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PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
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PUBLIC MEETING
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JUNE 13, 2002 (TF)
10:00 A. M.
MAIN HEARING ROOM NO. 1
SECOND FLOOR COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING
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The Commission will act on various matters at today’s meeting, which is open
to the public. However, since adequate forums have been made available for public
participation in cases before the Commission, there will be no opportunity for the
public to address the Commission.
The attached agenda is complete at the time of issuance, but other items may
be added and some stricken without further notice.
The listing of an item on the agenda does not necessarily mean that the
Commission will take final action on it at this meeting. When the Commission does
take final action, its decision---except on routine, uncontested tariff filings---will be put
in writing and served on the interested parties and made public at the time it is entered
and served.
All public documents---such as orders, opinions, hearing transcripts, comments,
initial and recommended decisions, and the like---relating to items on the agenda, may
be examined in the Commission’s File Room located in Room B-7, Second Floor, this
Building.
The Commissioners seated on the bench are :
COMMISSIONER
VICE CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN
COMMISSIONER
Terrance J. Fitzpatrick Robert K. Bloom Glen R. Thomas Aaron Wilson, Jr.
COMMISSIONER
Kim Pizzingrilli
BUREAU DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS
OF THE LEGAL, TECHNICAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE
COMMISSION
THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS IS PERMITTED PROVIDED FLASH IS NOT USED.
The Next Public Meeting is Tentatively Scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 10:00 a.m.
Minutes of the Meeting of May 9, 2002 (RB)
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PUC-246
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BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
TSM-0016*
R-0002____
RAINBOW CAB, INC., T/A RAINBOW
LIMOUSINE & PARATRANSIT SERVICE, West
Chester, Chester County. Increase in rates.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission permit
Tariff Call or Demand Pa. PUC No. 5; Tariffs Airport
Transfer Pa. PUC Nos. 6 & 7; and Tariffs Paratransit
Pa. PUC Nos. 8 & 9 as filed by Rainbow, to become
effective June 14, 2002.
Postponed by Commissioner Wilson
to June 27, 2002, public meeting
TSM-0036*
A-00108879, F.2
Application of JEFFRIES ENTERPRISES, INC.
t/d/b/a SILVER FOX LIMOUSINE SERVICE,
t/d/b/a A SILVER FOX LIMOUSINE SERVICE,
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, for the additional right to
transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle,
persons in group and party service.
RECOMMENDATION that the commission adopt the
proposed order approving the application, as amended.
A-00117931, F. 3
Application of QONNECTIONS, INC., Essington,
Delaware County, for the additional right to transport, as
a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in group
and party service.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed order approving the application, as
amended and further modified.
A-00108228 et al
Motor Carrier rate increase of more than 1% for carriers
with less than $500,000 gross annual revenues in
accordance with 52 Pa Code §23.67.
TRISTATE HOUSEHOLD GOODS TARIFF
CONFERENCE, INC., ON BEHALF OF
F. AMBROSE MOVING, INC. ET AL, Horsham,
Montgomery County. Increase in rates.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve
the acceptance of the tariff under the prescribed rules.
Vote 5-0
TSM-0037*
Vote 5-0
TSM-0040
Vote 5-0
2
PUC-246
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BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
TSM-0041
A-00108973
Motor Carrier County rate increase of more than 1% for
carriers with less than $500,000 gross annual revenues in
accordance with 52 Pa Code §23.67.
TRISTATE HOUSEHOLD GOODS TARIFF
CONFERNENCE, INC., ON BEHALF OF
PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF CLARION,
CRAWFORD, FOREST, VENANGO AND
WARREN COUNTIES, HANNA TRANSFER
COMPANY-NORTH, ET AL. Increase in rates.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve
the acceptance of the tariff under the prescribed rules.
A-00106172 et al
Motor Carrier rate increase of more than 1% for carriers
with less than $500,000 gross annual revenues in
accordance with 52 Pa Code §23.67.
TRISTATE HOUSEHOLD GOODS TARIFF
CONFERENCE, INC., ON BEHALF OF
THOMAS X. LIEBTAG, t/a LEE’S MOVING &
STORAGE ET AL, Abington, Montgomery County.
