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PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

PUBLIC MEETING

THURSDAY AUGUST 21, 2014 (JFC)

10:00 A.M.

MAIN HEARING ROOM NO. 1 SECOND FLOOR COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING

The Commission will act on various matters at today's meeting, which is open to the public. However, since adequate forums have been made available for public participation in cases before the Commission, there will be no opportunity for the public to address the Commission.

The attached agenda is complete at the time of issuance, but other items may be added and some stricken without further notice.

The listing of an item on the agenda does not necessarily mean that the Commission will take final action on it at this meeting. When the Commission does take final action, its decision---except on routine, uncontested tariff filings---will be put in writing and served on the interested parties and made public at the time it is entered and served.

All public documents---such as orders, opinions, hearing transcripts, comments, initial and recommended decisions, and the like---relating to items on the agenda, may be examined in the Commission's File Room located in Room N-201, Second Floor, this Building.

The Commissioners seated on the bench are:

COMMISSIONER

VICE CHAIRMAN

CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER

Pamela A. Witmer John F. Coleman, Jr. Robert F. Powelson James H. Cawley Gladys M. Brown

THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS IS PERMITTED PROVIDED FLASH IS NOT USED.

The Next Public Meeting is Tentatively Scheduled for Thursday, September, 11, 2014 at 10:00 A.M.

Minutes of the Meeting of Wednesday, July 9, 2014 (JC)

***ANNOUNCEMENTS***

THE NEXT PUBLIC MEETING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 AT 10:00 A.M. IN HEARING ROOM #1, SECOND FLOOR, COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING, 400 NORTH STREET. AN AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMISSIONERS AND INTERESTED PERSONS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC MEETING.

ALSO, THE COMMISSION HELD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014, AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING.

THE COMMISSION'S AGENDA WILL BE LIMITED TO:

1. DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS.

2. CONSULTING WITH ITS LEGAL OR TECHNICAL STAFF ABOUT ACTIONSWHICH THIS COMMISSION IS LITIGATING BEFORE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES OR COURTS.

3. DISCUSSING CASES WHICH WILL BE COMMENCED OR ADJUDICATEDBY COMMISSION ACTION.

4. REVIEWING LEGALLY PRIVILEGED OR CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS.

5. DISCUSSING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ISSUES.

6. CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL ESTATE.

AN AGENDA FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL COMMISSIONERS IN ADVANCE OF THIS SESSION. THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 84 of 1986, KNOWN AS THE SUNSHINE ACT.

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COPIES OF CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS' MOTIONS AND STATEMENTS WILL BE

AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLIC MEETING

IN JR. EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS THIRD FLOOR, COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING

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FINAL AGENDA

August 21, 2014

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2435621-BAS OCA GENERAL ASSESSMENT UPON PUBLIC UTILITIES

- Office of Consumer Advocate (Attorney General's Office) General Assessment upon Public Utilities - $4,407,000 Billing for Fiscal Year 7/1/14 to 6/30/15.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission approve the Assessments Section computation in accordance with Act 15 of 1977 (Section 904-A.1(b)(2) of the Administrative Code), the amount of the General Assessment for FY 7/1/14 to 6/30/15 on each applicable utility.

2435622-BAS OSBA GENERAL ASSESSMENT UPON PUBLIC UTILITIES

- Office of the Small Business Advocate (Department of Community and Economic Development) General Assessment upon Public Utilities Billing - $1,073,000 Billing for Fiscal Year 7/1/14 to 6/30/15.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission approve the Assessment Section computation, in accordance with 73 P.S. §399-46, in the amount of the General Assessment for the FY 7/1/14 to 6/30/15 on each applicable public utility.

2435623-BAS GENERAL ASSESSMENT UPON PUBLIC UTILITIES

- General Assessment Upon Public Utilities - $62,812,000 and Supplemental Federal Shortfall Assessment on Gas Public Utilities - $724,739 Billing for Fiscal Year 7/1/14 to 6/30/15.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission approve the Assessment Section computation in accordance with Section 510 of the Public Utility Code, the amount of the General Assessment for the FY 7/1/14 to 6/30/15 on each applicable public utility.

Postponed until the Public Meeting of September 11, 2014.



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2436461-BAS ASSESSMENT UPON PIPELINE OPERATORS

- Assessment upon Pipeline Operators applicable under Act 127 of 2011 - Billing for Fiscal Year 7/1/14 to 6/30/15.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission approve the Assessments Section computation in accordance with Act 127 of 2011 for the amount of the Assessment for the Fiscal Year 7/1/14 to 6/30/15 on each applicable pipeline operator.


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BUREAU OF AUDITS


2343090-AUD D-2013-2343090 PIKE COUNTY LIGHT & POWER

- Default Service charge for the 12 months ended 5/31/2012. The auditor's report did not disclose any adverse findings.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission release the Audit Report to the public.

2343091-AUD D-2013-2343091 PIKE COUNTY LIGHT & POWER

- System Benefits Charge for the 12-month periods ended 12/31/12 and 12/31/11. The auditor's report disclosed two findings.

RECOMMENDATION:


2365862-AUD D-2013-2365862 METROPOLITAN EDISON COMPANY

- Universal Service Charge for the 12 months ended 10/31/2012 and 10/31/2011. The auditor's report did not disclose any adverse findings.

RECOMMENDATION:


2365863-AUD D-2013-2365863 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY

- Universal Service Charge for the 12-month periods ended 10/31/2012 and 10/31/2011. The auditor's report did not disclose any adverse findings.

RECOMMENDATION:


2365864-AUD D-2013-2365864 PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY

- Universal Service Charge for the 12-month periods ended 10/31/2012 and 10/31/2011. The auditor's report did not disclose any adverse findings.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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BUREAU OF CONSUMER SERVICES


2366301-BCS M-2013-2366301 PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS

- Universal Service and Energy Conservation Plan (USECP) for 2014-2016 filed on 5/31/13, in accordance with the Commission's regulations at 52 Pa. Code §§ 62.1-62.8. On 4/3/14, by Tentative Order, the Commission approved the USECP in part and called for comments. All comments have been filed.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Final Order, which addresses Philadelphia Gas Works' Proposed 2014-2016 Plan.

Vote 5-0.

