Section 3.04. Compensable costs.

 

(1)  Compensation shall not exceed the actual and reasonable expenses authorized by the commission and incurred as a result of the applicant's participation as a party in a commission proceeding.

(2)  Expenses compensable under this chapter include:

(a) Attorney fees.

(b) Expert witness fees.

(c) Cost of clerical services.

(d) Preparation of studies, displays, and exhibits.

(e) Travel and subsistence costs.

(f) Other costs associated with the intervention and actually incurred.

(3)  Compensation paid to the staff of a group or organization shall be limited to the rate of reimbursement normally paid by the applicant for comparable staff services, and shall not exceed the rates authorized for employees of the commission. Compensation of an applicant's contractor may be paid at prevailing market rates for the kind and quality of service. Compensation for travel, subsistence, and miscellaneous expenses shall not exceed the rates authorized for commission employees.

History: Cr. Register, May, 1995, No. 473 , eff. 6-1-95; CR 00-187 : am. (1) Register June 2002 No. 558 , eff. 7-1-02.