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STATE OF MICHIGAN
BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF HEARING
REGARDING THE PROMULGATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
CASE NO. U-15964; SOAHR #2010-013
· The Michigan Public Service Commission is considering the promulgation of rules governing mergers and acquisitions involving jurisdictional regulated utilities, located at R 460.301 to R
460.303. The Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit comments from anyone who wishes to comment on the proposed rules. The rules are proposed to take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
· The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.
· You may call or write the Michigan Public Service Commission, 6545 Mercantile Way, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909, (800) 292-9555 for a free copy of the proposed rules. Any person may review the rules at the Commission offices, or on the Commission’s E-Docket Website at michigan.gov/mpscedockets. The rules are published in the January 1, 2011 issue of the Michigan Register under SOAHR #2010-013, and may also be accessed at the SOAHR website, www.michigan.gov/soahr, under “Recent and Pending Rule Changes.”
· The public hearing will be held:
DATE: January 25, 2011
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Michigan Public Service Commission
6545 Mercantile Way, Suite 7 Lansing, Michigan
PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may attend and participate.
The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. People needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160 at least a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
These proposed rules will create standards for approval and an application process for mergers and acquisitions involving jurisdictional regulated utilities. The hearing will be for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all interested persons to present statements, views, data, questions, or arguments concerning the proposed rules. The public hearing will continue until all parties present have had a reasonable opportunity to present statements regarding the proposed rules. Persons presenting
statements may be asked questions by the Commission and its Staff, as well as by the presiding officer. Statements may be limited in duration by the presiding officer in order to ensure that all interested parties have an opportunity to participate in the proceedings.
Written and electronic comments may be filed with the Commission and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2011. Written comments should be sent to the Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Electronic comments may be e-mailed to mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Comments may also be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets Website at michigan.gov/mpscedockets.
Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 241-6170 or by e-mail at mpscedockets@michigan.gov. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter will become public information available on the Commission’s website and subject to disclosure. All comments should reference Case No. U-15964.
Jurisdiction is pursuant to section 6q of 2008 PA 286, MCL 460.6q.
December 21, 2010 Lansing, Michigan
