P.R. Laws tit. 22, § 1054w
(a) The Energy Commission shall visit the facilities of certified electric power companies, from time to time, and investigate the necessary documents to verify compliance with the orders, rules, and regulations established by the Commission. The Commission may enter said facilities during reasonable hours to conduct tests and audits, and may install and use in said facilities any device needed to carry out its duties, as well as to take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the established rules.
(b) The Commission may, at any time or place, (i) examine under oath, whether through a formal interview or summons, all officials and employees of a certified electric power company and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revitalization Corporation; (ii) require certified electric power companies, as well as the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revitalization Corporation, to produce any copies of any records, documents, information, or data deemed necessary by the Commission to fulfill the responsibilities thereof under this chapter, subject to any constitutional or statutory right, or applicable privilege; and (iii) issue summons requiring the appearance and testimony of witnesses to obtain the information needed to enforce the provisions of this chapter. If any person refuses to comply with a summons of the Commission, the Commission may resort to the Court of First Instance and request a court order compelling any person to appear before the Commission to give testimony, furnish evidence, or both, in connection with the matters before its consideration. Summons may be served in the same manner as these are served under the applicable rules of civil procedure.
(c) The Commission may investigate and determine the value of useful property in the facilities of all certified electric power companies. To conduct this evaluation, it shall take into account the original cost of the property, the depreciation thereof, and any other valuation factor that the Commission may deem to be related to such value.
(d) If the Commission obtains information about any undue situation, action, or omission that is outside of its jurisdiction, such situation shall be duly referred along with its corresponding account of facts to the agency or entity with competent jurisdiction in order to be duly addressed.
(e) The Commission shall have jurisdiction to investigate any matter related to compliance with the laws that apply to the enforcement of the public policy on energy and the purposes of this chapter.
History —May 27, 2014, No. 57, § 6.24; Feb. 16, 2016, No. 4, § 19.