3. The Application

Application 04-05-034 was jointly filed on May 18, 2004, by RRLD, Visia, David Butler, and BSM (collectively, "the Applicants"). Notice of A.04-05-034 appeared in the Commission's Daily Calendar on May 24, 2004. There were no protests or other responses to the Application.

Application 04-05-034 requests authority under Section 854(a) for Dominion to purchase Visia from Butler and BSM, including Visia's ownership interest in RRLD. The Applicants represent that will be no changes to the rates, terms, or conditions of service provide by RRLD, and that RRLD will retain its assets, property, and personnel. In addition, the phone numbers for customer service, billing inquiries, and liaison with Commission staff will stay the same.

The Applicants submit that it is in the public interest to approve A.04-05-034. According to the Applicants, the transaction will strengthen the financial status of Visia, which will enhance RRLD's ability to offer a broader range of products and services to the public.