M T R MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT A Clark Hill PLC Publication April 25, 2014 Volume 30 No. 9 FEATURES Michigan s Delta College, Kirtland Community College, and Bay de Noc Community College Among Top 10 Digital Community Colleges Honored for Technology Innovations Note: The Center for Digital Education issued the following Press Release on April 3, 2014. For additional information contact Janet Grenslitt, at jgrenslitt@centerdigitaled.com. e.republic s Center for Digital Education ( CDE ) announces the results and winners of the ninth annual Digital Community Colleges Survey. Community colleges are being recognized for their innovative uses of technology to achieve... IN THIS ISSUE:... Continued on Page 2 1 Features Michigan Community Colleges Among Top 10 Digital Community Colleges Honored for Technology Innovations MiCTA Selects Technology Integration Group (TIG) as a National Vendor for VoIP and VoIP equipment 6 2013 & 2014 Legislation 9 Public Acts of 2013 & 2014 10 Orders Issued by MPSC 11 Minute Actions 11 Applications & Complaints 12 Opportunities to Comment 12 Notices of Hearings 12 MPSC Hearings Schedule 13 MPSC Meeting Schedule 14 MTR Subscriptions Clark Hill PLC 212 East Grand River Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48906-4328 P: 517.318.3100 F: 517.318.3099 INDEX OF HIGHLIGHTED CASES Orders U-11756 Michigan Pay Telephone Association et al. v Ameritech Michigan and GTE North Incorporated U-17349 Sprint Spectrum v AT&T Michigan (ica arbitration) U-17476 RJ Telecommunications, Inc. (license) U-17569 Sprint Spectrum and AT&T Michigan (ica) U-17563 US MetroTel, LLC, Frontier North, Inc. and Frontier Midstates, Inc. (ica) U-17571 Elizabeth Shockley v Comcast of Michigan, Inc. (consumer complaint: video) Minute Actions U-14000 Frontier North, Inc. and Frontier Midstates, Inc. (wireless emergency service costs) Applications & Complaints U-15362 AT&T Michigan and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (ica) MICHIGAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS REPORT (ISSN 08980357) is published every other week by Clark Hill PLC., 212 East Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906-4328. Although considerable care is exercised in reporting critical information (filing and hearing dates, etc.), such information should be confirmed with the original source. This newsletter should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have. Editor: Roderick S. Coy Assistant Editor: Haran C. Rashes Contributor: Leland R. Rosier
FEATURES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Michigan s Delta College, Kirtland Community College, and Bay de Noc Community College Among Top 10 Digital Community Colleges Honored for Technology Innovations continued from Page 1... first-rate student learning environments. Survey questions and criteria examined and scored areas of digital and emerging technologies, such as use of mobile devices and technology integration into curriculum; strategic planning and data management; and professional development, including availability of technology tools and training for faculty and students. In addition, colleges were surveyed on their technology priorities, infrastructure and networks, collaboration and outreach efforts and use of technology innovations. Community colleges across the country are employing technology in exciting ways to develop unique learning environments on campus and to expand online learning opportunities 24/7, said Alan Cox, Senior Vice President for the Center for Digital Education. Many of the colleges honored this year have employed various technologies and social media to improve resources to further instructional goals. We are honored to acknowledge these community colleges technology advancements! All accredited U.S. community colleges are eligible to participate in the survey within the three classifications based on size of enrollment. To register for notification of next year s survey, visit <http://www.centerdigitaled.com/registrationawards>. CDE thanks Sprint for underwriting the survey and for their support of community colleges across the nation. Examples from the colleges who placed first in each student-enrollment-based classification include: Johnson County Community College, Kan. provides Learning Studios, a unique learning environment that allows instructors to explore technology-enhanced learning spaces that include wireless access, a mobile podium, interactive white boards and projection, and wall-talker wall covering. They have overhauled their network infrastructure to support students personal devices providing faster and greater bandwidth, wireless, video, and voice technologies as well as increased survivability of the network. Lord Fairfax Community College, Va. produces revenue for technology projects from its digital signage application that allows purchase and display of ads on over 30 displays campus-wide. The college also has an Instruction Space Design Team that reviews all spaces on campus for technology ideas and environment improvements to meet the learning objectives of students and faculty. Carl Sandburg College, Ill. has expanded its TechConnect three-day faculty training workshop on the most innovative technologies used on campus into weekly workshops for faculty and staff throughout the year. In addition the college partners with the local 2 MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 30, No. 9, April 25, 2014
