DAR File No. 30801

Public Service Commission, Administration

R746-310

Uniform Rules Governing Electricity Service by Electric Utilities

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 30801
Filed: 12/05/2007, 03:03
Received by: NL

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 2003, proposed changes were submitted to reflect the current National Electrical Safety Code, 2002 edition, and allow for identification of the document ISBN for document identification. The commission initiated the proposed changes into the rule. In October 2007, proposed changes were submitted to update references reflecting Subsection R746-310-1(B)(13), the reference is updated to the 2007 edition; and at Subsection R746-310-4(B)(1), the reference is updated to the 2006 edition. Not further comments have been received.

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, and to provide 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 sbintz@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Sandy Mooy, Legal Counsel