Friday, June 13, 2008

Molokai Ranch & West End Water: Ranch ordered to provide utilities

By Kate Gardiner
6/10/2008 2:29:20 PM
Public Utilities Commission gives 7 days to prove financial inability to maintain status quo

The state Public Utilities Commission has ordered Molokai Properties Limited to continue operation of its utility services for Molokai’s West End.

The PUC has also asked MPL to provide proof that it can no longer support its three monitored water and sewage utilities by June 12.

In a letter dated June 5, PUC chairman Carlito Caliboso informed company chief executive officer Peter Nicholas his commission would not allow MPL to abandon its three companies until a suitable alternative provider has been secured.

“The utilities must continue to operate to ensure the health and safety of their customers,” wrote ...

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