- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Media advisory [Dec. 5, 1995]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Public Service Commission
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Public Service Commission
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Public Service Commission
- Date of Original:
- 1995-12-05
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA P800 .P1 M4 1995/12-5
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bp800-b-pp1-bm4-b1995-s12-h5
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bp800-b-pp1-bm4-b1995-s12-h5
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
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MEDIA ADVISORY GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 1995
CONTACT: Harriet Van Norte Public Information Officer
(404) 656-4501 or 1-800-282-5813
The following actions were taken at the Commission's December 5, 1995 Administrative Session.
Georgia Power Earnings Review and Proposed Alternative Rate Plan (Docket No. 6292-U)
The Commission established a deadline of January 31, 1996 for the parties to resolve the appropriate earnings level (rate of return on equity) for Georgia Power. In addition, the Commission approved setting a date in January to hear oral arguments from interested parties on the earnings review and the proposed alternative rate plan filed by the Company. A decision is tentatively scheduled for the February 6, 1996 Administrative Session.
BeliSouth Nll Service Tariff (Docket No. 4232-U)
Commission authorization on January 26, 1994 of 311 for use in Atlanta metro by lnfodial and on May 4, 1994 of 811 in Atlanta metro, Rome and Dalton by North Georgia Distributors was rescinded. Since the timeline for implementation established by the Commission was not met, the companies were notified orally and in writing (prior to today's decision) of the Commission's intent to make these two numbers available for use by other interested companies. The number 211, which was assigned for statewide use by the State of Georgia on May 18, 1993, was held for the State.
Georgia Telecommunications Relay Service
To address funding the increased usage of the Georgia Telecommunications Relay Service, which enables persons with speech and hearing disabilities to communicate with the hearing world, the Commission's action today addressed both a short and long-term solution. The short-term solution, which requires a contract amendment with AT &T and does not impact service quality, will reduce costs by changing the call pricing methodology and by providing night, weekend, and holiday service through a regional center. To address funding over the long terrn, the Commission directed staff to draft legislation for the Commission's approval and the General Assembly's consideration. The draft legislation will require all telecommunications companies operating in Georgia to contribute to the fund. In addition, staff will review the present cap of $0.20 per access line per month to determine if the cap should be increased and, if so, include the increase in the proposed legislation.
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