H.P. 1173 - L.D. 1684
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 306: Uniform Disclosure and Informational Filing Requirements, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A, requires legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by the agency; and
Whereas, the above named major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 306: Uniform Disclosure and Informational Filing Requirements, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission, and submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, is authorized only if the rule is amended to:
1. Require that the disclosure label be provided to customers on a quarterly basis rather than on a semiannual basis.
The Public Utilities Commission is not required to hold hearings or conduct other formal proceedings prior to finally adopting the rule in accordance with this resolve.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective May 18, 1999.
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