- September 27, 2013
Telecom Chair Burke 'Encouraged' by FCC Proposal on Wireless Outage Reporting
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee on Telecommunications Chair John Burke of Vermont issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission set for comment a proposal requiring wireless companies to provide outage information during and after emergencies:
- September 23, 2013
Updated Compendium Details State Actions on Pipeline Safety
A newly released updated compendium of gas pipeline regulations around the country reveals that States implement stricter rules and laws than required by the federal government. The updated report identifies nearly 210 new regulations initiated at the State level previously undocumented.
- September 17, 2013
State Regulators Pleased to See FCC Action Forthcoming on Call Completion
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after Federal Communications Commission Chair Mignon Clyburn circulated an order on rural-call completion:
- September 10, 2013
NARUC Offers Support for Rep. Matsui's Lifeline Proclamation
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement in support of Rep. Doris Matsui's resolution recognizing Lifeline Awareness Week:
- September 9, 2013
NARUC Members Express Support for Lifeline Awareness Week
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement today in recognition of National Lifeline Awareness Week 2013:
- August 13, 2013
Court Decision Gives Nuclear-Waste Program a New Chance, NARUC Says
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement in reaction to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit order directing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to resume its review of the Yucca Mountain, Nev., license application:
- August 9, 2013
State Regulators Applaud FCC Action on Inmate Calling Reform
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission acted on fair and reasonable interstate telephone rates from correctional and detention facilities:
- August 5, 2013
NARUC Congratulates O'Rielly on FCC Nomination
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after President Obama nominated Michael P. O'Rielly to the Federal Communications Commission:
- July 30, 2013
States Commend Bipartisan Nuclear-Waste Legislation, But Note Existing Law Still Remains
A bipartisan effort to relaunch the nation's nuclear-waste program is commendable and will make improvements over the status quo, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners said today.
- July 24, 2013
Pipeline Safety, Cyber Security, Lifeline Reform, Consumer Protections Top NARUC Agenda
Pipeline safety, cyber security, lifeline reform and consumer protection topped the agenda during the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Summer Committee Meetings in Denver.
- July 23, 2013
D.C.'s Kane, Michigan's White Elected to Lead NRRI Board
District of Columbia Public Service Commission Chairman Betty Ann Kane was re-elected Chair of the National Regulatory Research Institute Board of Directors. Board members also elected Commissioner Greg White of the Michigan Public Service Commission as Vice Chair of the NRRI Board.
Both will serve a one-year term.
- July 18, 2013
NARUC Congratulates McCarthy on EPA Confirmation
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Gina McCarthy as the new Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:
- July 15, 2013
Missouri PSC Chair Kenney Tapped to Lead Energy, Environment Committee
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones of Washington tapped Missouri Public Service Commission Chair Robert Kenney to lead the Association's Committee on Energy Resources and the Environment, effective Aug. 1.
- July 15, 2013
State Regulators Support FCC Joint-Board Referral on Universal Service Expansion
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement supporting House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Greg Walden's request that the Federal Communications Commission consider referring Universal Service expansion plans to the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service:
- July 11, 2013
NARUC's Ramsay Applauds Effort to Reform FCC Process
Reforming how the Federal Communications Commission develops rules and implements policies will benefit consumers, the markets it oversees, and result in a better record for agency decisions, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners told Congress.
- July 9, 2013
Indiana's Mays Appointed Chair of NARUC Critical Infrastructure Committee
Commissioner Carolene Mays of Indiana will be the new Chair of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Committee on Critical Infrastructure, effective Aug. 1.
- June 28, 2013
State Utility Regulators Congratulate Binz on FERC Nomination
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statements after President Obama nominated former Colorado Public Utilities Commission Chair Ron Binz to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:
- June 27, 2013
Senate Spent-Nuclear Fuel Legislation a Key Step, But Existing Law Still Remains: NARUC
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after four Senators unveiled legislation to reform the U.S.'s spent-nuclear fuel policies:
- June 10, 2013
Telecommunications Task Force Seeks Comments on Latest Draft Paper
Cooperative federalism remains a key element for assuring new communications services meet the needs of all consumers, with State and federal regulators working more closely together, a regulatory task force said in a draft report.
- May 29, 2013
NARUC's Jones Applauds Wellinghoff for Fostering Collaborative Federal-State Dialogue
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones of Washington issued the following statement after Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Jon Wellinghoff announced his pending departure from the agency:
- May 21, 2013
NARUC Summer Meetings Focus on Cyber, Broadband, Climate, Safety Policies
Cyber security, broadband adoption, climate policy, pipeline safety, and much more will take center stage during the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Summer Committee Meetings this July in Denver.
- May 10, 2013
FCC Acknowledges Key State Role in Order Seeking Input on IP-Network Trials
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission proposed running trial programs on IP networks:
- May 1, 2013
States Congratulate Wheeler, Clyburn on FCC Announcements
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statements after President Obama announced his intention to nominate Tom Wheeler as chair of the Federal Communications Commission:
- April 25, 2013
Proper Oversight, Safeguards Essential to Viability of Lifeline: NARUC President
Ensuring proper safeguards against waste, fraud, and abuse are essential as Congress and the Federal Communications Commission reform the vital Lifeline telephone assistance program, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones told Congress.
