[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 194 (Friday, October 4, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 51941] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-25424] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Memorandum Opinion and Hearing Designation Order The Commission, has before it the following matter: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CS Conduit attachment complaint docket No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Multimedia Cablevision, Inc. v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company....................................................... 96-181 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. The Commission has designated for hearing a conduit attachment complaint filed by Multimedia Cablevision, Inc. (``Multimedia'') against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (``SWB''). Multimedia's complaint alleges that SWB's conduit attachment rate in Wichita, Kansas is unlawful under Section 224 of the Communications Act. SWB denies that its Wichita rate is unlawful and disputes Multimedia's application of the pole attachment formula in calculating the maximum just and reasonable rate under Section 224. 2. Pursuant to Section 224(b)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended and Section 1.1411 of the Commission's Rules, the above conduit attachment complaint has been designated for hearing upon the following issues: (a) To determine whether SWB charged Multimedia conduit attachment rates that exceeded the maximum amounts allowable under Commission rules during the period covered by the complaint. (b) If SWB has charged Multimedia excessive conduit attachment rates during the period covered by the complaint, to determine the amounts of the refunds, plus interest on refunds accruing after December 30, 1994, SWB must pay Multimedia. (c) To determine whether Multimedia has underpaid conduit attachment rates during the period covered by the complaint. (d) If Multimedia has underpaid conduit attachment rates, to determine the amounts Multimedia must pay to SWB. 3. A copy of the complete HDO in this proceeding is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the dockets section of the FCC Reference Center (Room 239), 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. The complete text may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, International Transcription Service, 2100 M Street, N.W., Suite 140, Washington, D.C. 20037 (telephone 202-857-3800). Federal Communications Commission. LaVera F. Marshall, Acting Secretary . [FR Doc. 96-25424 Filed 10-3-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P