OAR 860-037-0407: Request for Rate Regulation of an Association within the Boundaries of a City

(1) Association members may submit a petition to the Commission at any time for full rate regulation of a wastewater utility owned or operated by an association located within the boundaries of a city. Petitioners must be current customers of the wastewater utility. (2) Petitions must be in writing, state the purpose of the petition, and include the customer’s name, address, telephone number, and signature. (3) Individual members may submit letters in lieu of a petition. (4) If 20 percent of association members petition the Commission, the Commission shall issue an order notifying the association of its change in regulatory status to a rate-regulated utility. (5) The association must file tariffs pursuant to ORS 757.205 within 60 days after receiving notification from the Commission of its change in regulatory status. (6) If the association fails to file appropriate tariffs within 60 days, the Commission may initiate a tariff filing proceeding on its own motion to establish rates. (7) Petitions filed with the Commission may not be withdrawn or rescinded and are valid for six months.