Thursday, September 23, 2021
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Region
Regional briefing
Marking Lake Michigan point
NAUBINWAY — The waterfront in the eastern Upper
Peninsula community of Naubinway will soon be home to a
marker recognizing the Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan.
At 10 a.m. Oct. 2, Top of the Lake Communities Asso-
ciation will dedicate a sculptural marker to declare the
distinction at the Garfield Township Marina in Naubin-
way.
Located just off of U.S. 2 about 45 minutes west of St.
Ignace, the marker is an easy detour for motorists and bi-
cyclists along the Top of the Lake Scenic Byway and
Iron Belle Trail, snowmobilers and visitors to the Top of
the Lake Snowmobile Museum, as well as a nice stop for
paddlers and boaters at the marina.
The Michigan map-shaped marker, which stretches
about 10 feet from Coldwater to Copper Harbor, was
fabricated locally and is supported by grants from Michi-
gan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Gray-
mont Community and Economic Fund, and donations
from Cloverland Electric Cooperative, businesses and in-
dividuals. Additional funds are needed and current and
past residents visitors, businesses and other organizations
are invited to be a part of this project.
Contributions of any amount are welcome at go-
fundme.com/f/northernmost-point-of-lake-michigan or
by check to TOLCA, PO Box 132, Naubinway, MI
49762. Donors of $100 or more will be recognized at
the TOLCA website, topofthelake.org. Direct questions
to info@topofthelake.org.
COVID-19 NUMBERS
Confirmed cases
Location
Deaths
678,557
US
42,404,380
Michigan
U.P.
995,910
23,303
4,855
20,700
Boy Band Review is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Calumet Theater in Calumet. (Courtesy photo)
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Alger Co.
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Baraga Co.
Chippewa Co.
Delta Co.
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Boy band tribute at
Calumet Theatre
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Dickinson Co.
Gogebic Co.
Houghton Co.
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lease, “Boy Band Review”
has captured the hearts of
fans with their shows that
transport audience mem-
bers “back in time to the
days of frosted tips and
experience reliving your
best years with a full band,
choreography, and har-
monies. They are playing
to capacity crowds
dency at Planet Hollywood
Casino, the NHL Stadium
Series Classic Blackhawks
game and other venues
across the country.
CALUMET — Back by
popular demand after
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bringing down the house at
the Calumet Theatre in
2019. The Calumet The-
atre features the high ener-
gy pop music event, “Boy
Band Review” at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday.
Keweenaw Co.
Luce Co.
Mackinac Co.
MenomineeCo.
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throughout the Midwest
Performance Sponsors
are McDonald’s of
Houghton and Thermo An-
alytics. For details, visit the
hunky frontmen professing and spreading nationwide.
their undying love.”
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Boy Band Review have
played numerous high pro-
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“Boy Band Review” is the
original Boy Band tribute
from Chicago, performing
the hits from NSYNC, Back-
street Boys, New Kids on the
Block, One Direction, Jonas
Brothers, O-Town, LFO,
Boys II Men, The Wanted, 5
Seconds of Summer, Bel-
Biv-Devoe and more.
SchoolcraftCo.
Sources: Michigan Department of Community Health; Cen-
ters for Disease Control and Prevention, other sources
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Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Public Service Commission
Administrative Rules for Unbundled Network Element and Local Interconnection Services Rule Set 2021-41 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
09:00 AM
EDITOR’S NOTE: The state of Michigan has announced that
COVID-19 case data will now be updated on Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday afternoons. National numbers will updated on this
graphic daily, while updated state numbers will appear in the Tues-
day, Thursday and weekend editions.
The public hearing will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Any person may attend and participate in this hearing via the
following web link or by dialing the number below at the time of the hearing. Join on your computer or mobile app:
According to a press re-
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed
changes to the Unbundled Network Element and Local Interconnection Services rule set.
