Whenever the Commission receives an application for the installation of a new payphone, it allows the community to have a voice through the action of the local ANC. As with existing payphones complaints, residents have the opportunity to challenge the installation of a payphone in their neighborhood. The local ANC, MPD, as well as OPC are notified of the request and allowed forty-five (45) days to file a written opposition. If opposition is presented, a mediation process is initiated to bring about a compromise. If no accord is reached when the PSP is notified of the opposition, an examiner will schedule an informal conference seeking to reach a settlement agreement. As with complaints, negotiations can escalate to formal hearings, appeals and Commission review.

New Payphone Reports:

• History of Oppositions to Proposed Placement of Pay Telephones*
• Pending Oppositions to Proposed Placement of Pay Telephones*