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Service Date
May 22,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF ONVOY,INC.DBA ONVOY VOICE )CASE NO.OVS-T-12-02
SERVICES FOR A REGISTRATION!)
CERTIFICATION AS A WHOLESALE )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PROVIDER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS )
SERVICES )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
________________________________
)ORDER NO.32556
On April 10,2012,Onvoy,Inc.dba Onvoy Voice Services (the Company)applied for
a registrationlcertification as a wholesale provider of telecommunications service in Idaho
pursuant to Commission Order No.32277 in Case No.GNR-T-1l-01,Commission Rule of
Procedure 114 and Title 62 of the Idaho Code.Application at 1.The Company amended its
Application on May 4,2012,to include additional information about its subsidiaries and to
describe its proposed services.See Amendment to Application.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will register a
telecommunications company as a wholesale provider of telecommunications services in Idaho if
the company does not intend to provide basic local exchange service and it completes an
application describing the company’s (1)name,address,and form of business;(2)tariff and
customer contact information;(3)interconnection agreements;and (4)intent to comply with
Commission rules including telephone numbering conservation measures.See Rule 114 Sections
1,5-8;Order No.32277.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that with this Application,the Company seeks
registrationlcertification as a wholesale telecommunications services provider.The Company
describes itself as a “competitive telecommunications company that intends to offer intrastate
telecommunications services for commercial and wholesale customers statewide.See
Amendment to Application.The Company says “[sjuch services may include,but will not be
limited to,wholesale local exchange and long distance,competitive tandem switching,switched
access and other access services,transit,intrastate PRI service,direct inward dialing and S57
services.”Id.The Company identifies itself as a Minnesota corporation,lists its principal
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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business address in Minneapolis,Minnesota,and says it does not maintain an Idaho place of
business.The Company says it is registered with the Idaho Secretary of State as a foreign
corporation.It lists CT Corporation System.1111 West Jefferson,Suite 350.Boise,ID 83702 as
its Idaho registered agent for service.The Company says it is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Zayo Group Holdings.Inc..a Delaware Corporation.and it outlines its corporate structure and
lists information for its subsidiaries,officers,and directors.Id.at 1-2,Exhibits 1-4;Amended
Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company provides contact information
for customer complaints and for Commission inquiries regarding price lists.tarifib.and general
questions.lit at 3-4.
YOU ARE FURThER NOTIFIED that the Company says it has not yet initiated
interconnection negotiations but intends to do so as necessary upon being granted authority by
the Commission.The Company represents that it will seek Commission approval of any ensuing
interconnection agreements.Id.at 4.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company agrees to comply with all of the
Commission’s Rules and Procedures.Id.The Company also acknowledges that ‘to the extent
[it]has telephone number resources in Idaho.[iti shall be subject to numbering conservation
measures including mandatory one thousand (1.000)block pooling.”itt at 5.
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:
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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Commission Secretary Jean L.Kiddoo
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brett P.Ferenchack
P0 Box 83720 Bingham McCutchen LLP
Boise,ID 83720-0074 2020 K Street,N.W.
Washington,D.C.20006
Street Address for Express Mail:E-mail:jean.kiddoo(Z;bingham.corn
Brett.ferenchakbingham .corn
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918 Scott Sawyer,General Counsel
Onvoy,Inc.
300 South Highway 169,Suite 700
Minneapolis,MN 55426-1137
E-mail:scott.sawyer@onvoy.com
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 has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission’s web site at
v.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 62 of the Idaho Code.The Commission
may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 62 and Commission Rule of
Procedure 114,IDAPA31.01.0l.114.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.000 et seq.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure.Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
the use of Modified Procedure 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 2
day of May 2012.
ATTEST:
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Jean D.Jewell
Commission Secretary
O:OVS-T-12-O2kk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32556
MACK A.REDFOROMMISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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