Section 62.109. Approval

(a) A license will be issued, authorizing the whole or any part of service requested, if the Commission finds that:

(1) The applicant is fit, willing and able to properly perform the service proposed in conformance with applicable provisions of 66 Pa.C.S. (relating to the Public Utility Code) and the lawful Commission orders and regulations, specifically including Chapter 56 (relating to standards and billing practices for residential utility service).

(2) The proposed service is consistent with the public interest and the policy declared in the act (See section 2208(b) of the act (relating to requirements for natural gas suppliers)).

(b) Completed applications, with all supporting documentation, including any documentation or clarifying information requested by Commission staff, if unprotested, will be processed within 45 days after acceptance by the Commission. If the application is not processed within the time period, the application will be deemed approved. The review period may be extended for a reasonable period of time by Secretarial Letter.