Title 15 — Public Utilities and Energy
3 chapters · 18 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 15.0101 Establishment of the American Samoa Power Authority
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(a) There is established a governmental agency within the executive branch of the government known as the American Samoa Power Authority; and (b) a division within the American Samoa Power Authority known as the water and Wastewater Utility Division. History: 1982, PL 17-56 § 2; …
A.S.C.A. § 15.0102 Powers and duties of the Authority
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The American Samoa Power Authority: (1) may sue and be sued as set forth in 43.1203 and 43.1205; (2) may adopt and use a seal; (3) may make contracts, as authorized in this chapter; (4) may adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws; (5) may purchase or lease and hold personal property it c…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0103 Board of Directors of the Authority
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(a) The Authority is governed by a Board of 5 Directors, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. At least 2 of the Directors shall be experienced in the management of electric utilities, at least one shall have a financial background, and at least one shall ha…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0104 Board of Directors—Powers—Duties
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All powers and duties vested in the Authority are exercised by the Board of Directors. In carrying out this function, the Board shall also: (1) elect at its first meeting a vice-chairman, who shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the chairman, and other officers as it m…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0105 Personnel
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All officers and employees of the Authority other than Executive Director, business and finance manager, operations manager and plant managers are appointed and compensated in accordance with the requirements of the government employee laws, 7.0101 et seq. except the Board may ad…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0106 Transfer of existing systems of generation—Transmission and distribution
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(a) Electric utility. At a date fixed by the Board of Directors, the government shall transfer to the Authority the right to operate all items of property, including construction in progress, equipment and machinery used in connection with the then existing electric utility opera…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0107 Accounting and budget
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The Authority shall assume responsibility for the accounting and financial management of the electric utility, and water and wastewater system, and shall administer or contract with the government for the administration of all accounting systems, including general ledger, fixed a…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0108 Independent audit reports—Utility consultants—Annual reports
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(a) The Authority shall employ a firm of independent certified public accountants with electric utility experience to examine and report upon the status of financial records and accounts, and may renew that employment annually. Copies of those reports must be fur-nished to the Go…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0109 Transition period
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All rates, charges, and classifications of the Authority in effect during the transfer of property and facilities, and management thereof, to its control and jurisdiction are considered properly adopted and continue in effect until duly changed. History: 1982, PL 17-56 § 10.
A.S.C.A. § 15.0110 Implementation
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(a) Electric utility. This chapter must be implemented according to the schedule prepared initially by the Authority task force and carried forward, as supplemented, by the Board of Directors when appointed, and in no case later than 60 days after 10 November 1982, the effective …
A.S.C.A. § 15.0111 Notice to customers
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When an American Samoa Power Authority meter reader visits a customer’s property to read a meter, he shall leave a written notice with a person living or working at that location. The written notice shall contain the following information: the date, the meter reading and the sign…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0112 Penalty fees—Prohibit
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The Authority is prohibited from assessing any form of penalty fee or charge on overdue accounts of residential customers. History: 1985, PL 19-4 § 1.
A.S.C.A. § 15.0201 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following meanings apply: (1) “Consumer” means a person, corporation, company, or association who uses and is billed for the services provided by a public utility; and (2) “Public utility” means a public …
A.S.C.A. § 15.0202 Utility service—Termination—Procedure
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(a) A public utility may not terminate service to a consumer whose account is not delinquent without the consumer’s consent. Prior to terminating power, water, telephone, or telegraph services to a consumer whose account is delinquent, a public utility shall serve notice. The not…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0203 Penalties and claims
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A public utility that terminates service to a consumer in violation of this chapter shall credit that consumer’s account in an amount equal to $25.00 for the service termination and $10.00 for each full day the service remains terminated. Claims are handled by the Department of A…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0501 Powers of Governor
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To provide for emergency resource management, the Governor, after proclaiming that an emergency exists which threatens to disrupt the social order, or imperil the health and safety of the people of American Samoa may, by rule or executive order: (1) control, restrict, and regulat…
A.S.C.A. § 15.0502 Enforcement
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The law enforcing authorities of the Territory of American Samoa shall enforce the orders and rules pursuant to this chapter. History: 1974, PL 13-43 § 2.
A.S.C.A. § 15.0503 Termination of powers
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The emergency powers of the Governor shall terminate upon the Governors declaration that the emergency no longer exists or by concurrent resolution of the Legislature of American Samoa. History: 1974, PL 13-43 § 3.