General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH
Other Staff: TODD BRYANT

In the matter of the petition of Somerset Energy, Inc., to open a docket pursuant to K.S.A. 55-605(a).

General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: TRISTAN KIMBRELL

In the matter of a general investigation to propose a regulation implementing K.S.A. 55-180(f).

General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH
Other Staff: TODD BRYANT

In the matter of whether Somerset Energy, Inc.’s injection authority at eight wells subject to permit E-31,866 should be revoked.

General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH
Other Staff: NANCY BORST

In the matter of the failure of Mark L. Haas (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-120.

General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: TRISTAN KIMBRELL
Wichita District: DANIEL FOX

In the matter of the failure of Novy Oil & Gas, Inc. (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-111 at the Howard #1 well in Reno County, Kansas.

Chanute District: TROY RUSSELL
General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH

In the matter of the petition of Daylight Petroleum, LLC (Operator) to open a docket pursuant to K.S.A. 55-605(a) regarding a fluid leak in Section 16, Township 30 South, Range 16 East, Wilson County, Kansas.

Dodge City District: KENNY SULLIVAN
General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH

In the matter of the application of Merit Energy Company, LLC for an exception to the 10-year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its Williams #I-3 well in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 30 South, Range 33 West, Haskell County, Kansas.

Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH
Wichita District: JEFF KLOCK

In the matter of the application of Prairie Wolf Operating, LLC for an exception to the 10-year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its Aurell #1 well located in the SE/4 NW/4 of Section 20, Township 25 South, Range 9 West, Reno County, Kansas.

Legal Staff: AHSAN LATIF
Legal Staff - Lead: PATRICK HURLEY
Utilities Staff: CHAD UNREIN, DANIEL BULLER, JAREN DOLSKY
Utilities Staff - Lead: TIM REHAGEN

In the Matter of the Application of The Empire District Electric Company for Approval of its Annual Energy Cost Adjustment ("ACA") Filing.

Legal Staff: CARLY MASENTHIN
Legal Staff - Lead: MADISEN HANE
Utilities Staff: CHAD UNREIN
Utilities Staff - Lead: WILLIAM BALDRY

In the Matter of the Application of Atmos Energy Ad Valorem Tax Surcharge; Calculation of 2025 Adjustment.

Legal Staff: MADISEN HANE
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: CHAD UNREIN
Utilities Staff - Lead: TIM REHAGEN

In the Matter of Kansas Gas Service, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc.'s Ad Valorem Filing in Compliance with the Commission's July 14, 2004 Order in Docket No. 04-KGSG-1099-TAR.

Legal Staff: MADISEN HANE
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: DOUGLAS HALL, JUSTIN GRADY

In the Matter of the Joint Application of Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., and Evergy Kansas Metro, Inc., for Approval of Limited Large Customer Economic Development Discount Rider.

General Counsel Staff - Lead: BRIAN FEDOTIN
Legal Staff: PATRICK HURLEY
Legal Staff - Lead: PHOENIX ANSHUTZ
Utilities Staff: DANIEL BULLER, STEVE GARRETT
Utilities Staff - Lead: KRISTINA LUKE-FRY

In the Matter of the Application of Moundridge Telephone Company for Kansas Universal Service Fund Support.

Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Utilities Staff: HEMANT BHAGAT, STEVE GARRETT

In the Matter of the Lifeline Re-Certification Filing Compliance as Required by Commission Order Dated March 4, 2013, in Docket No. 10-GIMT-658-GIT.

Legal Staff: MADISEN HANE
Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Transportation Staff: MIKE HOEME

In the Matter of the Investigation of Johnson Excavating LLC of Galva, Kansas. Regarding the Violation(s) of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority.

Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Transportation Staff: MIKE HOEME

In the Matter of the Investigation of Herl Ag Spraying LLC of Grainfield, Kansas. Regarding the Violation(s) of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority.

General Counsel Staff - Lead: BRIAN FEDOTIN
Legal Staff: PATRICK HURLEY
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: ASHLYN HEFLEY, CHAD UNREIN, PAUL OWINGS
Utilities Staff - Lead: JUSTIN GRADY

In the Matter of the Petition of Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., Evergy Kansas South, Inc., and Evergy Metro, Inc. for Determination of the Ratemaking Principles and Treatment that will Apply to the Recovery in Rates of the Cost to be Incurred for Certain Electric Generation Facilities Under K.S.A. 66-1239.

