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PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION ________________

PUBLIC MEETING

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JUNE 24, 2008 (TC)

2:00 P. M.

MAIN HEARING ROOM NO. 1 SECOND FLOOR COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING

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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 Kim Pizzingrilli James H Cawley Wendell F Holland Tyrone J. Christy Vacancy THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS IS PERMITTED PROVIDED FLASH IS NOT USED. The Next Public Meeting is Tentatively Scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

Minutes of the Meeting of May 22, 2008 (KP)

BUREAU DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL, TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE COMMISSION

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***ANNOUNCEMENTS***

THE NEXT PUBLIC MEETING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY

COMMISSION IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008, 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 WILL HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008, FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEETING AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 P. M., IN THE CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE, THIRD FLOOR, KEYSTONE BUILDING. THE COMMISSION’S AGENDA WILL BE LIMITED TO: 1. DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS. 2. CONSULTING WITH ITS LEGAL OR TECHNICAL STAFF ABOUT ACTIONS WHICH THIS COMMISSION IS LITIGATING BEFORE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES OR COURTS. 3. DISCUSSING CASES WHICH WILL BE COMMENCED OR ADJUDICATED BY 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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A LISTING OF THE COMPLAINTS INITIATED BY THE COMMISSION’S

ENFORCEMENT BUREAUS, DURING THE CURRENT MONTH, IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN ROOM N-201, SECOND FLOOR, COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING.

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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 3rd FLOOR KEYSTONE BUILDING

PUC-246 *Denotes Order

BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY

BUREAU NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

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TSM-0079* A-899617 A-2008-2019988

Application of CONNOLLY OPTIONS, LLC, t/a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, West Chester, Chester County, 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 approving the application.

TSM-0080* A-00123617, F.3

A-2008-1199959 Application of LOCKHEART LIMOUSINE, INC., t/a STEEL CITY TRANSPORTATION, INC., Aliquippa, Beaver County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in limousine service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0082* A-699971

A-2008-2034260 Application of ROBERTA J. REPINE, t/d/b/a REPINE TRAVEL, Cherry Tree, Indiana County, for a brokerage license. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0083* A-00124114

A-2008-1199821 Application of J. DAVID LAPP, Leola, Lancaster County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0084* A-649807

A-2008-2024161 Application of SARAH CAR CARE, INC., Philadelphia County, for the right to begin to transport, as a contract carrier, by motor vehicle, persons for LogistiCare Solutions, LLC. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.




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TSM-0085* A-649862 A-2008-2024747

Application of ROBERT E. RANKIN, t/a ROBERT E. RANKIN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, Smicksburg, Indiana County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0087* A-00117894, F.2

A-2008-1192054 Application of FRANCIS A. LARKIN, t/d/b/a DOOR TO DOOR LIMO SERVICE, Morton, Delaware County, for the discontinuance of service and cancellation of his certificate, to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in limousine service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application and cancelling the certificate at A-00117894, F.2.

TSM-0090* A-00105054, F.3

A-2008-1218237 Application of BYERS TAXI SERVICE, INC., Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, for the additional right, to transport, persons, in airport transfer service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0091* A-649731

A-2008-2022138 Application of AMISH FARM AND HOUSE, LLC, Lancaster, Lancaster County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, persons in Group and Party service, in vehicles seating eleven (11) to fifteen (15) passengers. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0092* A-00110286, F. 2 Application of MARY JO SPELLMAN

YANKOVICH AND MARY ANNE SPELLMAN, COPARTNERS, t/d/b/a SPELLMAN LIMOUSINE SERVICE, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, for the discontinuance of service and cancellation of their certificate, as a common carrier by motor vehicles at A-00110286, F.2. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application and cancelling the certificate at A-00110286, F.2.




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TSM-0093* A-00110286 A-2008-1085388

Application of MARY JO SPELLMAN YANKOVICH AND MARY ANNE SPELLMAN, COPARTNERS, t/d/b/a SPELLMAN LIMOUSINE SERIVCE, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, for the discontinuance of service and cancellation of their certificate, as a common carrier, by motor vehicles at A-00110286, authorizing the transportation of persons, in airport transfer service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application and cancelling the certificate at A-00110286.

