ORDER NO. 97-265

ENTERED JUL 11 1997

This is an electronic copy.

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

OF OREGON

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DISPOSITION: SUSPENSION PERIOD EXTENDED

On October 31, 1996, Marina Water Company (Marina) filed revised rate schedules to be effective November 30, 1996. At its November 26, 1996, public meeting, the Public Utility Commission of Oregon found good and sufficient cause exists to investigate the propriety and reasonableness of the rates pursuant to ORS 757.210 and 757.215. The Commission ordered suspension of the rate schedules pending that investigation. The suspension period was due to end on April 30, 1997.

On March 11, 1997, Staff informed the Administrative Law Judge that Marina had not provided sufficient responses to Staff’s data requests to allow Staff to form a fair and reasonable recommendation regarding rates for the company. Staff indicated that the parties are actively discussing options for meeting the customer service requirements. Therefore, Staff requests an extension of the suspension period by an additional three months. Staff’s request was granted and the suspension period was extended, due to end on July 31, 1997.

By a letter filed by Marina’s owner and attorney on July 2, 1997, Marina authorizes PUC to extend the suspension of rate schedules until August 31, 1997, to accommodate the hearing schedule.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that the suspension period for Marina Water Company’s rate case is extended by an additional month. The suspension period will now end on August 31, 1997.

Made, entered, and effective ________________________. 

A party may appeal this order to a court pursuant to ORS 756.580.