Okla. Admin. Code § 165:5-13-2.1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 165:5-13-2.1 - Appointment of Public Utility Referee

(a) In Public Utility cases, the Commission may determine that a cause is of such public interest that the Commission may sua sponte appoint a Public Utility Referee to serve as the Administrative Law Judge with and/or for the Commission conducting the hearing process in the cause.

(b) The Public Utility Referee shall confer with and assist the Commissioners on all matters regarding the pending cause.

(c) The Public Utility Referee may assist the Commission in conducting the hearing of the cause in accordance with all other provisions of this Chapter; except that all provisions of this Chapter providing for exceptions of any nature are not applicable.

(d) Upon conclusion of the hearing of the cause, the Commissioners may seek the assistance of the Public Utility Referee in reaching a determination in the cause.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:5-13-2.1

Added at 20 Ok Reg 2293, eff 7-15-03; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2098, eff 7-11-10