HB 2742
Relating to creating limited waiver from certificate of public convenience and necessity requirement for certain water or sewer services projects.
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a limited waiver from the requirement for water or sewer service projects to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Public Service Commission. The waiver would apply to projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 or Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, and reviewed and approved by the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, or projects funded through Economic Enhancement Grant funding. The waiver would expire on April 30, 2025, and includes provisions for expedited review and decision-making processes, as well as public notice requirements for projects not in the ordinary course of business.
Key provisions
- Waives the certificate of public convenience and necessity requirement for certain water and sewer projects funded by ARPA or SFR.
- Projects must be reviewed and approved by the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council.
- The waiver expires on April 30, 2025.
- Expedited decision-making timelines are established for the Public Service Commission.
- Requires adequate public notice for projects not in the ordinary course of business.
- Addresses rate increases and public input for political subdivisions.
- Clarifies procedures for rate approvals and county commission oversight.
- Includes provisions for pipeline projects and electric power projects.
Who is affected
- Water and sewer utilities
- Customers of water and sewer utilities
- The Public Service Commission
- Local municipalities
- Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council
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