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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS


1072915-OSA A-00106294 C-2014-2424788

BLAIR CAB, INC. T/A YELLOW CAB & TRANSFER COMPANY

- On 6/5/14, BI&E instituted a Complaint against Blair Cab, Inc., t/a Yellow Cab & Transfer Co. alleging that Petitioner failed to maintain evidence of insurance on file with the Commission. Petitioner did not file an Answer to the Complaint. By Secretarial Letter issued 7/10/14, the Commission sustained the Complaint and cancelled Petitioner's Certificate of Public Convenience. On 7/24/14, Petitioner filed the instant Petition for Reinstatement of Petition. No response to the Petition has been filed.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Petition.

1198655-OSA A-310922F7004 CORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

- On 7/10/14, an Opinion and Order was entered addressing, inter alia, Exceptions in response to the Recommended Decision issued by ALJ Salapa. On 8/1/14, Core filed a Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification and Windstream PA filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the 7/10/14 Order. Since the 30-day period within which the Commission must act in order to preserve jurisdiction on the Petitions ended on 8/11/14, consistent with Pa. R.A.P. Rule 1701(b)(3), on 8/7/14, an Order was adopted and entered by notational vote to grant the two Petitions pending review of and consideration on the merits.

RECOMMENDATION:

That, consistent with 4 Pa. Code § 1.43(c), this action be recorded and entered in the minutes of this public meeting.

Statement by Chairman Powelson. Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

http://www.puc.pa.gov//pcdocs/1306418.pdf

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2298192-OSA A-2012-2298192 CITY OF CHESTER

- Application filed on 4/12/12, seeking Commission approval to alter six crossings on Conrail's track in the City of Chester. An initial Secretarial Letter was issued on 6/29/12 and an Amended Secretarial Letter was issued on 9/20/12 which approved the Application. The following documents were filed in reference to the 9/20/12 Secretarial Letter: (1) T.I.B.C. Depot Partners filed a Petition for Issuance of a Declaratory Order on 3/31/14; (2) Conrail filed a Petition for Extension of Time on 4/11/14; and (3) Conrail filed a Petition to Amend Order on 4/29/14. By Letter of 5/9/14, Depot Partners stated that, if the Commission grants Conrail's Petition for Reconsideration, then the Petition for Declaratory Order would be rendered moot.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that, inter alia: (1) grants Conrail's Petition for Time Extension, nunc pro tunc; (2) grants Conrail's Petition to Amend Order; (3) deems Depot Partners' Petition for Declaratory Order to be moot.

2317187-OSA F-2012-2317187 (PP from 7/24/2014)

MICHAEL PRENDERGAST VS PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS

- Formal Complaint filed on 7/16/12, alleging that there were incorrect charges on his gas bill. On 8/9/13, ALJ Vero issued an Initial Decision which dismissed the Complaint, in part, and sustained it, in part. On 8/27/13, the Complainant filed Exceptions and on 9/9/13, PGW filed Replies to Exceptions. The Commission entered an Order on 2/27/14, which denied the Exceptions and modified the Initial Decision. PGW filed a Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) on 3/14/14. On 3/26/14, the Complainant filed an Answer to the Petition.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order, which denies the Petition, in part, grants it, in part, and remands the matter for further hearings as deemed necessary.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2344595-OSA P-2013-2344595 C-2013-2348849

PEOPLES TWP LLC

- Petition filed on 1/31/13, for approval of a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC), which included proposed Supplement No. 28 to Tariff Gas – Pa. P.U.C. No. 7, to introduce the DSIC Rider into Peoples TWP's tariff. By Order entered 5/23/13, the Commission approved Peoples TWP's DSIC subject to refund and recoupment, pending resolution of certain issues raised by the parties and enumerated in the Order. A hearing was held on 11/12/13. In a Recommended Decision issued 4/3/14, ALJs Long and Watson approved Peoples TWP's DSIC, as modified by a Partial Settlement. Peoples TWP and the OCA filed Exceptions on 4/23/14, and both parties filed Replies to Exceptions on 5/5/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order.

2344596-OSA P-2013-2344596 C-2013-2348847

PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC

- Petition filed on 1/31/13, for approval of a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC), which included proposed Supplement No. 11 to Tariff Gas – Pa. P.U.C. No. 45, to introduce the DSIC Rider into Peoples' tariff. By Order entered 5/23/13, the Commission approved Peoples' DSIC subject to refund and recoupment, pending resolution of certain issues raised by the parties and enumerated in the Order. A hearing was held on 11/12/13. In a Recommended Decision issued 4/3/14, ALJs Long and Watson approved Peoples' DSIC, as modified by a Partial Settlement. Peoples and the OCA filed Exceptions on 4/23/14, and both parties filed Replies to Exceptions on 5/5/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order.

2357224-OSA C-2013-2357224 BRIAN SLUZEVICH VS FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS

- Formal Complaint filed on 3/28/13, alleging a reliability, safety or quality problem with his telephone service provided by Frontier. By way of relief, the Complainant requested that the Commission order Frontier to fix his telephone lines and to issue an unspecified credit for substandard service. On 12/3/13, the Commission issued ALJ Barnes' Initial Decision that sustained the Complaint and ordered Frontier to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 for various violations. On 1/22/14 Frontier filed Exceptions. No Replies to Exceptions were filed.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants Frontier's Exceptions, reverses the ALJ's Initial Decision and dismisses the Complaint.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Statement by Chairman Powelson.Statement by Commissioner Brown.Vote 4-0 with Commissioner Cawley Concurring in Result Only.


http://www.puc.state.pa.us//pcdocs/1306614.pdf

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2371357-OSA A-2013-2371357 PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

- Application filed on 6/27/13, to alter the pertinent crossing by the installation of a new aerial fiber optic cable. PPL agreed to perform the installation and no other party objected. The Commission issued a Secretarial Letter on 8/1/13 which approved the Application and set a deadline of 8/31/14 for the completion of the pertinent work. On 7/21/14, PPL filed a Letter-Petition for Extension of Time with reference to the 8/1/13 Secretarial Letter. No response to the Petition has been received.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that: (1) grants PPL's Petition for Time Extension; and (2) modifies the 8/1/13 Secretarial Letter.

