1. (1) A water utility serving fewer than 500 customers may request to be rate regulated by the Commission. The water utility must electronically file a letter of application specifically stating that it is requesting rate regulation and the reasons for the request.

2. (2) The same day it files the application, the water utility must provide a separate written notice to its customers and the Consumer Services Section. The notice must be posted in the utility's office and on its website, if available. The notice must provide:

   1. (a) The date;
   2. (b) The information required by OAR 860-036-1100(2);
   3. (c) A statement that the water utility is seeking to be rate regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon;
   4. (d) The reasons the water utility is seeking rate regulation; and
   5. (e) A statement that customers with questions regarding the filing may contact the Consumer Services Section at the contact information provided in OAR 860-001-0020(2).

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 183, 756 & 757

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 756.040 & 757.061

History

PUC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-17