SECTION 165:45-17-29. Complaints procedure regarding competitive bidding

(a)   Informal complaints. Any party who is aggrieved by a competitive bidding process is encouraged to seek informal resolution of their complaints before filing a formal complaint with the Commission. Complaints concerning the competitive bidding process may be submitted in writing to the PUD Director, along with all supporting documentation. PUD may assist in negotiations regarding complaints. If no successful agreement can be reached by the parties, any party to the dispute may file an application with the Commission for relief.

(b)   Formal complaints. Any party aggrieved by a competitive bidding process shall have the right to file a complaint with the Commission, in compliance with OAC 165:5 and this Subchapter, against any competitive bidder, if such party believes it has been:

(1)   Wrongfully denied access to any intrastate or utility owned transmission pipeline;

(2)   Discriminated against with respect to the natural gas services of gas supply, gathering, transmission and storage upstream of the citygate;

(3)   Placed at a competitive disadvantage by virtue of the actions of any competitive bidder, or

(4)   Adversely impacted by violation of the provisions of this Subchapter.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 2177, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 668, eff 7-25-19]