Source: http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/april2005/proposed/8%20DE%20Reg%201389%2004-01-05.htm
Timestamp: 2018-12-18 17:21:44
Document Index: 590530227

Matched Legal Cases: ['§209', '§10111', '§502', '§114', '§209', '§10111']

8 DE Reg 1389 04-01-05
IN THE MATTER OF THE ]
ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS ]
GOVERNING THE MINIMUM ] PSC
STANDARDS FOR SERVICE PROVIDED ] Regulation
BY PUBLIC WASTEWATER UTILITIES ] Docket
SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF ] No. 55
THE DELAWARE PUBLIC SERVICE ]
(OPENED FEBRUARY 22, 2005) ]
ORDER NO. 6581
AND NOW, this 22nd day of February, 2005;
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2004, legislation was enacted by the Delaware General Assembly, found at 74 Delaware Laws, Chapter 317, which granted the Delaware Public Service Commission (“the Commission”) jurisdiction to regulate Wastewater Utilities having more than fifty customers (hereinafter collectively “Wastewater Utilities”), including the jurisdiction to grant and revoke Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCNs”); and
WHEREAS, in connection with the implementation of this new jurisdiction over Wastewater Utilities, the Commission deems it appropriate, advisable, and in the public interest to promulgate regulations intended to govern the minimum standards for service provided by Wastewater Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has considered proposed regulations prepared by the Commission’s Staff; now, therefore,
Pursuant to 26 Del.C. §209(a), and 29 Del.C. §§10111 et seq., the Commission promulgates proposed Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards for Service Provided by Public Wastewater Utilities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Delaware Public Service Commission ("Regulations").
The Secretary of the Commission shall transmit to the Registrar of Regulations for publication in the Delaware Register the notice and the proposed Regulations attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B" respectively.
The Secretary of the Commission shall cause the notice attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to be published in The News Journal and the Delaware State News newspapers on or before April 1, 2005.
The Secretary of the Commission shall cause the notice attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to be sent by United States mail to all Wastewater Utilities currently operating under a CPCN in Delaware, all persons who have an application for a CPCN for a wastewater system pending before the Commission, and all persons who have made timely written requests for advance notice of the Commission's regulation-making proceedings.
Ruth A. Price is designated as the Hearing Examiner for this matter pursuant to 26 Del.C. §502 and 29 Del.C. Ch. 101, and is authorized to organize, classify, and summarize all materials, evidence, and testimony filed in this docket, to conduct the public hearing contemplated under the attached notice, and to make proposed findings and recommendations to the Commission concerning Staff's proposed regulations on the basis of the materials, evidence, and testimony submitted. Hearing Examiner Price is specifically authorized, in her discretion, to solicit additional comment and to conduct, on due notice, such public hearing(s) as may be required to develop further materials and evidence concerning any later-submitted proposed regulations or amendments thereto.
Francis J. Murphy, Esquire, is designated Staff Counsel for this matter.
The public utilities regulated by the Commission are notified that they may be charged for the cost of this proceeding under 26 Del.C. §114.
Jaymes B. Lester , Commissioner
Regulation Docket No. 55, Regarding the Minimum Standards for Service Provided by Public Wastewater Utilities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Delaware Public Service Commission
The Delaware General Assembly has enacted legislation granting the Delaware Public Service Commission (“the Commission”) jurisdiction over Wastewater Utilities serving fifty or more customers in the aggregate. The law is found at 74 Delaware Laws, Chapter 317.
In connection with the exercise of jurisdiction over Wastewater Utilities, the Commission is promulgating proposed new regulations governing the Minimum Standards For Service Provided by Wastewater Utilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. The first regulation sets forth: (a) the Commission’s authority to promulgate the regulations; (b) the applicability of the regulations; and (c) the definitions used in the regulations. The second regulation addresses: (a) the records and reports to be maintained by wastewater utilities; (b) information to be filed with the Commission; (c) the complaint records that are to be maintained; and (d) customer billing. The third regulation governs engineering subjects, including: (a) the authorization needed for operation or construction of a wastewater system; (b) wastewater plant operation; and (c) wastewater plant inspection. The fourth regulation deals with wastewater system safety programs. The fifth regulation governs customer relations, including: (a) applications for service; and (b) billing statement adjustment. The sixth regulation governs front-end capital contributions.
Copies of the proposed Regulations are available for public inspection at the Commission’s address set out below during normal business hours. The Commission has authority to promulgate the regulations pursuant to 26 Del.C. §209(a) and 29 Del.C. §10111 et seq.
The Commission hereby solicits written comments, suggestions, compilations of data, briefs, or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations. Ten (10) copies of such materials shall be filed with the Commission at its office located at 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Cannon Building, Suite 100, Dover, Delaware, 19904. All such materials shall be filed with the Commission on or before May 5, 2005. Persons who wish to participate in the proceedings but who do not wish to file written materials are asked to send a letter informing the Commission of their intention to participate on or before April 5, 2005.
8 DE Reg. 1389 (4/1/05)