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certificate of public convenience and necessity

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A quick definition of certificate of public convenience and necessity:

Term: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

Definition: A certificate that says it's okay for a company to provide a service or build something that the public needs. It's like getting permission from the government to do something that will help people.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A certificate of public convenience and necessity is a legal document that grants permission to a company or individual to provide a certain service or operate in a certain area. It is issued by a regulatory agency, such as a state or federal government, and is based on the agency's determination that the service or operation is necessary and in the public interest.

Example: A company wants to build a new power plant in a certain area. Before it can begin construction, it must apply for a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the state's regulatory agency. The agency will review the application and determine whether the power plant is necessary to meet the area's energy needs and whether it will be in the public interest to allow the company to operate the plant.

Explanation: This example illustrates how a certificate of public convenience and necessity is used to regulate the provision of services and operations that have an impact on the public. The regulatory agency must consider factors such as the need for the service or operation, its potential impact on the environment and public health, and the interests of the community before granting the certificate. This helps to ensure that the service or operation is provided in a safe and responsible manner that benefits the public.

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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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