No. 37078 (5-year Review): Rule R746-310. Uniform Rules Governing Electricity Service by Electric Utilities

DAR File No.: 37078
Filed: 11/28/2012 11:52:02 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 54-1-1 requires that the commission exercise its rulemaking powers. Section 54-4-1 authorizes the commission to regulate every public utility in Utah. Section 54-4-7 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:

In 2007, a petition was submitted by DPU to amend the rule. The purpose to amend was to reflect the current National Electric Safety Code C2-2007 and American National Standard for Electric Power Systems and Equipment - Voltage Ratings (60 Hz). No other comments were submitted 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:

Rule R746-310 establishes guidelines for customer relations, meters and meter testing; station instruments, voltage and frequency restrictions, design, construction, and operation of facilities; line extensions; accounting; billing adjustments; overbilling; and preservation of records. This rule is necessary because the commission is required to regulate every public utility in Utah including electric utilities. It also provides rules to ensure that utility service and equipment is just, safe, proper, and adequate; and therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

11/28/2012

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