4009. DISPUTES

4009 DISPUTES 4009.1 A party shall attempt to resolve all disputes regarding interconnection as provided in the DCSGIR promptly, equitably, and in a good faith manner. 4009.2 When a dispute arises, a party may seek immediate resolution through complaint procedures available through the Commission by providing written notice to the Commission and the other party stating the issues in dispute. 4009.3 When disputes relate to the technical application of the DCSGIR, the Commission may designate a technical consultant to resolve the dispute. Upon Commission designation, the Interconnection Customer and EDC shall use the technical consultant to resolve disputes related to interconnection. Estimated costs for a dispute resolution conducted by the technical consultant shall be established by the technical consultant and subject to review by the Commission. 4009.4 Pursuit of dispute resolution shall not affect an Interconnection Customer with regard to consideration of an Interconnection Request or an Interconnection Customer’s Queue Position. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 1415 (February 13, 2009); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 01132 (January 25, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 8244 (August 20, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Utilities and Cable Television 15 DCMR § 4009