2389572-OSA P-2013-2389572 P-2012-2302074

PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

- Petition filed on 8/23/13, for approval of a new Pilot Time-of-Use Program. An evidentiary hearing was held on 2/26/14. Main Briefs were filed on 3/21/14, and Reply Briefs were filed on 4/11/14. Also on 4/11/14, a Joint Petition for Partial Settlement was filed by PPL, the OSBA, the OCA, the Coalition for Affordable Utility Services and Energy Efficiency in Pennsylvania, the Sustainable Energy Fund, and Direct Energy Services, LLC. The Partial Settlement was actively opposed by the Dauphin County Industrial Development Authority. In a Recommended Decision issued 5/9/14, ALJs Colwell and Cheskis approved the Partial Settlement and rejected the position of DCIDA. Exceptions were filed by DCIDA on 5/29/14, and Replies to Exceptions were filed by PPL, OSBA, and FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. on 6/9/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order, which approves the Partial Settlement, denies the Exceptions and adopts the Recommended Decision.


Vote 5-0.

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2390503-OSA A-2013-2390503 A-6410505

TENGIZ KALANDAZE T/A PHILADELPHIA LIMO

- Application filed on 10/11/13, for group and party service. On 3/6/14, TUS requested that the Applicant provide verified statements and statements in support of the Application within thirty days. On 5/6/14, TUS issued a 2nd data request and the Applicant was afforded an additional 10 business days in which to submit the requested documentation. By Order of 7/28/14, the Application was denied on the basis that the Applicant failed to comply with the Commission's request for documentation. On 7/14/14, the Applicant filed a Petition for Reconsideration referencing the J7/28/14 Order.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order granting reconsideration, pending review of and consideration on the merits.

2397029-OSA C-2013-2397029 LEONA OLIPHANT VS PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS

- Formal Complaint filed on 12/11/13, wherein she requested that PGW be directed to restore her gas service and have the outstanding balance of her account paid through a payment agreement. PGW filed an Answer on 1/6/14 alleging, inter alia, that the Complainant is not eligible for a payment agreement. A telephonic hearing was held on 3/20/14 before ALJ Cheskis. ALJ Cheskis issued an Initial Decision on 6/4/14 in which he recommended that PGW be directed to reconnect the Complainant's service subject to certain conditions. PGW filed Exceptions to the Initial Decision on 6/24/14. No Reply Exceptions were filed.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which modifies the Initial Decision and finds PGW's Exceptions moot.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2407203-OSA A-2014-2407203 ONYX MOVERS LLC

- Application filed on 1/14/14, for authority as a common carrier of household goods in use. Notice of the Application was published in the Pa. Bulletin of 3/29/14. Several entities filed a timely Joint Protest and the matter was assigned to ALJ Vero. The ALJ advised the Applicant to have an attorney file a notice of appearance on its behalf by 6/11/14. In her Initial Decision, issued on 6/17/14, the ALJ noted that Applicant had not timely complied with her directive on attorney representation and, as such, the ALJ recommended that the Application be dismissed. The Applicant filed the following documents on 7/7/14: (1) Exceptions to the Initial Decision; (2) a Petition to Reopen the Proceeding; (3) a Notice of Appearance by counsel for the Applicant.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that (1) grants the Applicant's Exceptions; (2) deems the Petition to Reopen the Proceeding to be moot; (3) reverses the Initial Decision; and (4) assigns the matter to OALJ for further proceedings.

2423291-OSA P-2014-2423291 A-00117969

ARRIVE IN STYLE LIMOUSINES INC

- Per Letter of 5/2/14, the Commission's Bureau of Technical Utility Services (TUS) stated that it had reviewed the information submitted by the Petitioner relative to the Petitioner's request for a waiver from the requirement that vehicles used in limousine service be no more than eight model years old. 52 Pa. Code § 29.333(e). The 5/2/14 Letter denied the Petitioner's request because the application was untimely filed. On 5/21/14, the Petitioner filed a Letter-Petition for Reconsideration of Staff Action, with reference to the 5/2/14 Letter. No response to the Petition has been received.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which denies the Petition.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2426346-OSA M-2014-2426346 NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

- A field conference was held on 5/21/14, at which Norfolk Southern acknowledged that it had assumed maintenance responsibilities for the project previously assigned to Conrail in a Commission Order issued at No. I-00870028 on 10/23/89. By Secretarial Letter issued on 6/20/14, the Commission directed Norfolk Southern to make the appropriate repairs to the Bridge so as to allow it to carry a ten ton load limit. On 7/10/14, Norfolk Southern filed a Petition for Reconsideration of Staff Action. No response to the Petition has been filed.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that: (1) grants Norfolk Southern's Petition; and (2) amends the 6/20/14 Secretarial Letter.

2428216-OSA A-2014-2428216 VERIZON NORTH LLC AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL MOBILE SYSTEMS LLC D/B/A CINGULAR WIRELESS

- Joint Petition filed on 6/20/2014, seeking approval of Amendment No. 2 to an Interconnection Agreement pursuant to Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice of the Joint Petition was published in the Pa. Bulletin on 7/12/2014. No comments or protests were received.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which grants the Joint Petition.

2428245-OSA A-2014-2428245 MAHANOY AND MAHANTANGO TELEPHONE COMPANY AND SUGAR VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY AND SPRINT SPECTRUM LP

- Joint Petition filed on 6/20/2014, seeking approval of an Interconnection Agreement pursuant to Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice of the Joint Petition was published in the Pa. Bulletin on 7/12/2014. No comments or protests were received.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which grants the Joint Petition.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2429678-OSA A-2014-2429678 VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC AND GLOBAL CROSSING LOCAL SERVICES INC

- Joint Petition filed on 7/1/14, seeking approval of Amendment No. 3 to an Interconnection Agreement pursuant to Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice of the Joint Petition was published in the Pa. Bulletin on 7/19/14. No comments were received.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Joint Petition.

