Okla. Stat. tit. 17, § 17-191.9: Powers of Corporation Commission - Expenses of

conducting analysis or investigation.

The Corporation Commission shall have power to perform any and

all acts, and to prescribe, issue, make, amend and rescind such

orders, rules, and regulations as it may find necessary or

appropriate to carry out the provisions of this act. The expense of

conducting an analysis or investigation by the Commission of the

information required to be filed under Section 3 of this act shall

be paid by the acquiring party within fifteen (15) days of the

public hearing required by Section 5 of this act. Expenses of

conducting the analysis or investigation may include, but not be

limited to, the cost of acquiring expert witnesses, consultants and

analytical services.