NOTICES
Service of Notice of Motor Carrier Applications
[41 Pa.B. 6486]
[Saturday, December 3, 2011]The following temporary authority and/or permanent authority applications for the right to render service as a common carrier or contract carrier in this Commonwealth have been filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Formal protests and petitions to intervene must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code (relating to public utilities). A protest shall indicate whether it applies to the temporary authority application, the permanent authority application, or both. Filings must be made with the Secretary, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, P. O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265, with a copy served on the applicant by December 19, 2011. Documents filed in support of the applications are available for inspection and copying at the Office of the Secretary between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at the business address of the respective applicant.
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement v. Simran Trans, Inc.;
Doc. No. C-2011-2264744; A-00121239
COMPLAINT The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) is a duly constituted agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania empowered to regulate public utilities within the Commonwealth. The Commission has delegated its authority to initiate proceedings, which are prosecutory in nature to the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby represents as follows:
1. That Simran Trans, Inc., Respondent, maintains a principal place of business at 146 Clencoe Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
2. That Respondent was issued a Certificate of Public Convenience by this Commission on December 21, 2004, at A-00121239.
3. That Respondent was advised by letter dated May 10, 2005, that its medallion authority was being transferred to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. At that time, Respondent was advised that its taxicab service which had an origin and destination outside of the City of Philadelphia remained subject to the regulatory oversight of the PA PUC. Respondent was also told that, if it chose to retain the authority under the jurisdiction of this Commission, an acceptable tariff must be filed showing the rates for the transportation service. Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
4. That Respondent was advised by letter dated September 11, 2009, that it failed to file a valid tariff with this Commission as required by 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a). Respondent was given an additional 60 days to file an acceptable tariff. Again, Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
5. That, on April 12, 2010, a Complaint was instituted against Respondent at C-2010-2135179 for failure to file an acceptable tariff. Respondent was given 30 days to file an answer to the complaint or to file a tariff and pay a $250 penalty. No response was received; therefore, the Complaint was adjudicated by Secretarial Letter dated July 11, 2011.
6. That, to date, Respondent has failed to file an acceptable tariff showing the rates for the transportation service provided. This is a violation of 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a) and § 29.314(b)(6). The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement's penalty for this violation is cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience.
Wherefore, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby requests that the Commission cancel Simran Trans, Inc.'s Certificate of Public Convenience at A-00121239 for the illegal activity described in the complaint and order such other remedy as the Commission may deem to be appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265
VERIFICATION I, Michael E. Hoffman, Manager of the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, hereby state that the facts above set forth are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and that I expect the Bureau will be able to prove the same at any hearing held in this matter. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ____10/19/11 ____ Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation & En forcement
NOTICE A. You must file an Answer within twenty (20) days of the date of service of this Complaint. The date of service is the mailing date as indicated at the top of the Secretarial Cover Letter for this Complaint and Notice, 52 Pa. Code § 1.56(a). An Answer is a written explanation of circumstances wished to be considered in determining the outcome. The Answer shall raise all factual and legal arguments that you wish to claim in your defense and must include the reference number of this Complaint. Your Answer must be verified and the original and three (3) copies sent to:
Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265B. If you fail to answer this Complaint within twenty (20) days of the date of service, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint. Pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), the penalty could include a fine of up to $1,000 for each violation, the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience, or any other remedy as may be appropriate. Each day you continue to violate any regulation, direction, requirement or Order of the Commission is a separate and distinct offense, subject to additional penalties.
C. If you file an Answer, which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the Complaint, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint, which may include the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience. Should the Commission cancel your Certificate of Public Convenience, it may also impose an additional fine of up to $1,000.
D. If you file an Answer which contests the Complaint, the matter will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge for hearing and decision. The judge is not bound by the optional fine set forth in the Complaint.
E. If you would like an alternative format to this Complaint (for persons with disabilities) or if you have questions regarding this Complaint, please contact the Compliance Office at (717) 787-1227.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement v. SAAS Cab Co.;
Doc. No. C-2011-2263793; A-00120769
COMPLAINT The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) is a duly constituted agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania empowered to regulate public utilities within the Commonwealth. The Commission has delegated its authority to initiate proceedings, which are prosecutory in nature to the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby represents as follows:
1. That SAAS Cab Co., Respondent, maintains a principal place of business at 922 Thorton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19149.
