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August 19, 1997

Martin Stern, Esq.
Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds
1735 New York Avenue, N.W.
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006 

                                                                           Re:  AEP Communications, L.L.C.
                                        File No. ETC-97-13
                                        DA No. 97-1762


Dear Mr. Stern:

     On July 3, 1997, you filed an application for a determination of exempt 
telecommunications company status on behalf of AEP Communications, L.L.C., 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.  The AEP Communications, L.L.C.
application was placed on public notice for comment on the adequacy and accuracy of the
representations contained therein on July 8, 1997.  Application of AEP Communications, L.L.C,
Public Notice, DA No. 97-1427 (OGC rel. July 8, 1997).  No comments were filed in response to
the public notice. 

     Based on the information set forth in the application, we find that AEP Communications,
L.L.C. is an exempt telecommunications company, as that term is defined in PUHCA Section
34(a)(1), as amended.  As such, the application of AEP Communications, L.L.C. for a
determination of ETC status is, therefore, granted.  A copy of this letter will be sent to the
Securities and Exchange Commission.



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION



William E. Kennard, General Counsel
Office of General Counsel