TSM-0094* A-649913

A-2008-2026483 Application of CLIFFORD H. HUFFMAN, Rural Valley, Armstrong County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0095* A-649937

A-2008-2028699 Application of GERARDO JOSE DEL GAUDIO, t/a GERARDO’S TRANSPORTATION, Waynesboro, Franklin County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons upon call or demand. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0096* S. P. 28209 EXTENSION OF THE FUEL COST RECOVERY

SURCHARGE FOR CALL OR DEMAND, PARATRANSIT, AND AIRPORT TRANSFER CARRIERS. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission by its Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge Order at special Permission Number 28209, ratified June 1, 2006, authorized call or demand, paratransit, and airport transfer carriers under the jurisdiction of this Commission to adjust rates and fares to offset significant increases in the cost of fuel. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission allow call or demand, paratransit, and airport transfer carriers to continue utilizing the Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge at special Permission No. 28209 and that it be extended until midnight, June 30, 2009.




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TSM-0097* A-6310059 A-2008-2038223

Application of TRANOS, INC., t/a ARMADA LIMOUSINE, West Chester, Chester County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in limousine service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0098* A-639590

A-2008-2019581 Application of PREMIER LIMO, INC., Williamsport. Lycoming county, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in limousine service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed order approving the application.

TSM-0099* A-00124187

A-2008-1200335 Application of MCHENRY’S TRANSPORTATION, LLC, Danville, Montour County, for the right to begin to transport, as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Tentative Order approving the application.

TSM-0104* A-00106172

R-2008-2045009 LEE’S MOVING & STORAGE, INC., Roslyn, Montgomery County. Increase in Rates. RECOMMENDATION that Tariff Freight Pa. PUC No. 13 be approved to become effective June 30, 2008.

TSM-0105* A-00099283

R-2008-2045007 JACK TREIER, INC., Lancaster, Lancaster County. Increase in Rates. RECOMMENDATION that 5th Revised Page 105-a to Tariff Freight Pa. PUC No. 54 be approved to become effective June 30, 2008.

TSM-0106* A-00109506

R-2008-2045004 SOUTH HILLS MOVERS, INC., Bethel Park, Allegheny County. Increase in Rates. RECOMMENDATION that 13th Revised Page 2, 2nd Revised Page 8, 1st Revised Page 8-A, 9th Revised Page 12, and 2nd Revised Page 17 to Tariff Freight Pa. PUC No. 1 be approved to become effective June 30, 2008.




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TSM-0107* A-00097635 R-2008-2045005

JAMES C. LOGAN, INC., Chester, Chester County. Increase in Rates. RECOMMENDATION that Tariff Freight Pa. P.U.C. No. 18 be approved to become effective June 30, 2008.


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


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ADM-0001 M-00051882 ASSESSMENT UPON LOCAL EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES For the Broadband Outreach and Aggregation Fund and the Education Technology Fund Billing for Fiscal Year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve the Assessment.


BUREAU OF AUDITS


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AUD-0043 D-06SPA031 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. Audit Report for the Three Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2006. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission release the Audit Report to the public.

AUD-0046 D-07ME1021 NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION

CORPORATION - PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION. Management Efficiency Investigation Evaluating the Implementation of Selected Recommendations from the February 2005 Focused Management and Operations Audit. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission make the Report and Implementation Plan public.

AUD-0047 R-2008-2044436

R-2008-2044653 CITIZENS’ ELECTRIC COMPANY - LEWISBURG and WELLSBORO ELECTRIC COMPANY - WELLSBORO. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission issue the Secretarial Letters notifying the Companies of the action taken.


OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS


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OSA-0160* A-00115789F0002 APPLICATION OF ADAMO LIMOUSINE, LTD. (Comments to Tentative Order) By Tentative Order entered October 26, 2007, BTS granted the Application and rejected the restrictive amendment. Comments were filed by Valley Association and Adamo Limousine, on November 13, 2007, and November 15, 2007, respectively. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which approves the restrictive amendment agreed to by the Parties.

