No. 41513 (5-year Review): Rule R746-400. Public Utility Reports

DAR File No.: 41513
Filed: 04/27/2017 07:34:15 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 54-1-10 requires the Public Service Commission (Commission) to engage in long-range planning regarding public utility regulatory policy and to submit annual reports to the governor and the legislature. Section 54-3-2 requires every public utility to file with the Commission its schedules, rules, regulations, contracts, privileges, and facilities affecting or relating to rates, tolls, rentals, charges, classifications, or services. Sections 54-3-21 and 54-3-22 require utilities to provide to the Commission any information or reports directed by the Commission. Section 54-4-16 requires utilities to provide information and reports regarding accidents. Section 54-4-22 requires utilities to provide information needed to assess the special regulation fee imposed by Chapter 5. Section 54-8b-10 requires telecommunication carriers to provide information relating to the hearing and speech impaired surcharge. Section 54-8b-15 requires telecommunications carriers to provide information regarding the Universal Public Telecommunications Service Support Fund. Section 54-12-2 permits the Commission to promulgate rules for its development of small power production and cogeneration. Section 54-13-3 permits the Commission to promulgate rules for its pipeline safety responsibilities. The rule provides direction on how utilities should provide the information required to comply with the statutory provisions referenced above.

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 comments have been received 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:

The rule should remain in effect to allow utilities to provide statutorily required information, which is required for regulation by the Public Service Commission and the Division of Public Utilities. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

04/27/2017

Authorized by:

Melanie Reif, Legal Counsel

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