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Cozen O'Connor

Regulating Troubled or Failing Monopolies: Ordering One Public Utility to Acquire Another

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One of the traditional reasons for government intervention in the marketplace is market failure. A classic example of a market failure is a natural monopoly such as a public utility. Most economists agree that government...more

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Borough of Phoenixville – Partial Sale of Water System

On December 4, 2019, the Borough of Phoenixville, Chester County (“Borough”) closed on the sale of a portion of its water system to Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (“Aqua”) for $3.46 million.  Importantly, the Borough will retain...more

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Receivers of Public Utilities in Pennsylvania: The Need for Legislation or Regulations

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In several recent cases, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC or Commission) simultaneously ordered: (1) the commencement of an investigation into whether the Commission should order a troubled small water or...more

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Steelton Borough Authority – Sale of Water Assets

On October 9, 2019 Steelton Borough Authority (Authority) closed on the sale of its water assets to Pennsylvania-American Water Company for $21.750 million in cash and $35.7 million in committed capital improvements. As a...more

Morgan Lewis

Pennsylvania Paves Way to Eliminate Major Risk of Lead in Drinking Water

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In October 2018, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Act 120 of 2018 (Act 120), which grants the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PaPUC) additional authority to support investor-owned water utilities’...more

Nossaman LLP

[Webinar] Safe Harbor: Water and California's Vulnerable Populations - April 12th, 1:00pm PT

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Join Nossaman attorneys for a timely discussion of new and developing water laws aimed at meeting the needs of California’s vulnerable populations. This webinar for CLE credit* will update you on present efforts by the State...more

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Wastewater Disposal for Craft Brewers

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Last month, a local brewery was informed by the Water & Sewer Commission in its town that its wastewater contained more pollutants than was originally anticipated. Then last week, news broke that the brewery and the...more

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Hot Topics in Utility Regulation and the Spread Option Offense (Yes, American Football Can Be an Analogy for Anything)

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In the 1980s, legendary head coach Joe Gibbs for the Washington D.C. franchise was tortured about how to deal with ferocious pass-rushing force and elite outside linebacker Lawrence Taylor for the New York Giants (#2 overall...more

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To “SIB” or Not to “SIB” – That Is the Question on How to Timely Fund Necessary Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

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Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Survey showed that $271 billion is needed for the Nation’s Wastewater Infrastructure, including for investor-owned utilities regulated by state public utility commissions....more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update - June 2015 #3

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Environmental and Policy Focus - State Water Contractors accuse California farmers of illegally taking river water: KPCC - Jun 16: The State Water Contractors, an association of 27 public agencies that purchase water...more

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Current Water Utility CCN Decertification Issues At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas

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The responsibility for the regulation of water and sewer service, including the oversight of certificates of public convenience and necessity (“CCNs”), was recently transferred from the Texas Commission on Environmental...more

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Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 4-18-14

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Legislature Completes Last Full Week of Work for the Year - On April 18th at 1:05 a.m.,...more

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