Legal Staff: PATRICK HURLEY
Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Transportation Staff: MIKE HOEME

In the Matter of the Investigation of Bixenman Bros Inc of Grainfield, Kansas. Regarding the Violation(s) of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority.

Legal Staff: MADISEN HANE
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: STEVE GARRETT
Utilities Staff - Lead: DRENNAN DOLSKY

In the Matter of the Application of Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, for a Certificate of Convenience and Authority to Provide Local Exchange Services Within the State of Kansas.

Legal Staff: BRETT BERRY
Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Utilities Staff: HEMANT BHAGAT
Utilities Staff - Lead: STEVE GARRETT

In the Matter of a General Investigation Into the Adjustment of Intrastate Switched Access Charges for Rural Telephone Companies in Compliance with K.S.A. 66-2005(e) and Federal Communications Commission Reforms.

Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Utilities Staff: HEMANT BHAGAT, STEVE GARRETT

In the Matter of an Investigation to Determine the Affordable Local Service Rates for Rate-of-Return Regulated Carriers and the Annual Assessment Rate for the Twenty-Ninth Year of the Kansas Universal Service Fund, Effective March 1, 2025.

General Counsel Staff - Lead: AARON BAILEY
Legal Staff - Lead: BRETT BERRY
Utilities Staff - Lead: DOUGLAS HALL

In the Matter of the Complaint Against Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. by Shelia D. Hudson.

Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Transportation Staff: MIKE HOEME

In the Matter of the Investigation of Trash Hog LLC d/b/a Shorts Trash Service, of Frontenac, Kansas, regarding the violation(s) of the motor carrier safety statutes, rules and regulations and the Commission’s authority to impose penalties, sanctions and/or the revocation of motor carrier authority.

Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Transportation Staff: MIKE HOEME

In the Matter of the Investigation of Weber Farms Inc d/b/a WFI, of Wathena, Kansas, regarding the violation(s) of the motor carrier safety statutes, rules and regulations and the Commission’s authority to impose penalties, sanctions and/or the revocation of motor carrier authority.

Dodge City District: KENNY SULLIVAN
General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH

In the matter of the application of Merit Energy Company, LLC, for an exception to the 10-year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its McCoy #1 well in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 26 South, Range 32 West, Finney County, Kansas.

Chanute District: RYAN DULING
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH

In the matter of the failure of Quito, Inc. and/or Thor Operating, LLC to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-120 and K.A.R. 82-3-133.

Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH
Other Staff: NANCY BORST

In the matter of the failure of Quito, Inc. (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-120.

Chanute District: RYAN DULING
General Counsel Staff - Lead: JONATHAN MYERS
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH
Other Staff: NANCY BORST

In the matter of whether the license of Thor Operating, LLC (Operator) should be revoked.

Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Transportation Staff: MIKE HOEME

In the Matter of the Investigation of JB Transportation, of Rose Hill, Kansas, regarding the violation(s) of the motor carrier safety statutes, rules and regulations and the Commission’s authority to impose penalties, sanctions and/or the revocation of motor carrier authority.

Legal Staff - Lead: AHSAN LATIF
Transportation Staff: MIKE HOEME

In the Matter of the Investigation of Prime 777 LLC, of Wichita, Kansas, regarding the violation(s) of the motor carrier safety statutes, rules and regulations and the Commission’s authority to impose penalties, sanctions and/or the revocation of motor carrier authority.

General Counsel Staff: BRIAN FEDOTIN
General Counsel Staff - Lead: AARON BAILEY
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: CHAD UNREIN, IAN CAMPBELL, LEO HAYNOS, WILLIAM BALDRY
Utilities Staff - Lead: PAUL OWINGS

In the Matter of Initiating a Show Cause Proceeding Against Sundowner, Inc. to Obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Operate as a Water Utility and to Enforce Cold Weather Rules for Meter Disconnections within Sundowner, Inc.'s Water Distribution System.

General Counsel Staff - Lead: BRIAN FEDOTIN
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: DOUGLAS HALL
Utilities Staff - Lead: JUSTIN GRADY

In the Matter of the Joint Application of the Gas Utilities for a Waiver to the Commission's Electric and Natural Gas Utilities' Billing Standards Related to Allow for a Permanent Discontinuance of the Knock and Collect Provision in Said Billing Standards.