OSA-0162* (PP from 6/5/08)

C-20077999 PATRICK COLEMAN, BS-7613 v. VERIZON SELECT SERVICES, INC. (Billing Dispute) By Initial Decision issued on March 20, 2008, ALJ Cocheres sustained the Complaint and ordered VSSI to make a refund plus interest at the legal rate, to the Complainant. VSSI filed Exceptions on April 9, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant VSSI’s Exceptions in part, deny them in part and reverse the ALJ’s Initial Decision, consistent with the proposed Opinion and Order.

OSA-0164* A-00120714C0602 PA PUC, BTS v. MILDRED A. KISSEL, t/a

KISSEL MOVING and STORAGE (Settlement Agreement) On April 18, 2008, BTS and Respondent filed a Settlement Agreement. BTS averred that Respondent had provided household goods transportation service, failed to charge the proper rate and requested a civil penalty. As part of the Settlement, Respondent agreed to comply with the Public Utility Code and the Commission’s Regulations and Policies in the future. BTS agreed to reduce the civil penalty. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which approves the Settlement Agreement as filed.




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OSA-0171* P-00072246 A-00009329, et al

JOHN C. GOERTZ v. FULLINGTON TRAILWAYS, LLC Exceptions to ALJ Melillo’s March 7, 2008 Initial Decision filed by Fullington. Reply Exceptions filed by BTS. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission deny Fullington’s Exceptions and adopt the ALJ’s Initial Decision, consistent with the proposed Order.

OSA-0172* C-20077630 GRACE L. DAHLQUIST v. PECO ENERGY

COMPANY (Service Dispute) Complainant alleged that she was improperly removed from the Customer Assistance Program. ALJ Nguyen issued an Initial Decision on March 12, 2008 sustaining the Complaint. Exceptions were filed on April 1, 2008, by PECO RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order granting PECO’s Exceptions.

OSA-0174* M-00072051 PA PUC, PROSECUTORY STAFF v. PECO

ENERGY COMPANY (Informal Investigation) On June 20, 2007, the Prosecutory Staff of the Law Bureau and the Bureau of Consumer Services initiated an informal investigation to determine whether PECO may have failed to provide the required 72-hour advance notice of termination to approximately 2,000 accounts and failed to restore service within 24 hours to accounts that had been terminated in error. By Order entered February 20, 2008, we issued the Settlement Agreement for Comment. No Comments were received. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order approving the Settlement Agreement.




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OSA-0176* M-00051865 STANDARD APPLICATION FORMS for INTERCONNECTION REQUESTS The Commission’s Interconnection Standards Working Group has developed a set of standard Application Forms for use by Customer-Generators who wish to interconnect to an electric distribution company’s distribution network pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §§ 75.1 – 75.50. After several rounds of Comments, Staff advises that the Working Group has developed appropriate Application Forms which should be tentatively adopted by the Commission and formally issued for one additional round of Comments. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission tentatively adopt the Standard Interconnection Application Forms, consistent with the proposed Tentative Opinion and Order, to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin..

OSA-0177* P-00072338 Petition for Declaratory Order of RELIANT

ENERGY, INC. On October 9, 2007, Reliant filed a Petition for Declaratory Order regarding the Commission’s jurisdiction over Duquesne Light Company’s request to withdraw from PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and to commence an investigation. On December 18, 2007, ALJ Colwell issued the Initial Decision which determined that the Commission did not have jurisdiction over DLC’s membership in PJM. Exceptions were filed by the OSBA. Reply Exceptions were filed by DLC and Dominion Retail, Inc. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant in part and deny in part, the OSBA’s Exceptions and modify the ALJ’s Initial Decision, consistent with the proposed Opinion and Order.




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OSA-0178* C-20077900 et al. PA PUC, PROSECUTORY STAFF v. NEW ROCHELLE TELEPHONE CORPORATION (Failure to comply with Commission Regulations) Comments to the Commission’s March 27, 2008 Default Order, filed by respondent on April 10, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order denying the relief requested by Respondent and adopting the Default Order as the final Order in this proceeding.

