65- 407 C.M.R. ch. 110, § 14

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 407-110-14 - DELEGATIONS

A.Applicability

The Commission's delegations under this Section are in addition to delegations of authority contained in other chapters of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, and any other orders issued by it which do not conflict with the delegations granted herein. The Commission may rescind any of the delegations granted in this Part without notice or hearing.

B.Waiver of Applicability of Chapter 110

The Commission delegates its authority to permit deviations from the procedural requirements and deadlines of its rules and statutes which allow deviations to the Administrative Director or to the presiding officer assigned to a particular case. The Commission may make further delegations of its authority to permit such deviations by written order.

C.Compliance

Unless otherwise ordered, the Directors of the Telephone and Water Utility Industries and Electric and Gas Utility Industries or his or her designee are hereby delegated the authority to approve schedules which are filed solely in compliance with Commission orders or rules.

D.Suspension, Reorganization, Affiliated Interest, Contract, Transmission

The Administrative Director is hereby delegated the following authority:

1. to suspend schedule and contract filings pursuant to 35-A M.R.S.A. §310(2);

2. to suspend the effective date of a contract pursuant to 35-A M.R.S.A. §707(3)(A); and

3. to extend the effective date of a reorganization pursuant to 35-A M.R.S.A. §708(2)(A).

E.Additional Delegations

The Commission may delegate its authority through additional delegation orders issued from time to time. Copies of all delegation orders which apply to more than a single proceeding shall be indexed and maintained by the Administrative Director and shall be made available in the same manner as all other Commission Orders.

65- 407 C.M.R. ch. 110, § 14