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DC Code § 34-1115 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1115. Depreciation account; rates of depreciation; application of depreciation fund

Every public utility shall carry a proper and adequate depreciation account. The Commission shall ascertain and determine what are the proper and adequate rates of depreciation of the several classes of property of each public utility. These rates shall be such as will provide the amounts required over and above the expense of maintenance to keep such property in a state of efficiency corresponding to the progress of the industry. Each public utility shall conform its depreciation accounts to such rates so ascertained and determined by the Commission. The Commission may make changes in such rates of depreciation from time to time as it may find to be necessary. The Commission shall also prescribe rules, regulations, and forms of accounts regarding such depreciation which the public utility is required to carry into effect. The Commission shall provide for such depreciation in fixing the rates, tolls, and charges to be paid by the public. All moneys in this fund may be expended in keeping the property of such public utility in repair and good and serviceable condition for the use to which it is devoted, or invested, and, if invested, the income from the investments shall also be carried in the depreciation fund. This fund and the proceeds thereof shall be used for no other purpose than as provided in this section, unless with the consent and by order of the Commission.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 979, ch. 150, § 8, par. 16.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-515. 1973 Ed., § 43-315. Cross References Public Service Commission, creation, powers and duties, see § 34-802.
DC Code § 34-1116 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1116. Commission to keep informed of new construction; construction account

The Commission shall keep itself informed of all new construction, extensions, and additions to the property of all public utilities, and shall prescribe the necessary forms, regulations, and instructions to the officers and employees of all public utilities for the keeping of construction accounts, which shall clearly distinguish all operating expenses and new construction.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 980, ch. 150, § 8, par. 17.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-516. 1973 Ed., § 43-316. Cross References Commission’s authority to order improvements and repairs, see § 34-808. Public Service Commission, creation, powers and duties, see § 34-802.
DC Code § 34-1117 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1117. Sliding scale of rates and dividends

Nothing in this subtitle shall be taken to prohibit a public utility, with the consent of the Commission, from providing a sliding scale of rates and dividends according to what is commonly known as the Boston sliding scale, or other financial device that may be practicable and advantageous to the parties interested. No such arrangement or device shall be lawful until it shall be found by the Commission, after investigation, to be reasonable and just and not inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle. Such arrangement shall be under the supervision and regulation of the Commission. The Commission shall ascertain, determine, and order such rates, charges, and regulations, and the duration thereof, as may be necessary to give effect to such arrangement, but the right and power to make such other and further changes in rates, charges, and regulations as the Commission may ascertain and determine to be necessary and reasonable, and the right to alter or amend all orders relative thereto, is reserved and vested in the Commission notwithstanding any such arrangement and mutual agreement.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 980, ch. 150, § 8, par. 18.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-517. 1973 Ed., § 43-317. Cross References Investigations of public utilities, assessing expenses, see § 34-912. Public Service Commission, creation, powers and duties, see § 34-802. Rate change procedures, appeal and review, see § 34-901. Rates and charges, Commission’s power to regulate, see § 34-709.
DC Code § 34-1118 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1118. Utilities to furnish accounts and reports; information to be included; notice of certain filings to be served on People’s Counsel; disclosure of information and documents by investigated utility

(a) Each public utility shall furnish to the Commission in such form and at such times as the Commission shall require, such accounts, reports, and information as shall show in itemized detail; depreciation; salaries and wages; legal expenses; taxes and rentals; quantity and value of material used; receipts from residuals, by-products, services, or other sales; total and net costs; net and gross profits; dividends and interest; surplus or reserve; prices paid by consumers; and in addition such other items, whether of a nature similar to those hereinbefore enumerated or otherwise, as the Commission may prescribe, in order to show completely and in detail the entire operation of the public utility in furnishing its product or service to the public. (b) A notice of filing of all reports, applications, petitions, tariffs, and all other documents that affect the interests of users of the products of or services furnished by public utilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission that are filed by any public utility with the Commission or with federal and District of Columbia agencies, courts, and commissions shall be concurrently served on the Office of the People’s Counsel at the time of filing and shall include the subject and purpose of the filing. (c) In connection with any investigation or proceeding under § 34-804(d)(1), (3), or (4), as amended by the Utility Regulatory Assessment Clarification Act of 1984, the Office shall have the right to obtain from the public utility investigated all information and documents reasonably relevant and material to the investigation or proceeding. Should any public utility refuse or fail to produce the reasonably relevant information or documents in a timely manner, the Office may, by motion, petition the Commission to issue an order compelling its production. When necessary to protect the disclosure of trade secrets and other confidential research, development, or commercial information, the Commission may, where appropriate, issue a protective order placing conditions on the release of the information.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 980, ch. 150, § 8, par. 19; Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-153, § 3(b), 31 DCR 6440.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-518. 1973 Ed., § 43-318. Cross References Office of the People’s Counsel, creation, powers and duties, see § 34-804. Reports from gas companies, see § 34-1607. Reports from street railroad corporations, see § 35-215. Rules and regulations, power of Commission to adopt, see § 34-902. References in Text The “Utility Regulatory Assessment Clarification Act of 1984,” referred to in the first sentence of subsection (c) of this section, is D.C. Law 5-153.
DC Code § 34-1119 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1119. Annual report of Commission

