To hear argument on the following issues: 1. Does the Commission have jurisdiction over Neutral Tandem’s Petition? If so, what is the source of the Commission’s authority? 2. If the Commission has jurisdiction over Neutral Tandem’s Petition, does ...

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Florida Public Service Commission announces an ORAL ARGUMENT to be held in the following docket, to which all interested persons are invited.

DOCKET NO. 070127-TX – Petition for interconnection with Level 3 Communications and request for expedited resolution, by Neutral Tandem, Inc.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 24, 2007, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To hear argument on the following issues:

1. Does the Commission have jurisdiction over Neutral Tandem’s Petition? If so, what is the source of the Commission’s authority?

2. If the Commission has jurisdiction over Neutral Tandem’s Petition, does Neutral Tandem have standing to seek relief under Sections 364.16 and 364.162, Florida Statutes?

3a. If the Commission has jurisdiction over Neutral Tandem’s Petition and determines that Neutral Tandem has standing to bring its Petition can the Commission require direct interconnection between Level 3 and Neutral Tandem, for the purpose of terminating transit traffic from originating carriers, delivered by Neutral Tandem to Level 3?

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodation to participate in the proceeding is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the proceeding by contact the Office of Commission Clerk at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Adam Teitzman, Office of General Counsel, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].