NW Natural Receives Oregon Commission Decision on Environmental Docket - Seite 2

Under the order, the OPUC will revisit the deferral and amortization of future remediation expenses, as well as the treatment of remaining insurance proceeds in three years, or earlier if the company gains greater certainty about its future remediation costs. 

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