Increase in rates.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve
the acceptance of the tariffs under the prescribed rules.
A-00113632, F.2
Application of GOLD GLOVE SPORTS TOURS,
INC., Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, for a brokers
license evidencing the Commission’s approval of the right
and privilege to arrange for the transportation of persons
and their baggage.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed order approving the application.
A-00118270
Petition of RANDOLPH S. BROWN, t/d/b/a R S
BROWN LIMOUSINE, Philadelphia, for
reinstatement of his application for the purpose of
compliance.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed order denying the petition for reinstatement
of the application.
Vote 5-0
TSM-0048
Vote 5-0
TSM-0052*
Vote 5-0
TSM-0059*
Vote 5-0
3
PUC-246
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BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
TSM-0061*
A-00118275
Application of HOLLIDAYSBURG AMERICAN
LEGION AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.,
Hollidaysburg, Blair County, for the right to begin to
transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, in
paratransit service.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed order approving the application, as
amended.
A-00087591
Motor Carrier rate increase of more than 1% for carriers
with less than $500,000 gross annual revenues in
accordance with 52 Pa Code §23.67.
TRISTATE HOUSEHOLD GOODS
CONFERENCE, INC., ON BEHALF OF CAMP
CURTAIN TRANSFER, INC., ET AL, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve
the acceptance of the tariff under the prescribed rules.
A-00118707, F.2
Application of AC-COACH OPERATIONS,
Greenville, Mercer County, for the approval of the
transfer to applicant of all of the common carrier
limousine right held by O.D. Anderson, Inc. at A00096222, F.3.
RECOMMENDATON that the Commission adopt the
proposed order approving the transfer application and
that a certificate be issued to the applicant. The
certificate issued to the transferor to be cancelled by
supplemental order.
A-00118527
Application of HOUSTON H. PINCHAM, T/D/B/A
H. H. PINCHAM MOVING COMPANY,
Youngstown, Ohio, for the right to begin to transport, as
a common carrier, by motor vehicle, household goods in
use.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed order approving the application, as
amended.
Vote 5-0
TSM-0062
Vote 5-0
TSM-0064*
Vote 5-0
TSM-0065*
Vote 5-0
4
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
TSM-0066*
A-00118707, F.3
Application of AC-COACH OPERATIONS,
Greenville, Mercer County, for the approval of the
transfer to applicant of all of the common carrier group
and party right, held by O.D. ANDERSON, INC. at
A-00096222.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the
Vote 5-0
proposed order approving the transfer application and that
a certificate be issued to the applicant. The certificate
issued to the transferor to be cancelled by supplemental
order.
TSM-0067*
A-00118577
Vote 5-0
Application of ELITE CARRIAGES, INC., t/d/b/a
DREAM LIMOUSINES, Johnstown, Cambria
County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common
carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in limousine service
which is to be a transfer of all of the right authorized
under the certificate issued at A-00110461, to JOSEPH
NATTA, JR., t/d/b/a DREAM LIMOUSINES.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the
proposed order approving the transfer application and that
a certificate be issued to the applicant. The certificate
issued to the transferor to be cancelled by supplemental
order.
TSM-0068*
A-00118769
Vote 5-0
Application of KREB’S MOVING & STORAGE
CO., Clearfield, Clearfield County, for the transfer of the
household goods in use and property, excluding
household goods in use, authority of KREB’S
MOVING & STORAGE, INC., authorized under the
certificate issued at A-00107380.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the
proposed order approving the application, and canceling
the certificate of the transferor at A-00107380 by
supplemental order.
TSM-0069*
Vote 5-0
A-00106548, F.1,
Am-F
Application of DEBO MOVING AND STORAGE,
INC., Baden, Beaver County, for amendment to its
common carrier certificate: SO AS TO PERMIT the
transportation of household goods in use.
RECOMMENDATON that the Commission adopt the
proposed order approving the application.