The Commission shall publish annual reports showing its proceedings relating to all the public utilities of each kind in the District of Columbia, and such other occasional reports as it may deem advisable. The Commission shall also publish in its annual reports the value of all property actually used and useful for the convenience of the public, of every public utility as to whose rates, charges, service, or regulations any hearing has been held by the Commission or the value of whose property has been ascertained by it under the provisions of this subtitle.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 980, ch. 150, § 8, par. 20.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-519. 1973 Ed., § 43-319.
DC Code § 34-1120 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1120. Commission to fix adequate and serviceable standards; regulations for testing products, service, and meters

The Commission shall ascertain and fix adequate and serviceable standards for the measurement of quality, pressure, initial voltage, or other condition pertaining to the supply of the product or service rendered by any public utility, and prescribe reasonable regulations for examining and testing such product or service and for the measurement thereof. It shall establish reasonable rules, regulations, specifications, and standards to secure the accuracy of all meters and appliances for measurements, and every public utility is required to carry into effect all orders issued by the Commission relative thereto.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 980, ch. 150, § 8, par. 21.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-520. 1973 Ed., § 43-320. Cross References Gas and electric meters, inspections, rules and regulations, see § 34-303. Public Service Commission, creation, powers and duties, see § 34-802.
DC Code § 34-1121 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1121. Examination and test of appliances

The Commission shall provide for the examination and testing of any and all appliances used for the measuring of any product or service of a public utility. Any consumer or user may have any such appliance tested upon payment of the fees fixed by the Commission. The Commission shall declare and establish reasonable fees to be paid for testing such appliances on the request of the consumers or users, the fee to be paid by the consumer or user at the time of his request, but to be paid by the public utility and repaid to the consumer or user if the appliance be found defective or incorrect to the disadvantage of the consumer or user.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 980, ch. 150, § 8, par. 22.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-521. 1973 Ed., § 43-321.
DC Code § 34-1122 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1122. Material and equipment for tests; entry on premises of utilities for purpose of tests

The Commission may purchase such materials, apparatus, and standard measuring instruments for such examination and tests as it may deem necessary. The Commission, its agents, experts, or examiners, shall have power to enter upon any premises occupied by any public utility for the purpose of making the examinations and tests provided for in this subtitle, and to set up and use on such premises any apparatus and appliances and occupy reasonable space therefor.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 23.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-522. 1973 Ed., § 43-322. Cross References Destruction of Commission property, punishment, see § 34-707.
DC Code § 34-1123 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1123. Schedule of rates to be filed; existing rates to remain in force until changed

Every public utility shall file with the Commission, within a time to be fixed by the Commission, schedules, which shall be open to public inspection, showing all rates, tolls, and charges which it has established and which are in force at the time for any service performed by it within the District of Columbia, or for any service in connection therewith or performed by any public utility controlled or operated by it. The rates, tolls, and charges shown on such schedules shall not exceed the rates, tolls, and charges allowed by law on March 4, 1913, and shall be the lawful rates, tolls, and charges within the District of Columbia, and shall remain and be in force until set aside by the Commission.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 24.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-523. 1973 Ed., § 43-323. Cross References Rate change procedures, appeal and review, see § 34-901.
DC Code § 34-1124 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1124. Rules and regulations affecting rates to be filed

Every public utility shall file with and as a part of such schedule all rules and regulations that in any manner affect the rates charged or to be charged for any service.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 25.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-524. 1973 Ed., § 43-324. Cross References Rate change procedures, appeal and review, see § 34-901.
DC Code § 34-1125 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1125. Copy of rate schedule to be available for public inspection

A copy of so much of said schedules as the Commission shall deem necessary for the use of the public shall be printed in plain type and kept on file in every station and office of such public utility where payments are made by the consumers or users, open to the public, in such form and place as to be readily accessible to the public and so as to be conveniently inspected.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 26.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-525. 1973 Ed., § 43-325. Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1126.
DC Code § 34-1126 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1126. Schedule of joint rates to be filed

Where a schedule of joint rates or charges is, or may be, in force between 2 or more public utilities, such schedule shall in like manner be printed and filed with the Commission, and so much thereof as the Commission shall deem necessary for the use of the public shall be filed in every such station or office, as provided in § 34-1125.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 27.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-526. 1973 Ed., § 43-326.
DC Code § 34-1127 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1127. Change in schedule; notice

