PSC 2.25 Interlocutory orders of the commission. (1) Discretionary review. The commission, on the motion of a party or on its own motion, may review an order or any other ruling of the administrative law judge and may, on its own motion, issue any order if the commission finds that to do so would further the proper disposition of the proceeding. A motion under this section shall be treated as a motion for a procedural order.
(2) How made. A motion under this section must be filed no later than 5 working days after the ruling is made or the order is signed, whichever is sooner. Unless otherwise ordered, no party may respond to the motion. The filing of a motion under this section does not stay the proceeding.
(3) Disposition. If the commission does not issue an order with respect to a motion under this section within 10 days after the motion is filed, the motion is considered denied.
PSC 2.26 Reopening. A request pursuant to s. 196.39 (1), Stats., shall be made by motion. If the commission does not issue an order with respect to the motion within 30 days, the motion is considered denied.
Section 3. PSC 3.02 (1) (b) is amended to read:
PSC 3.02 (1) (b) Someone for whom full intervention in the proceeding would cause significant financial hardship without compensation from the commission.
Section 4. PSC 3.02 (1) (e) is amended to read:
PSC 3.02 (1) (e) Someone who has been granted
full party status and who will participate in the proceeding as a full party.
Section 5. PSC 3.04 (1) is amended to read:
PSC 3.04 (1) Compensation shall not exceed the actual and reasonable expenses authorized by the commission and incurred as a result of the applicant's participation as a full party in a commission proceeding.
Section 6. Initial applicability.
(1) This rule first applies to a request to open a docket filed on the effective date of the rule and to a proceeding opened on the effective date of the rule.
(2) The treatment of section PSC 2.10 the Wisconsin Administrative Code first applies to a request for confidential treatment made to the commission on the effective date of this rule.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rules revision does not directly affect small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats. Because the revisions are intended to establish consistent procedures for practice before the Commission, no special provisions are included for small businesses.
Fiscal Estimate
This proposed rule clarifies, streamlines, and updates various provisions related to the practices and procedures in PSC investigations, proceedings and other dockets. Contained within the rule is a new process for determining the confidentiality of records submitted by public utilities to the Commission. The process the rule prescribes requires the PSC to make a determination of confidentiality and notify the applicant. The PSC processed 1,280 requests for confidential treatment of data in calendar year 1999 and has processed 975 requests so far in calendar year 2000. This proposed rule will not have a fiscal impact on the PSC or local government.
The rule does not propose changes that would create fiscal effects on either state or local governments.
Contact Person
Questions from the media may be directed to Jeffrey L. Butson, Public Affairs Director at (608) 267-0912.
Questions regarding these rules should be directed to Edward S. Marion at (608) 266-1264, or by e-mail at
marioe@psc.state.wi.us. Hearing or speech-impaired individuals may also use the Commission's TTY number, (608) 267-1479.
Notice of submission of proposed rules to the legislature
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings for further information on a particular rule.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(CR 00-119):
Ch. ATCP 30 - Relating to pesticide product restrictions.
Ch. Trans 201 - Relating to outdoor advertising sign annual fees.
Administrative rules filed with the
Revisor of Statutes Bureau
The following administrative rules have been filed with the Revisor of Statutes Bureau and are in the process of being published. The date assigned to each rule is the projected effective date. It is possible that the publication of these rules could be delayed. Contact the Revisor of Statutes Bureau at (608) 266-7275 for updated information on the effective dates for the listed rules.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(
CR 00-104)
An order affecting chs. ATCP 136 relating to reclaiming and recycling refrigerant for mobile air conditioners.
Effective 3-1-01
Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board
(
CR 00-131)
An order to create chs. AT 1 to 5 relating to the licensure and regulation of athletic trainers.
Effective 3-1-01
An order affecting ch. Comm 46 relating to risk screening and closure criteria for petroleum product contaminated sites, and agency roles and responsibilities.
Effective 3-1-01
An order to repeal and recreate ch. HFS 175 relating to recreational and educational camps.
Effective 3-1-01
An order to repeal and recreate ch. HFS 110 relating to licensing of ambulance service providers and licensing of emergency medical technicians-basic.
Effective 3-1-01
An order affecting ch. Phar 8 relating to the dispensing of controlled substances.
Effective 3-1-01
An order to create ch. Trans 156, relating to the automated partnership processing system program.
Effective 2-1-01
An order affecting ch. Trans 4 relating to the state public transit operating assistance program.
Effective 2-1-01
An order affecting ch. DWD 16 relating to emergency assistance for families facing impending homelessness.
Effective 2-1-01
An order affecting chs. DWD 12 and 56 relating to W-2 eligibility and child care copayments.
Effective 2-1-01
An order affecting chs. DWD 22 and HSS 205, 206, 207, 225, and 244 relating to obsolete public assistance policies and procedures.
Effective 3-1-01
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