(1) The Commission may use up to $5,000 per biennium of the fees collected under ORS 756.310 to make emergency repairs for privately-owned wastewater utilities that provide service within the boundaries of a city. The Commission may expend monies under the provisions of this rule if the Commission determines that:
- (a) Customers of a wastewater utility are without service and are likely to remain without service for an unreasonable period of time;
- (b) The wastewater utility is unwilling or unable to make emergency repairs, or cannot be found after reasonable effort; and
- (c) Restoration of the service is necessary for the health and safety of the customers of the utility.
- (2) The Commission shall promptly attempt to recover fees used under this rule from the utility providing water service. No interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance.
- (3) The Commission may also recover penalties as provided in ORS 756.350 from the time the fees are expended.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 183, 756, 757 & Ch. 202 & OL 2003
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 757.061 & Ch. 202 & OL 2003
History
PUC 7-2004, f. & cert. ef. 4-9-04
PUC 24-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-10-03 thru 6-7-04