2. That Respondent was issued a Certificate of Public Convenience by this Commission on July 23, 2004, at A-00120769.
3. That Respondent was advised by letter dated May 10, 2005, that its medallion authority was being transferred to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. At that time, Respondent was advised that its taxicab service which had an origin and destination outside of the City of Philadelphia remained subject to the regulatory oversight of the PA PUC. Respondent was also told that, if it chose to retain the authority under the jurisdiction of this Commission, an acceptable tariff must be filed showing the rates for the transportation service. Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
4. That Respondent was advised by letter dated September 11, 2009, that it failed to file a valid tariff with this Commission as required by 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a). Respondent was given an additional 60 days to file an acceptable tariff. Again, Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
5. That, on May 26, 2010, a Complaint was instituted against Respondent at C-2010-2132485 for failure to file an acceptable tariff. Respondent was given 30 days to file an answer to the complaint or to file a tariff and pay a $250 penalty. No response was received; therefore, the Complaint was adjudicated by Secretarial Letter dated July 8, 2011.
6. That, to date, Respondent has failed to file an acceptable tariff showing the rates for the transportation service provided. This is a violation of 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a) and § 29.314(b)(6). The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement's penalty for this violation is cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience.
Wherefore, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby requests that the Commission cancel SAAS Cab Co.'s Certificate of Public Convenience at A-00120769 for the illegal activity described in the complaint and order such other remedy as the Commission may deem to be appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA. 17105-3265
VERIFICATION I, Michael E. Hoffman, Manager of the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, hereby state that the facts above set forth are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and that I expect the Bureau will be able to prove the same at any hearing held in this matter. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ____10/19/11 ____ Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation & En forcement
NOTICE A. You must file an Answer within twenty (20) days of the date of service of this Complaint. The date of service is the mailing date as indicated at the top of the Secretarial Cover Letter for this Complaint and Notice, 52 Pa. Code § 1.56(a). An Answer is a written explanation of circumstances wished to be considered in determining the outcome. The Answer shall raise all factual and legal arguments that you wish to claim in your defense and must include the reference number of this Complaint. Your Answer must be verified and the original and three (3) copies sent to:
Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265B. If you fail to answer this Complaint within twenty (20) days of the date of service, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint. Pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), the penalty could include a fine of up to $1,000 for each violation, the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience, or any other remedy as may be appropriate. Each day you continue to violate any regulation, direction, requirement or Order of the Commission is a separate and distinct offense, subject to additional penalties.
C. If you file an Answer, which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the Complaint, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint, which may include the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience. Should the Commission cancel your Certificate of Public Convenience, it may also impose an additional fine of up to $1,000.
D. If you file an Answer which contests the Complaint, the matter will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge for hearing and decision. The judge is not bound by the optional fine set forth in the Complaint.
E. If you would like an alternative format to this Complaint (for persons with disabilities) or if you have questions regarding this Complaint, please contact the Compliance Office at (717) 787-1227.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement v. Raymonde Cab Co.;
Doc. No. C-2011-2263787; A-00114749
COMPLAINT The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) is a duly constituted agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania empowered to regulate public utilities within the Commonwealth. The Commission has delegated its authority to initiate proceedings, which are prosecutory in nature to the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby represents as follows:
1. That Raymonde Cab Co., Respondent, maintains a principal place of business at 1461 McKinley Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149.
2. That Respondent was issued a Certificate of Public Convenience by this Commission on July 10, 1998, at A-00114749.
3. That Respondent was advised by letter dated May 10, 2005, that its medallion authority was being transferred to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. At that time, Respondent was advised that its taxicab service which had an origin and destination outside of the City of Philadelphia remained subject to the regulatory oversight of the PA PUC. Respondent was also told that, if it chose to retain the authority under the jurisdiction of this Commission, an acceptable tariff must be filed showing the rates for the transportation service. Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
4. That Respondent was advised by letter dated September 11, 2009, that it failed to file a valid tariff with this Commission as required by 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a). Respondent was given an additional 60 days to file an acceptable tariff. Again, Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
5. That, on May 26, 2010, a Complaint was instituted against Respondent at C-2010-2132474 for failure to file an acceptable tariff. Respondent was given 30 days to file an answer to the complaint or to file a tariff and pay a $250 penalty. No response was received; therefore, the Complaint was adjudicated by Secretarial Letter dated July 8, 2011.
