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PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION _______________________ PUBLIC MEETING _______________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 (JC) 9:00 A.M. MAIN HEARING ROOM NO. 1 SECOND FLOOR COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING _______________________ The Commission will act on various matters at today's meeting, which is open to the public. However, since adequate forums have been made available for public participation in cases before the Commission, there will be no opportunity for the public to address the Commission. The attached agenda is complete at the time of issuance, but other items may be added and some stricken without further notice. The listing of an item on the agenda does not necessarily mean that the Commission will take final action on it at this meeting. When the Commission does take final action, its decision---except on routine, uncontested tariff filings---will be put in writing and served on the interested parties and made public at the time it is entered and served. All public documents---such as orders, opinions, hearing transcripts, comments, initial and recommended decisions, and the like---relating to items on the agenda, may be examined in the Commission's File Room located in Room N-201, Second Floor, this Building. The Commissioners seated on the bench are: COMMISSIONER VICE CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER James H. Cawley John F. Coleman, Jr. Robert F. Powelson Wayne E. Gardner Pamela A. Witmer THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS IS PERMITTED PROVIDED FLASH IS NOT USED. The Next Public Meeting is Tentatively Scheduled for Friday, October 28, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Minutes of the Meeting of Monday, September 12, 2011 (JFC)

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PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION_______________________

PUBLIC MEETING_______________________

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 (JC)

9:00 A.M.

MAIN HEARING ROOM NO. 1SECOND FLOOR COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING

_______________________

The Commission will act on various matters at today's meeting, which is open to thepublic. However, since adequate forums have been made available for public participationin cases before the Commission, there will be no opportunity for the public to addressthe Commission.

The attached agenda is complete at the time of issuance, but other items may be addedand some stricken without further notice.

The listing of an item on the agenda does not necessarily mean that the Commissionwill take final action on it at this meeting. When the Commission does take final action,its decision---except on routine, uncontested tariff filings---will be put in writing andserved on the interested parties and made public at the time it is entered and served.

All public documents---such as orders, opinions, hearing transcripts, comments,initial and recommended decisions, and the like---relating to items on the agenda, maybe examined in the Commission's File Room located in Room N-201, Second Floor, thisBuilding.

The Commissioners seated on the bench are:

COMMISSIONER VICE CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER

James H. Cawley John F. Coleman, Jr. Robert F. Powelson Wayne E. Gardner Pamela A. Witmer

THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS IS PERMITTED PROVIDED FLASH IS NOT USED.

The Next Public Meeting is Tentatively Scheduled for Friday, October 28, 2011 at 10:00 A.M.

Minutes of the Meeting of Monday, September 12, 2011 (JFC)

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***ANNOUNCEMENTS***

THE NEXT PUBLIC MEETING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITYCOMMISSION IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011 AT 10:00 A.M.IN HEARING ROOM #1, SECOND FLOOR, COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONEBUILDING, 400 NORTH STREET. AN AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING WILLBE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMISSIONERS AND INTERESTED PERSONSPRIOR TO THE PUBLIC MEETING.

ALSO, THE COMMISSION HELD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ONWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011, AT 10:00 A.M., IN THEJR. EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR, KEYSTONE BUILDING.

THE COMMISSION'S AGENDA WAS LIMITED TO:

1. DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS.

2. CONSULTING WITH ITS LEGAL OR TECHNICAL STAFF ABOUT ACTIONS WHICH THIS COMMISSION IS LITIGATING BEFORE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES OR COURTS.

3. DISCUSSING CASES WHICH WILL BE COMMENCED OR ADJUDICATED BY COMMISSION ACTION.

4. REVIEWING LEGALLY PRIVILEGED OR CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS.

5. DISCUSSING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ISSUES.

6. CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL ESTATE.

AN AGENDA FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS DISTRIBUTED TOALL COMMISSIONERS IN ADVANCE OF THIS SESSION. THIS NOTICE ISPROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 84 of 1986, KNOWN AS THE SUNSHINEACT.

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COPIES OF CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS'MOTIONS AND STATEMENTS WILL BE

AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UPIMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLIC MEETING

IN JR. EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS3RD FLOOR KEYSTONE BUILDING

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PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

FINAL AGENDA

October 14, 2011

BUREAUS OF TECHNICAL UTILITY SERVICES AND INVESTIGATION & ENFORCEMENT (Transportation)

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2184603-TAS A-2010-2184603 WYOMING VALLEY PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICE INC - Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order denying and dismissing the application.

