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Commission proceedings go in camera for confidential PSO testimony; public access closed temporarily
Summary
Confidential witness examination in the PSO rate case was held in camera to comply with the Open Meeting Act; two commissioners left the public session and only participants with confidentiality agreements could remain on a private Zoom link.
During the July 7, 2026, session of the Public Service Company of Oklahoma rate case, Administrative Law Judge Ken Behrens determined confidential testimony required an in camera proceeding to protect sensitive information and to comply with the Open Meeting Act. Commissioners Kim David and Brian Bingman left the public hearing room before the confidential examination; Commissioner J. Todd Hiett remained present during the in camera review.
The minutes state that the public virtual access link to the meeting was closed during the in camera proceeding and that a private C50 Zoom link was used for those who had signed confidentiality agreements. The public meeting resumed at 1:51 p.m. that day with all three commissioners present.