OSA-0183* M-00051865 Proposed Policy Statement: STANDARD

INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION FEES for use by Electric Distribution Companies when processing Interconnection Applications. The evolving nature of alternative generation systems, technology and markets indicate that the fee structure and amounts should be set forth in a Policy Statement to provide guidance for Electric Distribution Companies. Requests to deviate from the fees established in the policy statement will require an evidentiary showing. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Policy Statement, consistent with the proposed Opinion and Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.


BUREAU OF FIXED UTILITY SERVICES


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1121264-FUS-0006 M-00920377 On April 15, 2008, the Commission received LEHIGH COUNTY’S 911 SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN, from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency requesting formal review of the costs associated with the contribution rate of $1.25 per access line per month and a recommendation to PEMA within 90 days of the receipt date. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

1121321-FUS-0008 M-00930428 On March 10, 2008, the Commission received

BLAIR COUNTY’S 911 SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN, from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency requesting formal review of the costs associated with the contribution rate of $1.25 per access line per month and a recommendation to PEMA within 90 days of the receipt date. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order

1121456-FUS-0007 M-00940545 On April 1, 2008, the Commission received

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY’S 911 SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN, from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency requesting formal review of the costs associated with the contribution rate of $1.25 per access line per month and a recommendation to PEMA within 90 days of the receipt date. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.




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1203542-FUS-0002 A-311435 A-311435F0002 A-311435F0002 AMA A-311435F0003 A-311435F0004

Application filed November 30, 2006, by NEUTRAL TANDEM-PENNSYLVANIA, LLC, for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply telecommunication services as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier in the service areas of Verizon Pennsylvania Inc., Verizon North Inc., and United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania d/b/a Embarq Pennsylvania; as a Reseller Interexchange Carrier; as a Facilities-Based Interexchange Carrier; and also, as a Competitive Access Provider throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

2027726-FUS-0005 A-2008-2027726

A-2008-2027733 A-2008-2027713

Application filed February 29, 2008, by INTRADO COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply telecommunication services as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier in the service areas of Verizon Pennsylvania Inc., Verizon North Inc., and The United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania d/b/a Embarq Pennsylvania. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

2036406-FUS-0003 A-2008-2036406

A-2008-2036438 Application filed April 4, 2008, by BIG RIVER TELEPHONE COMPANY, LLC, for approval to offer, render, furnish, or supply telecommunication services as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier in the service areas of The United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania d/b/a Embarq Pennsylvania, and as a Facilities-Based Interexchange Carrier throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

2037001-FUS-0004 A-2008-2037001 Application filed March 14, 2008, by

TRANSAMERICA TELECOM, INC., for approval of the discontinuance and abandonment as an Interexchange Toll Carrier Service. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.




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2042248-FUS-0005 A-2008-2042248 Application filed May 20, 2008, by SUSCOM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS OF PA, INC., for approval of the abandonment and discontinuance as a Competitive Access Provider to the public in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

1218252-FUS-0010 A-210104F0084

A-210098F2000 Joint Application filed August 21, 2007, by AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC., and PENNSYLVANIA UTILITY COMPANY, for approval of (1) the acquisition by Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. of the water system assets of Pennsylvania Utility Company, (2) the right of Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. to begin to offer, render, furnish, or supply water service to the public in a portion of Lehman Township, Pike County, and (3) the abandonment by Pennsylvania Utility Company of public water service in a portion of Lehman Township, Pike County. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

1218446-FUS-0010 A-230240F0035

A-230091F2000 Joint Application filed August 21, 2007, by LITTLE WASHINGTON WASTEWATER COMPANY d/b/a SUBURBAN WASTEWATER COMPANY and PENNSYLVANIA UTILITY COMPANY, for approval of (1) the acquisition by Little Washington Wastewater Company d/b/a Suburban Wastewater Company of the wastewater system assets of Pennsylvania Utility Company, (2) the right of Little Washington Wastewater Company d/b/a Suburban Wastewater Company to begin to offer, render, furnish, or supply wastewater service to the public in a portion of Lehman Township, Pike County, and (3) the abandonment by Pennsylvania Utility Company of public wastewater service in a portion of Lehman Township, Pike County. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.




