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June 2021 Edition
PUBLIC COMMENT

As of June 1, PUCN offices are open to the public. All members of the public entering PUCN offices must continue to follow applicable State of Nevada and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines regarding COVID-19.

For Agenda meetings, the phone line will remain active and the public is strongly encouraged to continue to comment by phone or email.

Phone: (775) 687-6014
Call in five minutes before the meeting starts to provide your name to PUCN personnel.

Submit written comments prior to the meeting.

Links to agenda meeting supporting material and the live video stream of agenda meetings are available at puc.nv.gov.
Governor Sisolak Encourages Nevada Families to Sign Up for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
On May 12, the Federal Communications Commission launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, designed to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We learned during the pandemic just how important broadband connectivity is for work, education, telemedicine, and staying connected to family and friends,” said Governor Sisolak. “Today I call upon our partners in the telecommunications industry and those that provide employment and benefits assistance to help Nevada families sign up for this important program.”

The EBB program provides up to $50/month discount for home internet services and a one-time discount of $100 toward the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.

Households may qualify for the program if they participate in a number of different federal programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline or experienced income or job loss or furlough.
Get to Know Us: General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel is responsible for representing the PUCN’s interests in all proceedings in state and federal court. The Office of General Counsel also represents the PUCN’s interests before various state and federal regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Office of General Counsel advises Commissioners and the Utilities Hearing Officer on legal issues, and it reviews and drafts notices, orders, regulations, proposed legislation, and other legal documents.

The Office of General Counsel is also responsible for case management, personnel matters, and reviewing the PUCN’s administrative procedures to ensure compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the Open Meeting Law, and the Public Records Act. Additionally, the Office of General Counsel monitors legislative activities and coordinates the PUCN’s participation in the legislative process.

  • Each Commissioner is assigned an Administrative Attorney. Administrative Attorneys are responsible for providing preliminary advice and counsel to their assigned Commissioner. Administrative Attorneys draft a variety of legal documents (including notices and orders) for Commissioners and make fair and impartial recommendations to Commissioners based on the evidentiary record and applicable laws.
  • The Legal Case Manager is responsible for reviewing all filings received by the PUCN for legal completeness and compliance with the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative Code. The Legal Case Manager is also responsible for preparing legally sufficient notices and orders as well as conducting legal research and drafting a variety of legal documents for the PUCN. 
Dockets Opened at the PUCN in April 2021
21-05001 - Application of Southwest Gas Corporation for approval of its Conservation and Energy Efficiency Plan for the period 2022-2024.

21-05002 - Investigation regarding long-term planning for natural gas utility service in Nevada.

21-05003 - Notice of Brightlink of its intent to request numbering resources for the Reno rate center from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator.

21-05004 - Notice by Matrix Telecom, LLC d/b/a Clear Choice Communications, Excel Telecommunications, VarTec Telecom, and Lingo, Lingo Communications, LLC, and B. Riley Principal Investments, LLC of a transaction that will result in a transfer of control of a telecommunication company.

21-05005 - Application of Glenbrook Water Cooperative, Inc. for authority to modify Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPC") 855 Sub 3 to expand its water service territory to include one residential lot contiguous to its existing service territory located in the unincorporated area of Glenbrook, Douglas County, Nevada.
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