August 8, 2003
DECISION AND ORDER
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Supplemental Order
Name of Petitioner:Stella K. Bellas
Date of Filing:August 7, 2003
Case Number: RC272-00429
On August 13, 1999, the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Decision and Order granting Stella K. Bellas a $1,559 supplemental crude oil overcharge refund in Case No. RK272-03071. See Nelson Pantry Transport, Inc., Case No. RK272-02562 et. al (August 13, 1999). The refund check was made payable to Stella Bellas and sent to 5925 S. Milwaukee Way, Littleton, Colorado. Because the check was not cashed, it was canceled by the U.S. Treasury in accordance with limited payability laws.
The OHA then attempted to locate Ms. Bellas but could not find a current address for her. OHA then sent the individual a certified letter, which was returned as undeliverable - unable to forward. In view of these circumstances, we have determined that the refund issued to Ms. Bellas should be rescinded.
It Is Therefore Ordered That:
(1) The Decision and Order issued by the DOE on August 13, 1999, Nelson Pantry Transport, Inc., Case No. RK272-02562 et. al (August 13, 1999), is hereby rescinded with respect to Stella K. Bellas, Case No. RK272-03071 (now redesignated Case No. RC272-00429).
(2) Notwithstanding our directive in Nelson Pantry Transport, Inc., Case No. RK272-02562 et. al (August 13, 1999), the Team Leader, Special Accounts Team, Office of Financial Control and Reporting, of the Department of Energy shall deposit the funds in the amount of $1,559 in the escrow fund denominated Crude Tracking-Claimants IV, Account No. 999DOE010Z, maintained at the Department of Treasury.
(3) This is a final Order of the Department of Energy.
George B. Breznay
Director
Office of Hearings and Appeals
Date: August 8, 2003