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1220600-FUS-0012 A-210540F0007 Application filed October 16, 2007, by COLUMBIA WATER COMPANY, for approval to begin to offer, render, furnish, or supply water service to the public in an additional territory in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

2037142-FUS-0005 A-2008-2037142 Application filed April 15, 2008, by COLUMBIA

WATER COMPANY, for approval to begin to offer, render, furnish, or supply water service to the public in additional territory in Manor Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

1149672-FUS-0005 A-125034 Petition filed May 7, 2008, by TXU ENERGY

RETAIL COMPANY LP, for approval to abandon its natural gas supplier license. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

2040230-FUS-0004 A-2008-2040230 Letter of Notification filed April 23, 2008, by

METROPOLITAN EDISON COMPANY, with respect to the Hunterstown-Lincoln 115kV Transmission Line Tap to the Lincoln Distribution Substation situated in Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

1203761-FUS-0013 P-00072247 Petition filed January 25, 2002, by DUQUESNE

LIGHT COMPANY, for approval of Default Service Plan for period January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2010. A Stipulation and POR Agreement signed by Joint Petitioners and filed in this case was approved by the Commission on June 22, 2007. The case was reopened by Secretarial Letter dated December 28, 2007. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.




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2041933-FUS-0004 A-2008-2041933 Application filed November 26, 2007, by CBB CARRIER SERVICES, INC., for approval of a pro forma transfer of control. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order.


COMBINED BUREAU AGENDA


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2033608-FUS-0005 R-2008-2033608 SAND SPRINGS WATER COMPANY, INC. Home Office – Bethlehem, PA Supplement No. 1 to Tariff Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 1 filed March 19, 2008, voluntarily postponed to become effective July 1, 2008, proposing an annual increase in rates of $30,086. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission permit the rates to become effective, consistent with the proposed Order.

OTS-0008 R-2008-2033608 SAND SPRINGS WATER COMPANY

Supplement No. 1 to Tariff-Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 1, proposing an annual increase in rates of $29,838. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an Investigation and allow the filing to be suspended by operation of law for a period of seven months.

2039261-FUS-0007 R-2008-2039261 SUPERIOR WATER COMPANY

Home Office – Gilbertsville, PA Tariff Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 4, filed May 9, 2008, to become effective July 9, 2008, proposing an annual increase in rates of $599,771. Complaints have been filed. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an Investigation, noting that the filing will be suspended by operation of law until February 9, 2009; and that the case be referred to the OALJ, consistent with the proposed Order.

OTS-0017 R-2008-2039261 SUPERIOR WATER COMPANY

Tariff Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 4, to become effective July 9, 2008, proposing an annual in increase in rates of $599,771. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an investigation and allow the filing to be suspended by operation of law for a period of seven months.




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2032689-FUS-0004 R-2008-2032689 PENNSYLVANIA-AMERICAN WATER CO. – City of Coatesville Division Home Office – Hershey, PA Supplement No. 7 to Tariff Wastewater-Pa. P.U.C. No. 3, to become effective June 27, 2008, proposing an annual increase in rates of $2,685,488. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an Investigation, noting that the filing will b suspended by operation of law until January 27, 2009; and that the case be assigned to the OALJ, consistent with the proposed Order.

OTS-0014 R-2008-2032689 PENNSYLVANIA-AMERICAN WATER CO. –

City of Coatesville Division Supplement No. 7 to Tariff Wastewater-Pa. P.U.C. No. 3, to become effective June 27, 2008, proposing an annual increase in rates of $2,685,488. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an Investigation and allow the filing to be suspended by operation of law.

2039675-FUS-0031 R-2008-2039675 SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P.

Home Office – Philadelphia, PA Tariff Pipeline-Pa. P.U.C. No. 11, filed April 29, 2008, proposing an annual increase in rates of $997,000, to become effective July 1, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission permit the rates to become effective, consistent with the proposed Order.

OTS-0012 R-2008-2039675 SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P.

Tariff Pipeline-Pa. P.U.C. No. 11, to become effective July 1, 2008, proposing an annual increase of $997,000. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission permit the rates to become effective July 1, 2008.




