.03 Exemption.

A. A person may file an application for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the construction of a generating station if the person intends to construct a generating station which meets the requirements under Public Utilities Article, §7-207.1(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. An application for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the construction of a generating station under §A of this regulation shall be on a form provided by the Commission.

C. Unless otherwise directed by the Commission, a decision on an application for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the construction of a generating station shall be rendered not later than 90 days from the date a complete application is filed.