ORDER NO. 99-200

ENTERED MAR 12 1999

This is an electronic copy.

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

OF OREGON

UM 888

In the Matter of the Application of CenturyTel for Deferral of Changes in Depreciation Rates Authorized in Order No. 98-024. )
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ORDER

DISPOSITION: FILING WITHDRAWN; DOCKET CLOSED

On February 9, 1999, CenturyTel filed an application for reauthorization of the deferred accounting treatment initially approved in Order No. 98-154. On March 1, 1999, CenturyTel filed a letter withdrawing the application. There is no reason to pursue this matter further.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that docket UM 888 is 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 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.