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STATE OF MICHIGAN
BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED RULEMAKINGS
UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENTS AND LOCAL INTERCONNECTION SERVICES
And
BASIC LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE CUSTOMER MIGRATION CASE NO. U-16063
The Michigan Public Service Commission is considering promulgating new rules regarding unbundled network elements and local interconnection services, R 484.71 to R 484.75 and basic local exchange service customer migration, R 484.81 to R 484.90. The Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit comments from anyone who wishes to comment on the proposed rules. These rules are proposed to take effect 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.
You may call or write the Michigan Public Service Commission, 6545 Mercantile Way, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909, 800.292.9555 for a free copy of the proposed rules. Any person may review the rules at the Commission offices, or on the Commission’s E-Docket Website at michigan.gov/mpscedockets.
The public hearing will be held:
DATE: October 6, 2009
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Michigan Public Service Commission
6545 Mercantile Way, Suite 7 Lansing, Michigan
PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may attend and participate.
The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. People needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at 517.241.6160 in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
The proposed rules create requirements applicable to telecommunications providers when providing unbundled network elements or local interconnection to another provider and when a customer migrates from one provider to another. The hearing will be for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all interested persons to present statements, views, data, questions, or arguments concerning the proposed rules. The public hearing will continue until all parties present have had a
reasonable opportunity to present statements regarding the proposed rules. Persons presenting statements may be asked questions by the Commission and its Staff, as well as by the presiding officer. Statements may be limited in duration by the presiding officer in order to ensure that all interested parties have an opportunity to participate in the proceedings.
Written and electronic comments may be filed with the Commission and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 20, 2009. Written comments should be sent to the: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Electronic comments may be emailed to michigan.gov/mpscedockets. All comments should reference Case No. U- 16063. All information submitted to the Commission in this manner will become public information available on the Commission’s website and subject to disclosure.
Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1991 PA 179, as amended, MCL 484.2101 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, as amended, 1999 AC, R 460.17101 et seq.
August 25, 2009 Lansing, Michigan
This notice of hearing is also published in the September 15, 2009 Michigan Register under SOAHR (State Office of Administrative Hearings & Rules) # 2008-032 LG and
#2008-033 LG.