2190747-TAS C-2011-2190747 BUR OF TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY VS DARYL HIGH - Complaint alleging failure to submit to a safety fitness review and failure to maintain adequate, efficient and safe service and facilities. Newville RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order directing that the complaint be sustained and the certificate of public convenience be cancelled.

2195604-TAS A-2010-2195604 AMERIQUEST AMBULANCE INC - Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, paratransit in use. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order denying and dismissing the application.

2202393-TAS A-2010-2202393 PENNDOT - Application to alter the public crossing in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

2221819-TAS A-2011-2221819 LAMBERT WORLDWIDE SERVICES LLC - Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, paratransit in use. Philadelphia, Philadelphia and Delaware Counties. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application as amended.

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AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2228373-TAS C-2011-2228373 BUR OF TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY VS A-00108273 CARRIER EXPRESS INC

- Complaint alleging failure to pay outstanding assessments. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order directing that the complaint be sustained and the certificate be cancelled.

2228375-TAS C-2011-2228375 BUR OF TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY VS A-00108362 E & M EXPRESS INC

- Complaint alleging failure to pay outstanding assessments. Thomasville, York County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order directing that the complaint be sustained and the certificate be cancelled.

2231406-TAS R-2011-2231406 EXETER AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION - Rate increase. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission approve Tariff Paratransit PA PUC No. 2, to become effective on 10/17/11.

2234460-TAS C-2011-2234460 BUR OF TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY VS FRAME'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC - Complaint alleging failure to pay outstanding assessments. West Chester, Chester County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order directing that the complaint be sustained and the certificate be cancelled.

2234982-TAS C-2011-2234982 BUR OF TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY VS CINDY RICHARDS T/A CINDY RICHARDS DELIVERY - Complaint alleging failure to pay outstanding assessments. Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order directing that the complaint be sustained and the certificate be cancelled.

2235592-TAS A-2011-2235592 KEYSER VAN SERVICE - Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. Scranton, Lackawanna County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application as amended.

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BUREAUS OF TECHNICAL UTILITY SERVICES AND INVESTIGATION & ENFORCEMENT (Transportation)

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2237122-TAS A-2011-2237122 NIKOS MOVERS INC - Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, household goods in use. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order denying and dismissing the application.

2240903-TAS A-2011-2240903 OSMAN I BAHAR T/A TAYBA MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION - Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. Philadelphia, Philadelphia County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order denying and dismissing the application.

2242004-TAS R-2011-2242004 MYERS COACH LINES INC - Rate increase. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission approve the Scheduled Route PA PUC No. 2 tariff, to become effective on 10/17/11.

2244438-TAS A-2011-2244438 IVOIR TRANSPORTATION LLC - Application for the right to begin to transport persons as a common carrier by motor vehicle. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order denying and dismissing the application.

2247910-TAS A-2011-2247910 CAPITOL BUS COMPANY - Application for the discontinuance of services and cancellation of its certificates to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in call or demand, paratransit, scheduled route, property and group and party 16 plus service. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

2248149-TAS A-2011-2248149 STEPHANIE L BLAKENEY T/A BLAKENEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE- Application for the right to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in group and party service in vehicles seating 11 to 15 passengers, including the driver. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

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BUREAUS OF TECHNICAL UTILITY SERVICES AND INVESTIGATION & ENFORCEMENT (Transportation)

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2248220-TAS A-2011-2248220 PENNSYLVANIA COACH LINES INC A-00110344 - Application for the discontinuance of service and

cancellation of its certificate to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in airport transfer service. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

2249480-TAS A-2011-2249480 CONVEYANCE CARE INC - Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. Philadelphia, Philadelphia County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

2250317-TAS R-2011-2250317 GARDNER MOVING COMPANY A-00108945 - Rate Increase.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission approve Supplement No. 16 to Tariff Freight Pa PUC No. 2, to become effective 10/17/11.

2250322-TAS R-2011-2250322 MOONEY'S RELOCATION SPECIALISTS INC A-00106317 - Rate Increase. Glenside, Montgomery County

RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission approve Tariff Freight Pa. PUC No. 14 be approved to become effective on 10/17/11.

2250615-TAS A-2011-2250615 YOUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY LLC - Application for the right to begin to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. Philadelphia, Philadelphia County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

2253918-TAS A-2011-2253918 MICHAEL JAMES HIMES A-00123965 - Application for the discontinuance of service and

cancellation of its certificate to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. Paradise, Lancaster County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

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AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2253952-TAS A-2011-2253952 TIMOTHY S POWELL A-00122476 - Application for the discontinuance of service and

cancellation of its certificate to transport as a common carrier by motor vehicle, persons in paratransit service. Punxsutawney, Jefferson County RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

2259753-TAS R-2011-2259753 TRISTATE HOUSEHOLD GOODS TARIFF CONFERENCE INC - Rate Increase. RECOMMENDATION: That the Comimission approve the 9th Revised Page 76 to Tariff Freight Pa. PUC No. 50, to become effective on 10/17/11.