6. That, to date, Respondent has failed to file an acceptable tariff showing the rates for the transportation service provided. This is a violation of 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a) and § 29.314(b)(6). The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement's penalty for this violation is cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience.
Wherefore, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby requests that the Commission cancel Raymonde Cab Co.'s Certificate of Public Convenience at A-00114749 for the illegal activity described in the complaint and order such other remedy as the Commission may deem to be appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA. 17105-3265
VERIFICATION I, Michael E. Hoffman, Manager of the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, hereby state that the facts above set forth are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and that I expect the Bureau will be able to prove the same at any hearing held in this matter. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ____10/19/11 ____ Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation & En-
forcement
NOTICE A. You must file an Answer within twenty (20) days of the date of service of this Complaint. The date of service is the mailing date as indicated at the top of the Secretarial Cover Letter for this Complaint and Notice, 52 Pa. Code § 1.56(a). An Answer is a written explanation of circumstances wished to be considered in determining the outcome. The Answer shall raise all factual and legal arguments that you wish to claim in your defense and must include the reference number of this Complaint. Your Answer must be verified and the original and three (3) copies sent to:
Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265B. If you fail to answer this Complaint within twenty (20) days of the date of service, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint. Pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), the penalty could include a fine of up to $1,000 for each violation, the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience, or any other remedy as may be appropriate. Each day you continue to violate any regulation, direction, requirement or Order of the Commission is a separate and distinct offense, subject to additional penalties.
C. If you file an Answer, which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the Complaint, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint, which may include the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience. Should the Commission cancel your Certificate of Public Convenience, it may also impose an additional fine of up to $1,000.
D. If you file an Answer which contests the Complaint, the matter will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge for hearing and decision. The judge is not bound by the optional fine set forth in the Complaint.
E. If you would like an alternative format to this Complaint (for persons with disabilities) or If you have questions regarding this Complaint, please contact the Compliance Office at (717) 787-1227.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement v. A D Cab Co.;
Doc. No. C-2011-2256905; A-00113233
COMPLAINT The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) is a duly constituted agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania empowered to regulate public utilities within the Commonwealth. The Commission has delegated its authority to initiate proceedings, which are prosecutory in nature to the Investigation and Enforcement and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby represents as follows:
1. That A D Cab Co., Respondent, maintains a principal place of business at 5803 North 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19141.
2. That Respondent was issued a Certificate of Public Convenience by this Commission on October 3, 1996 at A-00113233.
3. That Respondent was advised by letter dated May 10, 2005, that its medallion authority was being transferred to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. At that time, Respondent was advised that its taxicab service which had an origin and destination outside of the City of Philadelphia remained subject to the regulatory oversight of the PA PUC. Respondent was also told that, if it chose to retain the authority under the jurisdiction of this Commission, an acceptable tariff must be filed showing the rates for the transportation service. Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
4. That Respondent was advised by letter dated September 11, 2009, that it failed to file a valid tariff with this Commission as required by 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a). Respondent was given an additional 60 days to file an acceptable tariff. Again, Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
5. That, on March 1, 2010, a Complaint was instituted against Respondent at C-2010-2133709 for failure to file an acceptable tariff. Respondent was given 30 days to file an answer to the complaint or to file a tariff and pay a $250 penalty. No response was received; therefore, the Complaint was adjudicated by Secretarial Letter dated July 8, 2011.
6. That, to date, Respondent has failed to file an acceptable tariff showing the rates for the transportation service provided. This is a violation of 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a) and § 29.314(b)(6). The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement's penalty for this violation is cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience.
