26 Del. Admin. Code § 2002-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 2002-1.0 - Authority and Scope of Regulations

1.1 These regulations shall govern the process:

(a) for a person or entity (as described in 26 Del.C. § 203C (a)) to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to begin operation as a water utility; and

(b) for a water utility to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to extend, expand, or enlarge its operations, business, or facilities beyond its then certificated service territory. These regulations also govern, in conjunction with the provisions of 26 Del.C. § 203C, how the Commission administers, supervises, and revokes any such Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity previously granted to a water utility.

1.2 These regulations are enacted pursuant to 26 Del.C. §§ 203C and 209 (a).

1.3 In granting, denying, or revoking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under 26 Del.C. § 203C and these regulations, the Commission shall act consistently with the procedures required by 29 Del.C. Ch. 101, Subchapters III and IV.

1.4 The Commission may modify or extend any of the timing requirements set forth in these regulations so long as such timing requirement is not required by statutory provision.

1.5 The Commission may by Order, and for good cause, waive any obligation under these regulations that is not required by statute and may, in an individual application, excuse any failure to comply with these regulations that is not material to the Commission's decision.

26 Del. Admin. Code § 2002-1.0