News from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will host two roundtable discussions in June with top executives of the state’s public utilities and other interested parties as part of shaping the vision of regulatory responsibilities moving into the 21st Century.

The first meeting, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, is for chief executive officers of the state’s major telecommunications, natural gas and electric utilities. The meeting will seek a positive exchange of ideas between the commissioners and the companies regarding the future role of utility service in Oklahoma and the corresponding changes needed in regulation, commission Chairman Ed Apple said.

Four general subject areas are listed for the roundtable discussion:

1. What is your company’s vision for the State of Oklahoma?
2. What is your company’s vision for the future regulatory process in Oklahoma?
3. What role would your company play in Oklahoma relative to these visions?
4. The Commissioners’ visions for the State of Oklahoma and their regulatory role.

A second roundtable will be hosted by the Commission at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, to solicit comments from competing telecommunications, natural gas and electric power suppliers, consumer groups and other interested parties.

Both meetings will be held in the Commissioners' Courtroom, Room 301, Jim Thorpe Office Building, 2101 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City.