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66 PA Cons Stat § 2915 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 29 - Telephone and Telegraph Wires|Section 2915 - Duty of commission

§ 2915. Duty of commission.  The commission shall ensure that the provisions of this subchapter are implemented by all public utilities, coin telephone station manufacturers, vendors, owners and lessors doing business in this Commonwealth. The commission shall, within 120 days after the effective date of this subchapter, promulgate regulations implementing the provisions of this subchapter.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3010 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 30 - Alternative Form of Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Section 3010 - (Reserved)

 § 3010. (Reserved).     2004 Amendment. Section 3010 (Reserved) was added November 30, 2004, P.L.1398, No.183, effective immediately.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3013 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 30 - Alternative Form of Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Section 3013 - Continuation of commission-approved alternative regulation and network modernization plans

§ 3013. Continuation of commission-approved alternative regulation and network modernization plans.   (a) General rule.--An alternative form of regulation plan and network modernization plan approved by the commission for a local exchange telecommunications company as of December 31, 2003, shall remain valid and effective except as may be amended at the election of the local exchange telecommunications company as authorized by this chapter. The commission shall allow a previously approved plan to be amended to conform to any changes made under this chapter and shall not require any other changes to the plan.  (b) Limitation on changes to plans.--Except for changes to existing alternative form of regulation and network modernization plans as authorized by this chapter, no change to any alternative form of regulation or network modernization plan may be made without the express agreement of both the commission and the local exchange telecommunications company.  (c) Grandfather provision.--All services previously determined to be competitive as of December 31, 2003, shall remain competitive services unless reclassified by the commission under section 3016(c) (relating to competitive services).  (d) Commission oversight.--The commission will continue to exercise oversight of alternative form of regulation and network modernization plans for local exchange telecommunications companies as provided in this chapter.  (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1398, No.183, eff. imd.)    2004 Amendment. Act 183 added section 3013.  Cross References. Section 3013 is referred to in section 3014 of this title.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3017 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 30 - Alternative Form of Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Section 3017 - Access charges

§ 3017. Access charges.   (a) General rule.--The commission may not require a local exchange telecommunications company to reduce access rates except on a revenue-neutral basis.  (b) Refusal to pay access charges prohibited.--No person or entity may refuse to pay tariffed access charges for interexchange services provided by a local exchange telecommunications company.  (c) Limitation.--No telecommunications carrier providing competitive local exchange telecommunications service may charge access rates higher than those charged by the incumbent local exchange telecommunications company in the same service territory unless such carrier can demonstrate that the higher access rates are cost justified.  (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1398, No.183, eff. imd.)    2004 Amendment. Act 183 added section 3017.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3018 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 30 - Alternative Form of Regulation of Telecommunications Services|Section 3018 - Interexchange telecommunications carriers

§ 3018. Interexchange telecommunications carriers.   (a) Competitive and noncompetitive services.--Interexchange services provided by interexchange telecommunications carriers shall be competitive services.  (b) Rate regulation.--  (1) The commission may not fix or prescribe the rates, tolls, charges, rate structures, rate base, rate of return, operating margin or earnings for interexchange competitive services or otherwise regulate interexchange competitive services except as set forth in this chapter. (2) An interexchange telecommunications carrier may file and maintain tariffs or price lists with the commission for competitive telecommunications services. (3) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the commission to regulate the privacy of interexchange service and the ordering, installation, restoration and disconnection of interexchange service to customers.  (c) Reclassification.--The commission may reclassify telecommunications services provided by an interexchange telecommunications carrier as noncompetitive if, after notice and hearing, it determines, upon application of the criteria set forth in this chapter, that sufficient competition is no longer present.  (d) Construction.--Nothing in this chapter shall be construed: (1) To limit the authority of the commission to resolve complaints regarding the quality of interexchange telecommunications carrier service. (2) To limit the authority of the commission to determine whether an interexchange telecommunications carrier should be extended the privilege of operating within this Commonwealth or to order the filing of such reports, documents and information as may be necessary to monitor the market for and competitiveness of interexchange telecommunications services.  (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1398, No.183, eff. imd.)    2004 Amendment. Act 183 added section 3018.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3101 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 31 - Foreign Trade Zones|Section 3101 - Operation as public utility

§ 3101. Operation as public utility. Each foreign trade zone established and maintained within the limits of this Commonwealth as set forth in this chapter shall be operated as a public utility, and all rates and charges for all services or privileges within the zone shall be fair and reasonable, but no such rates or charges shall be subject to supervision, regulation or control by the commission. Every municipality and private corporation operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone shall afford to all who may apply for the use of the trade zone and its facilities and appurtenances, uniform treatment under like conditions, subject to such treaties or commercial conventions as are now in force or may hereafter be made from time to time by the United States with foreign governments.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3102 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 31 - Foreign Trade Zones|Section 3102 - Establishment by private corporations and municipalities

