PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Service of Notice of Motor Carrier Applications [37 Pa.B. 5452]
[Saturday, October 6, 2007]The following temporary authority and/or permanent authority applications for the right to render service as a common carrier or contract carrier in this Commonwealth have been filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Formal protests and petitions to intervene must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code (relating to public utilities). A protest shall indicate whether it applies to the temporary authority application, the permanent authority application, or both. Filings must be made with the Secretary, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, P. O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265, with a copy served on the applicant by October 29, 2007. Documents filed in support of the applications are available for inspection and copying at the Office of the Secretary between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at the business address of the respective applicant.
Applications of the following for approval to begin operating as common carriers for transportation of persons as described under each application.
A-00124105. Houtzdale Taxi Company (811 Good Street, Houtzdale, Clearfield County, PA 16651)--a corporation of the Commonwealth--persons upon call or demand, from points in the Townships of Gulich, Beccaria, Bigler and Woodward; and the Boroughs of Brisbin, Houtzdale, Ramey, Coalport, Irvona and Glen Hope, Clearfield County.
A-00124107. Robert L. Coon, t/a Robert L. Coon Taxi (9018 Route 949, Sigel, Jefferson County, PA 15860)--persons upon call or demand, in the City of Brookville, Jefferson County, and 20 airline miles from the borders of said city.
A-00124108. Maricee Roderick, t/a Righteous Outreach Connections (ROC) (P. O. Box 90285, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA 18109)--persons in paratransit service, from points in the Cities of Allentown, Lehigh County; Easton, Northampton County; and Bethlehem, in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, to State Correctional Institutions--Camp Hill and Graterford, and return.
A-00124109. Paul Thomas Lyons (1158 Sylvan Road, West Chester, Chester County, PA 19382)--persons, in limousine service, from points in the Counties of Chester and Delaware, to points in Pennsylvania, and return, excluding service that is under the jurisdiction of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
A-00124110. Larry Nelson Brought (88 Windy Way, Reedsville, Mifflin County, PA 17084)--persons in paratransit service, limited to persons whose personal convictions prevent them from owning or operating motor vehicles, from points in the County of Mifflin to points in Pennsylvania, and return.
A-00124111. Rabindra Permesar (374 Valley Park South, Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA 18018)--persons, in limousine service, from points in the County of Northampton, to points in Pennsylvania, and return, excluding service that is under the jurisdiction of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
A-00124112. Tom Kenneth Juma (126 East Ettwein Street, Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA 18018)--persons, in paratransit service, between points in the County of Northampton.
Applications of the following for approval to begin operating as contract carriers for transportation of persons as described under each application.
A-00123974. (Corrected) A to Z Transportation Company (P. O. Box 26927, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19134)--persons between points in the City and County of Philadelphia for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program through Logisticare Solutions, LLC.
Application of the following for amendment to the certificate of public convenience approving the operation of motor vehicles as common carriers for transportation of persons as described under the application.
A-00062733, F.1, AM-C. Langhorne Cab Co., Inc. (71 Durham Road, Penndel, PA 19047)--a corporation of the Commonwealth for amendment to its common carrier certificate--persons upon call or demand in the Boroughs of Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Fenndel and Mulmeville, Newtown, and the Townships of Newtown and Middletown, Bucks County: So As To Permit--persons upon call or demand service, from points in Fairless Hills, Falls Township, Levittown, Makefield Township, Morrisville, Tullytown and Yardley, all within Bucks County.
Application of the following for the approval of the right and privilege to discontinue/abandon operating as common carriers by motor vehicle and for cancellation of the certificate of public convenience as described under the application.
A-00099130, F1. James Carl Cisney (835 May Post Office Road, Strasburg, Lancaster County, PA 17579), certificate of Public Convenience for the discontinuance of the right to transport, as a common carrier by motor vehicle: Persons upon call or demand in the Borough of Quarryville, Lancaster County, and within 6 airline statute miles of the limits of said Borough.
A-00102577, F2. Action Transit Enterprises, Inc. (4935 Verona Road, Verona, Allegheny County, PA 15147)--in paratransit service, children and camp counselors attending Camp Deer Creek, in the Township of Indiana, Allegheny County, from points in the County of Westmoreland to the said camp, and vice versa.
A-00102577, F4. Action Transit Enterprises, Inc. (4935 Verona Road, Verona, Allegheny County, PA 15147)--a corporation of the Commonwealth--in group and party service, using vehicles seating 15 passengers or less, including the driver, between points in the Counties of Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Fayette and Westmoreland, and from points in the said counties, and the County of Allegheny, to points in Pennsylvania, and return.