Wherefore, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby requests that the Commission cancel A D Cab Co.'s Certificate of Public Convenience at A-00113233 for the illegal activity described in the complaint and order such other remedy as the Commission may deem to be appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA. 17105-3265
VERIFICATION I, Michael E. Hoffman, Manager, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, hereby state that the facts above set forth are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and that I expect the Bureau will be able to prove the same at any hearing held in this matter. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ____10/19/11 ____ Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation & En-
forcement
NOTICE A. You must file an Answer within twenty (20) days of the date of service of this Complaint. The date of service is the mailing date as indicated at the top of the Secretarial Cover Letter for this Complaint and Notice, 52 Pa. Code § 1.56(a). An Answer is a written explanation of circumstances wished to be considered in determining the outcome. The Answer shall raise all factual and legal arguments that you wish to claim in your defense and must include the reference number of this Complaint. Your Answer must be verified and the original and three (3) copies sent to:
Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265B. If you fail to answer this Complaint within twenty (20) days of the date of service, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint. Pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), the penalty could include a fine of up to $1,000 for each violation, the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience or any other remedy as may be appropriate. Each day you continue to violate any regulation, direction, requirement or Order of the Commission is a separate and distinct offense, subject to additional penalties.
C. If you file an Answer, which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the Complaint, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint, which may include the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience. Should the Commission cancel your Certificate of Public Convenience, it may also impose an additional fine of up to $1,000.
D. If you file an Answer which contests the Complaint, the matter will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge for hearing and decision. The judge is not bound by the optional fine set forth in the Complaint.
E. If you would like an alternative format to this Complaint (for persons with disabilities) or if you have questions regarding this Complaint, please contact the Compliance Office at (717) 787-1227.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement v. Domack, Inc.;
Doc. No. C-2011-2256918; A-00118354
COMPLAINT The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) is a duly constituted agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania empowered to regulate public utilities within the Commonwealth. The Commission has delegated its authority to initiate proceedings, which are prosecutory in nature to the Investigation and Enforcement and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby represents as follows:
1. That Domack, Inc., Respondent, maintains a principal place of business at 1507 Lardner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149.
2. That Respondent was issued a Certificate of Public Convenience by this Commission on December 21, 2001, at A-00118354.
3. That Respondent was advised by letter dated May 10, 2005, that its medallion authority was being transferred to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. At that time, Respondent was advised that its taxicab service which had an origin and destination outside of the City of Philadelphia remained subject to the regulatory oversight of the PA PUC. Respondent was also told that, if it chose to retain the authority under the jurisdiction of this Commission, an acceptable tariff must be filed showing the rates for the transportation service. Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
4. That Respondent was advised by letter dated August 31, 2009, that it failed to file a valid tariff with this Commission as required by 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a). Respondent was given an additional 60 days to file an acceptable tariff. Again, Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
5. That, on April 14, 2010, a Complaint was instituted against Respondent at C-2010-219741 for failure to file an acceptable tariff. Respondent was given 30 days to file an answer to the complaint or to file a tariff and pay a $250 penalty. No response was received; therefore, the Complaint was adjudicated by Secretarial Letter dated July 8, 2011.
6. That, to date, Respondent has failed to file an acceptable tariff showing the rates for the transportation service provided. This is a violation of 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a) and § 29.314(b)(6). The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement's penalty for this violation is cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience.
Wherefore, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby requests that the Commission cancel Domack, Inc.'s Certificate of Public Convenience at A-00118354 for the illegal activity described in the complaint and order such other remedy as the Commission may deem to be appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA. 17105-3265
VERIFICATION I, Michael E. Hoffman, Manager, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, hereby state that the facts above set forth are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and that I expect the Bureau will be able to prove the same at any hearing held in this matter. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ____9/22/11 ____ Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation & En-
forcement
NOTICE A. You must file an Answer within twenty (20) days of the date of service of this Complaint. The date of service is the mailing date as indicated at the top of the Secretarial Cover Letter for this Complaint and Notice, 52 Pa. Code § 1.56(a). An Answer is a written explanation of circumstances wished to be considered in determining the outcome. The Answer shall raise all factual and legal arguments that you wish to claim in your defense and must include the reference number of this Complaint. Your Answer must be verified and the original and three (3) copies sent to:
Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265B. If you fail to answer this Complaint within twenty (20) days of the date of service, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint. Pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), the penalty could include a fine of up to $1,000 for each violation, the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience, or any other remedy as may be appropriate. Each day you continue to violate any regulation, direction, requirement or Order of the Commission is a separate and distinct offense, subject to additional penalties.
