Section 3 AAC 48.730 - Notice and effective date(a) A cooperative's rate adjustment filing under 3 AAC 48.700 - 3 AAC 48.790 is subject to 3 AAC 48.220 - 3 AAC 48.280 and becomes permanent at the end of the notice period described in AS 42.05.411 unless the commission suspends the filing in accordance with AS 42.05.421. If the commission suspends the filing, the commission may allow the filing to take effect on an interim basis, subject to refund.(b) A cooperative shall provide to its customers prior individual notice of the intent of its board of directors to consider participation in the simplified rate filing procedure established in 3 AAC 48.700 - 3 AAC 48.790. That notice must include, at a minimum, (1) the purpose of 3 AAC 48.700 - 3 AAC 48.790 and its possible effect on recurring electric rates on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, whichever is appropriate;(2) the time and place of the board of director's meeting scheduled for consideration of the appropriateness and desirability of participation in the simplified rate procedure; and(3) acknowledgment that the major responsibility for rate adjustments under the simplified procedure will rest with the board of directors of the cooperative rather than with the commission.(c) A cooperative shall provide its customers with reasonable notice of any rate adjustments approved by its board of directors either before or at the time the rate adjustment takes effect.Eff. 1/1/87, Register 100; am 10/27/2017,Register 224, January 2018Authority:AS 42.05.141
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