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PUC-246
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BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
TSM-0070*
A-00117714, F.2
Application of TIFFANY TRANSPORTATION,
INC., Birdsboro, Berks County, for the right to begin to
transport, as a contract carrier, by motor vehicle, persons
for ADVANCE PERSONNEL STAFFING, INC.,
AND ADVANCE PERSONNEL TEMPORARY
SERVICES, INC.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed order approving the application.
A-00117973
Application of SUSAN P. GRATALO, t/d/b/a
CASTLE TRANSPORTATON, Hughestown,
Luzerne County, for the right to begin to transport, as a
common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit
service.
RECOMMENDATON that the Commission adopt the
proposed order approving the application, as amended.
A-00114962
Application of the DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION for approval of the
reconstruction of the crossing where St. Mary’s Road
crosses above the grade of a track of Reading, Blue
Mountain and Northern Railroad (AAR 361 434 H) in
the Borough of Avoca, Luzerne County; and an
exemption from the Commission’s minimum overhead
clearance requirements of 52 Pa. Code §§33.121.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission
appropriate the additional railroad property necessary for
the completed project.
Vote 5-0
TSM-0071*
Vote 5-0
TSR-0013*
Vote 5-0
6
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
BUREAU OF CONSERVATION ECONOMICS AND ENERGY PLANNING
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
CEP-0001*
R-00974008
R-00974009
GPU ENERGY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUND
By Final Order on May 21, 1999, the Commission
approved GPU’s Advisory Board and on
January 27, 2000 approved GPU’s bylaws.
Request by GPU Fund Administrators that the
Commission approve the appointment of Mr. Paul J.
Dwyer, Green Mountain Energy Company to replace
Mr. Jason Gifford.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve
the appointment of Mr. Paul J. Dwyer to the Advisory
Board for GPU’s Sustainable Energy Fund.
Vote 5-0
7
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
OSA-0182*
A-311087F7000
JOINT PETITION OF VERIZON
PENNSYLVANIA INC. AND PACLEC
CORPORATION...
On April 11, 2002, Verizon PA and PaCLEC filed a
Joint Petition for approval of the Adoption of an
Interconnection Agreement under Section 252(i) of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed draft Opinion and Order granting the Joint
Petition, thereby approving the Agreement, consistent
with the Opinion and Order.
C-00015018
HELEN MILLER v. PHILADELPHIA GAS
WORKS
On March 5, 2001, the Complainant filed a Complaint
alleging that the PGW had overbilled her residential
account. ALJ Nguyen sustained the Complaint in an
Initial Decision issued on November 21, 2001. PGW
filed the instant Exceptions on December 11, 2001,
which we deem to be a Petition for Rehearing.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed draft Opinion and Order which denies the
instant Petition.
C-00015494
EMERALD ART GLASS v. DUQUESNE LIGHT
COMPANY
On May 29, 2001, the Complainant filed a Complaint
with the Commission alleging that interruptions in the
electric service provided by Duquesne caused property
damages and resultant expenses. The Initial Decision of
ALJ Corbett, issued on March 25, 2002, recommended
that the Complaint be sustained and also that Duquesne
pay a civil penalty of $1,000. Duquesne filed Exceptions
to the Initial Decision on April 15, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed draft Opinion and Order that denies
Duquesne’s Exceptions and adopts the ALJ’s Initial
Decision, as modified by the Opinion and Order.
Vote 5-0
OSA-0184*
Vote 5-0
OSA-0185*
Vote 5-0
8
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
OSA-0186*
C-00015474
MARI T. GURZ v. PG ENERGY, GAIL HUGHES
AND ROBERT RYAN
On May 21, 2001 the Complainant filed a Formal
Complaint against the Respondent alleging that a foreign
load existed at the premises where the Complainant was
a tenant. By Order issued September 17, 2001, Robert
Ryan and Gail Hughes were added to the proceeding as
Additional Parties Respondent. An Initial Decision from
the Bench was issued on December 13, 2001,
recommending that the Complaint be sustained. On
March 21, 2002, the Initial Decision from the Bench was
reissued because all Parties were not served. On
April 9, 2002, Additional Respondent Robert Ryan filed
Exceptions to the Initial Decision.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed draft Opinion and Order which denies
Additional Respondent Robert Ryan’s Exceptions, and
affirms the ALJ’s Initial Decision.