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2023067-FUS-0006 R-2008-2023067 THE YORK WATER COMPANY Home Office – York, PA Supplement No. 83 to Tariff Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 14, proposing an annual increase in rates of $7,086,005, to become effective July 15, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an Investigation, noting that the filing will become suspended by operation of law until February 15, 2009; and that the case be referred to the OALJ, consistent with the proposed Order.

OTS-0013 R-2008-2023067 THE YORK WATER COMPANY

Supplement No. 83 to Tariff Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 14, to become effective July 15, 2008, proposing an annual increase in rates of $7,086,005. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an Investigation, and allow the filing to be suspended by operation of law.

2035707-FUS-0005 R-2008-2035707 SERGEANT GAS COMPANY

Supplement No. 23 to Tariff Gas-Pa. P.U.C. No. 10, filed April 23, 2008, voluntarily postponed to June 27, 2008, proposing an annual increase in rates of $51,400 RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an Investigation, noting that the filing will be suspended by operation of law until January 27, 2009 and that the case be assigned to the OALJ; or in the alternative, the Respondent can elect to file a Tariff calculated to produce additional revenues of approximately $26,870; consistent with the proposed Order.

OTS-0009 R-2008-2035707 SERGEANT GAS COMPANY – Supplement No.

23 to Tariff Gas-Pa. P.U.C. No. 10, voluntarily postponed to June 27, 2008, proposing an annual increase in rates of $51,400. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission institute an Investigation and allow the filing to be suspended by operation of law.




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1190878-FUS-0007 P-00981427F1000 2008 Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Filing of BENTLEYVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY, filed May 14, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0052* P-2008-2041988

P-00981427F1000 Petition of BENTLEYVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.

1190889-FUS-0006 P-00981434F1000 2008 Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Filing

of MARIANNA & SCENERY HILL TELEPHONE COMPANY, filed May 14, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0053* P-2008-2041995

P-00981434F1000 Petition of MARIANNA & SCENERY HILL TELEPHONE COMPANY for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.


of DENVER & EPHRATA TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, filed April 30, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0054* P-2008-2041572

P-00981430F1000 Petition of DENVER & EPHRATA TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.




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2041539-FUS-0005 R-2008-2041539 P-00981428F1000

2008 Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Filing of BUFFALO VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY, filed April 30, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0055* P-2008-2041542

P-00981428F1000 R-2008-2041539

Petition of BUFFALO VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY, filed April 30, 2008, for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.


of CONESTOGA TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, filed April 30, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0056* P-2008-2041581

P-00981429F1000 Petition of CONESTOGA TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, filed April 30, 2008, for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition in part and deny it in part, consistent with the proposed Order.


of LACKAWAXEN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC., filed May 1, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0057* P-2008-2041496

P-00981432F1000 Petition of LACKAWAXEN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC., filed May 1, 2008, for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.




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1190890-FUS-0009 P-00981435F1000 2008 Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Filing of NORTH-EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TELEPHONE COMPANY., filed May 1, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0058* P-2008-2041534

P-00981435F1000 Petition of NORTH-EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TELEPHONE COMPANY, filed May 1, 2008, for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.

2041477-FUS-0006 P-00981431F1000

R-2008-2041477 2008 Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Filing of HICKORY TELEPHONE COMPANY, filed May 1, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0059* P-2008-2041475

P-00981431F1000 R-2008-2041477

Petition of HICKORY TELEPHONE COMPANY, filed May 1, 2008, for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.

2040466-FUS-0005 R-2008-2040466

P-00981423F1000 2008 Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Filing of WINDSTREAM PENNSYLVANIA, LLC, filed April 30, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the filing be approved, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0061* P-2008-2040472

P-00981423F1000 R-2008-2040466

Petition of WINDSTREAM PENNSYLVANIA, LLC, filed May 20, 2008, for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.


