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

 

Hearing/Comment Period on Abandoned Well Plugging Reimbursement regulation

The Kansas Corporation Commission will consider the adoption of a proposed permanent regulation on abandoned well plugging reimbursement at a public hearing to be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, via Zoom.

A complete copy of the proposed regulation, corresponding economic impact statement, environmental benefit statement, notice of hearing, and online comment form can be found in the links below. Public comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. on October 22.  Comments may be submitted online (using the link below) or by contacting Tristan Kimbrell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by letter to Tristan Kimbrell, Litigation Counsel, Kansas Corporation Commission, 266 N. Main St., Ste. 220, Wichita, KS 67202.

All interested parties may participate in the Zoom meeting by registering, using the link below, prior to 12 p.m. October 22, 2025. The meeting will also be broadcast on the Kansas Corporation Commission YouTube channel. No registration is required for viewing.

Public Hearing Notice | Proposed Regulation | Economic Impact Statement | Environmental Benefit Statement

Register for Zoom Meeting | Submit a Public Comment