Z-00943976
RENEE MARCELLA v. PENNSYLVANIA
POWER COMPANY
On August 7, 2001, the Petitioner filed a Formal
Complaint as an appeal from a determination of the
Commission’s BCS. The Initial Decision of ALJ Nene,
issued on February 6, 2002, dismissed the Formal
Complaint. On April 6, 2002, the Petitioner filed a
Petition for Reconsideration.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed draft Opinion and Order which denies the
Petition for Reconsideration.
Vote 5-0
OSA-0187*
Vote 5-0
9
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
OSA-0192*
F-00895063
JULIO M. RAMIREZ v. PECO ENERGY
COMPANY
On August 30, 2001, the Complainant filed a Complaint
that disputed a billing adjustment by PECO. On March
5, 2002, ALJ Nguyen issued an Initial Decision which
sustained the Complaint, directed the Complainant to pay
$30 per month towards the adjusted bill, in addition to
his regular monthly billing, and directed PECO to waive
all late charges on the account. The Complainant and
PECO filed Exceptions to the Initial Decision.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed draft Opinion and Order which denies the
Complainant’s Exceptions, and grants, in part, PECO’s
Exceptions.
Vote 5-0
10
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
BUREAU OF FIXED UTILITY SERVICES
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
FUS-0842*
A-212285F0097
A-210073F2000
Joint Application filed February 15, 2002, by
PENNSYLVANIA-AMERICAN WATER
COMPANY and MID-MONROE WATER
COMPANY, for approval (1) to transfer, by sale, the
water works property and rights of Mid-Monroe to
PAWC; (2) commencement by PAWC of water service
in the certificated service territory of Mid-Monroe; and
(3) abandonment by Mid-Monroe of all water service to
the public.
RECOMMENDATION that the proposed draft
Order be adopted approving the Joint Application.
A-210104F0012,
et al
C-00967814
R-00984334
Joint Application of PENNSYLVANIA SUBURBAN
WATER COMPANY et al., filed on various dates for
approval of various purchases of assets and rights.
Complaint case Pa. P.U.C. v. NUI, et al., and Petition
of NUI for rate increase.
RECOMMENDATION that the draft Order be
adopted approving the nine Applications and closing the
Complaint and rate case.
Vote 5-0
FUS-0845*
Vote 5-0
Statement by Commissioner Wilson
FUS-0847*
Vote 5-0
A-210104F0015
A-210048F2000
Joint Application filed April 1, 2002, by
PENNSYLVANIA SUBURBAN WATER
COMPANY and ARIANA CORPORATION, for
approval of (1) the acquisition of PSW of the water
system assets of Ariana Corporation; (2) the right of
PSW to begin to offer, render, furnish or supply water
service to the public in a portion of Moore Township,
Northampton County and (3) the abandonment by the
Ariana Corporation of public water service within
Moore Township, Northampton County.
RECOMMENDATION that the Application be
approved.
11
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
BUREAU OF FIXED UTILITY SERVICES
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
FUS-0848*
G-00020947
Affiliated Interest Agreement filed on March 22, 2002,
between UNITED WATER PENNSYLVANIA
(UWPA) and ONDEO NALCO, formerly the
NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY, setting forth the
provision in which UWPA will purchase from Nalco
water treatment and process chemicals for its Sixth
Street Water Treatment Plant.
RECOMMENDATION that the proposed draft
Order be adopted approving the Affiliated Interest
Agreement and imposing a civil penalty of $1,000.
Vote 5-0
Statement by Commissioner Wilson
FUS-1053*
R-00027249
Supplement No. 22 to Tariff Gas-Pa. P.U.C. No. 1,
filed on March 20, 2002, by PHILADELPHIA GAS
WORKS (PGW”), to become effective May 19, 2002
and voluntarily postponed until June 14, 2002,
proposing a gas transportation Pilot Program per PUC
Order of December 6, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION that the Supplement be
approved and that the draft Order be adopted
implementing the recommendation.
