- 2012 Water Personnel Training Seminars Brochure
- Division of Water Update 2011 - Julie Roney
- Drinking Water Law and Regulations - Julie Roney
- Internal Controls - Scott Lawless
- IPU Glossary of Terms In Water Regulation
- Legal Issues in the Operation and Management of Water Districts and Water Associations - Gerald Wuetcher
- Open Records and Open Meetings - Todd Osterloh
- Practical Problems In Ethics-Problems Only - Gerald Wuetcher
- Preparing an Application for a General Rate Adjustment - Scott Lawless
- Recent Developments in Water Utility Law - Gerald Wuetcher
- Timeline For A Rate Adjustment Proceeding
- Water and Wastewater Systems Risk Management - KACo Risk Mgmt. Team
- PSC Regulation of Municipal Wholesale Rates - David Spenard
- Budget and Asset Management - Kim Padgett
- Easy Ways to Save Money and Energy - Energy Efficiency - Randall Kelley
- How to Conduct Board Meetings - Damon Talley
- 2011 Water Personnel Training Seminar at Dale Hollow State Resort Park - Agenda
- 2011 Water Personnel Training Seminar at General Butler State Resort Park - Agenda
- 2011 Water Personnel Training Seminar at Northern Kentucky Water District - Agenda
- 2011 Water Personnel Training Seminars
- Common Mistakes When Dealing With The PSC PowerPoint Presentation
- Organization and Gas Rule Update - PHMSA
- Control Room Management - PHMSA
- Reporting Requirements - PHMSA
- DIMP Final Rule - PHMSA
- DIMP Knowledge Records - PHMSA
- SIF & SHRIMP - Gerry Lee
- Public Awareness - Joe Mataich
- DIRT - Annmarie Robertson
- Private Virtual Dirt - Tim Vaughn
- DIRT An Operators Perspective - Tim Owen.pdf
- Onshore Gas Gathering - PHMSA
- Lessons Learned - Ron Six
- 2010 Water Personnel Training Seminars
- 2009 Water Personnel Training Seminars
- Last Chance Seminar Agenda (PDF)
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Recent Developments in Utility Regulation (PDF)
A review of the recent developments in public utility law and regulation. Recent changes in Kentucky statutes affecting the operation of water utilities, with special emphasis on House Bill 84, will be discussed. Recent Public Service Commission’s decisions that affect water utilities and personnel and organizational changes at the Public Service Commission will also be examined. An update on new Public Service Commission initiatives will also be provided.
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Open Records/Open Meetings Acts (PDF)
The principal provisions of the Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act are reviewed. Handling a request for information under the Open Records Act is discussed. The effect of the Open Meetings Act on meetings of the board of water district commissioners is also discussed.
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Legal Issues in Water District Operations (PDF)
A review of the provisions of Chapter 74 involving the creation, management, operation and dissolution of water districts. Other statutory provisions, such as the Whistle Blowers Act, Claims against Local Government Act, Bidding Requirements provision of KRS Chapter 424 are also discussed
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PSC Regulation of Municipal Utilities (PDF)
Presentation on the history of the Public Service Commission’s regulation of municipal utilities. Special emphasis is placed on recent Commission decisions regarding various aspects of municipal utility transactions with water districts and water associations, including the extent of Commission jurisdiction over municipal utilities, procedures for municipal rate filings, and the Commission’s authority to revise terms of existing contracts for service. Presenter will also discuss the use of Commission jurisdiction as a sword in contract negotiations.
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Issues in the Negotiation of Wholesale Water Contracts (PowerPoint)
Presentation focuses on the issues that wholesale water providers and purchasers should consider when negotiating water supply contracts to avoid unnecessary litigation and operation and administrative problems.
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Tariffs Presentation (PowerPoint)
A discussion of regulatory process from varying perspectives. Public Service Commission Staff and Water District officials will discuss their experience with the utility regulatory process, problems that they have encountered, and possible approaches to address those problems. Members of the audience are encouraged to share their experiences and opinions.
- Tariffs Handout (PDF)
- PSC Guidance to Municipal Utilities (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Link to Archived Video Broadcast of Water Management Training Seminar
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