2429697-OSA A-2014-2429697 VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC AND LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS


RECOMMENDATION:


2429720-OSA A-2014-2429720 VERIZON NORTH LLC AND LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2429782-OSA A-2014-2429782 VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC AND TELCOVE OPERATIONS LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


2429911-OSA A-2014-2429911 VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC AND TELCOVE OF PENNSYLVANIA LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


2429938-OSA A-2014-2429938 VERIZON NORTH LLC AND TELCOVE OPERATIONS LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2430006-OSA A-2014-2430006 VERIZON NORTH LLC AND TELCOVE OF PENNSYLVANIA LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


2430542-OSA A-2014-2430542 VERIZON NORTH LLC AND BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


2430552-OSA A-2014-2430552 VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC AND WILTEL LOCAL NETWORK LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2430772-OSA A-2014-2430772 VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC AND BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS LLC

- Joint Application filed 7/2/14, seeking approval of Amendment No. 3 to an Interconnection Agreement pursuant to Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice of the Joint Petition was published in the Pa. Bulletin on 7/19/14. No comments were received.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

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BUREAU OF TECHNICAL UTILITY SERVICES


1093455-TUS A-110082 PEPCO SERVICES, INC.

- Petition filed on 4/4/14, for approval to abandon its electric generation supplier license.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order, which approves the abandonment.

1153357-TUS A-125077 MARKWEST HYDROCARBON, INC

- Petition filed on 4/2/14, for approval to abandon its natural gas supplier license.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order, which approves the abandonment.

2176410-TUS A-2010-2176410 WASHINGTON GAS ENERGY SERVICE INC

- Amendment filed on 4/14/14, for approval to amend its natural gas supplier license in order to operate in the additional service territories of Philadelphia Gas Works, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp., Peoples Natural Gas Co., and Peoples Natural Gas Co.– Equitable Division, within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that approves the amendment.

2217537-TUS A-2010-2217537 ENERGY ADVANTAGE INC

- Petition filed on 12/4/12, for approval to abandon electric generation supplier license.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the petition for abandonment.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2333156-TUS A-2012-2333156 PENNDOT

- Application of Penndot for approval to replace the existing bridge superstructure where State Route 0934 (N White Oak Road) crosses over the tracks of Norfolk Southern Railway Company (DOT# 592357X) in Annville Township, Lebanon County.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application as amended.

2334103-TUS A-2012-2334103 A-8915269

610 HAULING LLC T/A COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK

- Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, household goods in use.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order dismissing and denying the application.

2335006-TUS A-2012-2335006 PENNDOT

- Application for the approval to replace the existing bridge where State Route 3050 (Woodbeny Road) crosses over the single track of Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (DOT#535206 E) in West Manchester Township, York County and the allocation of costs incident thereto.

RECOMMENDATION:


2343454-TUS A-2013-2343454 SBR ENERGY LLC D/B/A SILVER BEAR ENERGY

- Petition filed on 6/5/14, for approval abandon its electric generation supplier license.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that approves the abandonment.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2363444-TUS A-2013-2363444 A-6415739

RONALD NYCE

- Application for the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in limousine service.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

2366859-TUS A-2013-2366859 PENNDOT

- Application for approval to alter the public at-grade crossing by widening the highway where SR 2040 (Main Street) crosses the single track of Norfolk Southern Railway Co. (DOT No 505220T) in Bentleyville Borough, Washington County.

RECOMMENDATION:


2366924-TUS A-2013-2366924 PENNDOT

- Application for approval to replace and widen the existing overhead bridge on the existing alignment where SR 70, Section 21H (I-70) crosses over the tracks of Norfolk Southern Railway Co. (DOT No 505219Y) in Bentleyville Borough, Washington County.

RECOMMENDATION:


2373640-TUS A-2013-2373640 A-6315865

369-TAXI LLC

- Application for the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons upon call or demand.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2379677-TUS A-2013-2379677 A-8915942

JORGE BERMEJO T/A JP MOVING CORP

- Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, household goods in use.

RECOMMENDATION:


2380818-TUS A-2013-2380818 PENNDOT

- Application for approval to alter the public at-grade crossing by: (1) replacing warning devices and (2) installing a new high-type surface where SR 1006 (Venetia Road) crosses the single track of Allegheny Valley Railroad Co. (DOT No. 145 546 N) in Peters Township, Washington County and the allocation of costs incident thereto.

RECOMMENDATION:


2388651-TUS A-2013-2388651 A-6415946

ALFRED KNIGHT JR T/A KNIGHT LIFE LIMOUSINE SERVICE

- Application for the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in group and party service in vehicles seating 11 to 15 passengers, including the driver.

RECOMMENDATION:


2391054-TUS A-2013-2391054 A-6416119

THE WRIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Withdrawn by the Bureau of Technical Utility Services.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2392135-TUS A-2013-2392135 A-6416132

MATTHEW LEOTILO T/A MATTHEW LEOTILO TRANSPORTATION

- Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service.

RECOMMENDATION:


2396596-TUS A-2013-2396596 A-6414716

TRIPLE PLAY TRANSPORTATION INC


RECOMMENDATION:


2399684-TUS A-2014-2399684 A-2014-2399685 A-2014-2399686 A-2014-2399708 A-2014-2399709

VODAFONE US INC

- Application filed on 12/12/13, for approval to offer, render, furnish or supply telecommunication services as a: Reseller Interexchange Carrier (detariffed) throughout PA, Facilities-Based Interexchange Carrier(detariffed) throughout PA, Local Exchange Carrier in the service areas of Verizon PA and Verizon North, and Competitive Access Provider throughout PA. The application was further revised on 4/11/14. No protests were filed and no hearings were held.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission approve the application consistent with the proposed Order.

2400613-TUS A-2014-2400613 A-6416259

VANTASTIC LIMO LLC

- Application for the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in group and party service in vehicles seating 11 to 15 passengers, including the driver.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2402998-TUS A-2014-2402998 A-6216305

EZ RIDE LLC

- Application for the right to begin to transport as a contract carrier by motor vehicle, persons for Medicaid.

RECOMMENDATION:


2403388-TUS A-2014-2403388 A-2014-2403433 A-2014-2403434 A-2014-2403435

RCLEC INC

- Application filed on 1/14/14, for approval to offer, render, furnish or supply telecommunication services as a: Competitive Local Exchange Carrier in the service areas of Verizon PA LLC, Verizon North LLC and The United Telephone Co. of PA d/b/a CenturyLink, and Facilities-based Interexchange Carrier (detariffed) throughout the Commonwealth of PA. No protests were filed and no hearings were held.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission approve the application consistent with the proposed Order.

2405144-TUS A-2014-2405144 A-6416334

ST MARK TRANSPORTATION LLC

- Application for the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service limited to those persons whose personal convictions prevent them from owning or operating motor vehicles.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application

Vote 5-0.


Vote 5-0.

