re PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 1919 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov 65397 Cinergy Communications, Inc. Seeks Commission Determination of "Exempt Telecommunications Company" Status Under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as Amended by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 DA 96-1637 September 30, 1996 On September 27, 1996, Cinergy Communications, Inc. pursuant to Section 34(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 ("PUHCA"), as added by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L No. 104-104, fifed an application requesting a Commission determination that it is an "exempt telecommunications company ("ETC"). Cinergy Communications, Inc. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Cinergy Corporation, Inc., a registered public utility holding company under PUHCA Persons wishing to file comments regarding the adequacy or accuracy of Cinergy Communications application requesting status as an ETC must do so no later than October 15, 1996. All comments should also be served on the applicant Reply comments must be filed no later than October 22,1996. All filings concerning any of the matters referenced in this Public Notice should refer to File No. ETC-96-18. The application will be available for public inspection Monday through Friday in Room 658, 1919 M St, N.W., Washington, D.C. Copies may be purchased by calling International Transcription Services, Inc., (ITS) at (202) 857-3800. For further information regarding this application, contact Lawrence Spiwak in the Competition Division of the Office of General Counsel at (202) 418-1870. By the Chief, Competition Division, Office of General Counsel. 12283