No. 42591 (5-year Review): Rule R746-405. Filing of Tariffs for Gas, Electric, Telephone, and Water Utilities

DAR File No.: 42591
Filed: 02/14/2018 09:36:04 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 54-3-2 requires the establishment of rules for the process, format, construction, and content of utility tariffs. Section 54-3-3 requires 30 days' notice to the Public Service Commission (Commission) of changes affecting rate, fare, toll, rental charge, classification, or service. Section 54-3-4 requires the names of public utilities which are parties to any joint tariff, rate, fare, toll, contract, classification or charge be specified in the schedule. Section 54-4-1 authorizes the Commission to supervise and regulate utilities. Section 54-4-4 authorizes the PSC to classify and fix rates after a hearing. Section 54-7-12 requires a public utility that files for a general rate increase or general rate decrease to file a complete filing with the Commission.

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

This rule was amended on April 9, 2013. Utah Division of Public Utilities (Division) submitted comments on May 15, 2013 supporting the proposed changes by the Commission. The Division also believed that other changes to the rule should be considered to allow utilities to take advantage of newer technologies, thus, improving efficiencies for both the utilities, its customers, and regulators. No other comments were received from this amendment.

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 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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