Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part I - Public Utility Commission
Subpart C - Fixed Service Utilities
Chapter 69 - GENERAL ORDERS, POLICY STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES ON FIXED UTILITIES
SETTLEMENT GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR MAJOR RATE CASES-STATEMENT OF POLICY
Section 69.406 - Review of full and partial settlements

(a) Objections to a settlement of the issues in a general rate increase proceeding should be filed within 10 days of the date the settlement is filed with the ALJ. The ALJ will issue a recommended decision regarding the settlement or stipulation within 21 days or less of the deadline for filing objections. Parties objecting to a proposed settlement or stipulation are encouraged to set forth facts, affidavits, argument and relevant legal analysis and, if desired, a specific request to continue to litigate. A request to litigate should be supported by appropriate information and legal argument concerning the implications of denial of a continued opportunity to litigate the matter in lieu of settlement.

(b) Exceptions to the ALJ's recommended decision will be filed within 7 days after the date the recommended decision is issued. Unless otherwise permitted by the Commission, reply exceptions will not be accepted.

(c) If only a stipulation of certain general rate increase issues is achieved, the ALJ will provide for an expedited schedule for hearing and briefing of the non-settled issues. The Commission will also provide for an expedited schedule for the filing of exceptions and review of the ALJ's recommended decision.