4901:5-21-02. General provisions

(A) In anticipation of an imminent energy emergency or during a declared energy emergency, each coal supplier shall be required to answer commission staff's questions, as well as to update its company's contact information with the commission.

(B) The commission's fuel source advisory council may notify and advise the chairperson of the commission about coal supply problems and shortages and may make recommendations, including the need for the governor to declare an energy emergency and to implement rule 4901:5-21-04 of the Administrative Code.

(C) The chairperson of the commission shall notify the governor when, based on the information available to the chairperson, the chairperson believes that either of the following conditions exists:

(1) An energy emergency may exist with regard to the supply of coal.

(2) An energy emergency no longer exists with regard to the supply of coal.

(D) The commission may, upon an application or a motion filed by a party, waive any requirement of this chapter, other than a requirement mandated by statute, for good cause shown.

(E) The commission may direct the attorney general to bring an action for immediate injunction or other appropriate relief to enforce commission orders and to secure immediate compliance with this chapter.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/29/2017 and 11/29/2022
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 4935.03
Rule Amplifies: 4935.03
Prior Effective Dates: 06/24/1978, 07/02/1984, 04/16/1987, 02/27/2010, 11/04/2012

Prior History: (Effective: 11/04/2012
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/20/2012 and 11/30/2016
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 4935.03
Rule Amplifies: 4935.03
Prior Effective Dates: 6/24/78, 7/2/84, 4/16/87, 2/27/2010 )