20091218Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
CO MMISSI 0 NER SMITH
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:GRACE SEAMAN
DATE:DECEMBER 18, 2009
RE:VERIZON'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A NEGOTIATED
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT: CASE NO. VZN- T -09-03.
BACKGROUND
Under the provisions of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 , interconnection
agreements must be submitted to the Commission for approval. 47 US.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 US.C. ~ 252(e)(2)(A).
CURRENT APPLICATION
On December 8 , 2009, Verizon Northwest, Inc. (Verizon) submitted an Application for a
negotiated interconnection agreement with Enteligent Solutions. In this Application, the parties
request that the Commission approve an agreement that includes terms and conditions, pricing,
ancillary services and telecommunications services available for resale within the State of Idaho.
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
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federal Telecommunications Act. Accordingly, Staff recommends Commission approval of the
Application for Approval of Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve this Application?
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