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2407334-TUS A-2014-2407334 TRUSTED ENERGY LLC

- Application filed on 2/26/14, for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply natural gas supply services as a broker/marketer to residential, small commercial (less than 6,000 MCF annually), large commercial (6,000 MCF or more annually) and industrial customers within the natural gas distribution company service territories of UGI Utilities, UGI Central Penn Gas, UGI Penn Natural Gas, Philadelphia Gas Works, Peoples Natural Gas Co., Peoples TWP, Peoples Natural Gas - Equitable Division, Columbia Gas of PA, Natural Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. and PECO Energy within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the application.

2407338-TUS A-2014-2407338 A-8913963

JANITORIAL RESOURCES INC T/A NORTH SHORE SHUTTLES LLC

- Application for the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons upon call or demand. Transfer of rights.

RECOMMENDATION:


2407540-TUS A-2014-2407540 A-6416364

SHERMAN STAT TRANSPORT LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


2408564-TUS A-2014-2408564 GABEL ASSOCIATES INC

- Application filed on 3/5/14, for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply natural gas supply services as a broker/marketer to residential, small commercial (under 6,000 MCF annually), large commercial (6,000 MCF or more annually), industrial, and governmental customers in the natural gas distribution company service territory of Philadelphia Gas Works, within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2409704-TUS A-2014-2409704 T&M ASSOCIATES D/B/A T&M ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS

- Application filed on 3/12/14, for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply electricity or electric generation services as a broker/marketer to residential, small commercial (25 kW and under demand), large commercial (over 25kW demand), industrial, and governmental customers in the electric generation distribution company service territories of Citizens' Electric Co., PECO Energy Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Metropolitan Edison Co., Pennsylvania Electric Co., UGI Utilities Inc., Duquesne Light Co., Pennsylvania Power Co., and West Penn Power Co. in the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


2410656-TUS A-2014-2410656 A-6416039

LEGACY LIMOUSINE LLC


RECOMMENDATION:


2413719-TUS A-2014-2413719 A-6416458

GPS LIMO INC


RECOMMENDATION:


2415508-TUS A-2014-2415508 A-00118835

EASTON COACH COMPANY

- Application for the transfer of the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons upon call or demand.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2415520-TUS A-2014-2415520 A-00118835



RECOMMENDATION:


2415524-TUS A-2014-2415524 A-00118835


- Application for the transfer of the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons paratransit service.

RECOMMENDATION:


2415529-TUS A-2014-2415529 A-00118835


- Application for the transfer of the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service.

RECOMMENDATION:


2415532-TUS A-2014-2415532 A-00118835



RECOMMENDATION:


2415540-TUS A-2014-2415540 A-00118835



RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2415552-TUS A-2014-2415552 A-00118835



RECOMMENDATION:


2415560-TUS A-2014-2415560 A-00118835



RECOMMENDATION:


2416623-TUS A-2014-2416623 MMG HOLDINGS INC

- Application filed on 5/29/14, seeking the Commission's approval of the Company's Discontinuance and Abandonment of Interexchange Carrier Reseller services within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


2418083-TUS A-2014-2418083 A-8916501

FORTES TRANSPORTATION LLC

- Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, property, excluding household goods in use.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2418502-TUS A-2014-2418502 SKYLINE INNOVATIONS INC

- Application filed on 4/28/14, for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply natural gas supply services as a broker/marketer to residential, small commercial (less than 6,000 MCF annually), large commercial (6,000 MCF or more annually), industrial and governmental customers within the natural gas distribution company service territories of Columbia Gas, National Fuel Gas Distribution, PECO Energy, Peoples Natural Gas Co., Peoples TWP LLC, Peoples Natural Gas LLC-Equitable Division, Philadelphia Gas Works, UGI Penn Natural Gas, UGI Central Penn, UGI Utilities, and Valley Energy within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


2419115-TUS R-2014-2419115 MANWALAMINK SEWER COMPANY

- Supplement No. 17 to Tariff Sewer-Pa. P.U.C. No. 1, was filed on 4/28/14, proposing an annual increase in rates of $54,106 (10.00%) to become effective 7/1/14, voluntarily postponed by Supplement No. 18 until 8/1/14, and voluntarily postponed by Supplemental No. 19 until 9/1/14, based on a historic test year ending 12/31/13.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

2422500-TUS A-2014-2422500 L5E LLC D/B/A 5

- Application filed on 5/12/14, for approval to operate as a broker/marketer engaged in the business of supplying natural gas services in the natural gas distribution company service territories of Valley Energy, UGI Utilities, UGI Central Penn Gas, UGI Penn Natural Gas, Peoples TWP LLC, PECO Energy, Philadelphia Gas Works, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp., Peoples Natural Gas, Peoples Natural Gas - Equitable Division, and Columbia Gas of PA as a broker/marketer to residential, small commercial (less than 6,000 MCF annually), large commercial (6,000 MCF or more annually), industrial and governmental customers within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2422510-TUS A-2014-2422510 RESULTS ENERGY CONSULTING INC

- Application filed on 5/21/14, for approval for a license to offer, render, furnish or supply electricity or electric generation services as a broker/marketer to residential, small commercial (under 25kW and under demand), large commercial (over 25kW demand), industrial, and governmental customers in the service territory of PPL Electric Utilities, Met Ed, and UGI Utilities within PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


2423510-TUS A-2014-2423510 PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY

- Application filed on 5/22/14 for approval of the right to offer, render, furnish, or supply water service to the public in an additional portion of Jackson Township, Butler County, PA. Proofs of publication and service to appropriate entities were submitted by PAWC. No protests were filed and no hearings were held.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that approves the application.

2424399-TUS A-2014-2424399 AVALON ENERGY SERVICES LLC

- Application filed on 6/2/14, for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply natural gas supply services as a broker/marketer to small commercial (under 6,000 Mcf annually), large commercial (6,000 Mcf or more annually), industrial, and governmental customers in the natural gas distribution company service territories of Valley Energy, UGI Utilities, UGI-Central Penn Gas, UGI-Penn Natural Gas, Peoples TWP, PECO Energy, Philadelphia Gas Works, National Fuel Gas Distribution, Peoples Natural Gas Co., Peoples Natural Gas, LLC – Equitable Division, and Columbia Gas within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2424668-TUS R-2014-2424668 UGI UTILITIES INC - GAS DIVISION

- Supplement No. 107 to Tariff Gas-PA P.U.C. No. 5 filed on 6/3/14, proposing a number of language revisions and updates pertaining to the Gas Beyond the Mains Program. Supplement No. 107 was filed to become effective on 8/1/14. UGI subsequently filed Supplement No. 110 to postpone the effective date to 9/1/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the tariff supplement.

