- (1) Association members may submit a petition to the Commission at any time for full rate regulation of a wastewater utility owned or operated by an association located within the boundaries of a city. Petitioners must be current customers of the wastewater utility.
- (2) Petitions must be in writing, state the purpose of the petition, and include the customer’s name, address, telephone number, and signature.
- (3) Individual members may submit letters in lieu of a petition.
- (4) If 20 percent of association members petition the Commission, the Commission shall issue an order notifying the association of its change in regulatory status to a rate-regulated utility.
- (5) The association must file tariffs pursuant to ORS 757.205 within 60 days after receiving notification from the Commission of its change in regulatory status.
- (6) If the association fails to file appropriate tariffs within 60 days, the Commission may initiate a tariff filing proceeding on its own motion to establish rates.
- (7) Petitions filed with the Commission may not be withdrawn or rescinded and are valid for six months.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 183, 756 & Ch. 082 & OL 2003
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 756.040 & Ch. 082 & 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