Docket No. TG-970491 Page No. 2
BEFORE THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION,

   Complainant,

    v.

Murrey’s Disposal Company, Inc., G-9,

   Respondent.

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) DOCKET NO. TG-970491
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)  SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER
) DISMISSING COMPLAINT,
) LIFTING SUSPENSION AND
) APPROVING RATES
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  On March 14, 1997, Murrey’s Disposal Company, Inc., G-9, filed with the 
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission revisions to its current 
tariff naming rates to become effective May 1, 1997.

  The revisions consisted of:  Revised Tariff  No. 14, reflecting an increase 
in residential and commercial rates.

  At the Commission's open public meeting of May 28, 1997, the Commission 
suspended the filing for investigation and hearing to ensure the rights and 
interests of the public would not be injuriously affected. The Commission also 
approved temporary rates at that time.

  The reason for temporary rates was based on negotiations for increased 
disposal fees and they had not been finalized.  A tentative disposal fee of 
$75.75 per ton was agreed upon on in principal and implemented on a temporary 
basis.  During the temporary rate period both Pierce County and LRI determined 
the final disposal rate.  The $75.75 per ton rate was finalized.  Therefore, 
the temporary rates reflect the finalized disposal fee and should be made 
permanent.

  The Commission staff has now completed its investigation and determined that 
the temporary rates and charges as filed are fair, just and reasonable.  

  Pursuant to review of the filing, testimony and staff recommendations, the 
Commission finds that the Complaint and Order suspending Docket TG-970491 
should be dismissed and the temporary rates be allowed to become permanent.

O R D E R

  IT IS ORDERED That the Complaint and Order issued May 28, 1997, suspending 
Docket     TG-970491 is hereby dismissed.

  IT IS ORDERED That the rates contained in Docket TG-970491 shall be 
authorized to become effective October 1, 1997, on a permanent basis.

  DATED and signed at Olympia, Washington, this           day of September, 
1997.



   WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION


       


   
       STEVE McLELLAN, Secretary