No. 42592 (5-year Review): Rule R746-402. Rules Governing Reports of Accidents by Electric, Gas, Telephone, and Water Utilities

DAR File No.: 42592
Filed: 02/14/2018 09:36:33 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 54-4-1 authorizes the Public Service Commission (PSC) to supervise and regulate every public utility in this state. Section 54-4-14 authorizes the PSC to require utilities to perform specific acts intended to promote and safeguard the health and safety of employees, customers, and the public. Section 54-4-16 requires the PSC to investigate accidents associated with a utility property.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments were received in the last five years.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

It is necessary that this rule be continued because accidents of public utilities may have an impact on rates. Also, the PSC has a duty to investigate accidents involving utility property that results in loss of life or injury to persons, or property.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Service Commission
Administration
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Sheri Bintz at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6714, by FAX at 801-530-6796, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Melanie Reif at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6709, by FAX at 801-530-6796, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

02/14/2018

Authorized by:

Melanie Reif, Legal Counsel

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