Okla. Admin. Code § 165:45-17-27

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 165:45-17-27 - Remedies and enforcement for violation of the standards of conduct

(a) Pursuant to OAC 165:45-17-29 below, a complaint may be brought to the Commission at any time. The Commission encourages informal resolutions. Whenever a controversy does exist in connection with the interpretation of this Subchapter, the applicability of the requirements set forth herein, or any right or duty imposed thereby; the Commission, upon application of any interested party and after notice and hearing, will enter such order thereon as it may deem appropriate.

(b) Each violation of this Subchapter shall be considered to be a separate occurrence.

(c) If the Commission determines, after investigation and an evidentiary hearing, that the natural gas utility has violated these affiliate rules, the Commission may assess a fine against the utility as set forth in OAC 165:45-1-6; for contempt and may order such further action as may be fair, just and reasonable under the circumstances of the proceeding.

(d) The Commission may act upon any violation of these standards including but not limited to the following:

(1) Prospective limitation or restriction of the amount, percentage or value of transactions entered into between a utility and any entity that seeks to competitively bid to supply the natural gas services of gas supply, gathering, transmission and storage upstream of the citygate;

(2) Denial of recovery of costs - all or in part - for business transactions between the utility and the affiliate; or

(3) Application of any other remedy available to the Commission, including financial penalties.

(e)No immunity from state law. Nothing in this subchapter shall relieve any utility from any duty prescribed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:45-17-27

Added at 15 Ok Reg 2177, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 2095, eff 7-1-04