A-110134
Petition filed March 19, 2002, by AMEREN
ENERGY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., seeking to
abandon its electric generation supplier (“EGS”) license.
RECOMMENDATION that the proposed draft
Order be adopted granting the Petition.
A-110132
Petition filed March 18, 2002, by C3
COMMUNICATIONS, INC., seeking to abandon its
electric generation supplier (“EGS”) license.
RECOMMENDATION that the proposed draft
Order be adopted granting the Petition.
Vote 5-0
FUS-1057*
Vote 5-0
FUS-1058*
Vote 5-0
12
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
BUREAU OF FIXED UTILITY SERVICES
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
FUS-1059*
R-00027452
Supplement No. 162 to Tariff Electric-Pa. P.U.C.
No. 39, filed May 17, 2002, by WEST PENN
POWER COMPANY, to become effective June 14,
2002, proposing changes to West Penn’s procedures
and cost recovery for customer line extensions. A
petition for waiver of the 60-day notice provision has
also been filed.
RECOMMENDATION that the Supplement be
approved and that the draft Order be adopted
implementing the recommendation.
A-311184
Application filed April 12, 2002, by
TELENATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
for approval to offer, render, furnish or supply
telecommunication services as a reseller of interexchange
toll services to business and residential customers in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Order approving the Application.
A-311182
Application filed March 27, 2002, by LINE 1
COMMUNICATIONS, LLC for approval to offer,
render, furnish, or supply telecommunication services as
a reseller of interexchange toll services to business and
residential customers in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Order approving the Application.
A-310972 F0002
Application filed February 28, 2002, by
WORLDXCHANGE CORP. for approval to offer,
render, furnish or supply telecommunications services as
a facilities-based interexchange (IXC) toll services
provider.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Order approving the Application.
Vote 5-0
FUS-1364*
Vote 5-0
FUS-1365*
Vote 5-0
FUS-1366*
Vote 5-0
13
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
BUREAU OF FIXED UTILITY SERVICES
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
FUS-1367*
A-311183
Application filed April 9, 2002, by INFONET
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION for
approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply
telecommunication services as a reseller of interexchange
toll services to business and residential customers in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Order approving the Application.
Vote 5-0
14
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
LAW BUREAU
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
L-0035*
(PP from 5/23/02)
M-0002_____
Vote 5-0
Statement by Commissioner Wilson
L-0036*
(PP from 5/23/02)
M-0002_____
Vote 4-1 with Commissioner Wilson
dissenting
Statement by Commissioner Wilson
L-0039*
M-00011464
Vote 5-0
Statement by Commissioner Wilson
L-0040*
(PP from 5/23/02)
R-00016999
Vote 4-1 with Commissioner Fitzpatrick
dissenting
Statement by Commissioner Fitzpatrick
NAME AND SUBJECT
PA PUC v. EQUITABLE GAS COMPANY
Proposed Settlement Agreement dated April 29, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Tentative Order, which will become final
after a 15-day Comment period, absent adverse
Comment.
PA PUC v. ACN ENERGY, INC.
Proposed Settlement Agreement dated April 26, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Tentative Order, which will become final
after a 15-day Comment period, absent adverse
Comment.
PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS’ Implementation
Plan for the Stratified Management and Operations Audit
– Outsourcing Call Center Overflow.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Order granting PGW’s Petition to Rescind
the Commission’s August 9, 2001 Order and close the
docket in this matter.
Petition of CITIZENS’ ELECTRIC COMPANY OF
LEWISBURG, INC. to Modify Electric Restructuring
Settlement and Proposed Provider of Last Resort Supply
Offering.
Revised PLR filed April 30, 2002 with an effective date
of June 1, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION that the Petition be granted,
consistent with the proposed Order.
15
PUC-246
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LAW BUREAU
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
L-0041*
L-00010154
Proposed Rulemaking Re: DELETION OF
OBSOLETE STREET RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS at 52 Pa. Code §35.1
through 35.44.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the Comments submitted by IRRC and directs the final
adoption of the regulations set forth in Annex A,
consistent with the proposed Order.
