h_tra_2018a_2018-01-09t13:01:47z1 Hearing Summary

Executive Director Doug Dean, representing the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), came to the table to update the committee on the PUC's work.  He distributed a copy of their annual report to the committee (Attachment C).  He continued by discussing the PUC commissioners and the division's structure.

Director Dean continued by discussing the PUC's performance plan goals. He answered several committee questions regarding the commission's performance goals. He noted the difference between a comment and a complaint in the PUC process.

Director Dean continued by discussing the PUC's work in the energy and economics section, along with the commission's work in telecommunications.

Director Dean continued by discussing the commission's work in its transportation section. He answered several committee questions regarding the PUC's rulemaking process. Committee discussion ensued regarding rulemaking, transportation network companies, and taxi companies.

Director Dean continued by discussing the PUC's actions in rail and transit safety. He answered several committee questions regarding testing on the Regional Transportation District's G Line.

Director Dean continued by discussing the PUC's work in the area of gas pipeline safety. He also discussed the PUC's complaints and proceedings process. The committee discuseed how the public can better access PUC's proceedings.