ORDER NO. 99-243

ENTERED APR 5, 1999

This is an electronic copy.

OF OREGON

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DISPOSITION: INVESTIGATION CLOSED

On October 13, 1997, the Public Utility Commission of Oregon issued Order No. 97-403 opening an investigation into the billing practices and operating procedures of Bumblebee Water Service, Bend, Oregon.

On March 5, 1999, Staff of the PUC submitted a memorandum to the Commission concluding that Bumblebee Water Service is not subject to rate or service regulation by the Commission and recommending that the investigation be closed. Staff's recommendation was based on its conclusion that Bumblebee Water Service and related parties do not meet the definition of a "public utility" under ORS 757.005 because service is not provided, directly or indirectly, to or for the public.

CONCLUSIONS

The Commission concludes that Bumblebee Water Service is not subject to rate or service regulation by the Oregon Public Utility Commission. The investigation should be closed.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that the investigation into the billing practices and operating procedures of Bumblebee Water Service is closed.

Made, entered, and effective ____________________________.

A party may request rehearing or reconsideration of this order pursuant to ORS 756.561. A request for rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with the Commission within 60 days of the date of service of this order. The request must comply with the requirements of OAR 860-014-0095. A copy of any such request must also be served on each party to the proceeding as provided by OAR 860-013-0070. A party may appeal this order to a court pursuant to ORS 756.580.