ORDER NO. 98-434

ENTERED OCT 26 1998

This is an electronic copy.

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

OF OREGON

UT 143/UT 145

In the Matter of the Petition of U S WEST Communications, Inc., for a Ruling Clarifying the Effect of Rate Reductions on Refund Obligation (UT 143); and

In the Matter of the Revised Rate Schedules Filed by U S WEST Communications, Inc., for Telecommunications Service, Advice No. 1716/Transmittal No. 98-029-PL (UT 145).

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 DISPOSITION: APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN; DOCKETS CLOSED

On September 21, 1998, U S WEST Communications, Inc., withdrew its petition and rate schedules in these two dockets. Consequently, these dockets should be closed.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that dockets UT 143 and UT 145 are closed.

 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 party may appeal this order to a court pursuant to applicable law.