Section 815-RICR-00-00-1.16 - Emergency ReliefA. The Division has the power to permit any public utility to temporarily alter, amend, or suspend any existing rates, schedules, and orders relating to or affecting any public utility or part of any public utility, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-3-13. Such emergency relief may be sought by motion. An original and four (4) legible copies must be filed with the Clerk. 1. Contents a. In addition to the usual contents of a pleading, the motion must allege such extraordinary facts of immediate and irreparable injury as would justify the Division's exercise of discretion by granting emergency relief.2. Testimony and Exhibits a. The motion requesting emergency relief shall be accompanied by written testimony and exhibits in support of the motion.3. Notice a. Copies of the motion seeking emergency relief and the testimony and exhibits filed in support thereof shall be served upon the Department of Attorney General, and any other known parties.4. Hearing a. Motions for emergency relief other than emergency rate relief may be acted upon with or without hearing.5. Bond a. Emergency relief shall be granted subject to refund and may be conditioned upon a bond or other adequate protection.6. Commission Review a. Except with regard to those matters falling under R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-12-1 et seq, any relief granted by the Division must be reaffirmed by the Commission within ninety (90) calendar days.815 R.I. Code R. 815-RICR-00-00-1.16