2425633-TUS A-2014-2425633 SUNOCO PIPELINE LP

- Application filed on 6/9/14, for a Certificate of Public Convenience evidencing approval to extend its service territory for transportation of petroleum products and refined petroleum products by pipeline into Washington County, PA.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that approves the application.

2426158-TUS R-2014-2426158 SUNOCO PIPELINE LP

- Request for Approval of Tariff Pipeline-Pa P.U.C. No. 16 and Waiver of 52 Pa. Code §53.52(b)(2) and (c)(1) through (5) filed on 6/12/14, proposing toadd a new origin point in Mechanicsburg and a new destination point in Twin Oaks for the west to east movement of propane on the Company's system. Sunoco Pipeline is requesting that Tariff Pipeline-Pa P.U.C. No. 16 become effective on 10/1/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the waiver and tariff supplement.

2426165-TUS R-2014-2426165 HANDY DELIVERY INC

- Increase in rates.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order denying the increase proposed in Tariff Call or Demand Pa. PUC No. 8.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Withdrawn by the Bureau of Technical Utility Services.

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2427220-TUS A-2014-2427220 ENERGYWIZE LLC

- Application filed on 6/18/14, for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply natural gas supply services as a broker/marketer to small commercial (less than 6,000 Mcf annually), large commercial (6,000 Mcf or more annually), and industrial customers in the natural gas distribution company service territories of PECO Energy, UGI Utilities, Inc., and Columbia Gas of PA, within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


2428255-TUS R-2014-2428255 A-00116855, F.2

MTR TRANSPORTATION INC D/B/A K-CAB CO


RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving Tariff Paratransit Pa. PUC No. 3 to become effective 8/25/14.

2428304-TUS R-2014-2428304 C-2014-2433417

BOROUGH OF HANOVER - HANOVER MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS

- Supplement No. 27 to Tariff Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 3 filed on 7/11/14, proposing an annual increase in revenues of $1,698,301 (41.1%) for customers located outside the Borough to become effective 9/9/14. A Formal Complaint has been filed by the OCA.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that suspends the tariff and institutes an investigation.

2428557-TUS R-2014-2428557 PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC - EQUITABLE DIVISION

- Supplement No. 7 to Tariff Gas – Pa. P.U.C. No. 46 filed on 6/22/14, proposing to adjust Rider D – Universal Service and Energy Conservation to recover Customer Assistance Program costs. Supplement 7 was filed to become effective on 8/22/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the tariff supplement.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2428695-TUS A-2014-2428695 PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY

- Application filed on 6/20/14 for approval of the right to offer, render, furnish, or supply water service to the public in a portion of Jefferson Township, Washington County, PA. Proofs of publication and service to appropriate entities were submitted by PAWC. No protests were filed and no hearings were held.

RECOMMENDATION:


2429368-TUS S-2014-2429368 G-2011-2250181

NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION

- Registration of a securities certificate filed on 6/26/14 in respect to the issuance of promissory notes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100 million and to assume the costs and benefits of certain derivative instruments, and approval of a Credit and Derivative Agreement between National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. and National Fuel Gas Co. National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. voluntarily extended the statutory consideration period to 8/31/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission approve the Affiliated Interest application and register the Securities Certificate consistent with the proposed Order.

2429610-TUS R-2014-2429610 R-2014-2429606 R-2014-2429613

PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC

- Supplement No. 40 to Tariff Gas – PA. P.U.C. No. 45, Supplement No. 8 to Tariff Gas – PA. P.U.C. No. 46, and Supplement No. 8 to Tariff Gas – PA. P.U.C. No. 8 were filed on 6/26/14, proposing a 5- year pilot program entitled Service Expansion Tariff (SET) intended to reduce the up-front financial barriers faced by potential customers who are interested in receiving natural gas service in areas where natural gas is currently unavailable. A Formal Complaint was filed by the OCA.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that suspends the proposed filings and institutes an investigation.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2429777-TUS A-2014-2429777 MICROVOICE APPLICATIONS INC

- Application filed on 6/6/14, seeking the Commission's approval of the Company's Discontinuance and Abandonment of Interexchange Carrier Reseller services within the Commonwealth of PA.

RECOMMENDATION:


2430545-TUS M-2014-2430545 INDIANA COUNTY 911 SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN

- System Renewal Plan was received on 7/2/14 from the PEMA with the request that the Commission formally review the costs associated with the contribution rate of $1.50 per access line per month and make a recommendation to PEMA within 90 days of the receipt date.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves a contribution rate of $1.50 per access line per month.

2430547-TUS M-2014-2430547 CENTRE COUNTY 911 SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN

- 911 System Renewal Plan was received on 7/1/14 from the PEMA with the request that the Commission formally review the costs associated with the contribution rate of $1.25 per access line per month and make a recommendation to PEMA within 90 days of the receipt date.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves a contribution rate of $1.25 per access line per month.

2430928-TUS R-2014-2430928 A-00110007

ISAAC'S RELOCATION SERVICE INC


RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving Tariff Freight Pa. PUC No. 3 to become effective 8/25/14.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2432387-TUS S-2014-2432387 DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY

- Application filed on 6/20/14, for registration of a securities certificate in respect to the issuance of financial instruments in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $600 million. On 7/18/14, Duquesne Light Co. voluntarily extended the statutory consideration period to 8/22/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission register the securities certificate.

2432413-TUS S-2014-2432413 NORTH PENN LONG DISTANCE CORP D/B/A EMPIRE ACCESS

- Securities Certificate filed on 6/27/14 with respect to the incurrence of indebtedness of up to $5 million in revolving credit loans. On 7/22/14, NPLD agreed to voluntarily extend the consideration period until 8/21/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order and register the securities certificate for the incurrence of indebtedness of up to $5 million in revolving credit loans for a period of five years.