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Public Service Commission
Administrative Rules for Basic Local Exchange Service Customer Migration Rule Set 2021-56 LR
The Michigan Public Service Commission is considering the re-adoption of rules governing unbundled network elements
and local interconnection services, located at Mich Admin Code, R 484.71 to 484.75. The Commission will hold a public
hearing to solicit comments from anyone who wishes to comment on the proposed re-adoption.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
10:00 AM
These rules, previously re-promulgated and put into effect in 2013, 2016, and 2019, specify the minimum quality standards
for provision of unbundled network elements (UNEs) and local interconnection services applicable to incumbent local
exchange carriers (ILECs) interconnecting with competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), to enable efficient competition
in the marketplace in the provision of basic local exchange service. R 484.74 requires that the minimum quality standards for
the provision of UNEs and local interconnection by an ILEC be either the standards set out in the final order in an
industrywide proceeding before the Commission, or, where there is no such order, the standards adopted by the
interconnecting parties pursuant to their interconnection agreement (ICA) approved by the Commission. The only current,
final order in an industry-wide proceeding—the September 24, 2020 order in Case No. U-11830—applies to AT&T Michigan
(the ILEC) and all CLECs interconnecting with AT&T Michigan.
The public hearing will be held be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Any person may attend and participate in this hearing
by visiting the following web link or by dialing the number below at the time of the hearing.
Phone Conference ID: 351 922 605#
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed
changes to the Basic Local Exchange Service Customer Migration rule set.
Thus, all other ILECs are subject to the alternative standard; that is, those standards adopted by the ILEC and CLEC in their
ICA approved by the Commission.
The Michigan Public Service Commission is considering the repromulgation of rules governing basic local exchange ser-
vice customer migration, located at 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. The repromulgated rules are proposed to take effect on
June 17, 2022.
The rules apply to large ILECs in their offering of wholesale UNEs and interconnection. Small ILECs typically do not offer
UNEs on a wholesale basis. The few CLECs engaged in offering wholesale services are excluded from these rules due to
the small amount of activity that they generate and the costs that would be incurred to implement processes to address and
monitor such rules. The rules are based upon existing negotiation processes between ILECs and CLECs, as provided for
by 47 USC 251 and 252, and standards established through industry-wide proceedings that occur between the individual
ILECs and participating CLECs before the Commission.
These rules are designed to streamline the processes and provide guidelines for providers of basic local exchange service
when transferring an end user (telephone landline customer) from one provider to another. Having reasonable standards
protects both end users and providers during the migration process by ensuring all needed information is provided to each
provider involved in the transfer on a timely basis. Frequency of conduct will vary from provider to provider based on its
number of end users and the number of competitors in the exchange. These rules are necessary because there are natural
incentives to prevent or delay such transfers on the part of the currently serving provider. The proposed rules contain only
minimal stylistic changes.
Creating an intricate set of rules for the provision of unbundled network elements and local interconnection services is
unnecessary due to market forces and the effective negotiation processes between providers already in existence. When
such processes already exist and allow for certainty, there is no need for additional regulatory intervention. There is
presently no known reason to believe there will be any negative effects from adopting these rules. The Commission
proposes to re-adopt the rules, with some minor changes, effective April 19, 2022.
By authority conferred on the public service commission by sections 202 and 213 of the Michigan telecommunications act,
1991 PA 179, MCL 484.2202 and 484.2213. The proposed rules will take effect 6/17/2022 after filing with the Secretary of
State. The proposed rules are published on the State of Michigan web site at http://www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the
Michigan Register in the 9/15/2021 issue. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic
By authority conferred on the public service commission by sections 202 and 213 of the Michigan telecommunications act,
1991 PA 179, MCL 484.2202 and 484.2213. The proposed rules will take effect 4/19/2022 after filing with the Secretary of
State. The proposed rules are published on the State of Michigan web site at http://www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the
Michigan Register in the 9/15/2021 issue. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail at the following address until
10/19/2021 at 05:00PM.
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail at the following address until
10/19/2021 at 05:00PM.
Executive Secretary, Case No. U-21078
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Executive Secretary, Case No. U-21079
Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, MI 48909
Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing MI 48909
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The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing is held at a
physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in
the hearing due to disability may call 517-284-8090 to make arrangements.
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