Public Hearing

The Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (the Board), in accordance with Section 216 of the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996, (D.C. Law 11-111; D.C. Official Code § 34-2202.16 (2012 Repl.) approved Board Resolution 19-21, which, if adopted, would amend Sections 112 (Fees) and 199 (Definitions) of Chapter 1 (Water Supply) and Section 4101 (Rates for Sewer Service) of Chapter 41 (Retail Water and Sewer Rates) of Title 21 (Water and Sanitation) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). Pursuant to 21 DCMR Chapter 40, the Board will conduct a public hearing at the above stated date, time, and place to receive comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which was published in the D.C. Register (DCR) at 66 DCR 5440 on the April 26, 2019.

Each individual or representative of an organization who wishes to present testimony at the public hearing is requested to furnish his or her name, address, telephone number and name of the organization (if any) by calling (202) 787-2330 or emailing the request to Lmanley@dcwater.com no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday June 10, 2019. Other persons wishing to present testimony may testify after those on the witness list. Persons making presentations are urged to address their statements to relevant issues.

Oral presentations by individuals will be limited to five (5) minutes. Oral presentations made by representatives of an organization will not be longer than ten (10) minutes. Statements should summarize extensive written materials so there will be time for all interested persons to be heard. Oral presentations will be heard and considered, but for accuracy of the record, all statements should be submitted in writing. The hearing will end when all persons wishing to make comments have been heard. Written testimony or comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking may be submitted by mail to Linda R. Manley, Secretary to the Board, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, 1385 Canal Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003, or by email to Lmanley@dcwater.com. Such written testimony to be clearly marked “Written Testimony for Public Hearing, June 12, 2019” and received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019.