Case Code System

AAM - APPLICATION TO CHANGE ACCOUNTING METHODS

AAP - APPLICATION TO AMEND A CONTRACT PERMIT BY ADDING SHIPPERS, COMMODITIES, AND/OR POINTS OF ORIGIN

ABC - APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF REGULAR ROUTE BUS SERVICE

ABN - APPLICATION TO ABANDON SERVICE

ACB - APPLICATION TO CHANGE BOUNDARY OF TELEPHONE EXCHANGE

ACE - APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE

ACN - APPLICATION TO CHANGE NAME OF UTILITY, MOTOR CARRIER, RAILROAD, OR OTHER COMMON CARRIER (ONLY WHEN LEGAL ENTITY DOES NOT CHANGE)

ACO - APPLICATION FOR A CONTRACT PERMIT

ACX - APPLICATION TO CONTINUE OR ESTABLISH AN EAS AGREEMENT

ACZ - APPLICATION TO CREATE OR EXTEND A COMMERCIAL ZONE

ADE - APPLICATION TO DELETE A SHIPPER'S NAME ON A CONTRACT PERMIT

AEC - APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH, REVISE, OR CANCEL A CONTRACT

AEM - APPLICATION TO INCREASE RATES ON AN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY BASIS

AER - APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ISSUANCE OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES

AGC - APPLICATION FOR GAS CURTAILMENT

AGG - CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR AGGREGATORS

AIA - APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION APPROVAL

AIC - APPLICATION FOR IRREGULAR ROUTE CONCURRENCE

AID - APPLICATION TO ISSUE DIVIDENDS

AIR - APPLICATION TO INCREASE RATES

AIS - APPLICATION TO ISSUE STOCKS OR SECURITIES

ALE - APPLICATION FOR A LEASING EXEMPTION

ALI - APPLICATION FOR A LIMITED INCREASE IN NON-BASIC TELEPHONE RATES

ALT - APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE REGULATION

AMT - APPLICATION TO MERGE TELEPHONE COMPANIES

AOP - APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE OPTIONAL OFF-PEAK TOLL SERVICES

ARB - PETITION FOR ARBITRATION

ARC - APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM CURTAILMENT

ARJ - APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM JURISDICTION OF THE PUCO

ASE - APPLICATION TO OFFER SALES OF EMBEDDED CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT

ASN - APPLICATION TO CHANGE A SHIPPER'S NAME ON A CONTRACT PERMIT (ONLY WHEN LEGAL ENTITY DOES NOT CHANGE)

ASO - APPLICATION TO SUSPEND OPERATIONS

ASR - APPLICATION FOR NEW SERVICE RESTRICTIONS

AST - APPLICATION TO SUSPEND TARIFF (RULE 1.28)

ATA - APPLICATION FOR TARIFF APPROVAL

ATC - APPLICATION TO TRANSFER A CERTIFICATE

ATO - APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY OPERATING AUTHORITY

ATP - APPLICATION TO TRANSFER A CONTRACT PERMIT

ATR - APPLICATION TO CONDUCT TRANSACTION BETWEEN PUBLIC UTILITIES

CAR - CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

CAU - CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH OPERATING AUTHORITY

CCO - CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT

CDC - COMPLAINT ON A RAILROAD FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS

CID - CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ID STAMP PURCHASE

CIN - CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

CMR - COMPLAINT ON MUNICIPAL RATES

CMT - APPLICATION FOR CINERGY MERGER TRANSACTION

COC - COMMISSION INITIATED COMPLAINT

COI - COMMISSION INQUIRY

COL - COLLABORATIVE PROCESS

COM - COMPETITIVE/ALTERNATIVE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

CRA - COMPLAINT ON OPERATING AUTHORITY

CRC - COMPLAINT ON RATES CHARGED

CRD - PASS-THROUGH COAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COSTS

CRS - CERTIFICAITON APPLICATION FOR RETAIL GENERATION PROVIDERS, POWER MARKETERS  & POWER BROKERS

CSS - COMPLAINT ON SERVICE OR SAFETY

CTR - CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TARIFF OR RATE SCHEDULE