2259983-TAS R-2011-2259983 TRISTATE HOUSEHOLD GOODS TARIFF CONFERENCE INC - Rate Increase. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission approve the revised pages to Tariff Freight PA PUC No. 51-W to become effective on 10/17/11.

2262631-TAS R-2011-2262631 GLOSE MOVING & STORAGE INC - Rate Increase. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission approve the 4th Revised Page 45-A; 4th Revised Page 46; 4th Revised Page 47; and 3rd Revised Page 47-B to Tariff Freight Pa. PUC No. 54,to become effective on 10/17/11.

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BUREAU OF AUDITS

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2123025-AUD D-2009-2123025 PPL ELECTRIC - Auditor's Report Remand Rider-1 for the thirteen months ended 12/31/09, twelve months ended 11/30/08, and four months ended 11/30/07. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission release the Audit Report to the public.

2191477-AUD D-2010-2191477 WELLSBORO ELECTRIC - Auditor's Report on the Generation Supply Service Rate for the 12 months ended 12/31/09. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission release the Audit Report to the public.

2191478-AUD D-2010-2191478 CITIZENS ELECTRIC - Auditor's Report on the Generation Supply Service Rate for the 12 months ended 12/31/09. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission release the Audit Report to the public.

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BUREAU OF CONSUMER SERVICES

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2231038-BCS M-2011-2231038 MET-ED, PENELEC, AND PENN POWER - Universal Service and Energy Conservation Plans for 2012-2014 filed on 2/28/11; and amended plans filed on 8/26/11, in accordance with the Commission’s regulations at 52 Pa. Code §§54.71-78. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Tentative Order, which approves the First Energy Companies’ Plans.

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2237952-DIR I-2011-2237952 INVESTIGATION OF PA'S RETAIL ELECTRICITY MARKET - Order entered on 7/28/11, directing OCMO to hold technical conferences to address intermediate and long term issues pertaining to the competitive retail electricity market and provide specific proposals for changes to the existing retail market and default service model. This Tentative Order provides intermediate recommendations from OCMO that are intended to serve as guidance to the Electric Distribution Companies in developing the format and structure of their upcoming default service plans. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the Tentative Order, which directs interested parties to provide comments on OCMO’s recommendations.

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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

1086888-OSA A-00110899 TROPIANO AIRPORT SHUTTLE INC - Complaint instituted on 3/7/11, at Docket C-2011-2227106, alleging that Petitioner failed to pay an outstanding civil penalty of $250, imposed on Petitioner due to its failure to file acceptable evidence of insurance with the Commission. Petitioner did not file an answer to the Complaint. By Order entered 5/9/11, the Commission cancelled Petitioner's Certificate of Public Convenience. On 7/13/11, Petitioner filed a Petition for Reinstatement. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Petition, subject to a condition.

1206309-OSA R-00072492 CITY OF BETHLEHEM R-00072492C0001 - Supplement No. 3 to Tariff Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 6,

filed on 6/29/07. On 1/14/08, the City, the OTS and the OCA filed a Joint Settlement. By Opinion and Order entered 5/27/08, the Commission approved the ALJ’s Recommended Decision adopting the Joint Settlement. The City filed its compliance tariff on 6/3/08. The Authority filed Exceptions to the City's compliance filing on 6/9/08. On 10/9/08, the Commission issued an Opinion and Order denying the Authority’s Exceptions and approving the City’s compliance filing on one day’s notice. The City filed Petitions for Reconsideration of the 5/27/08 and 10/9/08 Orders. On 12/3/09, the matter was remanded to the OALJ. On 5/3/11, the Commission issued the ALJ’s Recommended Decision on Remand. On 5/23/11, the Authority filed Exceptions. On 6/2/11, the OTS, the OCA, and the City filed Replies to Exceptions. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which denies the Exceptions and modifies the ALJ’s Recommended Decision on Remand.