Workforce Investment Act office, the City of Galesburg and economic development organizations to provide education and job training services to displaced workers and students coming back to upgrade their skills. Following are the top-10 ranked colleges in each of three categories. 2013-2014 Digital Community Colleges Survey Top Ten-Ranking Winners Congratulations! Large Colleges Category - 10,000 Students or More: 1st Johnson County Community College, Kan. 2nd Northern Virginia Community College, Va. 3rd Fayetteville Technical Community College, N.C. 3rd Lone Star College System, Texas 4th Northampton Community College, Penn. 5th Howard Community College, M.D. 5th Delaware Technical Community College, Del. 6th Kingsborough Community College, N.Y. 7th Harrisburg Area Community College, Penn. 7th Delta College, Mich. 7th Monroe Community College, N.Y. 8th Thomas Nelson Community College, Va. 8th Tidewater Community College, Va. 9th Germanna Community College, Va. 10th Montgomery County Community College, Penn. 10th Jefferson State Community College, Ala. 10th Community College of Allegheny County, Penn. Mid-Sized Colleges Category - Between 5,000 and 10,000 Students: 1st Lord Fairfax Community College, Va. 2nd Virginia Western Community College 3rd Laramie County Community College, Wyo. 3rd Walters State Community College, Tenn. 4th Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Minn. 4th Southside Virginia Community College, Va. 5th Hostos Community College, N.Y. 6th Darton State College, Ga. 7th Lake Land College, Ill. 8th Temple College, Texas 9th Central Virginia Community College, Va. 9th Piedmont Virginia Community College, Va. 10th Walla Walla Community College, Wash. 10th South Mountain Community College, Ariz. Small Colleges Category 5,000 Students or Less: 1st Carl Sandburg College, Ill. 2nd Rappahannock Community College, Va. 3rd Tompkins Cortland Community College, N.Y. 4th Patrick Henry Community College, Va. 5th Kirtland Community College, Mich. MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 20, No. 9, April 25, 2014 3
6th Paul D. Camp Community College, Va. 6th Halifax Community College, N.C. 6th Panola College, Texas 7th Southwest Virginia Community College, Va. 8th Blue Ridge Community College, Va. 9th Jefferson Community College, N.Y. 9th Mountain Empire Community College, Va. 10th Bay de Noc Community College, Mich. Selected Survey Findings: Social media, BYOD, and Mobile apps: 53% of colleges surveyed have developed and published social media policies a nine percent increase since last year and a 25% increase in the last two years. 76% of colleges are addressing issues regarding BYOD - such as effective delivery of content to multiple platforms among students and faculty, as well as addressing issues around access off-campus. 21% of responding colleges have developed mobile apps for course content. About Sprint Extend your classroom with K-12 education solutions from Sprint. We know the challenges K-12 institutions face. That is why we re leveraging our technology and partnerships to improve safety and security for students, to enhance operational and facilities management processes, and to bring learning beyond the classroom. Whether it s Mobile Learning, Customer Network, Machine-2-Machine, Fleet, Emergency Preparedness or E-Rate solutions Sprint has you covered. To learn more please visit <http://www.sprint.com/education>. About the Center for Digital Education The Center for Digital Education ( CDE ) is a national research and advisory institute specializing in K-12 and higher education technology trends, policy, and funding. CDE provides education and industry leaders with decision support and actionable insight to help effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century. CDE is a division of e.republic, the nation s only media and research company focused exclusively on state and local government and education. <http://www.centerdigitaled.com/awards/digital-community-colleges/top-10-digital- Community-Colleges-Survey-Winners-Honored-for-Technology-Innovations.html> # # # 4 MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 30, No. 9, April 25, 2014
MiCTA Selects Technology Integration Group ( TIG ) as a National Vendor for VoIP and VoIP equipment Note: MiCTA issued the following Press Release on April 17, 2014. SAGINAW, Mich., March 31, 2014 MiCTA, a national, non-profit group purchasing organization located in Saginaw, MI, has named Technology Integration Group of San Diego, CA as an approved national vendor for VoIP and VoIP equipment. The Master Service Agreement will enable MiCTA members to purchase TIG s VoIP and VoIP equipment directly at a discount. MiCTA is pleased to welcome TIG as an approved national vendor for VoIP and VoIP equipment, says Tim von Hoff, Chief Operating Officer of MiCTA. Increasingly, our members are turning to Voice over IP as both a telecommunications solution and a way to extend the significant investments they ve made in their data networks. Voice over IP continues to generate substantial interest among our members who are seeking cost-effective telecommunications and technology solutions. TIG is a technology leader partnering with State, Local and Education organizations across the