CTX - CITATION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF PUBLIC TAX

CVF - CIVIL FORFEITURE

DTA-DATA COLLECTION

ECP - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PLAN

EDI -  ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE

EFC - ELECTRIC FUEL COMPONENT

ETP-ELECTRIC TRANSITION PLAN

FAC - FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE

FAD - FEDERAL ACTIVITIES DOCKET FOR COMMISSION STAFF COMMENTS

FED - FEDERALLY FUNDED WARNING PROJECTS

FLX - MINIMUM LEVEL FLEXIBLE PRICING

GAG- CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR GOVERNMENTAL AGGREGATORS

GCR - GAS ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE

GPS - GAS PIPELINE SAFETY

MER - Application FOR MERGER

NAG - NOTIFICATION OF A NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

NFP - NOTIFICATION FOR A RATE OR TARIFF CHANGE

ORD - ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

PEB - PETITION FOR THE REALLOCATION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TERRITORY

PEX - PETITION FOR EXTENDED AREA SERVICE

PIP - PERCENT INCOME PLAN

PWA - PURCHASED WATER ADJUSTMENT

RCP - REQUEST TO CHANGE RAILROAD CROSSING PROTECTION

RSP - REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMISSION

SIN - SUSPENSION AND INVESTIGATION OF A MOTOR CARRIER TARIFF

SLF - SELF COMPLAINT

STP - STATE FUNDED WARNING PROJECTS

TRF - COMMISSION APPROVED FINAL UTILITY COMPANY TARIFFS

UNC - UNCLASSIFIED

ZCN -An application for CTS company name change with zero-day notice.
 
 

ZAC An application to establish, revise, or cancel a contract, with zero-day notice.
 
 

ZTA Introduction of new tariffed service(s), textual revision, correction of error, addition of service area(s), etc. with 0-day notice.
 
 

WVR Request for waiver from Commission rules or guidelines
 
 

MTW "Me Too" Waiver - Request for waiver made by a CTS provider to establish competitive equilibrium regarding certain telecommunication service(s) for which the Commission has granted a waiver of specific requirements for another telecommunications service provider with 30-day approval.
 
 

RRJ Request for relief from jurisdiction by switchless rebiller/reseller with 30-day approval.

APPLICATION TO ABANDON SERVICE (ABN) - An application to withdraw service provided under authority granted by this Commission.

APPLICATION TO AMEND A CERTIFICATE (AAC) - An application to alter the provisions of an existing certificate.

APPLICATION TO AMEND A CONTRACT PERMIT BY ADDING SHIPPERS, COMMODITIES,

AND/OR POINTS OF ORIGIN (AAP) - An application by a motor carrier to add a shipper or increase its scope of operations under an existing contract permit.

APPLICATION TO CHANGE ACCOUNTING METHODS (AAM) - An application by a public utility to alter its accounting system or procedures.

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF REGULAR ROUTE BUS SERVICE (ABC) - An application by a bus company for scheduled bus service without charter rights.

APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF BOUNDARY FOR TELEPHONE EXCHANGE (ACB) - An application by a telephone company for permission to change the boundary or zone of a specific telephone exchange.

APPLICATION TO CHANGE NAME OF PUBLIC UTILITY, MOTOR CARRIER,RAILROAD, OR

OTHER COMMON CARRIER (ACN) - An application to change a company name when the legal entity is not altered.

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE (ACE) - An application for authority to provide a common service where none exists or where existing service is inadequate.

APPLICATION FOR CINERGY MERGER TRANSACTION (CMT) - Application for merger involving Cinergy Corporation.

APPLICATION TO CONTINUE OR ESTABLISH AN EAS AGREEMENT (ACX) - An application for approval of an agreement to establish or continue extended area service.

APPLICATION FOR A CONTRACT PERMIT (ACO) - An application by a motor carrier for authority to provide a specified level of service to specified shippers under a contractual agreement.

APPLICATION TO CREATE OR EXTEND A COMMERCIAL ZONE (ACZ) - An application to create or extend a commercial zone, as defined in Section 4921.26 of the Ohio Revised Code.

APPLICATION TO DELETE A SHIPPER'S NAME ON A CONTRACT PERMIT (ADE) - An application by a motor carrier to remove a shipper's name from a contract permit.

APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH, REVISE, OR CANCEL A CONTRACT (AEC) - An application by a public utility or consumer to establish, revise, or cancel a service contract pursuant to Section 4905.31 of the Ohio Revised Code.

APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ISSUANCE OF STOCKS,

BONDS AND NOTES (AER) - An application by an inter- exchange carrier for relief from compliance with 4905.40 through 4905.42 of the Ohio Revised Code.

APPLICATION FOR GAS CURTAILMENT (AGC) - An application by a gas company to impose a curtailment plan.

APPLICATION TO INCREASE RATES (AIR) - An application by a public utility to increase the price of its basic service.

APPLICATION TO INCREASE RATES ON AN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY BASIS (AEM) - An application by a public utility to temporarily alter its rate structure to prevent injury to the business or public. (Section 2909.16)

APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION APPROVAL (AIA) - An application by two or more communication common carriers for approval of rules and rates of an interconnection agreement.

APPLICATION FOR IRREGULAR ROUTE CONCURRENCE (AIC) - An application by 2 or more Irregular Route Certificate holders for permission to interline Irregular Route Certificates as prescribed by Rule 4901-5-30.

APPLICATION TO ISSUE DIVIDENDS (AID) - An application by a public utility or railroad to pay stock, bond, or script dividends or divide the proceeds of the sale of stock among its stockholders.

APPLICATION TO ISSUE STOCK OR SECURITIES (AIS) - An application to issue stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness payable at periods more than twelve months after their date of issuance.

APPLICATION FOR A LEASING EXEMPTION (ALE) - An application for exemption from leasing regulations, filed pursuant to Subparagraph (E)(8) of Rule 4901:2-3-03, OAC, by two or more closely affiliated motor carriers who share one responsible management.

APPLICATION FOR A LIMITED INCREASE IN NON-BASIC TELEPHONE RATES (ALI) - An application of a for-profit small local telephone company for a limited increase in non-basic telephone rates.

APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE REGULATION (ALT) - An application filed by a large local exchange telephone company pursuant to Section 4927.04, Revised Code.

APPLICATION TO MERGE TELEPHONE COMPANIES (AMT) - An application by two or more telephone companies to consolidate.

APPLICATION FOR MERGER (MER) - Application to merge two or more companies.

APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE OPTIONAL OFF-PEAK TOLL SERVICES (AOP) - An application by a telephone company for authority to provide optional off-peak toll service in certain areas.

APPLICATION FOR NEW SERVICE RESTRICTIONS (ASR) - An application by a gas company to impose restrictions on the establishment of new service.

APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM CURTAILMENT (ARC) - An application for relief from restrictions on gas supply resulting from the implementation of a Commission approval plan to curtail existing customers or limit new service.

APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM JURISDICTION OF PUCO (ARJ) - An application by a utility for relief from the jurisdiction of this Commission.

APPLICATION TO OFFER SALES OF EMBEDDED CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT (ASE) - An application by a telephone company to offer the sale of embedded customer premises equipment by establishing a new tariff.

APPLICATION TO CHANGE A SHIPPER'S NAME ON A CONTRACT PERMIT (ASN) - An application by a motor carrier to change a shipper's name on a contract permit when the legal entity is not altered.

APPLICATION TO SUSPEND OPERATIONS (ASO) - An application by a motor carrier to voluntarily suspend operations on a temporary basis.

APPLICATION TO SUSPEND A TARIFF (AST) - An application to suspend a rate, charge, classification, regulation, or practice from a tariff schedule, in accord with Rule 13.28 - now 4901:2-9-28 (OAC).

APPLICATION FOR A TARIFF APPROVAL (ATA) - An application to revise or amend service issues pertaining to a tariff filed by a public utility or an appeal to rescind a rejection of a motor carrier tariff.

APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY OPERATING AUTHORITY (ATO) - An application by a regulated utility for temporary operating authority.

APPLICATION TO TRANSFER A CERTIFICATE (ATC) - An application to transfer a certificate to a preselected transferee.

