AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

COMMERCE AND LABOR

1. Line 11, engrossed, after may

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the remainder of line 11 and all of lines 12 through 16

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approve a performance-based ratemaking methodology for any public utility engaged in the business of furnishing gas service (for the purposes of this section a “gas utility”), either upon application of the gas utility or upon its own motion, and after such notice and opportunity for hearing as the Commission may prescribe. For the purposes of this section, “performance-based ratemaking methodology” shall mean a method of establishing rates and charges that are in the public interest, and that departs in whole or in part from the cost-of-service methodology set forth in § 56-235.2.

COMMERCE AND LABOR

2. Line 29, engrossed, after include

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, but not be limited to,