What authority does Puco have?

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What authority does Puco have?

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) affects every household in Ohio. That’s because the PUCO regulates providers of all kinds of utility services, including electric and natural gas companies, local and long distance telephone companies, water and wastewater companies, rail and trucking companies.

Who needs a PUCO number in Ohio?

Answer: All users except motor carriers and drivers must use their OH|ID account to access the PUCO Community. If you do not have an OH|ID, go to OHID.ohio.gov to create one. Question: I am already a PUCO Community user and I need additional permissions.

How do I file a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio?

There are four ways to contact PUCO with a complaint:

  1. Fill out the online complaint form located at www.puco.ohio.gov (under the “Contact Us” tab).
  2. Call the PUCO Call Center at (800) 686-7826.
  3. Fax your complaint to (614) 752-8351.
  4. Mail your complaint to: Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Attn: IAD. 180 Broad Street.

Can Puco pull you over?

If law enforcement suspects your vehicle is overloaded or does not have the proper license plates, they will not hesitate to pull you over.

What is a PUCO violation?

The PUCO facilitates the civil forfeiture program in an effort to deter violations and encourage compliance with the federal and state rules. Prior to 1988, transportation violations were issued by local courts. In 1995, Ohio law authorized the PUCO to assess civil forfeitures for all motor carrier safety violations.

Can my gas be disconnected?

Upcoming Changes to Your Natural Gas Service The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) moratorium on utility disconnections ended on September 30, 2021. SoCalGas is offering various payment options and assistance programs to support customers in paying their bills to help prevent potential disconnection.

Who needs a PUCO number?

Interstate Either 10,001# or more Yes *GVWR includes towed unit with a GVWR of 10,001# or more (for example on the second line above, if the customer is towing a 10,001# trailer, the GVWR of the towing vehicle cannot exceed 16,000# or PUCO regulations would apply.

What is a PUCO car?

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol strive to perform thorough and fair motor carrier inspections to ensure safety on Ohio highways. Here is some helpful information about what to expect after a driver/vehicle inspection.