Telephonic Hearings Scheduled on Jan. 19, 2023, to Gather Public Input from National Fuel Gas Customers and Other Concerned Parties
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today scheduled to gather public input on a proposed rate increase by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel Gas). National Fuel Gas presently provides natural gas distribution services to approximately 214,000 people in northwest Pennsylvania.
PUC Public Input Hearing
- Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 – Telephonic hearings will begin at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Signing Up for the Public Input Hearings
To testify at a telephonic public input hearing, you must register no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Interested persons can register by email or telephone by contacting Judge Long’s office.
To pre-register by email, please email Judge Long’s legal assistant, Daniela Alban at dalban@pa.gov, and provide:
(1) your first and last name; (2) the date and time (1 pm or 6 pm) of the hearing at which you wish to testify; (3) the phone number you will be using to call into the public input hearing; and (4) if you require an interpreter to participate in the hearing, the language of the interpreter.To pre-register by phone, please call Judge Long’s office at 412-565-3550 and leave a message providing:
(1) your first and last name; (2) the date and time (1 p.m. or 6 p.m.) of the hearing at which you wish to testify; (3) the phone number you will be using to call into the public input hearing; (4) a phone number where you can be reached prior to the hearing (if needed); (5) your email address (if you have one); and (6) if you require an interpreter to participate in the hearing, the language of the interpreter. To participate in the public input hearings, you may use the following call-in information: Toll-free Bridge Number: 866-566-0649
PIN Number: 83345259
(NOTE: Please speak your name when prompted, and press #)
NOTE: If you do not wish to testify but want to listen to the public input hearing(s), please contact Judge Long’s office by email or phone (same contact information as listed above) and provide your name and the hearing(s) you want to listen to so the PUC can ensure it has adequate caller capacity on the conference bridge to accommodate all callers. Again, the deadline for signing up for the public input hearings is Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at 4 p.m.
Interpreters and Assistance Registering
Exhibits
If you intend to offer exhibits at the public input hearing, you must email your proposed exhibit(s) to Judge Long at malong@pa.gov, by Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. In your email, you must copy (on the “cc” line) all individuals listed in the .
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in you not being allowed to present your proposed exhibit(s). Proposed video evidence must be submitted in an mp4 format and cannot exceed 2MB. Proposed video evidence that does not meet these criteria will not be permitted.
NOTE: Individuals representing themselves are not required to be represented by an attorney. All others, including corporations, partnerships, associations, trusts, governmental agencies or subdivision, must be represented by an attorney. An attorney representing you should file a Notice of Appearance before the scheduled hearing date.
Offering Testimony at a Public Input Hearing
- Prepare what you are going to say beforehand. Even though it is not required, you may want to write out your statement, which can be read.
- Any formal testimony that is offered during the hearing will become part of the record on which the PUC will issue its final decision.
- Understand that parties in the case may want to ask you a question to clarify something you said.
National Fuel Gas Rate Change Request
About the PUC
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Contact:
- David Hixson
Deputy Press Secretary
717-772-2766
dhixson@pa.gov