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Service Date
July 10, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF TANAGER TELECOMMUNICATIONS,
LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELECOMMUNCATIONS SERVICES.
CASE NO. TTL-09-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30855
On June 4 2009, Tanager Telecommunications, LLC (Tanager) filed an Application
for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide basic local exchange
telecommunications services in the State of Idaho. The Application states that the Company
intends to resell telecommunications services utilizing facilities provided by existing local
exchange carriers (LECs).
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to provide resold local
exchange services in and around the geographic territories served by Qwest and Verizon. The
Company currently maintains a small amount of equipment in Idaho and anticipates installing
additional equipment and facilities as needed to meet the requirements of new customers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company is actively pursuing resale
arrangements with Qwest for its Idaho customers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company does not collect deposits or
require advance payments from customers and, therefore, requests a waiver of the Commission
escrow account/security bond requirement.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Tanager is a limited liability company
organized under the laws of Washington and registered in the State of Idaho as a foreign limited
liability company. The Company identifies National Registered Agents, Inc. as its registered
agent for service of process.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30855
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 Brian J. Adams
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 50 SE Cascade AvenuePO Box 83720 PO Box 857
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Stevenson, W A 98648-0857
E- Mail: brian.adams(~Janagertel.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
ORDER NO. 30855
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting workpapers
testimonies and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and
testimonies are 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 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code and
specifically Idaho Code 99 61-526 and 62-615. 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 that the Application of Tanager Telecommunications
LLC be processed by Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments
regarding this case or protesting the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30855
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
day of July 2009.
ATTEST:
Commission Secretary
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