OAR 860-036-1710: Expenditure of Charges Collected Under ORS 756.310 to Make Emergency Repairs

(1) The Commission may use up to $5,000 per biennium of the charges collected under ORS 756.310 to make emergency repairs for water utilities. The Commission may expend monies under the provisions of this rule if the Commission determines that repairs to the water system are necessary for the health and safety of the customers or the water utility. (2) The Commission will seek recovery of charges used under this rule from the water utility providing service. Interest will not accrue on the outstanding balance. (3) The Commission may also recover penalties as provided in ORS 756.350 from the time the charges are expended.