Regulation .14 Underlying Provider Notice of Utility Payment Failure.
Regulation .14 Underlying Provider Notice of Utility Payment Failure.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Required Notice.
(1)
If a utility fails to pay an undisputed bill of an underlying provider within 30 days of the due date, the underlying provider shall notify the Commission in writing and provide a copy of the notice to the utility.
(2)
The underlying provider's notice required under §A(1) of this regulation shall contain:
(a)
The name, address, and telephone number of the utility failing to make payment and contact information for the failing utility's account representative;
(b)
The nature of the service or facility of the underlying provider;
(c)
The location of the service or facility; and
(d)
The number of days that payment is past due.
B.
Commission Action. If the Commission receives the notice required under §A of this regulation, the Commission may:
(1)
Find that the utility is in jeopardy of discontinuing service; or
(2)
Require the utility to provide periodic reports to demonstrate that it is financially capable of continuing to provide service without interruption.