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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-1689

NOTICES

PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

Service of Notice of Motor Carrier Applications

[28 Pa.B. 5195]

   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. Publication of this notice shall be considered as sufficient notice to all carriers holding authority from this Commission. Applications will be considered without hearing in the absence of protests to the application. Protests to the applications published herein are due on or before November 2, 1998, as set forth at 52 Pa. Code § 3.381 (relating to applications for transportation of property and persons). The protest shall also indicate whether it applies to the temporary authority application or the permanent application or both.

Application of the following for the approval of the transfer of stock as described under each application.

   A-00088807, F. 5000. Blue Bird Coach Lines, Inc., (One Blue Bird Square, Olean, NY 14760), a corporation of the State of New York--stock transfer--approval of the transfer of all issued and outstanding stock from Louis A. Magano (188 shares) to Coach USA, Inc. Attorney: William A. Gray, 2310 Grant Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2383.

Application of the following for approval of the beginning of the exercise of the right and privilege of operating motor vehicles as common carriers for the transportation of household goods as described under each application.

   A-00115326. Galil Moving & Storage, Inc., (25 Chapel Street, 12th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201) a corporation of the State of New York--as a contract carrier for REO Allegiance, Inc., household goods in use, between points in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Attorney: Ross Chintz, 191 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880.

Applications of the following for approval of the beginning of the exercise of the right and privilege of operating as common carriers for transportation of persons as described under each application.

   A-00115330. Glenn D. Samuels, Sr., John Mark Samuels, Glenn David Samuels, Jr., Geraldine Love, Rhonda Lynn Samuels and Shirley J. Samuels, Partners, t/d/b/a Samuels Family Cab Co. (725 Arlington Avenue, New Castle, Lawrence County, PA 16101)--persons upon call or demand in the county of Lawrence.

Applications of the following for approval of the right and privilege to discontinue/abandon operating as common carriers by motor vehicle for the transportation of passengers as described under each application.

   A-00113597, F. 1, Am-A. John Russell Fanning, Jr. (58 Fairview Avenue, Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701)--discontinuance of service and cancellation of the certificate of public convenience as a common carrier by motor vehicle which authorizes the following right: persons in paratransit service, from points in the city of Williamsport, Lycoming County, and from points within an airline distance of 10 statute miles of the city of Williamsport, to points in Pennsylvania beyond the limits of the county of Lycoming, and return; subject to the following condition: that the service may be provided only to persons who have obtained reservations at least 24 hours in advance of each trip.

Applications of the following for approval of the additional right and privilege of operating motor vehicles as common carriers for transportation of persons as described under each application.

   A-00100664, Folder 7. Model Management Services, Inc., t/d/b/a Friendly Transportation Services (625 East Orange Street, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA 17602), a corporation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania--additional right--persons in limousine service, between points in the county of Lancaster, and from points in said county, to points in Pennsylvania, and return. Attorney: Thomas T. Niesen, Suite 500, 212 Locust Street, P. O. Box 9500, Harrisburg, PA 17108-9500.

Motor Carrier Applications--Property, Excluding Household Goods in Use

   The following applications for the authority to transport property, excluding household goods in use, between points in Pennsylvania, have been filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Public comment to these applications may be filed, in writing with the Secretary, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, P. O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265 on or before November 9, 1998.

