PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Default Orders [36 Pa.B. 7369]
[Saturday, December 2, 2006]Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Able Co., Inc. (2006.0116.00); C-20066097, A-120025 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Able Co., Inc. (the Respondent), a gas utility certificated at A-120025. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on May 8, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Able Co., Inc. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Barkeyville Gas Co. (2006.0116.00); C-20066099, A-120010 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Barkeyville Gas Co. (the Respondent), a gas utility certificated at A-120010. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 13, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Barkeyville Gas Co. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Beaver Lake Sewer Co. (2006.0116.00); C-20066101, A-230064 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Beaver Lake Sewer Co. (the Respondent), a wastewater utility certificated at A-230064. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 11, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Beaver Lake Sewer Co. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Conneaut Lake Park, Inc. (2006.0116.00); C-20066157, A-210096 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Conneaut Lake Park, Inc. (the Respondent), a water utility certificated at A-210096. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 15, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Conneaut Lake Park, Inc. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Factoryville Bunker Hill Water Co. (2006.0116.00); C-20066155, A-210113 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Factoryville Bunker Hill Water Co. (the Respondent), a water utility certificated at A-210113. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 14, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Factoryville Bunker Hill Water Co. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Herman Oil & Gas Co., Inc. (2006.0116.00); C-20066153, A-121180 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Herman Oil & Gas Co., Inc. (the Respondent), a gas utility certificated at A-121180. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 15, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Herman Oil & Gas Co., Inc. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Ken-Man Water Company (2006.0116.00); C-20066151, A-211430 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Ken-Man Water Company (the Respondent), a water utility certificated at A-211430. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 13, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Ken-Man Water Company is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Lakeside Water Systems, Inc. (2006.0116.00); C-20066148, A-210069 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Lakeside Water Systems, Inc. (the Respondent), a water utility certificated at A-210069. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 20, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Lakeside Water Systems, Inc. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Ligonier Mountain Land Co. (2006.0116.00); C-20066147, A-210108 Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Ligonier Mountain Land Co. (the Respondent), a water utility certificated at A-210108. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 13, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Ligonier Mountain Land Co. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
SecretaryDefault Order Public Meeting held
November 9, 2006Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Shady Lane Water Co.
(2006.0116.00); C-20066136, A-212710Default Order By the Commission:
On April 6, 2006, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Shady Lane Water Co. (the Respondent), a water utility certificated at A-212710. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2004 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2004 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for failure to file its 2004 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on April 12, 2006. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2004 Annual Report has not been filed.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2004 Annual Report, we conclude that a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of further penalties under Section 3301, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. Shady Lane Water Co. is hereby directed to file its 2004 Annual Report and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 within 30 days of the entry date of this order.
3. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-2386. Filed for public inspection December 1, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]
