19970603Notice of Application.doc

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF TEL-SAVE, INC. d/b/a THE PHONE COMPANY (TEL-SAVE) FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE AS A COMPETITIVE LOCAL CARRIER.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 29, 1997, the Commission received an Application from Tel-Save, Inc. d/b/a The Phone Company (Tel-Save) to provide local exchange service as a competitive local carrier. Currently, Tel-Save is authorized to provide telecommunications services pursuant to Title 62 of the Idaho Code. The Application indicates that Tel-Save is seeking to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (Certificate) to provide Title 61, basic local exchange service. The Application states that Tel-Save plans to serve both residents and business customers throughout Idaho in all exchanges served by U S WEST Communications, Inc. and GTE Northwest Incorporated. Tel-Save has provided information that appears to satisfy the requirement of Rule 111 of the Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.111, and Procedural Order No. 26665 issued November 7, 1996, which sets out the necessary information to be included with an application for a certificate submitted by a new local service provider in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filings of record in Case No. TSV-T-97-1. The Commission has determined that the public interest may not require a hearing to consider the issues presented and that the issues raised by the Application may be processed under Modified Procedure, i.e., by written submission rather than by hearing. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission may not hold a hearing in this proceeding unless it receives written protests or comments opposing the use of Modified Procedure and stating why Modified Procedure should not be used. Reference IDAPA 31.01.01.203.

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 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments 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 written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:

COMMISSION SECRETARY CONNIE WIGHTMAN
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TECHNOLOGIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
PO BOX 83720 PO BOX 200
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074 WINTER PARK, FL 32789

Street Address for Express Mail:

472 W WASHINGTON ST
BOISE, IDAHO 83702-5983

These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application together with supporting documents 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 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, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.

DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of June 1997.

Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary

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Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 3, 1997