1.   BellSouth asked federal regulators last month for permission to offer customers in Louisiana long-distance service.

2.   Bell Atlantic is asking regulators for permission to offer its customers in New York long-distance phone service.

3.   Both utilities have asked regulators for permission to convert their coal-fired power plants to burn Orimulsion.

4.   CP plans to ask federal regulators for relief, unless the railroad is able to come to an agreement with CSX and Norfolk Southern.

5.   Earlier this year, regulators had asked power suppliers to provide information on their trading activity during that time period.

6.   Insurers would still be allowed to ask state regulators for permission to raise rates each year to account for inflation and receive a profit.

7.   Last week, the Chicago Board Options Exchange asked federal regulators for similar permission in the even more volatile options market.

8.   Minnesota Democratic Rep. Bruce Vento asked federal regulators.

9.   MCI Communications asked regulators in five states for permission to provide local telephone service.

10.   Pacific Bell asks regulators for permission to wholesale telecommunication services to competitors.