U-11041
S T A T E O F M I C H I G A N
BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
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In the matter, on the Commission's own motion,)
to establish quality standards for payphone )
service.)Case No. U-11041
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At the June 18, 1996 meeting of the Michigan Public Service Commission in Lansing, Michigan.
PRESENT: Hon. John G. Strand, Chairman
Hon. John C. Shea, Commissioner
On February 22, 1996, the Commission commenced this rulemaking proceeding pursuant to the authority granted in sections 213 and 320(7) of the Michigan Telecommunications Act, 1991 PA 179, as amended by 1995 PA 216, MCL 484.2101 et seq.; MSA 22.1469(101) et seq. By order dated May 31, 1996, the Commission adopted administrative rules regarding quality standards for payphone service and transmitted the rules to the Legislative Service Bureau and the Office of Regulatory Reform for their approval. The Legislative Service Bureau approved the form of the proposed rules on June 3, 1996. The Office of Regulatory Reform approved the legality of the proposed rules on June 5, 1996.
The Commission FINDS that:
a. Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1991 PA 179, as amended by 1995 PA 216, MCL 484.2101 et seq.; MSA 22.1469(101) et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; MSA 3.560(101) et seq.; and the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1992 AACS, R 460.17101 et seq.
b.Administrative rules regarding quality standards for payphone service should be formally adopted by the Commission and transmitted to the Office of Regulatory Reform for filing with the Secretary of State.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that:
A.The administrative rules regarding quality standards for payphone service, attached as Exhibit A, are formally adopted.
B.The administrative rules regarding quality standards for payphone service shall be transmitted to the Office of Regulatory Reform for filing with the Secretary of State in accordance with the requirements of law.
The Commission reserves jurisdiction and may issue further orders as necessary.
MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
/s/ John G. Strand
Chairman
( S E A L )
/s/ John C. Shea
Commissioner
By its action of June 18, 1996.
/s/ Dorothy Wideman
Its Executive Secretary
The Commission reserves jurisdiction and may issue further orders as necessary.
MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Chairman
Commissioner
By its action of June 18, 1996.
Its Executive Secretary
In the matter, on the Commission's own motion,)
to establish quality standards for payphone)
service.)Case No. U-11041
)
Suggested Minute:
"Adopt and issue order dated June 18, 1996 formally adopting administrative rules regarding quality standards for payphone service, as set forth in the order."