§ 3102. Establishment by private corporations and municipalities.  Any private corporation formed in this Commonwealth for the purposes expressed in this part and any municipality of this Commonwealth, is hereby authorized to make application in accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress of the United States, approved June 18, 1934, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of foreign trade zones in ports of entry of the United States; to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes," (Public Act No. 397, 73rd Congress), referred to in this chapter as "the act of Congress"; to the board consisting of the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of War, thereby established, referred to in this chapter as "the board"; for the privilege of establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone in, or adjacent to, any port of entry under the jurisdiction of the United States in order to expedite and encourage foreign commerce. If, and when, such application is granted, the grantee shall have power to establish, operate, and maintain such foreign trade zone. Any foreign trade zone established by a municipality may be operated and maintained only within the limits of such municipality, or adjacent thereto. Any such foreign trade zone shall be established, operated, and maintained by a municipality or private corporation in accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3104 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 31 - Foreign Trade Zones|Section 3104 - Municipalities and corporations to comply with law; forfeiture of rights

§ 3104. Municipalities and corporations to comply with law; forfeiture of rights.  Each municipality and private corporation establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone shall fully comply with all of the provisions of the act of Congress and the rules and regulations prescribed by the board thereunder, and shall have all the powers, rights, privileges, and authority conferred by the act of Congress and said rules and regulations, and be subject to the limitations and restrictions contained in said act and said rules and regulations. Any such municipality or private corporation shall forfeit any right and privilege to operate and maintain a foreign trade zone, under the provisions of this part or under the charter of any private corporation formed as aforesaid, if, and when, its grant of privilege is finally revoked under the authority granted in the act of Congress.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3105 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 31 - Foreign Trade Zones|Section 3105 - Reports to Department of Community Affairs

§ 3105. Reports to Department of Community Affairs.  Each municipality and private corporation operating a foreign trade zone within the limits of this Commonwealth shall file a copy of every report which it shall make, or be required to make, under the act of Congress with the Department of Community Affairs.    Transfer of Functions. Section 301(a)(9) of Act 58 of 1996 provided that the housing, community assistance and other functions of the Department of Community Affairs under section 3105 are transferred to the Department of Community and Economic Development. Section 301(a)(16) of Act 58 of 1996 provided that all other powers and duties delegated to the Department of Community Affairs not otherwise expressly transferred elsewhere by Act 58 and currently performed by the Department of Community Affairs under section 3105 are transferred to the Department of Community and Economic Development.  References in Text. The Department of Community Affairs, referred to in this section, was abolished by Act 58 of 1996 and its functions were transferred to the Department of Community and Economic Development.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3201 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3201 - Definitions

§ 3201. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Authority." A body politic or corporate established by a city of the second class, except a joint authority established by a city of the second class and a county of the second class, under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities), under the former act of June 28, 1935 (P.L.463, No.191), known as the Municipality Authorities Act of one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five, or under the former act of May 2, 1945 (P.L.382, No.164), known as the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, which owns or operates equipment or facilities for any of the following purposes:  (1) Diverting, developing, pumping, impounding, distributing or furnishing water to customers for compensation.  (2) Wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment or disposal to customers for compensation. (3) Storm water collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3202 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3202 - Application of provisions of title

§ 3202. Application of provisions of title. (a) Application.--The following apply:  (1) Beginning on April 1, 2018, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of this title, except Chapters 11 (relating to certificates of public convenience) and 21 (relating to relations with affiliated interests), shall apply to an authority in the same manner as a public utility.  (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), section 1103 (relating to procedure to obtain certificates of public convenience) shall apply to an authority that seeks to acquire, construct or begin to operate any equipment, plant or other facility for the rendering of service beyond the areas served as of the effective date of this section.  (b) Exception.--Upon request of an authority, the commission may suspend or waive the applicability of any provision of this title to the authority, except for this section.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3203 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3203 - Prior tariffs

§ 3203. Prior tariffs. (a) Service.--An authority shall continue to provide service to the authority's customers in accordance with a prior tariff until the effective date of a commission's order approving a new tariff. If the effective date of a commission's order approving a new tariff has been stayed by a court of competent jurisdiction, the prior tariff shall remain in effect until the stay has been dissolved.  (b) Disputes or conflicts.--In accordance with section 3208 (relating to power of authority), the commission shall resolve all disputes or conflicts arising under a prior tariff.  (c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "prior tariff" shall mean the tariff, rate schedule and riders incorporated into the tariff, including the terms and conditions or other documents setting forth the rates and terms and conditions of service provided by an authority on the date the commission assumes jurisdiction over the authority.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3204 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3204 - Tariff filing and compliance plan

