November 10, 1999


Re: Pole Attachment Rulemaking
 Docket UT-970723


INTERESTED PERSONS:

On April 28, 1997, TCI Cablevision of Washington, Inc. filed a petition to 
Adopt Rules, Regulations and Procedures Regarding Attachments to Transmission 
facilities.  On August 27, 1997, the Commission filed with the Code Reviser a 
Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101), Docket No. UT-970723, noticing its 
intention to explore the need to address through rule making, adoption of a 
methodology for determination of just and reasonable rates for attachments to 
transmission facilities.  

This rule proposal has been delayed pending final action in a similar 
rulemaking before the FCC in Docket Nos. 97-151 and 97-98.  The FCC dockets are 
still active and pending.   

On October 11, 1999, AT&T, the successor in interest to TCI, filed a request 
with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to defer further 
activity in docket.

The Commission grants AT&T’s request.  Procedurally, the Commission will close 
Docket No. UT-970723.  Parties may file another petition when they believe that 
matter may be productively addressed at the state level.  

Questions regarding this rule making docket may be addressed to Rebecca Beaton, 
Commission Staff, at 360-664-1287.

Sincerely,


Carole J. Washburn
Secretary

LIST OF DOCKET DOCUMENTS