APPLICATION TO TRANSFER A CONTRACT PERMIT (ATP) - An application by a motor carrier to transfer a contract permit to a pre- selected transferee.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN PUBLIC UTILITIES (ATR) - An application by two or more public utilities for the purchase, sale, or lease of property, plants, or business.

CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (CAR) - A citation for failure to file a proper annual report.

CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT

HOLDERS (CCO) - A citation for failure of a motor carrier contract permit holder to have a current copy of a contract on file for each shipper on its permit.

CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ID STAMP PURCHASE (CID) -A citation for failure of an Interstate regulated and exempt Motor Carrier to purchase Identification stamps, in accord with Rule 4901:2-15-04-(N).

CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (CIN) - A citation for failure of a motor carrier to have proper proof of insurance coverage on file with this Commission.

CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH OPERATING AUTHORITY (CAU) - A citation for not operating in accordance with the authority granted by this Commission.

CITATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TARIFF OR RATE SCHEDULE (CTR) - A citation for failure to adhere to rates, regulations, classifications, or practices filed with this Commission .

CITATION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF PUCO TAX (CTX) - A citation for failure to pay the appropriate PUCO tax.

CIVIL FORFEITURE (CVF) - Application to hold hearings relative to Civil Forfeiture assessments for motor carrier safety and economic violations.

COMMISSION INITIATED COMPLAINT (COC) - A complaint brought by this Commission concerning some specific action taken by a public utility or transportation company.

COMMISSION INQUIRY (COI) - A formal inquiry into any matter under the jurisdiction of this Commission.

COLLABORATIVE PROCESS (COL) - A Commission proceeding in which a collaborative process is used to resolve issues arising from a utility application.

COMPETITIVE/ALTERNATIVE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (COM) - An application filed by a large local exchange telephone company pursuant to Section 4927.03, Revised Code.

COMPLAINT ON MUNICIPAL RATES (CMR) - A complaint filed by a public utility or municipal electorate charging that rates fixed by a municipality, under Section 4909.34 of the Ohio Revised Code, are unfair.

COMPLAINT ON OPERATING AUTHORITY (CRA) - A complaint alleging misuse of operating authority granted by this Commission.

COMPLAINT ON A RAILROAD FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS (CDC) - A complaint filed against a railroad for property damage, delays, or over- charges upon goods shipped by rail (Section 4907.57 O.R.C.).

COMPLAINT ON RATES CHARGED (CRC) - A complaint filed by a consumer alleging improper charging of rates by any regulated company except a railroad.

APPLICATION TO PASS-THROUGH COAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS (CRD) - An application by gas or natural gas companies to pass-through Coal Research and Development Costs to customers, pursuant to 4901:1-12, O.A.C.

COMPLAINT ON SERVICE OR SAFETY (CSS) - A complaint initiated by a consumer concerning the service rendered by a regulated company or the safety of its operations.

ELECTRIC FUEL COMPONENT (EFC) - A Commission review of the Electric Fuel Component contained within the rate schedules of a regulated electric utility company and related matters.

COMMISSION PROCEDURE FOR THE RECOVERY OF EMISSION FEES (EFR) - The Commission procedure for the recovery of emission fees levied upon an electric light company.

EMERGENCY 911 SERVICE RATES (EMG) - An application by a telephone company for approval of a tariff to establish rules and rates for 911 emergency service.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PLAN (ECP) - A plan developed by an elective company to comply with the acid rain control requirements at its generating facilities that are affected by the Phase I acid rain control requirements under Title IV of the Clean Air Act Requirements of 1990. (Chapter 4913 O.R.C. pursuant to S.B. 143).

FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE REVIEW (FAC) - A Commission review of the fuel adjustment clause contained within the rate schedules of a regulated electric utility company.

FEDERAL ACTIVITIES DOCKET (FAD) - A Commission proceeding established for Commission comments in federal matters for each utility type.

FEDERALLY FUNDED WARNING PROJECTS(FED) - A Commission proceeding involving the implementation of federally funded warning projects for railroad crossings.

GAS ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE (GCR) - A Commission review of the Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause contained within the rate schedules of a regulated gas utility company and related matters.

GAS PIPELINE SAFETY (GPS) - A Commission investigation into the compliance with Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Standards and related matters (4901:1-13-09 through 4901:1-13-20 OAC).

