Kentucky Public Service Commission

Receipt of Payment

LGE Response to Ordering Paragraph 2

Final Order Entered: 1. The Stipulation is adopted and approved in its entirety as a complete resolution of all issues in this case. 2. As a result of the March 31, 2016 incident, LG&E agrees to pay a civil penalty, pursuant to KRS 278.990, in the amount of $10,000. 3. Upon payment of $10,000 by LG&E, this case shall be closed and removed from the Commission's docket without further Order of the Commission.

Stipulation of Facts and Settlement Agreement

LGE Response to Information Requests at Aug. 9, 2016 IC

Memorandum dated 8/10/2016 for Informal Conference of 08/09/2016; Comments, if any, due within five days of receipt

Order Entered: 1. The hearing scheduled for August 9, 2016, is cancelled and shall be rescheduled at a later date if needed. 2. An IC shall be held on August 9, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, at the Commission's offices at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky. 3. All other provisions of the Commission's June 23, 2016 Order not in conflict with the provisions of this Order shall remain in full force and effect.

Louisville Gas and Electric Co. Response to Order

Order Entered: 1. LG&E shall submit to the Commission a written response to the allegations contained in the Staff Report within 20 days of the date of this Order. 2. LG&E shall appear on August 9, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time ("EDT"), in Hearing Room 1 of the Commission's offices at 211 Sower Blvd. in Frankfort, Kentucky, for the purpose of presenting evidence concerning the alleged violations of KRS 278.042, the most recent edition of the NESC, and the LG&E Safety Manual, and showing cause why it should not be subject to the penalties prescribed in KRS 278.990(1) for these alleged violations. 3. The August 9, 2016 hearing shall be recorded by videotape only. 4. The Staff Report in the Appendix to this Order is made a part of the record in this case. 5. At the scheduled hearing in this matter, LG&E shall also present evidence on the adequacy, safety, and reasonableness of its practices related to the construction, installation, and repair of electric facilities as they relate to the facts of this case, and whether such practices require revision as related to this incident. 6. Any request for an informal conference with Commission Staff to discuss the issues in this case shall be set forth in writing and filed with the Commission within 20 days of the date of this Order.