Or. Admin. Code § 860-028-0080

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 860-028-0080 - Costs of Hearing in Attachment Contract Disputes

(1) When the Commission issues an order in an attachment contract dispute that applies to a consumer-owned utility, as defined by ORS 757.270, the order must also provide for payment by the parties of the cost of the hearing.

(2) The cost of the hearing includes, but is not limited to, the cost of Commission employee time, the use of facilities, and other costs incurred. The rates will be set at cost. Upon request of a party, and no more than once every 60 days, the Commission will provide to the parties the costs incurred to date in the proceeding.

(3) The Joint-Use Association is not considered a party for purposes of this rule when participating in a case as an advisor to the Commission.

(4) The Commission will allocate costs in a manner that it considers equitable. The following factors will be considered in allocating costs:

(a) Whether the party unreasonably burdened the record or delayed the proceeding;

(b) Merits of the party's positions throughout the course of the proceeding; and

(c) Other factors that the Commission deems relevant.

Or. Admin. Code § 860-028-0080

PUC 3-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-16-07

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 756, 757 & 759

Stats. Implemented: ORS 756.040, 757.279 & 759.660