N.J. Admin. Code § 16:65-4.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 16:65-4.14 - Filing or petition that proposes a change of name

(a) Filings or petitions for the purpose of changing the name of an existing utility, shall conform to the provisions of 16:65-3.1 and 4.1, to the extent applicable, and shall, in the body of the filing or petition, or in attached exhibits, also provide the following information:

1. Proof of publication of public notice twice, seven days apart, in a newspaper of general and regular circulation within the petitioner's proposed service area that:

i. States that a petition for a change of name has been filed with the Department;

ii. Briefly describes the purpose of the petition;

iii. States that objections and comments are to be sent to the Department and includes the address of the Department; and

iv. Lists each municipality and county in which the petitioner provides service;

2. A detailed explanation of any reasonably expected changes to be made, if the petition is approved, in the company's:

i. Board of directors;

ii. Officers or managers; or

iii. Policies with respect to its operations, financing accounting, capitalization, rates, depreciation, maintenance, services or any other matters affecting the public interest;

3. Proof of service of the petition upon the municipal clerk of all municipalities and counties in which the petitioner provides service;

4. The names and addresses of partners, owners, officers, directors, and shareholders that have five percent or more rating control of the petitioner and the extent of their respective interests in the petitioner; and

5. A copy of the amendment changing the corporate name, filed pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act, which displays the registration stamp of the New Jersey Department of the Treasury.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:65-4.14

Amended and recodified from 16:65-3.13 by 47 N.J.R. 1997(a), effective 8/3/2015