nation for over 32 years. With a proven track record of success and references worldwide, TIG offers a consultative approach to fulfilling the unique computing needs of its clients. TIG is a premier ISO 9001:2008 certified IT solution provider and an award-winning Certified Minority Enterprise business. TIG s team of experts is the answer for ease-of-use, cost-savings, and the efficiency MiCTA members require. In addition to the company s headquarters in San Diego, TIG has 23 offices located in Albuquerque, Atlanta, Boise, Denver, Detroit, Eugene, Honolulu, Indianapolis, Irvine, Fort Walton Beach, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mobile, Pensacola, Philadelphia, Richmond, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Tampa, and Shanghai, China. MiCTA selected TIG as an approved national vendor through its highly competitive RFP process, which evaluates telecommunications and technology products and services on behalf of its nationwide membership. MiCTA s master service agreements deliver substantial cost savings to its members and eliminate the need for MiCTA members to conduct their own expensive and timeconsuming individual RFPs. About MiCTA -- MiCTA, located at 4805 Towne Centre, Suite 100 in Saginaw, MI, represents thousands of higher education, K-12, healthcare, library, governmental, non-profit and charitable entities. Nationally, MiCTA negotiates purchase contracts for discounted telecommunications and technology services, provides helpful information, makes grants, and participates in legislative and regulatory telecommunications advocacy for its members. For more information, please visit the MiCTA Web site, <http://www.mictatech.org>. # # # MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 20, No. 9, April 25, 2014 5
2013 & 2014 LEGISLATION Copies of bills and public acts referred to in this column may be obtained by contacting your state Senator or Representative, on the Michigan Legislature Web site, <http://www.michiganlegislature.org/>, or from the Legislative Service Bureau Document Room at (517) 373-0169. Senate Bill # Primary Sponsor SB 033 Schuitmaker SB 0294 Jones SB 0493 Jones SB 0539 Nofs 2013 PA 173 SB 0540 Nofs 2013 PA 174 SB 0599 Hansen SB 636 Nofs 2014 PA 52 Date Introduced Description 01/16/2013 Campaign finance; campaign practices; automated campaign telephone calls; require to identify who paid for call. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201-169.282) by adding sec. 48. 04/10/2013 Gaming; lottery; sale of lottery tickets; prohibit sale over internet. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.9). 09/17/2013 Communications; broadcasting; local zoning restrictions for amateur radio; require to conform to federal regulations. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101-125.3702) by adding sec. 205a. 09/24/2013 Torts; governmental immunity; underground facility damage prevention; define as proprietary function. Amends sec. 7 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1407). Tie Bar with SB 0540. 09/24/2013 Public utilities; consumer services; MISS DIG underground facility damage prevention and safety act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1974 PA 53 (MCL 460.701-460.718). Tie Bar with SB 0539. 10/03/2013 Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; use of internet or computer system to solicit prostitute less than 21 years of age; prohibit. Amends sec. 145d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.145d). 10/22/2013 Communications; telecommunications; general amendments; provide for. Amends secs. 304, 310, 313, 315, 317, 320 & 502 of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2304 et seq.). Status (revisions in bold) Referred to Senate Committee on Local Government and Elections. Referred to Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform. Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Technology. 12/3/2013 Signed by Governor Synder; assigned 2013 PA 173 with immediate effect. 12/3/2013 Signed by Governor Synder; assigned 2013 PA 174 with immediate effect. Referred to Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services. 03/27/2014 Signed by Governor Snyder; assigned 2014 PA 52, with immediate effect. 6 MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 30, No. 9, April 25, 2014
Senate Bill # Primary Sponsor SB 734 Caswell SB 824 Pappageorge House Bill # Primary Sponsor HB 4011 Heise HB 4032 Geiss HB 4237 Haines HB 4531 Cotter HB 4671 Poleski 2013 PA 113 HB 4702 Franz Date Introduced Description 01/08/2014 Holidays; other; Utility Workers Safety Awareness Day ; designate as December 6. Creates new act. 02/25/2014 State financing and management; authorities; process for transferring METRO Act authority powers; revise, and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2002 PA 48 (MCL 484.3102 & 484.3103). Tie Bar with SB 822. Date Introduced Description 01/22/2013 Communications; emergency 9-1-1; recordings from 9-1-1 calls; prohibit disclosure under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.243) 01/22/2013 Education; public school academies; cyber schools; require posting educational materials on website and submission to department. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1-380.1852) by adding sec. 553b. 02/12/2013 Communications; other; authorized use of Michigan public safety communications system; expand. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 3 of 1929 PA 152 (MCL 28.281 et seq.). 04/11/2013 Gaming; lottery; sale of lottery tickets; prohibit sale over internet. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.9). 05/02/2013 Communications; emergency 9-1-1; distribution of service charge fees for 9-1-1; revise. Amends sec. 408 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1408). 05/07/2013 Communications; telecommunications; public service commission report regarding pole attachment rates; require. Amends sec. 6g of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6g). Status (revisions in bold) Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. 04/01/2014 Signed by Governor Snyder; assigned 2014 PA 88, with immediate effect. Status (revisions in bold) Committee on Oversight. Committee on Education. Committee on Energy and Technology. Committee on Government Operations. 09/24/2013 Signed by Gov. Synder; assigned 2013 PA 113; with immediate effect. Committee on Energy and Technology. MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 20, No. 9, April 25, 2014 7
House Bill # Primary Sponsor HB 4843 Forlini HB 4853 Walsh HB 4984 Lori HB 5042 McMillin HB 5110 Heise HB 5246 Rogers HB 5260 Shirkey HB 5431 Hobbs Date Introduced Description 06/13/2013 Campaign finance; other; automated campaign telephone calls; require to identify entity making or paying for call. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201-169.282) by adding sec. 48. 06/20/2013 Communications; emergency 9-1-1; additional PSAPs or secondary PSAPs within a 9-1-1 service district; allow county to designate by resolution. Amend sec. 312 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1312). 09/17/2013 Communications; emergency 9-1-1; procedure to determine which public safety service unit is closest to a request for public safety service; modify. Amends secs. 102 & 204 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1102 & 484.1204). 10/02/2013 Law enforcement; state police; posting of information concerning speed limit engineering and traffic investigation requests on website; require of state police. Amends sec. 628 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.628). 10/29/2013 Law enforcement; investigations; disclosure of call location information by wireless providers to requesting law enforcement agency; require. Creates new act. 01/28/2014 Criminal procedure; warrants; use of electronic video equipment for issuance of warrants; allow for law enforcement officials. Amends sec. 1, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.1). 01/29/2014 Public utilities; other; telephone solicitations regarding electric or natural gas service; require certain disclosures. Amends secs. 9 & 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.9 & 460.10a). 03/26/2014 Education; curriculum; internet safety instruction; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1-380.1852) by adding sec. 1162. Status (revisions in bold) Committee on Elections and Ethics. Committee on Energy and Technology. Committee on Local Government. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 02/26/2014 Reported by House Committee on Criminal Justice with recommendation with substitute H-2; referred to second reading.. 03/20/2014 Reported by House Committee on Judiciary with substitute H- 2; referred to second reading. Committee on Energy and Technology. Committee on Education. 8 MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 30, No. 9, April 25, 2014
PUBLIC ACTS OF 2013 & 2014 Listed below are Public Acts related to telecommunications that were passed during the current legislative session (2013-2014). Copies of Public Acts may be obtained by contacting your state Senator or Representative, on the Michigan Legislature Website, <http://www.michiganlegislature.org/>, or from the Legislative Service Bureau Document Room at (517) 373-0169. Acts passed since the previous edition of the Michigan Telecommunications Report are in bold. Public Act # Effective Date Description Enrolled Bill # and Sponsor 2013 PA 113 09/24/2013 Communications; emergency 9-1-1; distribution of service charge fees for HB 4671 Poleski. 9-1-1; revise. Amends sec. 408 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1408). 2013 PA 173 12/3/2013 Torts; governmental immunity; underground facility damage prevention; define as proprietary function. Amends sec. 7 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1407). SB 0539 Nofs 2013 PA 174 12/3/2013 Public utilities; consumer services; MISS DIG underground facility damage prevention and safety act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1974 PA 53 (MCL 460.701-460.718). 2014 PA 52 03/27/2014 Communications; telecommunications; general amendments; provide for. Amends secs. 304, 310, 313, 315, 317, 320 & 502 of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2304 et seq.). 2014 PA 88 04/01/2014 State financing and management; authorities; process for transferring METRO Act authority powers; revise, and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2002 PA 48 (MCL 484.3102 & 484.3103). Tie Bar with SB 822 (2014 PA 80). SB 0540 Nofs SB 636 Nofs SB 824 Pappageorge MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 20, No. 9, April 25, 2014 9