No change shall be made in any schedule, including schedules of joint rates, except upon 10 days notice to the Commission, and all such changes shall be plainly indicated upon existing schedules, or by filing new schedules in lieu thereof 10 days prior to the time the same are to take effect; provided, that the Commission, upon application of any public utility, may prescribe a less time within which a reduction may be made.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 28.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-527. 1973 Ed., § 43-327. Cross References Rate change procedures, appeal and review, see § 34-901. Rate changes, approval of Commission, see § 34-601.
DC Code § 34-1128 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1128. New schedules to be filed; summaries of rates to be provided upon request

(a) Copies of all new schedules shall be filed, as hereinbefore provided, in every station and office of such public utility where payments are made by consumers or users 10 days prior to the time the same are to take effect, unless the Commission shall prescribe a less time. (b) Summaries of all rate schedules, including all rates, explanations, and conditions of service, applicable as to the type of service received by a ratepayer shall be provided as of right by the public utility to any ratepayer upon request and without expense to the ratepayer.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 29; Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-153, § 3(c), 31 DCR 6440.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-528. 1973 Ed., § 43-328. Cross References Rate change procedures, appeal and review, see § 34-901.
DC Code § 34-1129 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1129. Utility not to receive greater or less compensation than fixed in schedule

It shall be unlawful for any public utility to charge, demand, collect, or receive a greater or less compensation for any service performed by it within the District of Columbia, or for any service in connection therewith, than is specified in such printed schedules, including schedules of joint rates, as may at the time be in force, or to demand, collect, or receive any rate, toll, or charge not specified in such schedules. The rates, tolls, and charges named therein shall be the lawful rates, tolls, and charges until the same are changed as provided in this subtitle.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 30.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-529. 1973 Ed., § 43-329. Cross References Rate change procedures, appeal and review, see § 34-901. Rate discrimination, punishment, see §§ 34-702 and 34-704.
DC Code § 34-1131 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts|§ 34-1131. Information provided in association with a child support order

A public utility shall provide to the organizational unit of the District government, or any successor organizational unit, that is responsible for administering or supervising the administration of the District’s State Plan under title IV, part D of the Social Security Act, approved January 4, 1975 (88 Stat. 2351; 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.), in response to an administrative subpoena issued pursuant to § 46-226.03(a)(2), financial or other information concerning a customer that is necessary to establish, modify, or enforce a support order.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 982, ch. 150, § 8, par. 31A; as added Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-269, § 109, 48 DCR 1270.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 109 of the Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-446, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9213). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 109 of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-5, February 13, 2001, 48 DCR 2440). Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of §34-1151, see § 308 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).  For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 109 of Child Support and Welfare Reform Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-207, March 31, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 3238).
DC Code § 34-1301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 13 - Cogeneration Facilities Appropriateness Standards. [Repealed]|§ 34-1301. Findings. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-120, § 2, 41 DCR 1648; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 207, 47 DCR 1091.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-2001.
DC Code § 34-1302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 13 - Cogeneration Facilities Appropriateness Standards. [Repealed]|§ 34-1302. Prohibition on the issuing of permits. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-120, § 3, 41 DCR 1648; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 207, 47 DCR 1091.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-2002.
DC Code § 34-1303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 13 - Cogeneration Facilities Appropriateness Standards. [Repealed]|§ 34-1303. Establishment of time frame for action. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-120, § 4, 41 DCR 1648; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 207, 47 DCR 1091.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-2003.
DC Code § 34-1304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 13 - Cogeneration Facilities Appropriateness Standards. [Repealed]|§ 34-1304. Submission of Appropriateness standards to the Council. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 21, 1994, D.C. Law 10-120, § 5, 41 DCR 1648; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 207, 47 DCR 1091.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-2004.
DC Code § 34-1401 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14 - Electric Light and Power Companies|§ 34-1401. Extension of overhead wires in Georgetown; extension of underground conduits in Mount Pleasant

The Mayor of the District of Columbia may authorize any electric light company existing June 11, 1896, to construct and use under such regulations as the Council of the District of Columbia may fix conduits for the reception of overhead wires existing on said date within the territory formerly known as Georgetown, and to extend the same by an aggregate of not more than one and one-fourth miles of conduit in the same territory. And the United States Electric Lighting Company may extend its underground conduits and wires east of Rock Creek and within the fire limits to Mount Pleasant, and Washington and Columbia Heights under such regulations as the Council may prescribe.  (June 11, 1896, 29 Stat. 401, ch. 419, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1201. 1973 Ed., § 43-1101. Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1402. Cross References Highways, streets and bridges, authorization to electrify railroad lines, conduit systems, see §§ 9-1207.01 and 9-1207.03. Inspections, electrical power, see §§ 2-131 and 2-132. Private conduits, generally, see § 34-2501 et seq. Public roads and bridges, jurisdiction in mayor, see § 9-101.02. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(317) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.