Kentucky Public Service Commission

Final Order Entered: 1. Mr. Stapleton's payment of Staff's proposed penalty is accepted and resolves the alleged violation that was the subject of the Incident Report. 2. Mr. Stapleton's payment of Staff's proposed penalty is not an admission by Mr. Stapleton that he willfully violated any provision of KRS Chapter 367 or any administrative regulation promulgated pursuant thereto. 3. The Commission's investigation of this incident is closed. 4. This case is closed and removed from the Commission's docket.

Order Entered: 1. Mr. Stapleton shall submit to the Commission, at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, a written response to the allegations contained in the Staff Incident Report within 20 days of receipt of this Order. 2. Any partnership, corporation, or business entity (including a limited liability company) must be represented by an attorney licensed to practice law in Kentucky, and such representation includes the filing of papers with and appearances at hearings before the Commission. 3. The Staff Incident Report 31481 in the Appendix to this Order is made a part of the record in this case. 4. Please note that notice of a hearing to be held in this matter will be mailed to Mr. Stapleton once proof of service is received by the Commission. Parties who fail to appear after service will be subject to entry of a default judgment against them.