A-00115325 Pablo J. Asson, t/a Argentina Transport
6504 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
A-00115335 Kermit L., Byrd K. and David W. Wagner, t/a Charles B. Wagner & Son
P. O. Box 26, Strausstown, PA 19559
A-00115337 Steven A. McKenzie
2536 Stillhouse Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257-7905
A-00115338 Jeffrey D. Yoder, t/a Timber Transport
R. D. 2, Box 511, Farmington, PA 15437
A-00115340 Matthew W. Shelton, t/a Shelton
Trucking
128 South 6th Street, Oxford, PA 19363
A-00113907 F.2 Yolanda Vucina & Lori Harr, t/a L & L Courtesy Courier's
R. D. 1, Box 132B, Latrobe, PA 15650
A-00115333 Electronic Distribution, Inc.
P. O. Box 261, Clayton, NJ 08312
A-00114556 F.2 Leda, Inc.
410 East Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067
A-00115332 East Coast Bulk Carriers, Inc.
2927 Rickert Road, Perkasie, PA 18944
A-00115331 Dean Doaty, t/a Dean Doaty Trucking
994 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, PA 19518
A-00115329 DeRosa Trucking, Inc.
421 Washington Road, Dravosburg, PA 15034
A-00114501 F.2 Robert C. Green, t/a Green's Taxi
2079 Smith Township State Road, Burgettstown, PA 15201: Paul J. Walsh, 63 Main Street, Burgettstown, PA 15021
A-00115339 William O. Sones
1331 Smith Road, Muncy, PA 17756: Benjamin E. Landon, 433 Market Street, P. O. Box 7, Williamsport, PA 17703
A-00115336 Joseph's Hauling, Inc.
P. O. Box 855, Belle Vernon, PA 15012: Richard Victoria, 506 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
A-00115334 Glenco Construction Services, Inc.
2233 Route 522 North, Lewistown, PA 17044: David H. Radcliff, 3905 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Transportation and Safety v. John H. Seydak, t/d/b/a Bond Electric Systems Transport; Doc. No. A-00107867C98 and A-00107867

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 Transportation and Safety and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby represents as follows:

   1.  That John H. Seydak, t/d/b/a Bond Electric Systems Transport, respondent, maintains his principal place of business at 717-A Fellowship Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.

   2.  That respondent was issued a certificate of public convenience by this Commission on January 6, 1989, at Application Docket No. A-00107867.

   3.  That on or before February 13, 1998, respondent abandoned or discontinued service without having submitted a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered.

   4.  That respondent, by failing to submit a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered, violated 52 Pa. Code § 3.381(a)(5).

   Wherefore, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby requests that the Commission revoke John H. Seydak, t/d/b/a Bond Electric Systems Transport's certificate of public convenience at A-00107867.

Respectfully submitted,
George T. Mahan
Director, Bureau of Transportation and Safety
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

Verification

   I, George T. Mahan, 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 to 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: ______
_________________
George T. Mahan

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). 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:

James J. McNulty, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

   B.  If you fail to answer this complaint within twenty (20) days, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty. The penalty could include the revocation of your certificate of public convenience or other remedy.

   C.  If you file an answer which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the complaint, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty (see B).

   D.  If you file an answer which contests the complaint, the matter will be assigned to an administrative law judge for hearing and decision.

   E.  Alternative formats of this material are available, for persons with disabilities, by contacting the Technical Unit at (717) 783-5945.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Transportation and Safety v. USA Cartage, Inc.; Doc. No. A-00110418C98 and A-00110418

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 Transportation and Safety and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby represents as follows:

   1.  That USA Cartage, Inc., respondent, maintains its principal place of business at 14240 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

   2.  That respondent was issued a certificate of public convenience by this Commission on November 10, l993, at Application Docket No. A-00110418.

   3.  That on or before February 12, 1998, respondent abandoned or discontinued service without having submitted a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered.

   4.  That respondent, by failing to submit a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered, violated 52 Pa. Code § 3.381(a)(5).

   Wherefore, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby requests that the Commission revoke USA Cartage, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience at A-00110418.

Respectfully submitted,
George T. Mahan
Director, Bureau of Transportation and Safety
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

Verification

   I, George T. Mahan, 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 to 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: ______
_________________
George T. Mahan

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). 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:

James J. McNulty, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

   B.  If you fail to answer this complaint within twenty (20) days, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty. The penalty could include the revocation of your certificate of public convenience or other remedy.

   C.  If you file an answer which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the complaint, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty (see B).

   D.  If you file an answer which contests the complaint, the matter will be assigned to an administrative law judge for hearing and decision.

   E.  Alternative formats of this material are available, for persons with disabilities, by contacting the Technical Unit at (717) 783-5945.

