20050929_1338.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:CO MMISSI 0 NER KJELLAND ER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
CO MMISSI 0 NER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:GRACE SEAMAN
DATE:SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
RE:QWEST CORPORATION'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT; CASE NO. QWE-05-17.
BACKGROUND
Under the provisions of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, interconnection
agreements must be submitted to the Commission for approval. 47 V.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.C. ~ 252(e)(2)(A).
THE CURRENT APPLICATION
The Application for Approval of Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corp. and
mc Communications, Inc was submitted on September 8, 2005. The Application seeks approval
to adopt terms and conditions for unbundled network elements, ancillary services, and resale of
telecommunications services.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the Application and does not find that any terms or conditions are
discriminatory or contrary to the public interest. Accordingly, Staff recommends Commission
approval of the Amendment.
DECISION MEMORANDUM - 1 -SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve Qwest's Application for Approval of
Interconnection Agreement?
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, Grace Seaman
udmemos/QWE-O5-17 dec memo
DECISION MEMORANDUM - 2-SEPTEMBER 26, 2005