C. If you file an Answer, which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the Complaint, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint, which may include the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience. Should the Commission cancel your Certificate of Public Convenience, it may also impose an additional fine of up to $1,000.
D. If you file an Answer which contests the Complaint, the matter will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge for hearing and decision. The judge is not bound by the optional fine set forth in the Complaint.
E. If you would like an alternative format to this Complaint (for persons with disabilities) or if you have questions regarding this Complaint, please contact the Compliance Office at (717) 787-1227.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement v. Dhillon Transportation; Doc. No. C-2011-2256916; A-00118334
COMPLAINT The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) is a duly constituted agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania empowered to regulate public utilities within the Commonwealth. The Commission has delegated its authority to initiate proceedings, which are prosecutory in nature to the Investigation and Enforcement and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby represents as follows:
1. That Dhillon Transportation, Respondent, maintains a principal place of business at 146 Glencoe Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
2. That Respondent was issued a Certificate of Public Convenience by this Commission on June 25, 2004, at A-00118334.
3. That Respondent was advised by letter dated May 10, 2005, that its medallion authority was being transferred to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. At that time, Respondent was advised that its taxicab service which had an origin and destination outside of the City of Philadelphia remained subject to the regulatory oversight of the PA PUC. Respondent was also told that, if it chose to retain the authority under the jurisdiction of this Commission, an acceptable tariff must be filed showing the rates for the transportation service. Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
4. That Respondent was advised by letter dated August 31, 2009, that it failed to file a valid tariff with this Commission as required by 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a). Respondent was given an additional 60 days to file an acceptable tariff. Again, Respondent failed to file an acceptable tariff.
5. That, on March 12, 2010, a Complaint was instituted against Respondent at C-2010-2129733 for failure to file an acceptable tariff. Respondent was given 30 days to file an answer to the complaint or to file a tariff and pay a $250 penalty. No response was received; therefore, the Complaint was adjudicated by Secretarial Letter dated July 8, 2011.
6. That, to date, Respondent has failed to file an acceptable tariff showing the rates for the transportation service provided. This is a violation of 52 Pa. Code § 23.11(a) and § 29.314(b)(6). The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement's penalty for this violation is cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience.
Wherefore, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement hereby requests that the Commission cancel Dhillon Transportation's Certificate of Public Convenience at A-00118334 for the illegal activity described in the complaint and order such other remedy as the Commission may deem to be appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA. 17105-3265
VERIFICATION I, Michael E. Hoffman, Manager, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, hereby state that the facts above set forth are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and that I expect the Bureau will be able to prove the same at any hearing held in this matter. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ____9/22/11 ____ Michael E. Hoffman, Manager
Bureau of Investigation & En-
forcement
NOTICE A. You must file an Answer within twenty (20) days of the date of service of this Complaint. The date of service is the mailing date as indicated at the top of the Secretarial Cover Letter for this Complaint and Notice, 52 Pa. Code § 1.56(a). An Answer is a written explanation of circumstances wished to be considered in determining the outcome. The Answer shall raise all factual and legal arguments that you wish to claim in your defense and must include the reference number of this Complaint. Your Answer must be verified and the original and three (3) copies sent to:
Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265B. If you fail to answer this Complaint within twenty (20) days of the date of service, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint. Pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), the penalty could include a fine of up to $1,000 for each violation, the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience, or any other remedy as may be appropriate. Each day you continue to violate any regulation, direction, requirement or Order of the Commission is a separate and distinct offense, subject to additional penalties.
C. If you file an Answer, which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the Complaint, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement will request that the Commission issue an Order imposing the penalty proposed in this Complaint, which may include the cancellation of your Certificate of Public Convenience. Should the Commission cancel your Certificate of Public Convenience, it may also impose an additional fine of up to $1,000.
D. If you file an Answer which contests the Complaint, the matter will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge for hearing and decision. The judge is not bound by the optional fine set forth in the Complaint.
E. If you would like an alternative format to this Complaint (for persons with disabilities) or if you have questions regarding this Complaint, please contact the Compliance Office at (717) 787-1227.
ROSEMARY CHIAVETTA,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 11-2085. Filed for public inspection December 2, 2011, 9:00 a.m.]
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