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U S West Tariff Advice Nos. 98-13-N and 98-08-S
On July 22, 1998 U S West Communications submitted filings for both their  Northern and Southern Idaho operations,  implementing the surcharge for the Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP) as directed by Commission Order 27608.
In the attached Decision Memorandum, staff member Wayne Hart sets out the particulars of the Company’s filing. Staff recommended  approval of the two filings effective July 1, 1998. Since there is not a regularly-scheduled decision meeting until August 24, 1998, staff also recommended handling the matter by modified procedure.
Said filings are hereby approved this date (8-10-98) with an effective date of 7-1-98.
Dated at Boise, Idaho, this 10th day of August, 1998.
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PRESIDENT
Commissioner Nelson was out of
the office on this date.______________________________
COMMISSIONER
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COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION SECRETARY
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