§ 62-137. Scope of rate case. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 62‑137.  Scope ofrate case.

In setting a hearing on rates upon its own motion, upon complaint, orupon application of a public utility, the Commission shall declare the scope ofthe hearing by determining whether it is to be a general rate case, under G.S.62‑133, or whether it is to be a case confined to the reasonableness of aspecific single rate, a small part of the rate structure, or someclassification of users involving questions which do not require adetermination of the entire rate structure and overall rate of return.  Theprocedures established in this section shall not be required when pricingalternatives permitted under G.S. 62‑134(h) and (j) are adopted. (1963, c. 1165, s. 1; 1989, c. 112, s. 4.)