Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 860 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Division 37 - WASTEWATER SERVICE REGULATION FOR JOINT WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITIES
Section 860-037-0307 - Wastewater Utility Compliance Enforcement by Commission Appointment of Regent to Operate and Manage a Wastewater System

(1) In extreme circumstances where a wastewater utility owner, operator, or representative demonstrates to the Commission's satisfaction an unwillingness, incapacity, or refusal to effectively operate and manage the wastewater system to provide safe and adequate service to its customers in compliance with Oregon statutes, rules, and standards, the Commission, after consultation with affected customers, may appoint a regent to operate and manage the wastewater system. The appointment shall be accomplished under an Interim Operating Agreement until a long-term option for the provision of wastewater is available to the customers.

(2) The regent appointed to operate, maintain, and repair the system must be, or employ, a qualified wastewater operator or be a qualified wastewater utility.

(3) The appointment of the regent may also include responsibility for billing and collection, customer service, and administration of the system.

(4) The regent shall record all transactions in a general ledger and supply a copy of the ledger and bank statements to the Commission.

(5) At the end of the Interim Operating Agreement, the Commission shall approve a final accounting of all monies and disbursement of surplus funds.