20060509notice_of_petition_order_no_30034.pdf

Office ofthe Secretary
Service Date
May 9, 2006
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FILED
BY QWEST CORPORATION FOR
APPROVAL OF INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENTS WITH GEM ST ATE
COMMUNICATIONS, INc. DBA IDAHO
COMMUNICATIONS AND RADIO SERVICECOMPANY
CASE NO. QWE-06-
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30034
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on March 17 2006, Qwest Corporation filed a
Petition for Approval of Interconnection Agreements to Implement FCC Ruling in Mobile
Order. Qwest's Petition asserts that it is required by the Federal Communications Commission
to request and enter into interconnection agreements with wireless and paging carriers for the
termination of traffic. Qwest attempted to obtain interconnection agreements with the six parties
named in its Petition, but did not receive a response from the companies, despite numerous
attempts. Qwest's Petition states that it seeks approval of the interconnection agreements
attached to its Petition "as the preferable alternative to discontinuing services relating to
termination of wireless traffic to respondents." Petition p. 4.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Qwest specifically requests that the
Commission "approve the agreement attached as Exhibit B as an interconnection agreement
between Qwest and the paging carriers identified in (its Petition), as written, without changes or
disputed issues.Petition p. 7. According to Qwest's Petition, the FCC'Mobile Order
provides interim arrangements for pricing that currently govern the exchange of traffic between
Qwest and respondents. Qwest states that if the Commission does not approve the agreements
Qwest will be forced to discontinue service to the respondents until an appropriate
interconnection agreement can be negotiated, approved and filed. Qwest claims it has "taken
every step possible to avoid such a drastic result.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that after filing its initial Petition, Qwest filed an
Amended Petition along with four Motions to Dismiss. With its Amended Petition and Motions
to Dismiss, two parties remain as respondents in Qwest's initial Petition , as follows:
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30034
GEM State Communications, Inc.
dba Idaho Communications
1976 Century Way
Boise, ID 83709
Radio Service Company
PO Box 338
Burley, ID 83318
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no party objects, the Commission will
consider the merits of Qwest's Petition without any further proceeding, and may approve
the agreement (Exhibit B to the Petition) provided by Qwest as an interconnection
agreement subject to Section 252 of the 1996 Federal Telecommunications Act, 47 U.C. ~
252.
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 IDAP A 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
case 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 Petition may be mailed to the
Commission and the Company at the addresses reflected below:
COMMISSION SECRETARY
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
Mary S. Hobson
999 Main, Suite 1103
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: mary.hobson~qwest.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W WASHINGTON ST
BOISE, ID 83702-5983
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30034
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 Company 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 Petition, together with supporting
workpapers, has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Commission offices or on the Commission s Web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room" icon.
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, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, pursuant to the Motions to Dismiss filed by Qwest, that
Teton Communications, Inc.; Mountainland Communications, Inc.; Idaho Phone Service, Inc.
and Intermountain Communications of Southern Idaho, Inc., all as identified in Qwest's Petition
are dismissed and are not part of this proceeding.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petition for Approval of Interconnection
Agreements filed by Qwest Corporation be processed by Modified Procedure, IDAP
31.O1 01.201-.204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so
no later than 21 days from the service date of this Order.
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30034
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this rl-J..
day of May 2006.
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Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER