LEGAt S E RVlC ES VIA FAX & FEDEX NEXT DAY Allegheny Energy 800 Cabin Hiil Drive Grssnsburg, PA 15601-5689 PM: (724) 838-6143 FAX: (724) 830-7737 8kenned~alteghenyenergy.corn April 21, 2010 Sandra Squire, Exewtive Secretary PubIic Sexvice Commission of West Virginia PO Box 812 Charteston, WV 25323 Re: Case No. 09-0180-T-C - Cathy A. Sandler v, Gitizeus T ~ ~ Company @ ~ of West Virgiaia, dbn Frontier Communications af West Virginia Dear Ms, Squire: Pursuant to the Reconirnended Decision dated August 31, 2009, which became a Final Order of the Commission on September 20, 2009, in the above-referenced matter, enclosed for filing please find an original and twelve copies of Citizens Tclecommunications Company of West Virginia? dba Frontier Communications of West Virginia, and The Potomac Edison Company's Status Report on the above-referenced case. Sincerely, Edward G. Kennedy Senior Attorney wv State 3ar wu. 2009
THE PlJ5tfC SERVICE COMMISSION QF WEST VlRGtNlA CHARLESTON CASE NO. 09-0180-7-C CATHY A. SANDLER V. Complainant CITIZENS TELECOMMUNICATIQNS COMPANY OF WEST VIRGINIA, DBA FRQNTlER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY Defendant STATUS REPORT Allegheny Power ( Allegheny ) studied approximately 1 - I.5 miles of single- phase line as recommended by Frontier. The lacation of the study was where the open wye ends and single-phase begins. Allegheny repfaced appraximateiy 1,000 feet of neutral, verified:?> the presence of grounds, 2) the required number of grounds, 3) cannsctiuns with grounds and 4) transformer connections, and inspected and checked a dusk to dawn tight. Allegheny was also present while Frantier Communications ( Frontier ) consultant, Joe Horton, was on site on March 9-40, 2010. Allegheny had crews working an the section above on March 9, 2010, while Jeff Akers, Tim Cruus Buddy House met with Frontier and Mr. HorEon. On March 10, 2010 present with Frontier and the consultant.
Allegheny installed one pole ground at the entrance tu the subdivision on March 10, 20 to, at the recommendation of the consultant. The PI and AC voltage were affected by the improvements fisted above. Frontier also noted a 4 db reduction in P1 on the morning of March 9, 2010. Pursuant to Mr. tiorton s recommendations, Frontier is conducting a grounding audit to document current ground measurements and wilt work cooperatively with Allegheny in an attempt to jointly improve grounding. In addition, Frontier is performing end-bend sheath continuity testing and will take necessary corrective action, Allegheny and Frontier will continue to work cooperatively in art effort to isalate the source or Sources of the detected voltage so the issues can be addressed and the senrice issues resolved. Dated: April 21, 2010 Respectfu I1 y su brn itted, ClTlZENS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF WEST VIRGINIA, D/B/A FRO N TI ER CO MM UN 1 CAT t ON S 0 F WEST VIRGINIA, and THE POTOMAC EDfSON COMPANY D/B/A ALLEGHENY POWER 2
Allegheny energy CICC 4/21/2010 1:40:07 PM PAG~ O O ~ / O O ~ pax server CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certrfv that on this 21St day of April, 2010, a copy of the foregoing Status Report was sent by U.S. Mail, First Class, to: John B. Adam, Esq. Adams Legal Firm, LLC 6266 Admiral Dr., #312 Annapolis, MD 21401 Cathy A, Sandter 131 33 Madonna Ln, Fairfax, VA 22033 Chris Howard, Staff Attorney Public Service Commission of West Virginia 201 Brooks St. Charleston, WV 25323
HI I eshenr tnsrvr LCC Allegheny Energy GCC 4/21/2010 1:40:07 PM PAGE 001/005 Fax Server ~ GONFlDENTIALfTY FAX DaKz 4/21/2010 Number of pages including cover sheet: I To: Sandra Squire Executive Secretary Prom: Edward G. Kennedy Phone: Fax phone: 304-340-0325 Phone: 724-a38-6143 Fax phone: 724-830-7737 w NOTE This information is LEGALLY PRlVlLEQED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFQRMATfUN intended only for the use o' the individual named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that an] elissaminatlan, dfstrfbutlon or copying of this telecopy is strictly prohibited, Immediately notify us bj telephone if you have received this telecopy in error. Piease return the original message to us at the address abave via the United States Postaf Servlcct. Thank you. REMARKS: Urgent FO~ your review Status Report Case #09-0 180-T-C a ~eply ASAP PI^^^^^^^^ Catha A. Sandier v, Citizens Telecommunications Company, et af (Original & 12 Copies axe being forward by mail) If you do not receive pages property, contact telefacsimile operator at: (724) 8388738 Shirley Ann Christian