1. (a) When a petition is filed under section 8 of this chapter, the commission shall conduct a hearing.

2. (b) The office of the utility consumer counselor may:

   1. (1) examine information of the eligible utility to confirm:

      1. (A) that the infrastructure improvements are in accordance with section 5 of this chapter; and
      2. (B) proper calculation of the adjustment amount proposed under section 8(a) of this chapter; and
   2. (2) submit a report to the commission not later than thirty (30) days after the petition is filed.
3. (c) The commission shall hold the hearing and issue its order not later than sixty (60) days after the petition is filed.
4. (d) If the commission finds that a petition filed under section 8 of this chapter complies with the requirements of this chapter, the commission shall enter an order approving the petition.

As added by P.L.94-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.209-2014, SEC.10; P.L.212-2015, SEC.9; P.L.104-2016, SEC.2.