PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 10-567 Released: March 30, 2010 DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF TELENATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO JOHN JENKINS STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED WC Docket No. 10-58 Comments Due: April 13, 2010 Reply Comments Due: April 20, 2010 On February 18, 2010, Telenational Communications, Inc. (Telenational) and John Jenkins, an individual, (together, Applicants) filed an application pursuant to section 63.03 of the Commission’s rules1 to transfer control of Telenational to Mr. Jenkins. Telenational, a Delaware corporation, is certified to provide competitive local exchange service in Texas and long distance services in 46 states and the District of Columbia.2 Telenational is wholly owned by RP LIQ CO, Inc. (RP LIQ), a Delaware corporation that operates as a telecommunications investment entity. RP LIQ is currently owned 30 percent by Mr. Jenkins, 40 percent by Chris Canfield, 12 percent by Michael Prachar, and 12 percent by Robert Esenten, all U.S. citizens.3 Following the consummation of the proposed transaction, RP LIQ will continue to hold a 100 percent direct ownership interest in Telenational, and Mr. Jenkins will hold a 100 percent ownership interest in RP LIQ. Applicants state that RP LIQ does not hold an ownership interest in any telecommunications carrier other than Telenational. Mr. Jenkins also owns 100 percent of One Ring Networks, Inc., which provides competitive local exchange and long distance services in multiple states. Applicants assert that the proposed transaction is entitled to presumptive streamlined treatment under section 63.03(b)(2)(i) of the Commission’s rules and that a grant of the application will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity.4 1 47 C.F.R § 63.03; see 47 U.S.C. § 214. Applicants are also filing applications for transfer of control associated with authorization for international services. Any action on this domestic section 214 application is without prejudice to Commission action on other related, pending applications. Applicants filed supplements to their domestic section 214 application on March 23 and 29, 2010. 2 Applicants state that Telenational does not serve customers in Tennessee, Maine, Hawaii, and Alaska. 3 Mr. Canfield and Mr. Prachar have attributable interests in RP LIQ through Apex Acquisitions, Inc., a U.S.-based telecom investment entity. Prior to the formation of RP LIQ, Telenational was owned by Rapid Link, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Applicants state that several pro forma ownership changes involving Telenational, Rapid Link, and RP LIQ took place after the application was filed. 4 47 C.F.R. § 63.03(b)(2)(i). Domestic Section 214 Application Filed for the Transfer of Control of Telenational Communications, Inc. to John Jenkins, WC Docket No. 10-58 (filed Feb. 18, 2010). GENERAL INFORMATION The Wireline Competition Bureau finds, upon initial review, that the transfer of control identified herein is acceptable for filing as a streamlined application. The Commission reserves the right to return any transfer application if, upon further examination, it is determined to be defective and not in conformance with the Commission’s rules and policies. Pursuant to section 63.03(a) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.03(a), interested parties may file comments on or before April 13, 2010, and reply comments on or before April 20, 2010. Unless otherwise notified by the Commission, the Applicants may transfer control on the 31st day after the date of this notice.5 Comments must be filed electronically using (1) the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or (2) the Federal Government’s e-Rulemaking Portal. See 47 C.F.R. § 63.03(a) (“All comments on streamlined applications shall be filed electronically . . . .”); Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998). § Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS, http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/, or the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal, http://www.regulations.gov. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the website for submitting comments. § For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one electronic copy of the comments for each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions, filers should send an e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov and include the following words in the body of the message, “get form.” A sample form and directions will be sent in response. In addition, e-mail one copy of each pleading to each of the following: 1) The Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., fcc@bcpiweb.com; phone: (202) 488-5300; fax: (202) 488-5563; 2) Tracey Wilson-Parker, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, tracey.wilson-parker@fcc.gov; 3) Jodie May, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, jodie.may@fcc.gov; 4) David Krech, Policy Division, International Bureau, david.krech@fcc.gov; and 5) Jim Bird, Office of General Counsel, jim.bird@fcc.gov. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty). 5 Such authorization is conditioned upon receipt of any other necessary approvals from the Commission in connection with the proposed transaction. For further information, please contact Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913. -FCC-