For purposes of this division, except when a different scope is explicitly stated:
- (1) “Energy utility” means a public utility as defined in ORS 757.005 except a water utility or wastewater utility. An energy utility can be an “electric company,” “gas utility,” or “steam heat utility.”
- (2) “Large telecommunications utility” means any telecommunications utility, as defined in ORS 759.005, that is not partially exempt from regulation under 759.040.
- (3) “Utility” means all energy utilities and telecommunications utilities, as defined in sections (1) and (2) of this rule.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 183, 756, 757 & 759
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 756.040 & 759.005
History
PUC 7-2005, f. & cert. ef. 11-30-05
PUC 16-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-01
PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98
PUC 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-96 (Order No. 96-102)