20090220Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:CO MMISSI 0 NER REDFORD
CO MMISSI 0 NER SMITH
COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:GRACE SEAMAN
DATE:FEBRUARY 11 2009
RE:QWEST'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT: CASE NO. QWE-09-03.
BACKGROUND
Under the provisions of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, interconnection
agreements must be submitted to the Commission for approval. 47 U.C. ~ 252(e)(1). The
Commission may reject an agreement adopted by negotiations only if it finds that the agreement:
(1) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement; or (2)
implementation of the agreement is not consistent with the public interest, convenience and
necessity. 47 U.C. ~ 252(e)(2)(A).
CURRENT APPLICATION
On January 20, 2009, Qwest Corporation (Qwest) submitted an Application for Approval
of Interconnection agreement with BLC Management LLC dba Angles Communications
Solutions. In this Application, the parties request that the Commission approve an agreement
that includes terms and conditions for interconnection, unbundled network elements, ancillary
services and resale oftelecommunications services in the state ofldaho.
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STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the Application and does not find that any terms or conditions are
discriminatory or contrary to the public interest. Staff believes the Application is consistent with
the FCC orders and pro-competitive policies of this Commission, the Idaho Legislature, and the
federal Telecommunications Act. Accordingly, Staff recommends Commission approval ofthe
Application.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve this Application?
IACL~
Grace Seaman
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