MINIMUM LEVEL FLEXIBLE PRICING (FLX) - Flexible Rate changes - notifications of rate changes and Tariff filings pursuant to flexible rate authority.

NOTIFICATION OF A TELEPHONE RATE OR TARIFF CHANGE (NFP) - Notification of not-for-profit small local telephone company for a rate or tariff change.

NOTIFICATION OF A NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (NAG) - Notification of interconnection agreement reached through negotiation by the parties involved.

PERCENT INCOME PLAN (PIP) - A Commission review of the INTERIM EMERGENCY AND TEMPORARY PERCENTAGE OF INCOME PAYMENT PLAN SCHEDULE RIDER contained within the rate schedules of regulated electric and gas utility companies and related matters.

PETITION FOR ARBITRATION (ARB) - Petition for arbitration of an interconnection agreement by telephone companies.

PETITION FOR THE REALLOCATION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TERRITORY (PEB) - A petition by an electric company for the reallocation of their electric service territory.

PETITION FOR EXTENDED AREA SERVICE (PEX) - A petition complaining of existing toll telephone service and requesting extended area service.

PURCHASED WATER ADJUSTMENT (PWA) - A Commission review of the purchased water adjustment contained within the rate schedules of a regulated water utility and related matters.

REQUEST TO CHANGE RAILROAD CROSSING PROTECTION (RCP) - A request to change crossing protection as required by Section 4907.49 Ohio Revised Code.

REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMISSION (RSP) - A request for permission to immediately implement a new or revised motor carrier or railroad tariff and/or time schedule by waiving the period of statutory notice.

SELF COMPLAINT (SLF) - A complaint in which the complainant and the respondent are the same public utility.

SUSPENSION AND INVESTIGATION (SIN) - An action by the Commission to suspend and investigate the reasonableness of a motor carrier or railroad tariff.

STATE FUNDED WARNING PROJECTS (STP) - A Commission proceeding involving the implementation of state funded warning projects for railroad crossings.

COMMISSION APPROVED FINAL UTILITY COMPANY TARIFF (TRF) - A Commission proceeding which requires utility companies to file final Commission approved tariffs

UNCLASSIFIED (UNC) - The Code to be used only for those cases not provided for by statute Ohio Revised Code 4901 through 4933 or by Rule.

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER #2, (BAO) - An order which affects those projects "grandfathered" and therefore not subject to Board jurisdiction pursuant to O.R.C. Section 4906.05.

APPLICATION TO AMEND A CERTIFICATE, GENERATING STATION, POWER SITING, (BGA) - An application for an amendment to a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need issued for a generating station.

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE, GENERATING STATION, POWER SITING, (BGN) - An application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for a generating station.

STUDY OR INVESTIGATION, POWER SITING, (BIN) - Any study or investigation considered necessary or appropriate to carry out Power Siting Board responsibilities.

APPLICATION OF OPSB TO FILE ANSWERS FROM INFORMATION RESPONSES FOR ALL

UTILITIES (BIR) - A request for information (not interrogatories) considered necessary or appropriate to carry out Power Siting Boards responsibilities.

JURISDICTIONAL FINDING, POWER SITING, (BJF) - A finding concerning the jurisdiction of the Power Siting Board.

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION, POWER SITING, (BLN) - Receipt of a letter of notification for a gas or electric transmission line project.

CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION REPORT, (BNR) - A report (form 217) submitted by gas pipeline companies notifying the Power Siting Board of the rerouting or construction of an extension or new gas transmission line and associated facilities that is not greater than one mile in length.

RULE PROMULGATION, POWER SITING, (BRO) - An order which affects the rules and regulations of the Power Siting Board.

APPLICATION TO AMEND A CERTIFICATE, SUBSTATION, POWER SITING, (BSA) - An application for an amendment to a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need issued for an electric transmission substation.

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE, SUBSTATION, POWER SITING, (BSB) - An application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for an electric transmission substation.

APPLICATION TO AMEND A CERTIFICATE, GAS OR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE, POWER

SITING, (BTA) - An application for an amendment to a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need issued for a gas or electric transmission line.

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE, GAS OR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE, POWER SITING, (BTX) - An application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for a gas or electric transmission line.