of OrbitCom, Inc. for a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity be processed by Modified Procedure, IDAP
31.01.01.201-.204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter 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 / jfA
day of May 2004.
HA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
D. Jewell
ission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29492