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Transportation and Safety v. Layton Transportation Co., Inc.; Doc. No. A-00112021C98 and A-00112021

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 Transportation and Safety and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby represents as follows:

   1.  That Layton Transportation Co., Inc., respondent, maintains its principal place of business at 212 Black Morse Lane, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4319.

   2.  That respondent was issued a certificate of public convenience by this Commission on September 12, 1995, at Application Docket No. A-00112021.

   3.  That on or before February 18, 1998, respondent abandoned or discontinued service without having submitted a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered.

   4.  That respondent, by failing to submit a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered, violated 52 Pa. Code § 3.381(a)(5).

   Wherefore, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby requests that the Commission revoke Layton Transportation Co., Inc.'s certificate of public convenience at A-00112021.

Respectfully submitted,
George T. Mahan
Director, Bureau of Transportation and Safety
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

Verification

   I, George T. Mahan, 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 to 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: ______
_________________
George T. Mahan

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). 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:

James J. McNulty, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

   B.  If you fail to answer this complaint within twenty (20) days, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty. The penalty could include the revocation of your certificate of public convenience or other remedy.

   C.  If you file an answer which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the complaint, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty (see B).

   D.  If you file an answer which contests the complaint, the matter will be assigned to an administrative law judge for hearing and decision.

   E.  Alternative formats of this material are available, for persons with disabilities, by contacting the Technical Unit at (717) 783-5945.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Transportation and Safety v. William Saienni t/d/b/a Material Trucking; Doc. No. A-00100393C98 and A-00100393

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 Transportation and Safety and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby represents as follows:

   1.  That William Saienni, t/d/b/a Material Trucking, respondent, maintains his principal place of business at 510 Century Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

   2.  That respondent was issued a certificate of public convenience by this Commission on December 9, 1977, at Application Docket No. A-00100393.

   3.  That on or before February 13, 1998, respondent abandoned or discontinued service without having submitted a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered.

   4.  That respondent, by failing to submit a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered, violated 52 Pa. Code § 3.381(a)(5).

   Wherefore, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby requests that the Commission revoke William Saienni, t/d/b/a Material Trucking's certificate of public convenience at A-00100393.

Respectfully submitted,
George T. Mahan
Director, Bureau of Transportation and Safety
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

Verification

   I, George T. Mahan, 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 to 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: ______
_________________
George T. Mahan

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). 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:

James J. McNulty, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

   B.  If you fail to answer this complaint within twenty (20) days, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty. The penalty could include the revocation of your certificate of public convenience or other remedy.

   C.  If you file an answer which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the complaint, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty (see B).

   D.  If you file an answer which contests the complaint, the matter will be assigned to an administrative law judge for hearing and decision.

   E.  Alternative formats of this material are available, for persons with disabilities, by contacting the Technical Unit at (717) 783-5945.

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Transportation and Safety v. Helen M. Levasseur, Louis Levasseur and Christopher Hahn, Copartners, t/d/b/a Levasseur Delivery Service; Doc. No. A-00106525C98 and A-00106525 Fs. 1 and 2

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 Transportation and Safety and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby represents as follows:

   1.  That Helen M. Levasseur, Louis Levasseur and Christopher Hahn, Copartners, t/d/b/a Levasseur Delivery Service, respondents, maintain their principal place of business at 855 Industrial Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.

   2.  That respondents were issued certificates of public convenience by this Commission on September 21, 1987 and February 17, 1988, at Application Docket No. A-00106525, Fs. 1 and 2, respectively.

   3.  That on or before February 13, 1998, respondents abandoned or discontinued service without having first filed an application with this Commission.

   4.  That respondents, by failing to file an application with this Commission prior to abandoning or discontinuing service, violated 52 Pa. Code § 3.381(a)(1)(v) and 66 Pa.C.S. § 1102(a)(2).

   Wherefore, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby requests that the Commission revoke Helen M. Levasseur, Louis Levasseur and Christopher Hahn, Copartners, t/d/b/a Levasseur Delivery Service's certificate of public convenience at A-00106525, Fs. 1 and 2.

