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November 5, 2024 Commission Meeting |
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Gas Agenda
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18046 and 18328
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Division Report on Rate RSE as of September 30, 2024
Based on preliminary figures at point-of-test September 30, 2024, the RSE return on average common equity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, was 10.06 percent, which was above the authorized range. As a result, rates will be reduced by $3,978,231 effective December 1, 2024, to reflect the adjustment under the normal operation of RSE. The authorized return on average common equity is 9.50 to 9.90 percent.
The preliminary indication is that the company ended Rate Year 2024 below the Cost Control Measurement Range.
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Final
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28101
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Division Report on Rate RSE as of September 30, 2024
Based on preliminary figures at point-of-test September 30, 2024, the RSE return on average common equity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, was 9.88 percent, which was within the authorized range and results in no adjustment to rates. The authorized return on average common equity is 9.70 percent to 10.30 percent.
The preliminary indication is that the company ended Rate Year 2024 within the Cost Control Measurement Range.
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Final
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(3)
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18046 and 18328
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Application for Approval to Suspend the Operation of the Accelerated Infrastructure Modernization (AIM) Program for Rate Year 2025
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Final
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(4)
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U-5209
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Application for Approval of an Amendment to the Special Services Agreement with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC. (Montevallo)
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Final
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(5)
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U-5472
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Application for Approval of a Special Services Agreement with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC. (O'Neal)
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Final
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(6)
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U-5473
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Application for Approval of a Special Services Agreement with Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc.
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Final
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(7)
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U-5475
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Application for Approval to Record a Regulatory Asset Associated with a New Pipeline and Related Facilities
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Final
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Telecommunication Agenda
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(8)
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U-4277
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Approval of an Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Alabama or AT&T Southeast and Telepak Networks, Inc. pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC
- TELEPAK NETWORKS, INC.
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Final
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U-4548
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Approval of an Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Alabama or AT&T Southeast and TEC of Jackson, Inc. pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC
- TEC OF JACKSON, INC.
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Final
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(10)
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U-5471
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Approval of an Interconnection Agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Alabama or AT&T Southeast and Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC
- UNITI FIBER GULFCO LLC
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Final
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(11)
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U-5474
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Approval of an Interconnection Agreement between Brightspeed of Alabama, LLC; Brightspeed of Southern Alabama, LLC and Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC
- BRIGHTSPEED OF SOUTHERN ALABAMA, LLC
- UNITI FIBER GULFCO LLC
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Final
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(12)
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D-7812
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Access Tariff Revision to change terms and conditions for Shared Use. Filed September 26, 2024 with a requested effective date of October 15, 2024.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC
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Final
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(13)
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D-7813
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Revises tariff to comply with the FCC's Incarcerated People's Communications Services (IPCS) Rate Order and the upcoming required ancillary fee changes. Filed October 18, 2024 with a November 19, 2024 effective date.
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- SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
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Final
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Legal Agenda
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(14)
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C-21060
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(Y) - Petition of Tammie G. & Edward L. Chism d/b/a Crown Charter Services of Northport, Alabama, for cancellation of Motor Carrier Certificate CB115 (Docket 31476). Motor Carrier Certificate CB115 was revoked by Commission Order dated October 1, 2024, due to Petitioner's failure to maintain proper proof of liability insurance coverage (Informal Docket C-21060).
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- TAMMIE G & EDWARD L CHISM
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Final
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(15)
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33492
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(Y) - Alabama Public Service Commission v. All Motor Carriers who failed to file Annual Reports for 2023 operations. Hearing held for all motor carriers who failed to file their Annual Reports for 2023 operations.
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Final
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(16)
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33437
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(Y) - Motor Carrier Certificate 4142 was issued to Ralph Moving LLC d/b/a Pink Zebra Moving of Columbus, GA ("Pink Zebra Moving"), by Commission Order dated March 6, 2024. Said Order also required Pink Zebra Moving to file its tariff, obtain insurance and registration numbers and properly identify its vehicles. Pink Zebra has failed to make the required filings.
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Final
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(17)
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33476
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(Y) - Motor Carrier Certificate 4165 was issued to Joyride Company LLC ("Joyride"), of Hoover, Alabama, by Commission Order dated July 8, 2024. Said Order also required Joyride to file its tariff, obtain insurance and registration numbers and properly identify its vehicles, Joyride has failed to make the required filings.
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Final
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(18)
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C-13402
C-21033
29785
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(Y) - Petition of L & L Trucking, LLC ("L & L"), of Selma, Alabama, for cancellation of Motor Carrier Certificate F3316 (Docket 29785). L & L also has approval of cargo self-insurance authority in Informal Docket C-13402. Motor Carrier Certificate F3316 was revoked by Commission Order dated September 10, 2024, due to Petitioner's failure to maintain proper proof of liability insurance coverage (Informal Docket C-21033).