- April 25, 2013
NARUC Commends Senators for Addressing Waste Issue, Awaits Court Action on Yucca
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement in response to the bipartisan draft legislation on nuclear-waste storage:
- April 18, 2013
State Regulators 'Disappointed' in Vonage Waiver Approval
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statements after the Federal Communications Commission took two major actions on telephone numbering resources:
- April 18, 2013
NARUC Applauds Rogers, Ruppersberger as CISPA Passes House
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act:
- April 1, 2013
Dig Safely! NARUC President Urges Consumers to Call 811
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement in recognition of April as National Safe Digging Month:
- March 27, 2013
Utility Regulators 'Deeply Disappointed' in FERC Litigation Against Idaho PUC
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement in reaction to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission suing the Idaho Public Utilities Commission over implementation of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act:
- March 22, 2013
NARUC Congratulates Outgoing FCC Chair Genachowski
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statements after Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski announced he is departing the agency:
- March 20, 2013
In Naming Minnesota's Boyd as Chair, NARUC President Appoints New Leadership for Electricity Committee
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones of Washington appointed Commissioner David Boyd of Minnesota as chair of the organization's Committee on Electricity.
- March 20, 2013
States Applaud McDowell's Service on the FCC
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after Federal Communications Commission member Robert McDowell indicated that he will resign from his post by the end of the month:
- March 14, 2013
EISPC Receives Report Suggesting Recommendations for Assessing Resource Adequacy
A new white paper on the economics of resource adequacy in the Eastern Interconnection suggests a number of recommendations for better assessing generation sufficiency within the Interconnection.
- March 12, 2013
State Regulators Applaud FCC Call-Completion Settlement, Hope for More to Come
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statements after the Federal Communications Commission announced a settlement with Level 3 Communications regarding rural call-completion complaints:
- March 4, 2013
NARUC President Taps Idaho's Kjellander as Co-Vice Chair of Telecommunications Committee
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones of Washington appointed Idaho Public Utilities Commissioner President Paul Kjellander as a co-vice chair of the Association's Committee on Telecommunications.
- February 27, 2013
Kentucky PSC Vice Chair Gardner Appointed to NARUC Executive Board
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones of Washington appointed Kentucky Public Service Commission Vice Chair Jim Gardner as a member of the Association's senior oversight board.
- February 27, 2013
Court Does 'the Right Thing' by Reopening Nuclear-Waste Fee Court Case: NARUC
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit decision today to reopen the case dealing with the Nuclear Waste Fund fees:
- February 25, 2013
Colorado's Epel, Maine's Littell Named as New Leadership of NARUC Environmental Task Force
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones appointed Colorado Public Utilities Commission Chair Joshua Epel as the new chairman of the Association's Task Force on Environmental Regulation and Generation.
- February 21, 2013
Indiana's Landis, South Carolina's Hall Picked as New Washington Action Co-Chairs
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones of Washington appointed Commissioners Larry Landis of Indiana and Nikki Hall of South Carolina as co-chairs of the Association's Washington Action program.
- February 19, 2013
NARUC Telecom Task Force Seeks Comments on Draft 'Principles' by March 1
A State regulatory task force on telecommunications policies is seeking comment on an initial set of draft principles articulating key telecommunications responsibilities for State utility regulators.
- February 11, 2013
State Commissioners Press FCC on Rural Telephone Call Completion
More than 110 utility regulators from 44 States are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to take immediate action against telecommunications providers who may be hampering telephone service in rural areas.
- February 7, 2013
States Reiterate Opposition to Federal Transmission Siting Proposals
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip Jones of Washington issued the following statement recognizing the Bipartisan Policy Center's report, "Capitalizing on an Evolving Power Sector: Policies for a Modern and Reliable U.S. Electric Grid," released today:
- February 6, 2013
FCC Collaboration Act 'An Important Step Forward,' NARUC Says
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement today when the FCC Collaboration Act was introduced in both the House and the Senate with bipartisan support:
- February 6, 2013
Nuclear Waste, Agency Rulemaking Reform, Emergency Response Top Winter Meetings Agenda
Nuclear waste, federal agency rulemaking reforms, and emergency response topped the agenda for National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' annual Winter Meeting.
- February 3, 2013
NARUC International Committee Announces Minnesota's Boyd as 2012 Barnich Award Winner
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Committee on International Relations formally announced Commissioner David Boyd of Minnesota as the 2012 winner of the Terry Barnich Award.
- January 31, 2013
States, Utilities Seek Expedited Suspension of Nuclear Waste Fees, Review of DOE Filing
The Department of Energy's recent review of the fees charged to nuclear utilities and their consumers for the nation's nuclear-waste program runs counter to judicial and congressional intent, State utility regulators and nuclear utilities said.
- January 25, 2013
FERC, NARUC Revamp 'Sunday Morning Collaborative'
Federal and State utility regulators are launching a revamped collaborative dialogue that will focus on a wide range of topical issues facing the utility sector.
- January 18, 2013
NARUC Continues 'Anybody Can Serve' Campaign with Habitat Partnership
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners is continuing its partnership with Habitat for Humanity as part of its Anybody Can Serve, So Let's Conserve campaign. Through this partnership, NARUC is asking its members to volunteer for Habitat projects throughout the country.
- January 16, 2013
Electricity, Telecommunications Policy Leaders Headline Feb. 3-6 NARUC Winter Meetings
Congressional leaders, federal policymakers, and industry executives and thought leaders will address the annual National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Winter Committee Meetings in Washington.
- January 11, 2013
Texas' Smitherman Tapped as Chair of NARUC Committee on Gas
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Philip B. Jones of Washington appointed Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Barry Smitherman as Chair of the Association's Committee on Gas.
- January 11, 2013
States 'Hopeful' DOE Report on Nuclear Waste Will Generate Momentum
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement in response to the Department of Energy's "Strategy for the Management and Disposal of Used Nuclear-Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste:"
- January 2, 2013
NARUC's Jones Lauds Senate Confirmation of Clyburn's Renomination
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed the renomination of Commissioner Mignon Clyburn to the Federal Communications Commission:
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