Respectfully submitted,
George T. Mahan
Director, Bureau of Transportation and Safety
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

Verification

   I, George T. Mahan, 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 to 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: ______
_________________
George T. Mahan

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). 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:

James J. McNulty, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

   B.  If you fail to answer this complaint within twenty (20) days, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty. The penalty could include the revocation of your certificate of public convenience or other remedy.

   C.  If you file an answer which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the complaint, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty (see B).

   D.  If you file an answer which contests the complaint, the matter will be assigned to an administrative law judge for hearing and decision.

   E.  Alternative formats of this material are available, for persons with disabilities, by contacting the Technical Unit at (717) 783-5945.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Transportation and Safety v. Transportation Specialists, Ltd.; Doc. No. A-00108510C98 and A-00108510

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 Transportation and Safety and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby represents as follows:

   1.  That Transportation Specialists, Ltd., respondent, maintains its principal place of business at 5332 South 138th Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68137.

   2.  That respondent was issued a certificate of public convenience by this Commission on February 5, 1990, at Application Docket No. A-00108510.

   3.  That on or before February 13, 1998, respondent abandoned or discontinued service without having submitted a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered.

   4.  That respondent, by failing to submit a letter to this Commission containing a statement that the service is no longer being rendered, violated 52 Pa. Code § 3.381(a)(5).

   Wherefore, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby requests that the Commission revoke Transportation Specialists, Ltd.'s certificate of public convenience at A-00108510.

Respectfully submitted,
George T. Mahan
Director, Bureau of Transportation and Safety
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

Verification

   I, George T. Mahan, 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 to 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: ______
_________________
George T. Mahan

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). 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:

James J. McNulty, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

   B.  If you fail to answer this complaint within twenty (20) days, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty. The penalty could include the revocation of your certificate of public convenience or other remedy.

   C.  If you file an answer which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the complaint, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty (see B).

   D.  If you file an answer which contests the complaint, the matter will be assigned to an administrative law judge for hearing and decision.

   E.  Alternative formats of this material are available, for persons with disabilities, by contacting the Technical Unit at (717) 783-5945.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Transportation and Safety v. New Alexandria Bus Co.; Doc. No. A-00073779C98 and A-00073779 F.3

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 Transportation and Safety and other bureaus with enforcement responsibilities. Pursuant to that delegated authority and Section 701 of the Public Utility Code, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby represents as follows:

   1.  That New Alexandria Bus Co., respondent, maintains its principal place of business at P. O. Box 676, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania 15650.

   2.  That respondent was issued a certificate of public convenience by this Commission on April 7, 1949, at Application Docket No. A-00073779, F. 3.

   3.  That on or before March 9, 1998, respondent abandoned or discontinued service without having first filed an application with this Commission.

   4.  That respondent, by failing to file an application with this Commission prior to abandoning or discontinuing service, violated 52 Pa. Code § 3.381(a)(1)(v) and 66 Pa.C.S. § 1102(a)(2).

   Wherefore, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety Prosecutory Staff hereby requests that the Commission revoke New Alexandria Bus Co.'s certificate of public convenience at A-00073779, F. 3.

Respectfully submitted,
George T. Mahan
Director, Bureau of Transportation and Safety
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

Verification

   I, George T. Mahan, 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 to 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: ______
_________________
George T. Mahan

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). 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:

James J. McNulty, Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
P. O. Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

   B.  If you fail to answer this complaint within twenty (20) days, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty. The penalty could include the revocation of your certificate of public convenience or other remedy.

   C.  If you file an answer which admits or fails to deny the allegations of the complaint, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety will request that the Commission issue a Secretarial Letter imposing a penalty (see B).

   D.  If you file an answer which contests the complaint, the matter will be assigned to an administrative law judge for hearing and decision.

   E.  Alternative formats of this material are available, for persons with disabilities, by contacting the Technical Unit at (717) 783-5945.

JAMES J. MCNULTY,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-1689. Filed for public inspection October 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]



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