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.

Scheduled Public Hearings and Open Comment Periods

Public Hearing on Proposed Motor Carrier Regulations to be held December 6

The Kansas Corporation Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10 a.m. via Zoom to consider the adoption of proposed Motor Carrier rules and regulations on a permanent basis. To participate in the hearing and make a public comment before the Commission, use the link below to register prior to 5 p.m., December 5. For those who want to watch, but not participate, the hearing will be broadcast on the KCC YouTube channel. No registration is needed for viewing.

Public comments will also be accepted in writing through 5 p.m. on December 5. Click on the link below to submit a comment online or you may submit a comment in writing to Ahsan Latif, Litigation Counsel, State Corporation Commission, 1500 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, Kansas 66604, or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Public Hearing scheduled for January 11 on Atmos Energy rate increase application

Atmos Energy has filed a request with the Kansas Corporation Commission to adjust its rates. If approved, the average monthly bill for residential customers will increase by approximately $5.60 per month or a 6.4% increase. No change in rates is being requested for customers served under commercial sales, public authority sales, school sales, large interruptible sales or transportation customers.

A public hearing on the request will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, January 11 beginning at 6 p.m. To join the meeting as a participant, with the ability to make a public comment or ask a question, customers must register using the link below. To view the hearing without participating, tune in to the KCC YouTube channel (no registration required).

Public Comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. CST, March 10, 2023. Customers can comment using the link below, send a letter to the KCC Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, 1500 SW Arrowhead, Topeka, KS 66604-4027 or call 1-800-662-0027 or 785-271-3140.