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AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2186754-OSA C-2010-2186754 PETER COPPOLA VS PECO ENERGY COMPANY - Formal Complaint filed on 7/9/10, alleging that there were incorrect charges on an electric bill. On 7/29/10, PECO filed an Answer, denying that there were incorrect charges and requesting that the Complaint be dismissed. The Initial Hearing was held on 2/4/11. In an Initial Decision, issued 3/1/11, ALJ Jones dismissed the Complaint for failure to comply with the ALJ’s Prehearing Orders dated 11/10/10 and 12/30/10 and denied the request for a continuance. Mr. Coppola filed Exceptions on 3/17/11. No Replies to Exceptions were filed. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which denies the Exceptions and modifies the ALJ’s Initial Decision.

2196342-OSA M-2011-2196342 PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP - Proposed Settlement Agreement issued on 8/11/11, for comment. The Dollar Energy Fund and the Public Utility Law Project filed Comments on 8/19/11 amd 8/31/11, respectively. PPL filed Reply Comments on 9/19/11. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order approving the Settlement without modification.

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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2210316-OSA M-2010-2210316 UGI UTILITIES INC - ELECTRIC DIVISION - Secretarial Letter issued on 12/23/09, inviting four electric distribution companies, which are not subject to Act 129, to file voluntary EE&C Plans. On 11/9/10, UGI filed a Petition seeking approval of a proposed EE&C Plan. ALJ Colwell's Recommended Decision of 7/15/11, recommended that the Petition be approved in part, and denied in part. Exceptions were filed by UGI, the OCA and the OTS on 7/25/11. UGI, the OCA, the OSBA and the OTS filed Reply Exceptions on 8/1/11. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which grants in part the Exceptions of the OCA, and denies all other Exceptions; adopts the Recommended Decision, as modified; and grants in part, and denies in part, UGI’s Petition.

2215623-OSA R-2010-2215623 COLUMBIA GAS OF PA INC C-2011-2224941 - Supplement No. 156 to Tariff Gas - Pa. P.U.C. No. 9, C-2011-2224985 filed on 9/29/10, containing a proposed modification of C-2011-2227004 Tariff Rule No. 15 to provide for a BTU content C-2011-2230067 adjustment to the monthly determination of customers' C-2011-2232186 billing Mcfs. Supplement No. 163 to Tariff Gas - Pa. C-2011-2224944 P.U.C. No. 9, filed on 1/14/11, containing rates C-2011-2225050 calculated to produce $37.8 million (7.7%) in additional C-2011-2225828 annual revenues. The Commission consolidated the C-2011-2225878 filings and instituted an investigation. On 7/1/11, the C-2011-2227222 parties filed a Joint Petition in Partial Settlement to

resolve certain issues. On 8/10/11, the Commission issued the Recommended Decision of ALJ Dunderdale. On 8/22/11, Columbia, OCA, BI&E and PCOC filed Exceptions. On 8/29/11, Columbia, OCA, BI&E, PCOC and OSBA filed Reply Exceptions. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which modifies the ALJ's Recommended Decision.

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AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2216205-OSA C-2010-2216205 ARMSTRONG TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC VS VZ PA, VZ NORTH, VZ ACCESS and MCI COMM SVC - Formal Complaints filed on 12/16/10, each alleging that Verizon (collectively) has not paid for services provided by Armstrong. The complaint proceeding was assigned to ALJ Buckley. On 7/18/11, ALJ Buckley issued an Order denying a Motion by Verizon to Dismiss or Stay the proceeding. On 8/19/11, Verizon filed a Petition for Interlocutory Review and Answer to a Material Question. By Secretarial Letter dated 8/25/11, the Commission extended the time for consideration of the Petition. On 8/29/11, Briefs were filed by Verizon and Armstrong. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Petition and answers the Material Question consistent with the discussion therein.

2223613-OSA A-2011-2223613 KUHN TRANSPORTATION LLC A-6413167 - Application filed 1/12/11. Several Parties, including

Global Medical Transportation Services, filed protests. Except for Global’s protest, the protests were withdrawn based on restrictive amendments, and the case was returned to the BTS for review under modified procedure. On 5/31/11, the Applicant submitted a request to modify its proposed service territory to restrict its service area to transportation originating in the counties of Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill. In an Order, entered 8/1/11, the Commission approved the Application as modified. On 8/4/11, Global filed a Petition for Rescission and Amendment of the Order. No answers have been filed in response to the Petition. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order which tentatively denies the Petition, but provides the Parties with 20 days to submit comments or initiate appropriate proceedings.

