20140801Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:GRACE SEAMAN
DATE:JULY 31,2014
RE:QWEST CORPORATION DBA CENTURYLINK QC’S
APPLICATION TO AMEND THE INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT WITH FARMERS MUTUAL TELEPHONE
COMPANY;CASE NO.QWE-T-12-05.
BACKGROUND
Under the provisions of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
interconnection agreements must be submitted to the Commission for approval.47
U.S.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 U.S.C.§252(e)(2)(A).
CURRENT APPLICATION
On July 16,2014,Qwest Corporation dba CenturyLink QC submitted an
Application to amend the Interconnection Agreement with Famers Mutual Telephone
Company originally approved by the Commission on August 1,2012.See Order No.
32608.With this Application,the parties seek Commission approval to add terms and
conditions for Mid-Span Meet P01 (point of interface).
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
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consistent with the FCC orders and pro-competitive policies of this Commission,the
Idaho Legislature,and the federal Telecommunications Act.Accordingly,Staff
recommends Commission approval of the Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission agree?
1/1
Ci’
Grace Seaman
LIdmcmos/qc-L•12-OSamend dcc memo
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