§ 3204. Tariff filing and compliance plan. (a) Filing.--An authority shall file a tariff and supporting data with the commission within 90 days of the effective date of this section. The commission shall conduct a rate proceeding in accordance with the commission's procedures for tariff filings. To the extent practical, public hearings on the tariff filing shall be held within the boundaries of an authority.  (b) Compliance plan.--Within 180 days of the effective date of this section, an authority shall file a compliance plan with the commission which shall include provisions to bring an authority's existing information technology, accounting, billing, collection and other operating systems and procedures into compliance with the requirements applicable to jurisdictional water and wastewater utilities under this title and applicable rules, regulations and orders of the commission. The compliance plan shall also include a long-term infrastructure improvement plan in accordance with Subchapter B of Chapter 13 (relating to distribution systems).  (c) Commission review.--The commission shall review the compliance plan filed by an authority under subsection (b) and may order the authority to file a new or revised compliance plan if the compliance plan fails to adequately ensure and maintain the provision of adequate, efficient, safe, reliable and reasonable service.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3205 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3205 - Maintenance, repair and replacement of facilities and equipment

§ 3205. Maintenance, repair and replacement of facilities and equipment. (a) Authorization.--The commission may require an authority to maintain, repair and replace facilities and equipment used to provide services under this chapter to ensure that the equipment and facilities comply with section 1501 (relating to character of service and facilities).  (b) Petition.--An authority may petition the commission for the establishment of a distribution system improvement charge. An authority which establishes a distribution system improvement charge shall comply with all applicable requirements of Subchapter B of Chapter 13 (relating to distribution systems).
66 PA Cons Stat § 3206 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3206 - Duties of Office of Consumer Advocate and Office of Small Business Advocate

§ 3206. Duties of Office of Consumer Advocate and Office of Small Business Advocate. (a) Office of Consumer Advocate.--The Office of Consumer Advocate shall represent the interests of consumers as a party, or otherwise participate for the purpose of representing the interests of consumers, in any matter properly before the commission relating to an authority.  (b) Office of Small Business Advocate.--The Office of Small Business Advocate shall represent the interests of consumers as a party, or otherwise participate for the purpose of representing the interests of small business consumers, in any matter properly before the commission relating to an authority.  (c) Authorization.--In addition to any other powers conferred upon the Office of Consumer Advocate or Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Consumer Advocate or Office of Small Business Advocate may represent an interest of consumers presented to it for consideration, in writing, by a substantial number of individuals who make, direct, use or are the recipients of a product or service provided by an authority.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3207 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3207 - Commission assessment

§ 3207. Commission assessment. (a) Sworn statement.--In order to allow the commission to carry out the commission's duties under this chapter, the chairperson, vice chairperson or executive director of an authority shall file, within 30 days of the effective date of this section and on or before March 31 of each year thereafter, a sworn statement which specifies the authority's gross intrastate revenues for the immediately preceding calendar year in the same manner as required under section 510(b) (relating to assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities).  (b) Billing.--The commission shall make an estimate based on the gross intrastate revenues specified under subsection (a) in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 510(b) and shall impose an assessment on an authority based on the authority's proportional share of the commission's expenses relating to the commission's utility group in accordance with section 510(b). An authority shall pay an assessment on an annual basis in accordance with section 510.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3208 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3208 - Power of authority

§ 3208. Power of authority. (a) Power.--Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to rescind or limit the power of a city of the second class to establish an authority or determine the powers and functions of an authority.  (b) Audits.--Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or prevent a city official of a city of the second class from conducting audits and examinations of the financial affairs of an authority in accordance with the city official's duties.  (c) Securities of authority.--Notwithstanding any provision in this title to the contrary:  (1) The commission shall permit an authority to impose, charge or collect rates or charges as necessary to permit the authority to comply with its covenants to the holders of any bonds or other financial obligations.  (2) The commission may not require an authority to take action or omit taking any action under this title if the action or omission would have the effect of causing the interest on tax-exempt bonds or other financial obligations issued by the authority to be includable in the gross income of the holders of the bonds or other financial obligations for Federal income tax purposes.  (3) An authority may continue to issue bonds or other financial obligations on behalf of the authority under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities) and as otherwise provided by law.    Cross References. Section 3208 is referred to in section 3203 of this title.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3209 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 32 - Water and Sewer Authorities in Cities of the Second Class|Section 3209 - Proprietary information of authority

§ 3209. Proprietary information of authority. Proprietary information, trade secrets and competitively sensitive information of an authority shall not be public records under the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, and shall not be subject to mandatory public disclosure. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to exempt an authority from providing information to the commission as specified under sections 501 (relating to general powers), 504 (relating to reports by public utilities), 505 (relating to duty to furnish information to commission; cooperation in valuing property) and 506 (relating to inspection of facilities and records) or any other provision of this title which requires information to be provided to the commission.
66 PA Cons Stat § 3302 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 33 - Violations and Penalties|Section 3302 - Criminal penalties for violations

§ 3302. Criminal penalties for violations.  Any person, including an officer, agent or employee of any public utility, or any corporation, who or which shall knowingly fail, omit, neglect or refuse to obey, observe, and comply with any regulation or final order, direction, or requirement of the commission, or any order of the commission prescribing temporary rates in any rate proceeding, or any final order or decree of any court, or who shall knowingly procure, aid, or abet any such violation, omission, failure, neglect, or refusal, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.