ORDER NO. 97-484

ENTERED DEC 16 1997

This is an electronic copy.

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

OF OREGON

UM 384

In the Matter of an Investigation into Alternative Means of Intrastate Separations and Settlement. )
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ORDER

DISPOSITION: OREGON CUSTOMER ACCESS PLAN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31, 1998

On August 27, 1997, the Oregon Exchange Carrier Association (OECA) filed a report requesting that the Commission extend the current Oregon Customer Access Plan (OCAP or the Plan) until there is greater resolution of universal service and access reform issues. The Plan went into effect January 1, 1994. The Plan terminates on December 31, 1997. See Order No. 93-1133 (UM 384).

At its December 2, 1997, public meeting, the Commission approved the Staff recommendation to extend the Plan to December 31, 1998. The Commission agreed with Staff that a one-year extension will allow the parties time to address access charge reform and better align OCAP funding with federal requirements. The Commission approved the Staff proposal to allow the 1997 embedded cost allocation formulas for intrastate switched access, as identified in Appendix A to the Plan, to remain in effect through 1998. A copy of the Staff memorandum is attached to this order as an Appendix.

IT IS ORDERED that the Oregon Customer Access Plan approved in Order No. 93-1133 is extended until December 31, 1998. The 1997 embedded cost allocation formulas for intrastate switched access, as identified in Appendix A to the Plan, shall remain in effect through 1998.

Made, entered, and effective ____________________________.

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Ron Eachus
Chairman

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Roger Hamilton
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.