A-00115191, D.C. 1
Application of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for approval of (1) the alteration of the
crossing (AAR 592 808 Y) by demolition of the existing
bridge superstructure and substructure in lieu thereof
where Bethlehem Pike (S>R> 2018) crosses above the
grade of the tracks of SEPTA, located in Whitemarsh
Township, Montgomery County; and the allocation of
costs incident thereto and (2) exemption from the
minimum overhead clearance requirements of Subchapter
C of the 52 Pa. Code (33.121).
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Order referring the property damage claim
to the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County.
P-00930715
VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC. – Petition and
Plan for Alternative Form of Regulation Under Chapter
30 2000 Biennial Update to Network Modernization
Plan.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt
the proposed Order which grants the Petition pending
further review of and consideration on the merits.
I-00010090
Investigation Upon the Commission’s Own Motion with
Regard to PJM Installed Capacity Credit Markets.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission release
the Investigation Report and refer the matter to
appropriate authorities pursuant to 66 Pa. C.S. §2811
(d).
Vote 5-0
L-0042*
Vote 5-0
L-0043*
Vote 5-0
L-0046*
Vote 5-0
Statement by Chairman Thomas
Statement by Commissioner Wilson
Statement by Commissioner Fitzpatrick
NAME AND SUBJECT
16
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
LAW BUREAU
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
L-0047*
P-00011914
Petition for Declaratory Order of RUSSELL ADAMS,
JOHN F. ADAMS, and BEVERLY J. HAMILTON
regarding Columbia Gas of PA, Inc. and Columbia Gas
Transmission Corp.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission deny the
Petition and grant the Motions to Dismiss.
P-00011921
Petition of PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES
CORPORATION for a Declaratory Order to
Terminate a Controversy Concerning Payment for Retail
Electric Service Furnished by PPL Electric Utilities
Corporation to Sunbury Generation, LLC.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission hold the
Petition in Abeyance and refer the matter to the Office of
Administrative Law Judge for a Recommended Decision.
Vote 5-0
L-0048*
Vote 5-0
NAME AND SUBJECT
17
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
ALJ-0021*
R-00016681C0013
RICHARD COLLINS v. NORTH PITTSBURGH
TELEPHONE COMPANY (NPTC)
Complaint filed December 19, 2001 against NPTC
alleging lack of notice of NPTC’s Chapter 30 Plan filing
and objected to what complainant deemed an excessive
rate increase “in one-party residence telephone line
monthly charge.” On January 28, 2002, NPTC filed an
Answer and Motion to Dismiss.
REVIEW of ALJ Weismandel’s Recommended
Decision granting the Motion and striking the complaint.
F-00976510
VERNELL L. SEBRELL v. PECO ENERGY
COMPANY
On November 13, 2001, a complaint was filed against
PECO Energy Company alleging, inter alia, that PECO
improperly read her meter, added improper interest
charges and a transfer fee. On December 19, 2001,
PECO filed an Answer. A hearing was held April 8,
2002.
COMMISSION REVIEW of ALJ Smolen’s Initial
Decision dismissing the complaint.
C-00004044
MICHAEL A. SAVAR, PRES., ELGEE-SAVAR,
INC., T/A PENN TELEPHONE SYSTEMS v.
VERIZON PA INC.
Complaint filed August 14, 2000, alleging that Verizon
wants to charge $27.00 per phone line to change the
billing name. PTS owns and operates pay phones. On
September 15, 2000 Verizon filed its answer and also a
Motion to Dismiss. On March 21, 2002, the parties filed
a Joint Petition for Approval of Settlement Agreement.
REVIEW of ALJ Turner’s Recommended Decision
adopting the Joint Petition for Approval of Settlement.
Vote 5-0
ALJ-0024*
Vote 5-0
ALJ-0025*
Vote 5-0
18
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
ALJ-0026*
R-00016898
R-00016898C0001
PA PUC AND THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER
ADVOCATE v. T.W. PHILLIPS GAS AND OIL
COMPANY
On February 1, 2002, T. W. Phillips submitted its Year
2002 Section 1307(f) filing. OTS and OSBA
intervened. OCA filed a complaint. After a prehearing
conference on February 13, 2002, a Prehearing Order
was issued on the same day establishing a litigation
schedule. On May 3, 2002, T. W. Phillips, OTS, OCA
and OSBA filed a Joint Petition for Settlement.
