Public Service Commission (PSC)

Purpose

To ensure that public utilities doing business in DC are required to furnish services and facilities rates that are just and reasonable; regulate gas distribution, electric power, telecommunications, sightseeing buses, and tour boats. To set regulations, rules, specifications, standards, and rates of utility providers; hold hearings; investigate utility property values; issue subpoenas; create liens on corporate property of public utilities and approve the issuance of utility rates; hold hearings; investigate utility property values; issue subpoenas; create liens on corporate property of public utilities and approve the issuance of utility stock; issue certifications and licenses. Members must file personal financial disclosure statements. Three members, including chairperson appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. Members must have been DC residents for at least 3 years prior to appointment, may hold no other public office, and shall have had no direct or indirect interest in any DC public utility for 5 years preceding appointment. The chairperson is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.

Approval Type - Affirmative (If not approved by resolution within 90-day review period, deemed disapproved.)

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - Yes