LAW BUREAU


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L-0060* P-2008-2041508 P-00981437F1000

Petition of CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA, LLC for a Protective Order regarding its Price Stability Index/Service Price Index Report Filing for 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0063* (PP from 6/5/08)

P-00072348 I-00940034

Joint Petition of VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC. and VERIZON NORTH INC. for a Waiver of the Commission’s Order dated May 9, 1997; Joint Petition of VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC. and VERIZON NORTH INC. for a Waiver of the Commission’s Regulation Governing Toll Pre-subscription, 52 Pa. Code Section 64.19(e). RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petitions, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0065* P-2008-2037618 Petition of PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC

COMPANY for Waiver of Certain Provisions of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Regulations for Commission Review of Siting and Construction of Electric Transmission Lines set forth at 52 Pa. Code § 57.71 et seq. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.

L-0067* M-00011468F0011

(1203258) M-0011468F0007 (1192029) M-00011468F009 (1197519)

PERFORMANCE METRICS AND REMEDIES (PMO III) – 2008 PA PAP Updates PERFORMANCE METRICS AND REMEDIES (PMO II) – 2005 Hot Cut Updates PERFORMANCE METRICS AND REMEDIES (PMO II) – 2006 UNE-P Updates RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve the updates, as modified by the proposed Order.

L-0068* M-2008-2045129 Request of VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC. for

1,000 Telephone Numbers in the 610 NPA, Phoenixville Rate Center. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission grant the Petition, consistent with the proposed Order.


OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE


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ALJ-0032* (PP from 6/5/08)

C-20078353 CAROLINE MAITLAND v. UGI PENN NATURAL GAS INC. (UGI) On September 24, 2007, a complaint was filed alleging an inability to pay for gas service. UGI filed its answer on October 17, 2008. On January 17, 2008, a hearing was held. COMMISSION REVIEW of S.A. Vero’s Initial Decision sustaining the complaint.

ALJ-00034* M-2008-2020590

M-2008-2020728 M-2008-2021402 M-2008-2022264 M-2008-2027671 M-2008-2028036 M-2008-2028438

The following companies filed their annual 1307(e) Reconciliation Statements - COLUMBIA WATER COMPANY; UNITED WATER COMPANY; NEWTOWN ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY; THE YORK WATER COMPANY; AQUA PENNSYLVANIA; BOROUGH OF SCHUYLKILL HAVEN RECONCILIATION PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT CHARGE; PENNSYLVANIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY On April 2, 2008, a hearing was held to review the statements of automatic adjustment clause revenues and expenses reported by Columbia, United, Newtown Artesian, York, Aqua PA, and PAWC; and the Purchase Power Adjustment Charge filed by the Borough of Schuylkill Haven for the twelve months ending December 31, 2007. REVIEW of ALJ Colwell’s Recommended Decision accepting the statements in each case insofar as they are undisputed.

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TSM-0010* R-2008-2045989 LEONARD R. LEWANDOWSKI, t/a D & L CAB COMPANY, Red Lion, York County, Increase in Rates. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve the rate increase to become effective June 30, 2008, consistent with the proposed Order.


OSA-0179* P-00072260 Petition of PECO ENERGY COMPANY to procure

Alternative Energy Credits and establish a Section 1307 Surcharge and Tariff for recovery of costs incurred. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order.

OSA-0184* R-00072744

C-2008-2024433 et al

PA PUC v. UNITED WATER BETHEL, INC. A single Joint Exception was filed to ALJ Weismandel’s May 1, 2008 Recommended Decision, by Respondent, OTS, and OCA. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order addressing the issues in this proceeding.

OSA-0187* I-2008-2022003 Petition for Reconsideration of the Commission’s

June 11, 2008 Order, filed jointly by Union Railroad Company and McKeesport Connecting Railroad Company on June 20, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order granting the Petition pending review of and consideration on the merits.

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1200282-FUS-0002 A-110176 License Application of MRDB HOLDINGS LP, d/b/a LPB ENERGY CONSULTING. Applicant filed for a license to offer, render, furnish or supply electricity or electric generation services as a consultant to commercial, industrial and governmental customers in the service territories throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission approve the Application, consistent with the proposed Order.

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OSA-0188* C-20066937 TOD & LISA SHEDLOSKY v. PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY Petition for Clarification and/or Reconsideration of the Commission’s Opinion and Order entered May 28, 2008, filed by Complainant on June 12, 2008. RECOMMENDATION that the Commission adopt the proposed Order granting the Petition, pending review of and consideration on the merits.

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