PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 1919 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 I 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fee.gov EUA Telecommunications Corporation, Seeks Commission Detennination 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 97-1111 May 27, 1997 On May 23, 1997, EUA Telecommunications Corporation, pursuant.to Section 34(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Ad of 1935 f'PUHCA'), as ad&:..d by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Ad of 1996, Pub. L No. 104-104, filed an application requesting a Commission determination that It is an "exempt telecommunications company" \'ETC'} EUA Telecommunications Corporation is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastern Utilities Associates, a registered holding company under PUHCA Persons wishing to file comments regarding the adequacy or acruracy of EUA Telecommunications application requesting status as an ETC must do so no later than June 11, 1997. All comments shoulrl also be served on the applicant Reply comments must be filed no later than June 18, 1997. All filings concerning any of the matters referenced in this Public Notice should refer to File No. ETC-97-7. 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 Transaiption Servires, 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 Acting Chief, Competition Division, Office of General Counsel. 6790