Dunn v. Public Utilities Commission

[¶ 1] David Dunn appeals from a decision of the Public Utilities Commission authorizing the Biddeford and Saco Water Company (BSWC) to charge reinforcement fees pursuant to Commission Rule 650. The Commission reversed the decision of the Customer Assistance Division (CAD) in which CAD concluded that BSWC is not authorized to charge reinforcement fees. Dunn contends that Rule 650 does not authorize the imposition of such fees on an anticipatory basis. We disagree, and affirm the judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] In 1999, the City of Saco developed a comprehensive plan that designated the area of…