Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
Section 860-032-0097 - Estimated Annual Fees Payable to the Commission(1) For any year in which a competitive provider fails to file a completed statement form, the Commission may determine a proposed annual fee based upon any information available to the Commission. The proposed annual fee must: (a) Include a penalty fee for failure to pay as required by ORS 756.350;(b) Include a late statement fee in accordance with OAR 860-011-0110; and(c) Be made no later than three (3) years after the statement form's due date. However, if the competitive provider failed to obtain a certificate of authority, an audit may occur at any time.(2) The Commission must provide written notice of the proposed annual fee to the competitive provider.(3) Within 30 days after service of the notice of proposed annual fee, the competitive provider may file a petition with the Commission for a hearing. In its petition, the competitive provider must specify its reasons for disputing the proposed annual fee. The Commission may conduct a hearing on the petition under its rules governing hearings and proceedings.(4) If the competitive provider has not filed a petition by the end of the 30-day period, the proposed annual fee is due and payable.(5) During the 30-day period allowed for filing a petition, the competitive provider may file its completed statement form and pay the annual fee, penalties, and late statement fee. The Commission will accept the statement form, fees, and penalties in accordance with the original due date for that year's statement form and payment.Or. Admin. Code § 860-032-0097
PUC 8-2003, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-03; PUC 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-03; PUC 16-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-04; PUC 18-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-30-04Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 192, 756 & 759
Stats. Implemented: ORS 756.040, 756.310, 756.320 & 756.350