ORDER NO. 97-078

ENTERED MAR 03 1997

This is an electronic copy.

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

OF OREGON

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In the Matter of the Application of U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for an Order Transferring Rights to Exclusively Served Territory. )
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ORDER

DISPOSITION: APPLICATION DISMISSED

On October 18, 1996, U S WEST Communications, Inc., (USWC) filed an application for an order transferring rights to exclusively served territory. The application involved the proposed transfer by USWC of part of its Sumpter exchange to Pine Telephone Systems.

In December 1996, Pine Telephone Systems decided it did not want the territory and informed USWC of its decision. On January 3, 1997, USWC filed a petition to withdraw the application.

The Commission concludes that there is no reason for further consideration of this matter and that the application should be dismissed.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that the application by USWC for transfer of allocated territory to Pine Telephone Systems is dismissed and the docket closed.

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

A party may request rehearing or reconsideration of this order pursuant to ORS 756.561. A request for rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with the Commission within 60 days of the date of service of this order. The request must comply with the requirements of OAR 860-014-0095. A copy of any such request must also be served on each party to the proceeding as provided by OAR 860-013-0070. A party may appeal this order to a court pursuant to ORS 756.580.