Public Utilities Commission of Colorado Grants 14-Day Extension for Rulemaking Participants

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The Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado has issued Decision No. C23-0681-I, granting a 14-day extension for Union Pacific Railroad Company and BNSF Railway Company to file exceptions to a recommended decision on amendments to the Commission's Rules Regulating Railroads. This decision was made in response to a motion filed by Union Pacific, citing delays in obtaining transcripts for the proceeding. The statutory deadline for filing exceptions was October 12, 2023. The extension applies to Union Pacific, BNSF, and any other rulemaking participant intending to file exceptions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utilities Commission of Colorado has granted a 14-day extension for Union Pacific Railroad Company and BNSF Railway Company to file exceptions to a recommended decision on amendments to the Commission's Rules Regulating Railroads.
  • The motion for extension was initially filed by Union Pacific on October 4, 2023, and amended on October 6, 2023, with BNSF joining the request on October 5, 2023.
  • The statutory deadline for filing exceptions was October 12, 2023, and the extension applies to Union Pacific, BNSF, and any other rulemaking participant intending to file exceptions.
  • The commission found good cause to extend the deadline due to delays in obtaining transcripts for the proceeding.
  • The response time to the motion was also waived by the commission.

Statistics:

  • The statutory deadline for filing exceptions was October 12, 2023.
  • The commission granted a 14-day extension, extending the deadline to October 26, 2023.
  • The motion for extension was initially filed by Union Pacific on October 4, 2023, and amended on October 6, 2023.

Sources:

  • Decision No. C23-0681-I on the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado
  • Code of Colorado Regulations 723-7