Blennerhassett Historical Park Commission v. Public Service Commission

McHUGH, Chief Justice:

This case is before this Court upon an appeal from a final order of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (hereinafter “the PSC”). This order affirmed the ruling of the PSC hearing examiner which determined that the PSC had jurisdiction to regulate the safety, service and rates of excursion boats travelling from Point Park in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Blennerhassett Island.

The appellants are the Blennerhassett Historical Park Commission (hereinafter “the BHPC”), a statutorily created entity, and Ruble’s Sternwheelers, Inc. (hereinafter “Ruble’s”).

The…