Notice of Witness Unavailability in Formal Case No. 1180

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The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has issued a formal case document, Notice of Witness Unavailability, in the matter of Formal Case No. 1180. The document, dated June 26, 2025, notifies the Commission that Patrick Baryenbruch, a Company Witness for Washington Gas Light Company, is unavailable to appear on August 5, 2025, due to a preplanned vacation. Washington Gas respectfully asks for Commission confirmation that Mr. Baryenbruch may be excused from attending the evidentiary hearing on August 5, 2025, citing that his attendance may not be required.

Key Takeaways:

  • Washington Gas Light Company's Witness Patrick Baryenbruch is unavailable to appear on August 5, 2025, due to a preplanned vacation.
  • Mr. Baryenbruch's earliest availability is Monday, August 11, 2025.
  • Washington Gas is seeking Commission confirmation that Mr. Baryenbruch may be excused from attending the evidentiary hearing on August 5, 2025.
  • The Commission's Order No. 22446 indicates that it will entertain evidence about affiliate transaction charges assessed by Washington Gas to its affiliates.
  • Mr. Baryenbruch submitted Rebuttal Testimony as to the competitiveness of the cost of services provided by AltaGas and SEMCO to Washington Gas.

Statistics:

  • June 26, 2025: Date of the formal case document.
  • August 5, 2025: Scheduled date of the in-person hearing.
  • August 11, 2025: Earliest availability of Mr. Baryenbruch.
  • 1: Formal Case No. 1180.
  • 22446: Order No. 22446.
  • 2 exts: Rebuttal Testimony and Supporting Exhibits of Patrick Baryenbruch.

Sources:

  • Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia.
  • Formal Case No. 1180.
  • Order No. 22446.
  • Washington Gas Light Company.
  • Patrick Baryenbruch (Company Witness).
  • John C. Dodge (Associate General Counsel and Director, Regulatory Matters).