Subject to the following conditions:
That no right, power or privilege is granted to provide service to and from the Borough of Mt. Pleasant and points on Route 931 to the Village of Carpentertown, thence by means of Township Road (Legislative Route 64145) and Township Road, through the Village of Mutual to the limits of the City of Greensburg, and points within an airline distance of 2 miles of said routes, provided, however, that service may be rendered to and from the City of Greensburg.
That no right, power or privilege is granted to provide service to or from points on U. S. Highway Route 119, and points within an airline distance of 2 statute miles of said route, between the City of Greensburg and the intersection of U. S. Highway Route 119 and State Highway Route 31, all in Westmoreland County, provided, however, that service may be rendered to and from the City of Greensburg.
That the applicant shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Commission as set forth at 52 Pa. Code §§ 29.353 and 29.354 (relating to method of operation in paratransit service and vehicle; and equipment requirements: paratransit service).
That the service authorized herein is limited to vehicles with a seating capacity of not more than 48 passengers.
A-00103841, F.1. Pocono Limousine Service, Inc. (Route 611N, P. O. Box 340, Mount Pocono, Monroe County, PA 18344), a corporation of the Commonwealth--discontinuance of service--persons, in call or demand service, in the Borough of Mount Pocono, Monroe County; to and from St. Patrick Inn located near the Borough of Mount Pocono, Monroe County; in that portion of the Township of Pocono located on Highway Route 611 north of the Pocono Gates intersection, and in the Village of Pocono Summit, Monroe County; in the Townships of Pocono and Jackson, Monroe County, excluding Pocono Manor; in the Townships of Barrett, Price and Paradise, Monroe County; and in the Village of Tobyhanna, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, and within an airline distance of 5 statute miles of the Post Office of the said village.
A-00104290. Mary L. Winner, t/d/b/a Winner Funeral Livery Service (1528 Country Club Lane, Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701)--in luxury limousine service, between points in the Counties of Centre, Lycoming, Tioga, Sullivan, Clinton and Union and that portion of the Counties of Columbia, Montour and Northumberland lying north of the Susquehanna River, and from points in said territory, to points in Pennsylvania. Attorney: Barry A. Naum, 100 Pine Street, P. O. Box 1166, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166.
A-00117050. Norma J. Alenovitz, t/d/b/a L and L Luxury Limo (HCR 01, Box 36A, Broad Top, Huntingdon County, PA 16621)--persons in limousine service, between points in the Counties of Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin and Fulton, and from points in said territory, to points in Pennsylvania, and return.
Public Meeting held
December 15, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice-Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
v. Travel With Comfort, Inc.
A-00115561C0501; A-00115561, F.3Order By the Commission
On April 7, 2005, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety instituted a complaint against Travel With Comfort, Inc., respondent, alleging that respondent operated its vehicle while under suspension for failing to maintain evidence of insurance on each of its vehicles used in providing service authorized by this Commission, a violation of 66 Pa.C.S. § 501(c); failed to have the proper name or registered insignia and the proper number of the certificate of public convenience identification markings on each side of the vehicle, a violation of 52 Pa. Code § 29.71(a); failed to include in its advertisement, its proper name and certificate number issued by this Commission, a violation of 52 Pa. Code § 21.2; and offered service of a different nature than that authorized by this Commission, a violation of 66 Pa.C.S. § 1102(a)(1)(i).
Respondent was duly notified that, if it failed to file an answer which admitted or failed to deny the allegations in the complaint, then the Bureau of Transportation and Safety would request the Commission to enter an order imposing a fine. The complaint and notice were sent by certified mail and returned ''Unknown'' on April 19, 2005. The complaint and notice were then published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on September 24, 2005; and, to date, more than thirty days later, no response has been received by respondent.
Respondent's certificate of public convenience at Docket No. A-00115561, F.3 was cancelled on May 25, 2005, for failure to maintain evidence of bodily injury and property damage insurance on file with this Commission.
Therefore, It Is Ordered:
1. That the allegations in the complaint are deemed to be admitted.
2. That the complaint is sustained.
3. That the respondent, within 20 days from the date of service of this order, pay a fine of $1,350, by certified check or money order payable to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission at P. O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265, as provided in the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § 3301 and 3315.
4. That the respondent cease and desist from further violations of the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 101, et seq., and the Regulations of this Commission, 52 Pa. Code §§ 1.1, et seq.
By the Commission
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 07-1858. Filed for public inspection October 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m.]
