65-407-815 Me. Code R. § 17

Current through 2024-40, October 2, 2024

Section 407-815-17 - EXEMPTION

1. A Utility may request that CASD grant an exemption from any provision of this Rule in any case involving an individual Applicant or Customer whose conduct and known financial condition pose a clear danger of substantial losses to the Utility. A request for exemption under this subsection must be made to CASD. The request may be written or oral, but an oral request must be followed promptly by a written confirmation. The written request or confirmation must include a detailed statement of the facts alleged by the Utility in support of the request. The Utility must immediately notify, in writing, the individual Applicant or Customer whose service would be affected by the proposed exemption, describing the nature and effect of the requested exemption and the facts alleged in support of the request.

2.CASD review

CASD may reject any request for exemption that does not present facts that satisfy the standard of Section 17(1) above.

3.Decision

CASD will issue a written letter granting, denying, or granting in part the requested exemption. When CASD determines that an exemption is required to avoid a clear danger of substantial losses to the Utility, it will notify the Customer or Applicant and the Utility of the determination. The notification may be made orally, but a written confirmation of CASD's determination must be promptly issued. The letter or subsequent written confirmation must:

a. describe the nature and effect of the exemption;

b. explain why the exemption was granted or denied; and

c. inform the Customer and the Utility of the opportunity to request Commission review of CASD's letter, as provided in Section 13(I) above.

4.Request for Commission Review of CASD Letter Regarding Exemption

By following the procedures in Section 13(I) of this Rule, a party may request Commission review of a CASD letter granting or denying, in whole or in part, a request for an exemption. If CASD grants an exemption, the Utility may not act on the exemption until the opportunity to request Commission review expires.

65-407 C.M.R. ch. 815, § 17