No. 37450 (5-year Review): Rule R746-405. Filing of Tariffs for Gas, Electric, Telephone, and Water Utilities

DAR File No.: 37450
Filed: 03/28/2013 02:02:45 PM

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 to supervise and regulate utilities, and Section 54-3-2 requires the establishment of rules for the process, format, construction, and content of utility tariffs.

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

Rule R746-405 was amended in 2012 as a result of the amendment comments that were received from CenturyLink and Rocky Mountain Power regarding process and filing requirements of filing tariffs. The commission took the comments into consideration and changed the language to eliminate the requirement for an "exact copy" and substitute a requirement for electronic and paper versions that are "substantially the same". This new language was developed in cooperation with the two utilities who requested this rule change.

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 it contains the process, format, construction, and content guidelines utility companies need when filing tariffs.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division 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]
• David Clark at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6708, by FAX at 801-530-6796, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David Clark, Legal Counsel

Effective:

03/28/2013

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