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AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2238127-OSA C-2011-2238127 PHILLIP ROBINSON VS SHREWSBURY BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY - Formal Complaint filed on 4/26/11, alleging, inter alia, that the Authority's rates were not equitable among the different municipalities in the service area. On 5/19/11, the Authority filed Preliminary Objections and Notice to Plead which sought dismissal of the Complaint on the basis of, inter alia, lack of jurisdiction, lack of standing, and legal insufficiency. The Complainant filed a Response to the Preliminary Objections on 5/26/11. In her Initial Decision, issued on 7/18/11, ALJ Long recommended that: (1) the Preliminary Objections filed by the Authority be granted; (2) the Complaint be dismissed; and (3) the record be marked closed. The following Exceptions were filed to the Initial Decision: (1) the Complainant on 8/1/11; and (2) the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff on 8/5/11. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that: (1) grants the Complainant's Exceptions; (2) grants Prosecutory Staff's Exceptions; (3) reverses the ALJ's Initial Decision; and (4) refers this matter to OALJ for further proceedings.

2253634-OSA A-2011-2253634 TIME WARNER CABLE AND PYMATUNING INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE - Joint Petition filed on 7/21/11, seeking approval of adoption of an Interconnection Agreement, pursuant to Section 252(i) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice was published in the PA Bulletin. No comments or protests were received. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Joint Petition.

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OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS

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2256434-OSA A-2011-2256434 NET TALK.COM INC AND VERIZON PA - Joint Petition filed on 8/5/11, seeking approval of an Interconnection Agreement pursuant to Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice was published in the PA Bulletin. No comments or protests were received. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Joint Petition

2256513-OSA A-2011-2256513 NET TALK.COM INC AND VERIZON NORTH - Joint Petition filed on 8/5/11, seeking approval of an Interconnection Agreement pursuant to Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice was published in the PA Bulletin. No comments or protests were received. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Joint Petition.

2256516-OSA A-2011-2256516 DIGIZIP.COM, INC AND VERIZON PA - Joint Petition filed on 8/5/11, requesting approval of an Interconnection Agreement pursuant to Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice was published in the PA Bulletin. No comments or protests were received. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Joint Petition.

2256586-OSA A-2011-2256586 DIGIZIP.COM, INC AND VERIZON NORTH - Joint Petition filed on 8/5/11, requesting approval of an Interconnection Agreement pursuant to Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Notice was published in the PA Bulletin. No comments or protests were received. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Opinion and Order that grants the Joint Petition.

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BUREAU OF TECHNICAL UTILITY SERVICES

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1152832-FUS A-125080 SOUTH JERSEY ENERGY COMPANY - Amendment filed on 8/9/11, for approval to operate in the additional service territory of UGI Penn Natural Gas, within PA. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that approves the amendment.

2062697-FUS M-2008-2062697 PILOT PROJECT-IMPLEMENT INTL WTR ASSOC ANDAMERICAN WTR WKS WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY - Bureau of Fixed Utilities lead a group of volunteer jurisdictional water companies to participate in a 24-month pilot program to consider the merits of implementing a new water audit methodology. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Tentative Opinion & Order which implements the requirement to file annual water audit summaries by the participating companies.

2132021-FUS A-2009-2132021 CONSUMER ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC - Application filed on 8/10/11, for approval to amend its electric generation supplier license to include residential customers in Mixed Meter Scenarios. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the license amendment.

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2132064-FUS A-2009-2132064 CUSTOMER ACQUISITION SPECIALISTS OF AMERICA INC - Application filed on 8/11/11, for approval to amend its electric generation supplier license to include residential and small commercial (25kW and under) customers in Mixed Meter Scenarios. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the amendment.

2201777-FUS A-2010-2201777 ALPHABUYER LLC (PP from 09/08/2011) - Application filed on 9/28/10, for approval to offer,

render, furnish, or supply natural gas supply services to residential and commercial customers in the service territory of Valley Energy, National Fuel Gas , UGI Central Penn, Peoples Natural Gas, T.W. Phillips, UGI Utilities, UGI Penn Natural Gas, Columbia Gas, Equitable Gas, Philadelphia Gas Works, and PECO, within PA. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the application.

2217557-FUS A-2010-2217557 BRANDED RETAIL ENERGY CO LLC - Application filed on 12/28/10, for approval to offer, render, furnish or supply electricity or electric generation services as a broker/marketer to residential, small commercial (25 kW and under demand), large commercial (over 25 kW demand) and industrial customers in electric distribution company service territories throughout PA. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that denies the application.

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2219913-FUS A-2011-2219913 PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP - Letter of Notification filed on 1/6/11, with respect to the reconstruction of the PA portion of the Manor-Graceton 230 kV Transmission Line in Manor Township, Lancaster County and in Chanceford, Lower Chanceford and Peach Bottom Townships in York County. Authority for this procedure is provided for at §57.72(d)(1)(i) and (v). No protests were filed and no hearings were held. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that approves the application.

