May 15, 2000 NOTICE OF HEARING Notice of Open Public Meeting Hearing in Docket UT-971140 WECA's Revised Access Plan (a/k/a "WCAP) (June 16, 2000, at 1:30pm) Notice of Opportunity to Submit Written Comments (June 7, 2000) On March 1, 2000, the Washington Exchange Carrier Association (WECA) submitted its revised access plan, which has been labeled by WECA as the "Washington Consumer Access Plan" (or "WCAP"). Under the terms of the Eighth Supplemental Order in Docket UT-971140, WECA was to file mechanisms and procedures for Commission consideration and approval prior to implementation. Issues include access charges and universal service support pooling. Subject to Commission Staff review and proposed modifications, the plan will be presented to the Commissioners at the Open Public Meeting of Friday, June 16, 2000, at 1:30 p.m., in the Commission's Main Hearing Room, 1300 Evergreen Park Drive S.W., Olympia, WA. The parties of record in this proceeding and the general public will have the opportunity to express their views and any proposed modifications to WECA's plan at that time. Parties are also encouraged to submit written comments prior to the Open Meeting, by Wednesday, June 7, 2000. If you have any questions about this notice please contact Tim Zawislak at 360-664-1294. Sincerely CAROLE WASHBURN Executive Secretary