# COMAR Title 20 — Public Service Commission

## Subtitle 79 — Applications Concerning the Construction or Modification of Generating Stations, Qualified Generator Lead Lines, and Overhead Transmission Lines

### Chapter 02 — Administrative Provisions

#### Regulation .03 Proceedings on the Application.

*COMAR 20.79.02.03*

A. The Commission may hold hearings with any other state or local agency having jurisdiction to issue any permit, authority, or certificate that is required before construction or operation of a project can begin.

B. In order to ensure timely completion of the proceedings, the Commission may impose a schedule of procedural dates which is subject to change only for good cause shown.

C. Phased Proceeding Requests.

  (1) The applicant may request that the construction of a generating station be reviewed by the Commission in phases.

  (2) If a phased proceeding is requested and the request is granted by the Commission:

    (a) An applicant may file a partial application; and

    (b) The Commission may render separate findings of fact on any phase or issue within a phase.

  (3) Findings of fact rendered by the Commission under this section are not subject to further litigation unless warranted by new substantive issues or changed circumstances.