No. 37452 (5-year Review): Rule R746-402. Rules Governing Reports of Accidents by Electric, Gas, Telephone, and Water Utilities

DAR File No.: 37452
Filed: 03/28/2013 02:04:15 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 (PSC) to supervise and regulate utilities, and 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 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:

There have been no comments to this rule since the last five-year review in 2008.

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 major importance may have an impact on rates. Also, the commission has a duty to investigate accidents involving utility property and resulting 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 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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