ORDER NO. 97-022

ENTERED JAN 13 1997

This is an electronic copy.

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

OF OREGON

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In the Matter of an Investigation Concerning

Public Interest Payphones Pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in CC Dockets 96-128 and 91-35.

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ORDER

DISPOSITION: INVESTIGATION OPENED

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) orders in CC Dockets 96-128 and 91-35 implement the payphone aspects of the Telecommunications Act of 1934 , section 276, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

At its public meeting on January 7, 1997, Staff recommended the Commission open an investigation concerning public interest payphone issues in Oregon. The Commission adopted Staff’s recommendation which is attached as Appendix A and is incorporated by reference. Appendix A provides the background and additional details concerning this issue.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that an investigation of issues concerning public interest payphones, pursuant to ORS 756.515, is opened.

Made, entered, and effective ________________________.

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Roger Hamilton
Chairman

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Ron Eachus
Commissioner

   
 

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Joan H. Smith
Commissioner