General Counsel Staff - Lead: BRIAN FEDOTIN
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: ASHLYN HEFLEY, CHAD UNREIN, JUSTIN GRADY, LANA ELLIS, ROBERT GLASS
Utilities Staff - Lead: LEO HAYNOS

In the Matter of the Triennial Compliance Docket for the Integrated Resource Plan of Evergy Central, Inc. & Evergy Kansas Metro, Inc. Pursuant to the Commission's Order in Docket No. 19-KCPE-096-CPL.

General Counsel Staff: BRIAN FEDOTIN
Legal Staff: CARLY MASENTHIN
Legal Staff - Lead: BRETT BERRY
Utilities Staff: ASHLYN HEFLEY, DOUGLAS HALL, LEO HAYNOS
Utilities Staff - Lead: JUSTIN GRADY

In the Matter of the Application of Kansas Gas Service, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc., for Approval of its Purchase of Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.'s Facilities Used to Furnish Natural Gas Service to Certain Customers and Approval of Customer-Specific Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity to Serve Said Customers.

Legal Staff - Lead: BRETT BERRY
Utilities Staff: HEMANT BHAGAT
Utilities Staff - Lead: STEVE GARRETT

In the Matter of an Investigation to Determine the Annual Assessment Rate for the Twenty-Eighth Year of the Kansas Universal Service Fund, Effective March 1, 2024.

General Counsel Staff - Lead: BRIAN FEDOTIN
Legal Staff - Lead: BRETT BERRY
Utilities Staff - Lead: STEVE GARRETT

In the Matter of the Audit of USCOC of Nebraska/Kansas LLC by the Kansas Universal Service Fund (KUSF) Administrator Pursuant to K.S.A. 66-2010(b) for KUSF Operating Year 26, Fiscal Year March 2022-February 2023.

General Counsel Staff: BRIAN FEDOTIN
General Counsel Staff - Lead: AARON BAILEY
Legal Staff: AHSAN LATIF, MADISEN HANE
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: JASON KERR, JEFFREY MCCLANAHAN, JUSTIN GRADY, PAT RENNER
Utilities Staff - Lead: LEO HAYNOS

In the Matter of the Investigation into the Principles and Priorities to be Established for Evaluating the Reasonableness of the Location of a Proposed Transmission Line in Future Line Siting Proceedings.

Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: JUSTIN GRADY

In the Matter of Kansas Gas Service, a Division of ONE gas, Inc.'s Compliance Filing for the Execution of An Adjustment Mechanism, the True-Up of Securitized Utility Tariff Charges, and Certain Other Filings Required in the Connection With Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds.

Chanute District: RYAN DULING, TROY RUSSELL
Legal Staff - Lead: KELCEY MARSH

In the matter of a Compliance Agreement between Running Foxes Petroleum, Inc. (Operator) and Commission Staff regarding bringing 27 wells into compliance with K.A.R. 82-3-111.

Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: JUSTIN GRADY
Utilities Staff - Lead: DOUGLAS HALL

In the Matter of Evergy Kansas Central and Evergy Metro Filing Tariff Revisions to Limited Large Customer Economic Development Discount Rider (LEDR)

General Counsel Staff - Lead: BRIAN FEDOTIN
Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: PAUL OWINGS

In the Matter of the Complaint of SWKI-Seward West Central, Inc. and SWKI-Stevens Southeast, Inc. Against Anadarko Natural Gas Company.

Legal Staff - Lead: BRETT BERRY
Utilities Staff: JUSTIN GRADY
Utilities Staff - Lead: ROBERT GLASS

In the Matter of Westar Energy, Inc.’s Compliance Filings as Required by Commission Order in Docket No. 11-WSEE-377-PRE.

Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: DOUGLAS HALL, JUSTIN PRENTISS
Utilities Staff - Lead: JUSTIN GRADY

In the Matter of the Filing of Written Documents and Gas Purchase Reports by Kansas Gas Service Company, a Division of ONEOK, Inc. as Prescribed by Commission Order Dated June 21, 2001 in Docket No. 106,850-U/75-GIMC-009-GIG

Legal Staff - Lead: CARLY MASENTHIN
Utilities Staff: DOUGLAS HALL, JUSTIN PRENTISS
Utilities Staff - Lead: JUSTIN GRADY

In the Matter of the Filing of Written Documents and Gas Purchase Reports by UtiliCorp United Inc., d/b/a Peoples Natural Gas Company and Kansas Public Service Company, as Prescribed by Commission Order Dated June 21, 2001 in Docket No. 106,850-U / 75-GIMC-009-GIG.