Public Hearings & Comment Periods

The Commission welcomes and encourages public input on utility rate and siting cases and proposed rules and regulations. There are two ways for citizens to participate in the formal regulatory process. The first is to attend a public hearing. The second is to submit a comment during the open comment period. Click on the links below to find out more about each of these options.

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Scheduled Public Hearings and Open Comment Periods

 

Consolidated Communications of Kansas files a plan to increase residential rates (Applies to Americus, Cedar Point, Saffordville, Leoti, Tribune, Marienthal, Jetmore, Sharon Springs, Wallace, and Weskan)

Consolidated Communications of Kansas filed a tariff revision with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) that will raise residential access line rates by $1.50 per month and $2.50 per month on voice bundles.  Click on the Public Notice link below to see current versus new rates for your area.

Customers may petition the Kansas Corporation Commission to determine the reasonableness of the proposed rates. A petition by 15% or more of subscribers subject to the rate increase would require the KCC to initiate a reasonableness investigation. Customers can comment using the link below, call the KCC’s at 800-662-0027 or send a letter to the KCC Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, 1500 SW Arrowhead, Topeka, KS 66604-4027. The final date to submit your comment is May 1, 2023.

Public Notice | View Docket Details | Submit a Comment

 

Consolidated Communications of Missouri files a plan to increase residential rates 

Consolidated Communications of Missouri has filed a tariff revision with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) that will raise residential access line rates by $1.50 per month to $21.00 per month. Voice bundles will increase by $2.50 per month.  Both changes will take effect with the June billing. 

Customers may petition the Kansas Corporation Commission to determine the reasonableness of the proposed rates. A petition by 15% or more of subscribers subject to the rate increase would require the KCC to initiate a reasonableness investigation. Customers can comment using the link below, call the KCC’s at 800-662-0027 or send a letter to the KCC Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, 1500 SW Arrowhead, Topeka, KS 66604-4027. The final date to submit your comment is May 15, 2023.

Public Notice | View Docket Details | Submit a Comment