20041203Notice of Application Order No 29652.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 3, 2004
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF VCI
COMP ANY FOR DESIGNATION AS AN CASE NO. VCI-O4-
ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CARRIER PROVIDING SERVICE TO NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CUSTOMERS UNDER THE IDAHO
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE NOTICE OF MODIFIED
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29652
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on September 13 , 2003, VCI Company filed a
Petition for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC). VCI holds a certificate
as a competitive telecommunications provider in the State of Idaho. VCI provides wireline
services primarily through the leasing of unbundled network elements (UNE-P) from Qwest
Corporation. vcrs Application for designation as an ETC states that it will provide service
throughout Qwest's territory to Idaho residents qualifying for the Idaho Telecommunications
Service Assistance Program (ITSAP).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that vcrs Petition states that it provides the
services required to be eligible for ETC designation, except that VCI does not provide toll
limitation for qualifying low-income consumers. According to the Petition, Qwest which
provides vcrs UNE-P services, cannot provide the technological capability for toll limitation
service. Accordingly, VCI requests an exemption from the requirement that it provide toll
limitation to qualifying low-income customers until such time as Qwest can provide it as part
the UNE-P products Qwest leases to VCI. vcrs Petition states that it currently is an ETC in the
states of Washington, Oregon and Wyoming and that it complies with all FCC rules, including
federal high-cost support regulation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, together with supporting
workpapers, testimonies and exhibits, has been filed with the Commission and is available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.
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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.
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.
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 may
be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
COMMISSION SECRETARY
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
STAN EFFERDING
VCI COMPANY
3875 STEILACOOM BLVD SW #A
LAKEWOOD, W A 98499
E-mail: .Yilaire~comcast.net
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W WASHINGTON ST
BOISE, ID 83702-5983
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.state.id.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
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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 Application in Case No. YCI- T -04-1 can
be reviewed at the Commission s office and at the principal office of VCI Company during
regular business hours
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of VCI Company be processed by
Modified Procedure IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting written
comments in this matter must do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 3'
day of December 2004.
PAUL KJELLA ER, PRESIDENT
Out of the Office on this Dat
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
J a D. Jewell
ission Secretary
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