HomeMy WebLinkAbout20090706_2622.pdfDECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
FROM: KRISTINE SASSER
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: JUNE 30, 2009
SUBJECT: TANAGER TELECOMMUNICATIONS’ APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, CASE NO.
TTL-T-09-01
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.
The Company proposes to provide resold local exchange services in or 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.
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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to process Tanager’s Application for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity by Modified Procedure?