The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units. The commission was established in 1913. The PSC is comprised of five commissioners, who are appointed by the governor.
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PR-09-20 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Comments Sought On PSC Staff Draft Video Service Report
Contact: Gregg Ochoa (573) 522-2760
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- JULY 30, 2008
JEFFERSON CITY -- The staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission has completed a draft Video Service Report. This report is mandated by the 2007 Video Services Providers Act (SB 284) that was approved by the Missouri General Assembly. The report is intended to describe developments resulting from the implementation of the act. The report is to be submitted August 28, 2008 and annually thereafter for the next three years. According to the act, the PSC is expected to receive comments from members of the public in preparing this report.
The PSC’s jurisdiction of video service in Missouri is solely limited to issuing video service franchises in political subdivisions such as cities, towns and counties. The PSC has no authority over video service providers concerning rates, billing disputes or quality of service issues.
A copy of the draft report can be found on the PSC website (www.psc.mo.gov). Comments or recommendations to this draft report should be sent to John Van Eschen, Manager of the PSC’s Telecommunications Department at john.vaneschen@psc.mo.gov by August 13, 2008.
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