694 Service of notice of motor carrier formal complaints

Service of Notice of Motor Carrier Formal Complaints

[44 Pa.B. 1955]
[Saturday, March 29, 2014]

 Formal complaints have been issued by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Answers must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code (relating to public utilities). Answers are due April 14, 2014, and must be made with the Secretary, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, P. O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265, with a copy to the First Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

VEHICLE INSPECTION BUREAU
COMPLAINT FORM

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement v. Taxi Express LLC;
Doc. No. C-2013-2382942; A-6311745

COMPLAINT

 The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is a duly constituted agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania empowered to regulate public utilities within the Commonwealth. The Commission has delegated its authority to initiate proceedings which are prosecutory in nature to the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby represents as follows:

Taxi Express LLC.
1018 Kelly Drive
York, PA 17404

Inspection Information:
York Bus Station, York PA
09/11/2013 11:10

Vehicle Information:
2007 Ford
PA TX47350

DVCR # 1157

 Authorized Officer Performing Inspection: George W. Davenport #26

 On the date and at the time described on page one of this Complaint, the following violations were disclosed:

 52 Pa. Code § 29.314(e)—Non-illuminated dome light on taxi or dome light not visible from 100 feet front and rear. $100

 Wherefore, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby requests that the Commission fine respondent the sum of $100 for the illegal activity described in this Complaint and order any other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate.

 Respectfully submitted,
 
David W. Loucks, Chief
Motor Carrier Enforcement
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

VERIFICATION

 I, David W. Loucks, Chief, Motor Carrier Enforcement, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, hereby state that the facts above set forth are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and that I expect that the Bureau will be able to prove the same at any hearing held in this matter. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

Date: 12/2/2013
David W. Loucks, Chief
Motor Carrier Enforcement
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement

NOTICE

 A. You must file and Answer within twenty (20) days of the date of service of this Complaint. The date of service is the mailing date as indicated at the top of the Secretarial Cover Letter for this Complaint and Notice, 52 Pa. Code § 1.56(a). An Answer is a written explanation of circumstances wished to be considered in determining the outcome of the Complaint proceeding. The Answer shall raise all factual and legal arguments that you wish to claim in your defense and must include the reference number of this Complaint. Your Answer must be verified and the original shall be mailed to:

    Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

 Or by overnight delivery to:

    400 North Street, 2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120

 Additionally, please serve a copy on:

    Wayne T. Scott, Prosecutor
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

 B. If you fail to answer this Complaint within twenty (20) days, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing the penalty proposed in the Complaint.

 C. You may elect not to contest this Complaint by paying the fine proposed in the Complaint by certified check or money order. Payment must be made to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and should be forwarded to:

    Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

 Your payment is an admission that you committed the alleged violation and an agreement to cease and desist from further violations. Upon receipt of your payment, the Complaint proceeding shall be closed.

 D. If you file an Answer which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the Complaint, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing the penalty proposed in the Complaint.

 E. If you file an Answer which contests the Complaint, the matter will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge for hearing and decision. The judge is not bound by the optional fine set forth in the Complaint.

 F. Alternative formats of this material are available for persons with disabilities by contacting the Compliance Office at [phone]. Questions on how to respond to this Complaint may also be directed to the Compliance Office.

ROSEMARY CHIAVETTA, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-694. Filed for public inspection March 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]