ORDERS ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION The Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) issued the following Orders at its regularly scheduled meeting held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. at the Commission s temporary offices located at 4300 West Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan. Case No. U-11756 Michigan Pay Telephone Association et al. v Ameritech Michigan and GTE North Incorporated http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=11756 Remand from FCC On April 15, 2014, the Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) issued an Order granting the parties additional time to complete mediation in an attempt to resolve remaining outstanding issues in the proceeding. On March 6, 2014, the Commission issued an Order directing an Administrative Law Judge ( ALJ ) to mediate all disputed issues related to AT&T Michigan Inc. s ( AT&T ) 2014 Refund Report within 60 days. ALJ Sharon L. Feldman was appointed as mediator. On March 25, 2014, the Michigan Pay Telephone Association (MPTA) filed the instant motion requesting that the date for the ALJ s filing of her recommendation be extended to July 7, 2014. The Commission found such a request reasonable and has extended the date for the completion of mediation to July 7, 2014. Case No. U-17349 Sprint Spectrum L.P. v AT&T Michigan http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=17349 Case No. U-17569 Sprint Spectrum L.P. and AT&T Michigan http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=17569 Interconnection Agreement Arbitration Interconnection Agreement On April 15, 2014, the Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) issued an Order approving the Arbitrated Interconnection Agreement submitted for approval on April 1, 2014 by Sprint Spectrum L.P. and AT&T Michigan. On December 6, 2013, the Commission issued an order adopting, with modification, the Decision of the Arbitration Panel ( December 6 Order ) in Sprint s July 22, 2013 Petition for arbitration of an Interconnection Agreement with AT&T Michigan. The parties jointly filed an Interconnection Agreement in Case No. U-17569 on February 25, 2014, which conformed to the December 6 Order with the exception of the Internet Protocol ( IP )-to-ip interconnection issue. On March 18, 2014, the Commission approved the ICA, but rejected the non-conforming IP-to-IP Interconnection Language and directed the parties to file a conforming Interconnection Agreement by April 1, 2014. On April 1, 2014, the parties jointly filed an Interconnection Agreement that conforms, in its entirety, to the December 6 Order. Case No. U-17476 RJ Telecommunications, Inc. http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=17476 License On April 15, 2014, the Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) issued an Order dismissing the September 9, 2013 Application of RJ Telecommunications, Inc. for a license to provide 10 MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 30, No. 9, April 25, 2014
basic local exchange services in State of Michigan. On March 31, 2014, RJ Telecommunications filed a request to withdraw the Application. Case No. U-17563 U.S. MetroTel, LLC, and Frontier North Inc. and Frontier Midstates Inc. http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=17563 Application filed on March 6, 2014, for approval of an Interconnection Agreement. Interconnection Agreement On April 15, 2014, the Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) issued an Order approving the Interconnection Agreement listed above. Case No. U-17571 Elizabeth Shockley v Comcast of Michigan, Inc. Consumer Complaint: Video Services On April 15, 2014, the Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) dismissed the February 27, 2014 formal Complaint of Elizabeth Shockley against Comcast of Michigan, Inc. Pursuant to MCL 484.3310(5)(b)(i), Administrative Law Judge Mark E. Cummins ( ALJ ) conducted mediation between the parties. On March 28, 2014, the ALJ recommended a settlement of the dispute pursuant to the formal mediation process provided for under MCL 484.3310(5)(b)(i). Neither Ms. Shockley nor Comcast filed any objection to the ALJ s recommendation within the 10-day statutory period and the Commission is now required to close the docket, pursuant to MCL 484.3310(5)(b)(ii). MINUTE ACTIONS The Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) issued the following Minute Action at its regularly scheduled meeting held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. at the Commission s temporary offices located at 4300 West Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan. Case No. U-14000 Frontier North Inc. and Frontier Midstates Inc. http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=14000 Wireless Emergency Service Costs On April 15, 2014, the Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) issued a Minute Action approving Frontier North Inc. and Frontier Midstates Inc. s invoice Nos. MI9NGMTS9110214 and MI9NZMTS9110214 for the period of December 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014 for wireless emergency service costs in the amount of $168,485.61 recoverable under 2007 PA 165, MCL 484.1408(4)(b), and authorizes reimbursement by the Michigan Department of Treasury. APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS Case No. U-15362 AT&T Michigan and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=15362 Interconnection Agreement On April 14, 2014, AT&T Michigan and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC jointly filed an Application for approval of the Seventh Amendment to their Interconnection Agreement with the Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ). According to the Application, the Seventh Amendment adds terms and conditions related to Transit Traffic Service, replaces the Notice Provision, and adds Joint and Several Liability Language into the Interconnection Agreement. MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 20, No. 9, April 25, 2014 11
