DAR File No. 31093

Public Service Commission, Administration

R746-402

Rules Governing Reports of Accidents by Electric, Gas, Telephone, and Water Utilities

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 31093
Filed: 04/01/2008, 09:16
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 54-4-1 authorizes the Public Service Commission (PSC) to supervise and regulate utilities, and Section 54-4-14 authorizes the PSC to require utilities to perform specific acts intended to promote and safeguard the health and safety of employees, customers, and the public.

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

There have been no comments to this rule since the last five-year review in 2003.

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 accidents of major importance may have an impact on rates.

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