2221017-FUS A-2011-2221017 AMERIGREEN ENERGY INC - Application filed on 8/26/11, for approval to amend its natural gas supplier license to expand its natural gas distribution company service territories to include Columbia Gas. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the application amendment.

2228595-FUS A-2011-2228595 PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP (PP from 09/12/2011) - Letter of Notification filed on 2/28/11, pursuant to 52

Pa. Code Chapter 57.72 with respect to the reconstruction of the PA portion of the Otter Creek-Conastone 230 kV Transmission Line in Chanceford, East Hopewell and Hopewell Townships in York County. Authority for this procedure is provided for at §57.72(d)(1)(i) and (v). No protests were filed and no hearings were held. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order that approves the application.

2232268-FUS A-2011-2232268 CAN DO, INC - WATER DIVISION- Application filed on 3/18/11, for approval to begin to offer, render, furnish, or supply water service to the public in an additional portion of Butler Township, Luzerne County. Proofs of service and publication were filed. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves this application.

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2250599-FUS A-2011-2250599 INSOURCE POWER INC - Application filed on 7/1/11, for approval to become a licensed electric generation supplier as a broker/marketer, in the electric distribution company service territories of Met-Ed, Penelec, PPL Electric, PECO Energy, West Penn Power, and Duquesne Light in PA. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the application.

2252870-FUS M-2011-2252870 LEHIGH COUNTY'S 911 M-00920377 - System Renewal Plan filed on 7/20/11 by PEMA

requesting that the Commission formally review the costs associated with the contribution rate of $1.25 per access line per month and make a recommendation to PEMA within 90 days of the receipt date. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves a contribution rate of $1.25 per access line per month.

2254838-FUS A-2011-2254838 DOME-TECH INC - Application filed on 6/2/11, for approval to offer, render, furnish or supply electricity or electric generation services as a broker/marketer for large commercial (over 25 kw demand), industrial and governmental customers in electric distribution company service territories throughout PA. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the application.

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2256392-FUS A-2011-2256392 DIGIZIP.COM, INC A-2011-2256441 - Application filed on 8/5/11, for approval to offer,

render, furnish or supply telecommunication services as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier in the service areas of Verizon PA and Verizon North. No protests were filed and no hearings were held. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission approve the application consistent with the proposed Order.

2257076-FUS A-2011-2257076 SHOP MY POWER INC - Application filed on 6/22/11, for approval for a license to offer, render, furnish or supply electricity or electric generation services as a broker/marketer to residential, small commercial (25 kw and under demand), large commercial (over 25 kw demand), and industrial customers in the electric distribution company service territories of PECO, Duquesne Light, West Penn Power, PPL, Penelec, Met Ed, Penn Power, UGI Utilities, Wellsboro Electric, Citizens Electric and Pike County Light & Power throughout PA. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the application.

2257348-FUS A-2011-2257348 5LINX ENTERPRISES INC - Application filed on 8/12/11, for approval to become a licensed electric generation supplier acting as a broker/marketer for small commercial (25 kW and under demand), large commercial (over 25 kW demand), and industrial customers in the electric distribution company service territories of PPL Electric and PECO Energy within PA. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the application.

2257454-FUS P-2011-2257454 PEOPLES TWP LLC - Petition filed on 8/15/11, for approval to defer the start date of its CAP program from 9/1/11 to 1/1/12 due to unanticipated computer programming delays. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order which approves the petition.

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2257868-FUS A-2011-2257868 CONVERSANT TECHNOLOGIES INC - Application filed on 8/16/2011, for approval of the Company’s Discontinuance and Abandonment of Interexchange Toll Reseller (detariffed) services to the public in PA. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order approving the application.

2263629-FUS S-2011-2263629 PEOPLES TWP LLC - Securities certificate filed on 9/14/11, for approval for registration of a securities certificate for the issuance of debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $21 million. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission register the securities certificate.

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LAW BUREAU

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2226044-LAW P-2011-2226044 YOURTEL AMERICA, INC- Petition dated 2/15/11, seeking designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) for purposes of qualifying for low-income federal Universal Service Fund support (Lifeline and Link Up) for telecommunications service offerings to low-income consumers in the Commonwealth. On 4/2/11, notice was published in the PA Bulletin. On 4/18/11, OCA filed comments in support of the petition, on certain conditions. On 4/29/11, YourTel filed reply comments agreeing to meet the OCA suggested conditions. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission grant the Petition for limited designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for purposes of low-income federal Universal Service Fund support.