NOTICES OF OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMENT The following Notices of Opportunity to Comment have been issued by the Michigan Public Service Commission s Executive Secretary. Any interested person may submit comments on the application by sending written comments to the Commission by mail to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Electronic comments may be e-mailed to: <mpscefilecases@michigan.gov>. Any comments should reference the applicable docket number. Case No. U-17565 ATI Networks, Inc. http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=17565 Comments Due: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. License The Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) will consider the February 18, 2014 Application of ATI Networks, Inc. for approval to amend the geographic area of its license to provide basic local exchange service to include all zones and exchange areas served by incumbent local exchange carriers in the State of Michigan. Interested parties are invited to file Comments on ATI Networks, Inc. s Application by Wednesday, April 30, 2014. NOTICES OF HEARINGS The following Notices of Hearings have been issued by the Michigan Public Service Commission s Executive Secretary. Unless otherwise noted, all hearings are held at Constitution Hall, 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, Michigan. No known telecommunications Notices of Hearing are currently pending before the Michigan Public Service Commission. MPSC HEARINGS SCHEDULE Note: Unless indicated otherwise, hearings are held in Constitution Hall, 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, Michigan. Hearing dates and times are subject to change or cancellation. Please check with the Commission s Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160 to confirm that a hearing will be taking place. KNOWN TELECOMMUNICATIONS HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT FORTNIGHT (APRIL 14, 2014 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2014) No known Telecom hearings are scheduled with the Michigan Public Service Commission during the upcoming fortnight. 12 MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 30, No. 9, April 25, 2014
FUTURE TELECOM HEARINGS SCHEDULED May 29, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Case No. U-17561/Evidentiary Hearing Wide Voice, LLC (license) 2014 REGULAR MPSC MEETING DATES MONTH & DATE DAY TIME April 30 Wednesday 2:00 p.m. May 2 Friday 1:30 p.m. May 13 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. June 6 Friday 1:30 p.m. June 24 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. July 8 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. July 22 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. August 5 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. August 19 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. September 9 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. September 23 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. October 7 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. October 23 Thursday 1:30 p.m. November 6 Thursday 1:30 p.m. November 21 Friday 1:30 p.m. December 4 Thursday 1:30 p.m. December 18 Thursday 1:30 p.m. Additional meetings may be scheduled, as needed, on 18 hours-notice as permitted by Section 5(4) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.265(4). All meetings of the Michigan Public Service Commission ( Commission ) are open to the public. Until further notice, all meetings will be held at the Commission s temporary offices, which are located at 4300 W. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI 48917, unless posted and notified in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The meeting site is accessible, including handicapped parking. People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations, such as information in alternative formats in order to participate in the meeting, should contact the Commission s Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160. Agendas for all Regular and Special Meetings will be posted on 18-hours notice. A posted agenda is subject to amendment as determined by the Commission. Any person with a question about a Regular or a Special Meeting of the Michigan Public Service Commission may make an inquiry by calling the Commission s Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160. On April 15, 2014, the Michigan Public Service Commission rescheduled its April 30, 2014 regularly scheduled meeting to Friday, May 2, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. MICHIGAN Telecommunications REPORT, Vol. 20, No. 9, April 25, 2014 13
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