Section 278.019 - Deadlines for commission to issue final orders - Failure to meet deadline deemed approval(1) Except as otherwise provided in KRS 278.010 to KRS 278.450, if the commission fails to issue a final order on any application submitted to it by a utility pursuant to KRS 278.018, 278.020, 278.216, 278.218, 278.271, and 278.300 within eight (8) months of the acceptance of the filing of the application, then the application shall be deemed approved by the commission and the relief requested shall be deemed to be granted.(2) The commission shall complete and issue a final order on all eight (8) month and two (2) year reviews of the operation of a utility's environmental surcharge and fuel adjustment clause within eight (8) months of commencing the review.Added by 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 172,§ 2, eff. 4/12/2024.