Section 1.71. Statement of objectives

The Commission’s records maintenance system is intended to provide for the greatest degree of public access to Commission documents that is consistent with the exercise of the functions of the Commission under the act and other applicable laws. The Commission’s system is designed to meet that objective and to give public notice of which classes of documents are available for inspection. The system provides a predictable standard, which nevertheless permits the Commission to take cognizance of the circumstances of individual requests for documents which may militate in favor of or against disclosure.

The provisions of this § 1.71 adopted October 12, 1984, effective January 1, 1985, 14 Pa.B. 3819; amended April 28, 2006, effective April 29, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2097. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (225578).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 1.71 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504—506, 1301 and 1501.

Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1.74 (relating to disclosure of other documents); 52 Pa. Code § 1.77 (relating to extensions of time to review folders); and 52 Pa. Code § 5.349 (relating to requests for documents, entry for inspection and other purposes).