20120119notice_of_application_order_no_32442.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 19,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF TC SYSTEMS,INC.TO REGISTER AS A )CASE NO.TCS-T-11-O1
WHOLESALE TELECOMMUNICATIONS )
PROVIDER IN IDAHO )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
)
)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
)ORDER NO.32442
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 22,2011,TC Systems,Inc.
(“TCS”or “Company”)filed an Application with the Commission,pursuant to Commission Rule
114,IDAPA 31.01.01.114 and Procedural Order No.32277 (Case No.GNR-T-1 1-01),to register
as a wholesale provider of telecommunications services within the State of Idaho.TCS does not
intend to provide basic local exchange service in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that TCS is a Delaware corporation and lists its
principal place of business as Bedminster,NJ.TCS is registered with the Idaho Secretary of
State as a foreign corporation and lists CT Corporation System as its Idaho registered agent for
service.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that TCS states in its Application that it is a
competitive telecommunications company that intends to offer wholesale transport service to one
of its affiliates in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that TCS has contacted CenturyLink and intends
to negotiate an agreement to interconnect with CenturyLink’s network.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company has reviewed the Commission’s
rules governing telecommunications services in Idaho and commits to providing service in
accordance with these rules to the extent they are not preempted by federal law.The Company
also acknowledged that,as a non-paging telecommunications carrier in Idaho,it will be subject
to numbering conservation measures,including mandatory one thousand (1,000)block pooling,
pursuant to Commission Order No.30425.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 John Sisemore
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 208 5 Akard,Room 2532
P0 Box 83720 Dallas,TX 75202
Boise,ID 83720-0074 E-mail:iohn.sisemore(gatt.com
Street 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 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
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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
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 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,IDAPA 31.01.01.114.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commissions Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
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
day of January 2012.
PAUL K LA ii,PRESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Ian D.Jell
Commission Secretary
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