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Final
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(19)
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C-21037
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(B) - Petition of Waters Brothers Contractors, Inc., of Decatur, Alabama, for reinstatement of Motor Carrier Certificates F270 and C2926 which were revoked due to Petitioner's failure to maintain proper proof of liability insurance coverage.
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- WATERS BROTHERS CONTRACTORS, INC.
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Final
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(20)
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C-21035
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(B) - Petition of Omni Transport LLC d/b/a Omni Transport of Hoover, Alabama, for reinstatement of Motor Carrier Certificate FNP B-79 which was revoked due to Petitioner's failure to maintain proper proof of liability insurance coverage.
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Final
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(21)
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C-20955
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(B) - Petition of Baby B's Designs and Decor LLC d/b/a Baby B's Transportation of Prichard, Alabama, for reinstatement of Motor Carrier Certificate FNP B-119 which was revoked due to Petitioner's failure to maintain proper proof of liability insurance coverage.
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- BABY B'S DESIGNS AND DECOR LLC
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Final
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(22)
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33487
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(B) - American Dark Fiber, LLC’s (“ADF”) application for approval of a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide telecommunications services in Alabama. After two informal requests to reschedule hearings, ADF was directed to submit a filing that describes the scheduling issues and show cause why the Commission should keep this application pending rather than dismissing it. ADF failed to submit the filing by the deadline but informally asked to withdraw the application.
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Final
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(23)
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33335
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(B) - Investigation proceeding to consider the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for Eco-Preservation Services, LLC (“Eco-Preservation”) and to determine the rates, terms, and conditions of service to be implemented by Eco-Preservation.
On August 14, 2023, following a public hearing on May 11, 2023, the Commission issued an order that granted a certificate to Eco-Preservation and established interim sewer rates. That order lowered the residential minimum monthly charge from the pre-regulation rate of $126 to an interim rate of $88.96 per month. It lowered the commercial minimum monthly charge from $151 to an interim rate of $106.59 per month. In addition, the August 14, 2023 order extended the investigation to determine Eco-Preservation’s final rates. As part of the continuing investigation, the Commission directed Eco-Preservation to file its proposed final rates and supporting documentation.
On February 23, 2024, after being granted multiple continuances, Eco-Preservation filed a petition for approval of tariff revisions, including an increase to monthly sewer rates from the interim rates approved on August 14, 2023. Eco-Preservation proposed the following monthly rates:
Commercial Class-A $138.90 per equivalent domestic unit (“EDU”) per month, plus surcharges for excess pollutants
Commercial Class-B $138.90 per EDU per month
Residential $138.90 per month
Additionally, Eco-Preservation proposed: 1) a new rate rider of $12.52 per month to fund a reserve account; 2) adjustments to other rates and fees listed in the proposed tariff; and 3) approval to implement a formula rate, referred to as Rate Stabilization and Equalization (“RSE”). Eco-Preservation requested an effective date of June 1, 2024 for these proposed tariff changes.
On March 11, 2024, finding that the requested tariff revisions required additional study and investigation, the Commission suspended Eco-Preservation’s proposed tariff revisions for 180 days from the requested effective date of June 1, 2024, to and through November 27, 2024. A hearing was held on September 11-12, 2024.
The Office of the Attorney General and D.R. Horton, Inc.-Birmingham filed motions to intervene prior to the hearing on May 11, 2023 and participated in that hearing. On August 27, 2024, the City of Lake View and The Governmental Utility Services Corporation of Lake View filed a motion to intervene. All intervenors participated in the hearing held on September 11-12, 2024. The parties also submitted limited post-hearing filings.
Based on the evidence, adjustments to the underlying basis for the proposed rates are necessary. The following areas require some adjustment: 1) rate base; 2) return on equity; 3) several categories of expenses (ground rent, discharge license, collection system rent, legal fees, regulatory expenses, inspection and supervision fees, and income taxes); and 4) the rate design.
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- ECO PRESERVATION SERVICES, LLC
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Final
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(24)
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29512
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(G) - Petition of MTC Long Distance Inc. (“MTC”) to amend its existing certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the provision of telephone total retail service in Alabama to also permit the provision of alternative facilities - based and resold local exchange services as a competitive local exchange carrier “CLEC” in the State of Alabama. MTC also seeks designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier in Alabama.
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Final
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Electricity Policy Agenda
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(25)
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18148
18117 and 18416
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Division Report on Rate RSE and Rate ECR for Alabama Power Company as of September 30, 2024.
The Electricity Policy Division performed the regular monthly examination of the books and records of Alabama Power Company and determined the Weighted Return on Average Retail Common Equity was 6.27% for the 12 months ending December 31, 2024.
The Staff’s normal monthly review of the Over and Under Recovery for Alabama Power’s energy costs determined an over-recovery of $57,151,598 for the month.
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Final
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