REVIEW of ALJ Corbett’s Recommended Decision
approving the Joint Petition for Settlement.
C-00003944
HAL GEE, JR. v. PPL UTILITIES
A complaint was filed July 21, 2000 alleging PPL billed
the Complainant for the relocation of its line on
Complainant’s property which had been severed by PG
Energy during the installation of Complainant’s gas
service line. PPL filed an Answer August 14, 2000. A
hearing was held January 29, 2002.
COMMISSION REVIEW of ALJ Cohen’s Initial
Decision dismissing the complaint without prejudice.
A-00114750M0103,
P-687
A-00114750M0105,
P-932
PA PUC v. M-S-Y CAB COMPANY
On September 26, 2001, the PA PUC instituted two
separate complaints alleging that on
September 11, 2001, Respondent’s taxicabs were being
operated without evidence of insurance on file with the
Commission. No formal Answers to the complaints were
filed. A hearing was held March 13, 2002.
COMMISSION REVIEW of ALJ Smolen’s Initial
Decision sustaining the complaints.
Vote 5-0
ALJ-0027*
Vote 5-0
ALJ-0028*
Postponed by Commissioner Wilson to June
27, 2002, public meeting
19
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
ALJ-0029*
C-00015570
C-20016089
LARRY M. IAMPIETRO v. VERIZON PA INC.;
CARL A. DETWEILER v. VERIZON PA INC.
On June 8, 2001, Larry M. Iampietro filed a complaint
alleging that he would like to have an expanded local
calling area. An answer was filed July 2, 2001. At the
prehearing conference on September 28, 2001, counsel
for Respondent requested this matter be consolidated
with the case of Carl A. Detweiler who filed a complaint
on August 29, 2001. An answer was filed September 27,
2001 to the Detweiler case. A hearing was held
December 14, 2001.
COMMISSION REVIEW of ALJ Fordham’s Initial
Decision dismissing the complaints.
Vote 5-0
20
PUC-246
*Denotes Order
PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
CARRY-IN AGENDA
JUNE 13, 2002
OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
OSA-0200*
R-00016855C0001
IRWIN POPOWSKY, CONSUMER ADVOCATE
v. UGI UTILITIES, INC. – Electric Division.
Petition for Review of and Answer to a Material
Question filed by UGI on May 31, 2002. Petition
requests that the Commission grant Interlocutory Review
and approve a proposed Settlement.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant
UGI’s Petition and approve the proposed Settlement
consistent with the proposed Opinion and Order.
Vote 5-0
BUREAU OF FIXED UTILITY SERVICES
FUS-0809*
A-212370F0068
A-211960F2000
Joint Application of PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN
WATER COMPANY and MANOR WATER
COMPANY for various rights. No Protests and no
Hearings were held.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve
the Joint Application consistent with the proposed Order.
A-212370F0069
A-210036F2000
Joint Application, filed October 22, 2001, of
PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN WATER
COMPANY and ROLLING GREEN WATER
COMPANY, INC. for approval of certain rights in the
service territory located in portions of Monroe Township,
Snyder County, PA.
RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve
the Joint Application, consistent with the proposed
Order.
Vote 5-0
FUS-0810*
Vote 5-0
1
PUC-246*
*Denotes Order
LAW BUREAU
BUREAU NO.
DOCKET NO.
NAME AND SUBJECT
L-0045*
R-00016132
R-00016132C0001
& C0002
PA PUC, OCA, OSBA and DOMINION RETAIL
INC. v. EQUITABLE GAS COMPANY
Final Report of the Collaborative regarding Equitable’s
Rate Fixed Sales Service as well as Comments and
Reply Comments of OCA, Dominion Retail, Inc. and
Equitable Gas Company.
RECOMMENDATION that Equitable be permitted to
file a Tariff Supplement providing for Rate FSS to be
implemented on one day’s notice, consistent with the
proposed Order.
Vote 5-0
2