No. 36358 (5-year Review): Rule R746-400. Public Utility Reports

DAR File No.: 36358
Filed: 06/13/2012 08:38:48 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 to engage in long-range planning regarding public utility regulation and provide reports to the Governor and Legislature. Section 54-3-2 requires utilities to file with the Commission their schedules, rules, regulations, contracts, and agreements. Sections 54-3-21 and 54-3-22 require utilities to provide to the Commission any information or reports requested by the Commission. Section 54-3-26 requires telecommunication carriers to provide information regarding special purpose districts. Section 54-4-16 requires utilities to provide information and reports regarding accidents. Section 54-4-22 requires utilities to provide information regarding asset valuations. Section 54-5-1.5 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 these statutory provisions.

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 since the last five-year review in 2007.

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

The rule needs to remain in effect in order for utilities to provide information and for the Public Service Commission and the Division of Public Utilities to continue to receive information needed for utility regulation. 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:

06/13/2012

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