Section 309-5 - Duties of the commission (Adm. Code Section 905-A)In dealing with any proposed action which may substantially affect the interest of consumers, including but not limited to a proposed change of rates and the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions, the commission shall:
(1) Notify the Consumer Advocate when notice of the proposed action is given to the public or at a time fixed by agreement between the Consumer Advocate and the commission in a manner to assure the Consumer Advocate reasonable notice and adequate time to determine whether to intervene in such matter.(2) Consistent with its other statutory responsibilities, take such action with due consideration to the interest of consumers.1929, April 9, P.L. 177, art. IX-A, § 905-A, added 1976, July 9, P.L. 903, No. 161, § 1, effective 7/1/1976.