ORDER NO.99-502

ENTERED AUG 19 1999

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OF OREGON

UG 132

On October 16, 1998, NW Natural filed Advice No. 98-20, an application for a general rate increase of $14,739,911, or 3.8%, in Oregon revenues. At its Public Meeting on November 17, 1998, the Commission found good and sufficient cause to investigate the propriety and reasonableness of the rates pursuant to ORS 757.210 and 757.215 and ordered the rates be suspended for a period of six months pending investigation. (Order No. 98-437). In Order No. 99-343, the Commission subsequently ordered an additional 3-month suspension of Advice No. 98-20. The Commission will not complete its investigation in this case prior to the expiration of the second suspension period. In a letter of August 6, 1999, NW Natural stipulated to the extension of the suspension of Advice No. 98-20 through November 1, 1999.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that Advice No. 98-20 filed by Northwest Natural Gas Company on October 16, 1998, is suspended through November 1, 1999

Made, entered, and effective ____________________________.

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.