2247936-LAW P-2011-2247936 OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE - Complaint Filing of 6/16/11, seeking an investigation into Exelon/Constellation merger together with 3 addtional requests for relief. In most recent pleading, OSBA contents that Petition seeking Commission intervention is moot & requests its Petitions for Declaratory Orders be held in abeyance. OSBA requests that its Complaint be referred to OALJ. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission find OSBA Petition seeking Intervention be dismissed as moot, OSBA's Complaint requesting investigation be implemented be assigned to OALJ, and OSBA's Petition for Declaratory Orders regarding status of EGS and NGS licenses held in abeyance.

2257808-LAW P-2011-2257808 TRISTATE HOUSEHOLD GOOD TARIFF CONFERENCE INC - Petition filed requesting that the simplified tariff procedures prescribed by 52 Pa Code §23.67, be modified by increasing the threshold amount therein from $200.000 to $500,000. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order.

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2263852-LAW P-2011-2263852 VERIZON PA AND VERIZON NORTH - Petition for Bona Fide Retail Request Deployment Extensions Due to Extreme Weather Events. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission adopt the proposed Order granting the petition.

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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

AGENDA NO. DOCKET NO. NAME AND SUBJECT

2093217-ALJ M-2009-2093217 DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY - Petition for Approval of Changes to its Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Demand Response Plan filed on 5/9/11, requesting certain modifications, which require Commission approval. On 5/19/11, OCA and Duquesne Industrial Intervenors filed separate answers to Duquesne’s Petition, and Comverge, Inc., filed a Petition to Intervene. On 8/26/11, a Joint Petition for Settlement was filed. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judge Corbett’s Recommended Decision approving the Settlement.

2161237-ALJ F-2010-2161237 JOHN SZATKIEWICZ VS DUQUESNE LIGHT - Formal Complaint filed 2/16/10, alleging that his bills for electric service were super high and that the bills dropped after he complained. DLC removed his meter, checked it and remounted it. He also alleges that the lights would flicker and that he lost four television sets in 2½ years. DLC filed its Answer on 3/22/10. An initial hearing was held on 7/13/10. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt ALJ Hoyer’s Initial Decision sustaining the high bill complaint and ordering DLC to recalculate Complainant’s monthly bill from February 2007 through March 9, 2010, and issue a corrected billing.

2169067-ALJ C-2010-2169067 JULIUS TAYLOR VS VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA - Formal Complaint filed on 4/5/10, alleging a billing dispute. Verizon filed its Answer on 5/19/10. A hearing was held on 2/10/11. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt ALJ Nguyen’s Initial Decision denying the Complaint.

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2182016-ALJ C-2010-2182016 RICHARD ADAMS VS UGI UTILITIES INC-GAS - Formal Complaint filed on 6/15/10, alleging that his “Gas Beyond the Main” or GBM rate was going to change and requesting that the gas company provide natural gas to his street. UGI filed its Answer and New Matter on 7/7/10. On 4/5/11, a hearing was held. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt ALJ Jandebeur’s Initial Decision dismissing the Complaint.

2190335-ALJ C-2010-2190335 WINDELL C WIGGINS VS PECO ENERGY COMPANY - Formal Complaint filed on 7/27/10, alleging that he never applied for PECO services and stated the verification documents of employment and signature obtained by PECO are erroneous and forged. PECO filed its Answer on 8/17/10. A hearing was held on 2/8/11. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt ALJ Jones’ Initial Decision dismissing the Complaint with prejudice for failure to prosecute.

2205259-ALJ C-2010-2205259 A MOSES INC VS VERIZON PA - Formal Complaint filed 10/12/10, alleging various complaints. The Complainant sought relief in the form of monetary damages. Verizon filed an Answer and New Matter denying the material allegations of the complaint. Verizon also filed Preliminary Objections seeking to dismiss the complaint because the Commission lacks jurisdiction over internet service and lacks authority to award money damages. No hearing was held. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt ALJ Vero’s Initial Decision dismissing the complaint and granted Verizon’s Preliminary Objections.

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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

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2213955-ALJ C-2010-2213955 DENNIS VICARIO VS PHILADELPHIA GAS (PP from 09/08/2011) WORKS

- Formal Complaint filed on 12/6/10, alleging that PGW placed a lien on his property for unpaid natural gas service bills. On 12/22/10, PGW filed its Answer and Preliminary Objections. On 1/3/11, complainant filed an Answer to the Preliminary Objections. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt ALJ Weismandel’s Initial Decision dismissing the complaint.

