No. 41931 (5-year Review): Rule R746-310. Uniform Rules Governing Electricity Service by Electric Utilities

DAR File No.: 41931
Filed: 07/19/2017 01:46:20 PM

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 the Public Service Commission to exercise its rulemaking powers. Section 54-4-1 authorizes the Commission to regulate every public utility in Utah. Section 54-4-7 requires the Commission provide rules to ensure that utility service and equipment are just, reasonable, safe, proper, adequate, and sufficient. 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 subject to Commission jurisdiction.

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

The rule was amended in October 2016 and made effective 10/24/2016. The October 2016 amendment was to: 1) update versions of the referenced National Electrical Safety Code to the 2017 edition; 2) update the version of the referenced American National Standards for Electricity Metering to the 2014 edition; and 3) update the version of the reference American National Standard for Electric Power Systems and Equipment Voltage Ratings to the 2011 edition. No comments were received as a result of the 2016 amendment.

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, and station equipment; 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 are just, safe, reasonable, proper, and adequate. 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:

07/19/2017

Authorized by:

Melanie Reif, Legal Counsel

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