ORDER NO. 97-175
ENTERED MAY 19 1997
This is an electronic copy.
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
OF OREGON
ARB 2
| In the Matter of TCG Oregon’s Petition for Arbitration Pursuant to Sec 252(b) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to Establish an Interconnection Agreement with U S WEST Communications, Inc. | ) ) ORDER ) |
DISPOSITION: EXECUTED INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT APPROVED
On December 9, 1996, the Commission issued Order No. 96-325 adopting the arbitration decision issued by Arbitrator Allen Scott, as modified. On May 1, 1997, the parties filed a copy of the interconnection agreement they executed pursuant to the arbitration.
Section 251(e)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq., as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act), requires that any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation or arbitration shall be submitted for approval to the State commission. Section 252(e)(2)(B) provides that the State commission may reject an agreement (or any portion thereof) adopted by arbitration only "if it finds that the agreement does not meet the requirements of section 251, including the regulations prescribed by the Commission pursuant to section 251, or the standards set forth in subsection (d) or this section."
The Commission concludes that the interconnection agreement comports with the requirements of the Act, the Federal Communications Commission rules where applicable, and relevant state laws and regulations, and should be approved.
ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that the Interconnection Agreement filed by the parties on May 1, 1997, is approved, effective on the date specified in Order No. 96-325.
Made, entered, and effective ________________________.
| ______________________________ Roger Hamilton Chairman |
____________________________ Ron Eachus Commissioner |
| ____________________________ 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 in 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(2). A party may appeal this order pursuant to applicable law.