NEWS ADVISORY FOR NEWS DIRECTORS AND ASSIGNMENT EDITORS

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has scheduled public utility deliberations for 9:30a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Courtroom 301 on the third floor of the Jim Thorpe building at 2101 N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City.

The Commission will receive a report on the results of a staff investigation into Kiamichi Electric Cooperative. The Commission requested the staff review to determine if Commission action was necessary to protect the Cooperative’s members from alledged abuses.

The Commission will also receive a report from staff on discussions held between staff and OG&E regarding all crucial components of a comprehensive plan to achieve the 7/2002 restructuring date.

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All Oklahoma Corporation Commission news releases may be downloaded from the Commission’s web site at: www.occ.state.ok.us