Kentucky Public Service Commission

Notice of Further Proceedings

Notice of Filing Hearing Documents

Final Order Entered: 1. George Tapp is assessed a fine of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250) for violation of KRS 367.4911 (1 )(a) for failure to provide Louisville Gas and Electric Company, the operator of an underground facility serving the public, with notification of his intended work and work schedule not less than two (2) nor more than ten (10) full working days prior to commencing work. 2. George Tapp shall pay one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250) within thirty (30) days of the date of this order by cashier's check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer and mailed or delivered to the office of the Kentucky Public Service Commission at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, KY 40602.

Notice of Filing

Order Entered: 1. George Tapp shall appear on August 9, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, in Hearing Room 1 of the Commission's offices at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky, pursuant to the Commission's July 9, 2019 Order. 2. In the event that Mr. Tapp is physically unable to attend the hearing on August 9, 2019, he shall file a request to reschedule the hearing, and include documentation from a medical professional stating that he is physically unable to attend the hearing on August 9, 2019. 3. Any document filed pursuant to ordering paragraph 2 shall reference the case number of this proceeding.

George Tapp Response to Commission Order

Order Entered: 1. George Tapp shall submit to the Commission a written response to the allegations contained in the Staff Incident Report within 20 days of the date of this Order. 2. George Tapp shall appear on August 9, 2019, at 9 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, in Hearing Room 1 of the Commission's offices at 211 Sower Boulevard in Frankfort, Kentucky, for the purpose of presenting evidence concerning the alleged violation of the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act, and showing cause why it should not be subject to the penalties prescribed in KRS 367.4917(1) and (4) for this alleged violation. 3. The August 9, 2019 hearing shall be recorded by videotape only. 4. A person shall not file a paper or appear at a hearing on behalf of, or otherwise represent, a partnership, corporation, business entity or other person unless the person is an attorney licensed to practice law in Kentucky. 5. The Staff Incident Report in the Appendix to this Order is made a part of the record in this case.