No. 30800: R746-320. Uniform Rules Governing Natural Gas Service

DAR File No.: 30800
Filed: 12/05/2007, 03:02
Received by: NL

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:

This rule is authorized pursuant to Section 54-1-1 which requires the commission to exercise its rulemaking powers; Section 54-4-1 which gives the commission the power and jurisdiction to regulate all public utilities in Utah; and Section 54-4-7 which requires that the commission provide rules to ensure that utility service and equipment is just, safe, proper, and adequate. Section 54-4-14 authorizes the commission to promulgate rules to require utilities to conduct business in such a way as to safeguard the health and safety of its employees, customers, and the public. Section 54-4-23 authorizes the commission to prescribe a system of accounts to be kept by public utilities.

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 written comments have been received.

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

Rule R746-320 should be continued because it establishes guidelines for methods and conditions of service for natural gas utilities such as: quality control of equipment; standards; records; and reports; testing and location of meters; plant operation and construction; records; and accounting.

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]

Authorized by:

Sandy Mooy, Legal Counsel