2432416-TUS S-2014-2432416 AQUA PENNSYLVANIA INC

- Securities certificate filed on 7/1/14 of with respect to the issuance of debt in a principal amount not to exceed $50 million. No protests were filed and no hearings were held. Aqua PA, Inc. voluntarily extended the consideration period to 8/22/14.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission register the securities certificate consistent with the proposed Order.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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LAW BUREAU


2406251-LAW L-2014-2406251 PROPOSED RULEMAKING – ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO PRE-SERVED TESTIMONY

- On 1/10/13, the Commission issued an Implementation Order regarding Electronic Access to Pre-Served Testimony at Docket No. M-2012-2331973, requiring parties serving pre-served testimony in proceedings pending before the Commission to either eFile with or provide to the Secretary's Bureau a CD containing all testimony furnished to the court reporter during the proceeding. This electronic filing requirement was implemented for a 1-year pilot period which was later extended for an additional year. Having become satisfied with our procedures regarding the electronic submission of testimony, the Commission initiated a Proposed Rulemaking Order on 3/20/14, regarding the procedures to be followed for the electronic submission of testimony.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopts the Final Rulemaking Order approving the rulemaking.

2431703-LAW P-2014-2431703 M-2011-2245355 M-2012-2308007

PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC AND PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC – EQUITABLE DIVISION

- Petition filed on 7/10/14, requesting modification of existing Universal Service and Energy Conservation Plans (USECPs) to coincide with installation of new customer service system due mid-2015. PNG's modification would delay changing the way customer assistance program (CAP) credits are applied. PNG-Equitable Division's modification would defer adjustment of CAP arrearage forgiveness calculation.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE


1119152-ALJ I-00970069 BLUE MOUNTAIN/READING RAILROAD

- On 7/14/14, Fairview Township and other parties submitted a Stipulation and Settlement proposal to remove the Mary Street Bridge.

COMMISSION REVIEW:

That the Commission adopt ALJ Jandebeur's Recommended Decision approving the settlement.

2213754-ALJ M-2010-2213754 M-2011-2239805

PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

- Joint Petition for Settlement filed on 6/11/14 pursuant to the Commission's Order of 8/15/13 directing OALJ to resolve any disputes as to the amounts and sources, interest calculations, identities of recipients, and timing for the refunds, whether the amounts suspended are separate from or part of the FERC settlement refunds referenced in PPL's 6/7/11 petition.

COMMISSION REVIEW:

That the Commission adopt ALJ Colwell's Recommended Decision approving the settlement without modification.

2393474-ALJ C-2013-2393474 SIANNA PHONGSAK VS PECO ENERGY COMPANY

- Complaint filed on 11/18/13, alleging PECO is threatening to shut off her service and that she wants a payment arrangement. On 12/2/13, PECO filed its answer. A hearing was held on 4/1/14.

COMMISSION REVIEW:

That the Commission adopt ALJ Fordham's Initial Decision dismissing the case with prejudice.

Vote 5-0.

Statement by Commissioner Witmer.Vote 5-0.

Joint Statement by Commissioner Cawley and Commissioner Brown.Vote 5-0.



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2397353-ALJ R-2013-2397353 C-2014-2405329 C-2014-2408756

PIKE COUNTY LIGHT & POWER CO - GAS

- Supplement No. 92 to Tariff Gas - Pa. P.U.C. No. 6 filed on 1/17/14, containing proposed changes in rates, rules, and regulations calculated to produce 10% in additional annual revenues based on the historic test year ending 9/30/13. Pike's proposed general rate increase is designed to allow Pike an opportunity to earn an overall rate of return of 8.21%, including a 10.25% return on equity. By Order entered 3/6/14, the Commission instituted an investigation and suspended the effective date to 10/18/14. On 3/21/14, Pike County voluntarily suspended the effective date until 10/31/14. A Joint Petition for Settlement was filed 7/8/14.

COMMISSION REVIEW:

That the Commission adopt ALJ Pell's Recommended Decision approving the settlement without modification.

2403935-ALJ R-2014-2403935 C-2014-2407229 C-2014-2410674

PEOPLES NATURAL GAS CO LLC – EQUITABLE DIVISION

- On 4/1/14, Peoples-Equitable made its 2014 Purchased Gas Cost filing for the period ending 9/30/14. Peoples-Equitable's filing proposes a PGC rate increase. By operation of law, the Commission commenced an investigation of this filing to determine the lawfulness, justness and reasonableness of the proposed rates. A hearing was held on 5/28/14. On 6/18/14, a Joint Petition for Settlement was filed.

COMMISSION REVIEW:

That the Commission adopt ALJ Dunderdale's Recommended Decision approving the settlement.

2417325-ALJ C-2014-2417325 PUC - INVESTIGATION & ENFORCEMENT VS WEST PENN POWER COMPANY

- On 4/9/14, pursuant to the Commission's direction in its 3/20/14 Order at Docket Nos. M 2008-2069887; M-2012-2289411, West Penn filed a petition stating grounds for challenging the Commission's initial determination that West Penn is not in compliance with the 1% consumption reduction requirement, which was docketed at P-2014-2415521 (Act 129 Petition). West Penn also filed a petition for review of the Commission's 3/20/14 Order with the Commonwealth Court on 4/21/14. On 4/22/14, BIE filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty for the alleged violation of Act 129 that is the subject of the Act 129 Petition. West Penn filed its Answer and New Matter on 5/19/14. A Joint Petition for Approval of Unanimous Settlement of All Issues and Stipulation of Facts was filed on 7/30/14.

COMMISSION REVIEW:

That the Commission adopt ALJ Long's Recommended Decision approving the settlement.

Vote 5-0.

Statement by Commisioner Cawley.Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.


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Carry-In Agenda

August 21, 2014

OFFICE OF COMPETITIVE MARKET OVERSIGHT


2381742-OCM I-2013-2381742 INVESTIGATION OF PA'S RETAIL NATURAL GAS SUPPLY MARKET

- Recommendation from the Office of Competitive Market Oversight (OCMO) for the Commission to continue its Investigation into Pennsylvania's Retail Natural Gas Supply Market. Through this Tentative Order, the Commission summarizes comments filed in response to the Commission's 9/12/13 Order initiating this investigation and seeks to identify issues in the marketplace in order to facilitate improvements and encourage competition for the benefit of PA consumers.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the Tentative Order.

OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS


2415045-OSA A-2014-2415045 LYFT INC

- Application filed on 4/3/14, for experimental service of transportation network company for passenger trips between points in Allegheny County. On 5/5/14, the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) filed Protests to the Application. On 5/27/14, Lyft filed Preliminary Objections to both Protests. On 6/6/14, the Insurance Federation and the PAJ filed Answers to the Preliminary Objections. In the Initial Decision, issued 6/27/14, ALJs Long and Watson recommended that the Preliminary Objections be sustained and that both Protests be dismissed. The Insurance Federation filed Exceptions on 7/16/14. Lyft filed Replies to Exceptions on 7/28/14. An Opinion and Order granting the Exceptions and modifying the Initial Decision was adopted by the Commission by notational vote on 8/14/14 and entered that same day.

RECOMMENDATION:

That, consistent with 4 Pa. Code § 1.43(c), this action be recorded and entered in the Minutes of this public meeting.

Verbal Statement by Commissioner Witmer.Vote 5-0.

Vote 3-2 with Chairman Powelson and Commissioner Witmer Dissenting.

2 of 4

2415047-OSA A-2014-2415047 LYFT INC

- Application filed on 4/3/14, for experimental service of transportation network company for passenger trips between points in PA. On 5/5/14, the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) filed Protests to the Application. On 5/27/14, Lyft filed Preliminary Objections to both Protests. On 6/6/14, the Insurance Federation and the PAJ filed Answers to the Preliminary Objections. In the Initial Decision, issued 6/27/14, ALJs Long and Watson recommended that the Preliminary Objections be sustained and that both Protests be dismissed. The Insurance Federation filed Exceptions on 7/16/14. Lyft filed Replies to Exceptions on 7/28/14. An Opinion and Order granting the Exceptions and modifying the Initial Decision was adopted by the Commission by notational vote on 8/14/14 and entered that same day.

RECOMMENDATION:

That, consistent with 4 Pa. Code § 1.43(c), this action be recorded and entered in the minutes of this public meeting

2416127-OSA A-2014-2416127 RASIER - PA LLC

- Application filed on 4/14/14, for experimental service of shared-ride network for passenger trips between points in Allegheny County. On 5/7/14, JB Taxi filed a Protest to the Application. On 5/12/14, the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) filed Protests to the Application. On 6/2/14, Rasier filed Preliminary Objections to all 3 Protests. The Insurance Federation, JB Taxi, and the PAJ filed Answers to the Preliminary Objections on 6/12, 6/13 and 6/16/14, respectively. By Initial Decisions, issued 7/3/14, ALJs Long and Watson recommended that the Preliminary Objections be sustained and that the Protests be dismissed. The Insurance Federation and JB Taxi filed Exceptions on 7/23/14. Rasier filed Replies to the Exceptions on 8/4/14. An Opinion and Order granting the Exceptions of the Insurance Federation and JB Taxi was adopted by the Commission by notational vote on 8/14/14 and entered on 8/15/14.

RECOMMENDATION:




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2433383-OSA P-2014-2433383 A-2014-2415045

LYFT INC

- Application filed on 4/3/14, for experimental service of transportation network company for passenger trips between points in Allegheny County. On 5/5/14, Executive Transportation, Inc., t/a Luxury Sedan and other parties filed timely Protests to the Application. On 5/27/14, Lyft filed Preliminary Objections seeking dismissal of the Protests. By Interim Order issued 6/25/14, ALJs Long and Watson dismissed Lyft's Preliminary Objections. On 7/21/14, Lyft filed a Petition for Interlocutory Review and Answer to Material Question. On 7/31/14, Lyft filed a Brief in Support of the Petition and Executive filed a Brief in Opposition to the Petition. On 8/14/14, the Commission adopted, by notational vote, an Opinion and Order declining to answer the Material Question. The Order was entered the same day.

RECOMMENDATION:


2433428-OSA P-2014-2433428 A-2014-2415045

LYFT INC

- Application filed on 4/3/14 for experimental service of transportation network company for passenger trips between points in Allegheny County. On 5/5/14, JB Taxi t/a County Taxi Cab filed a timely Protest to the Application. On 5/27/14, Lyft filed Preliminary Objections seeking dismissal of the Protest and on 6/6/14, JB Taxi filed an Answer to the Preliminary Objections. By Interim Order issued 6/25/14, ALJs Long and Watson dismissed Lyft's Preliminary Objections. On 7/21/14, Lyft filed a Petition for Interlocutory Review and Answer to Material Question. On 7/31/14, Lyft filed a Brief in Support of the Petition and JB Taxi filed a Brief in Opposition to the Petition. On 8/14/14, the Commission adopted, by notational vote, an Opinion and Order declining to answer the Material Question. The Order was entered that same day.

RECOMMENDATION:


Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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2433430-OSA P-2014-2433430 A-2014-2415047

LYFT INC

- Application filed on 4/3/14, for experimental service of transportation network company for passenger trips between points in PA. On 5/5/14, numerous parties filed Protests to the Application. On 5/27/14, Lyft filed 6 separate Preliminary Objections seeking dismissal of the Protests and on 6/6/14, JB Taxi t/a County Taxi Cab and Billtown Cab filed Answers to the Preliminary Objections. By 6 Interim Orders issued between 6/24/14 and 6/26/14, ALJs Long and Watson dismissed 5 of Lyft's Preliminary Objections and sustained the Preliminary Objection seeking the dismissal of the Protest of Shamokin Yellow Cab. On 7/21/14, Lyft filed a Petition for Interlocutory Review and Answer to Material Question. On 7/31/14, Lyft filed a Brief in Support of the Petition. Also on 7/31/14, JB Taxi filed a Brief in Opposition to the Petition and numerous carriers filed a Joint Brief in Opposition to the Petition. On 8/18/14, the Commission adopted, by notational vote, an Opinion and Order declining to answer the Material Question. The Order was entered that same day.

RECOMMENDATION:


BUREAU OF TECHNICAL UTILITY SERVICES


2302074-TUS P-2012-2302074 PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

. - Petition filed on 5/1/14, for expedited approval to exercise its option to extend the final procurements under the currently effective default service procurement plan by an additional six months. Both the Coalition for Affordable Utility Services and Energy Efficiency in PA and the OCA filed Answers supporting the Petition.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the Petition.

Vote 5-0.

Vote 5-0.

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