2230259-ALJ R-2011-2230259 NEWTOWN ARTESIAN WATER CO. P-2010-2216324 - Supplement No. 82 to Tariff Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 9

filed on 3/10/11, proposing changes in rates calculated to produce an annual increase to become effective 5/9/11. On 12/20/10, NAWC filed a Petition seeking to defer and record unrecovered purchased water costs that NAWC would incur as a result of the 1/1/11 increase in purchased water charges implemented by Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority. Answers in opposition to the Petition were filed. A Hearing was held on 7/21/11, and on 8/18/11, a Joint Petition for Settlement was filed. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judge Barnes’ Recommended Decision approving the Settlement without modification.

2231202-ALJ C-2011-2231202 WILLIAM F PIZOLI VS DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY - Formal Complaint filed on 3/14/11, alleging DLC trespassed on his property, damaged a tree, and replaced a utility pole in the wrong location in November 2010. For relief, he asks the Commission to order DLC to reposition the pole to an agreed-upon location and for damages. On 4/5/11, DLC answered the complaint denying any wrongdoing. A hearing was held on 6/24/11. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt ALJ Corbett’s Initial Decision denying the complaint.

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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

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2233859-ALJ M-2011-2233859 DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY - Transmission Service Charge Reconciliation filed on 3/30/11. The Statement was filed pursuant to Section 1307(e) of the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa. C.S. § 1307(e). On 7/28/11, a public hearing was held. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judge Cowell’s Recommended Decision accepting the Statement insofar as it is undisputed.

2238943-ALJ R-2011-2238943 UGI PENN NATURAL GAS COMPANY - Pre-filing and definitive annual purchased gas cost filing, filed on 4/29/11 and 6/1/11, respectively, pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §§53.64 and 53.65. The PGC filing proposed a PGC rate of $6.7640/Mcf for Rates R and GL, and a PGC rate of $6.7251/Mcf for Rates N and CIAC, which were unchanged from rates in effect on 6/1/11. On 8/23/11, a Stipulation In Settlement Of Section 1307(f) Rate Investigation was filed. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judge Melillo’s Recommended Decision approving the Settlement without modification.

2238949-ALJ R-2011-2238949 UGI CENTRAL PENN GAS, INC - Pre-filing and definitive annual purchased gas cost filing, filed on 4/29/11 and 6/1/11, respectively, pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §§53.64 and 53.65. The PGC filing proposed a PGC residential rate of $6.2704/Dth and a non-residential PGC rate of $6.2356/Dth for Rates G, RS, and O, which were unchanged from rates in effect on 6/1/11. On 8/23/11, a Stipulation In Settlement Of Section 1307(f) Rate Investigation was filed. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judge Melillo’s Recommended Decision approving the Settlement without modification.

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2238953-ALJ R-2011-2238953 UGI UTILITIES, INC - GAS DIVISION - Pre-filing and definitive annual purchased gas cost filing, filed on 4/29/11 and 6/1/11, respectively, pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §§53.64 and 53.65. The PGC filing proposed a Rate R PGC(1) rate of $8.4888/Mcf, and an average PGC(2) rate of $6.2010/Mcf. On 8/23/11, a Stipulation In Settlement Of Section 1307(f) Rate Investigation was filed. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judge Melillo’s Recommended Decision approving the Settlement without modification.

2239263-ALJ R-2011-2239263 PECO ENERGY COMPANY - GAS - Pre-filing and definitive annual purchased gas cost filing, filed 4/29/11 and 5/27/11, respectively, pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §§53.64 and 53.65. This tariff supplement proposed to increase the PGC from $5.7395/Mcf to $6.6403/Mcf. PECO also filed a reconciliation of previously incurred expenses and revenues. On 8/16/11, a Joint Petition for Complete Settlement of Rate Investigation was filed. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judges Chestnut and Vero’s Recommended Decision approving the Settlement without modification.

2241892-ALJ M-2011-2241892 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO. - Annual Transmission Service Charge reconciliation for the twelve months ended 3/31/11. On 7/28/11, a public hearing was held. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judge Colwell’s Recommended Decision accepting the Reconciliation, insofar as it is undisputed.

2245457-ALJ M-2011-2245457 PECO ENERGY COMPANY - ELECTRIC - Energy Efficiency & Conservation Reconciliation filed on 5/31/11. The Statement was filed pursuant to Section 1307(e) of the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa. C.S. § 1307(e). On 7/28/11, a public hearing was held. COMMISSION REVIEW: That the Commission adopt Judge Cowell’s Recommended Decision accepting the Statement insofar as it is undisputed.

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CARRY-IN AGENDA

October 14, 2011

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

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2266832-CMR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS - MOTION of Commissioner Witmer

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