20151117Notice of Rulemaking.pdf

IDAPA 3I - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.11.0I - SAFETY AND ACCIDENT REPORTING RULES FOR
UTILITIES REGULATED BY THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 31-1101-1501 Rut-- t:-ls-o t
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING _ ADOPTION OF PENDING RULE
EFFECTM DATE: This rule has been adopted by the Public Utilities Commission and is now
pending review by the 2016 Idaho State Legislature for final approval. The pending rule becomes
final and effective at the conclusion of the legislative session, unless the rule is approved, rejected,
amended or modified by concurrent resolution in accordance with Sections 67-5224 and 67-5291,
Idaho Code. If the pending rule is approved, amended or modified by concurrent resolution, the rule
becomes final and effective upon adoption of the concurrent resolution or upon the date specified in
the concurrent resolution.
AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5224,Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that the
Public Utilities Commission has adopted a pending rule. The action is authorized pursuant to Section
6l-515, Idaho Code.
DESCRIPTM SUMMARY: The following is a concise explanatory statement of the reasons for
adopting the pending rule and a statement of any change between the text of the proposed rule and
the text of the pending rule with an explanation of the reasons for the change.
The Commission did not receive any written comments. The pending rule is being adopted as
proposed. The complete text of the proposed rule was published in the October 7, 2015 Idaho
Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 15-10, pages 548 through 550.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact on the state general fund resulting from this
rulemaking.
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions concerning
this pending rule, contact Donald L. Howell, II, Deputy Attorney General, at [phone].
DATED this l(h Auy of Novemb er 2015.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: (208) 334-37 62
Street address for express delivery:
472W Washington
Boise, Idaho 837 02-5918
D. Jewelfu
mission Secretary
RULEMAKING CHECKLIST FORM
Docket Number (Assigned by the Office of Administrative Rules): 3l-1101-1501
(OAR will assign docket number to Negotiated, Proposed and Temporary rulemakings.)
IDAPA, Title, and Chapter Number and Chapter Name:
31.11.01 -- Safetv and Accident Reportins Rules for Utilities
Agency:ldaho Public Utilities Commission
Agency Contact and Phone Number: Don Howell 334-0312
Legal Authority for rulemaking - Idaho Code Section(s): 61-515
This rulemaking is a: (Check at least one; it may be necessary to check more than one.)
Negotiated Rulemaking _ Proposed Rulemaking _ TemporarylProposed Rulemaking
Temporary Rulemaking _ Effective Date of Temporary Rule:
Temporary Rule Justification (See Idaho Code Section6T-5226):
Protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; or
Compliance with deadlines in amendments to governing law or federal programs; or
Confening a benefit.
Pending Rule XX Date Pending Rule Will Become Effective: Upon approval of the Legislature_
Amendment to Temporary Rule _
Correction to Pending Rule _
Rescission of Temporary Rule _
Vacation of Rulemakirg _
Does any portion of this rulemaking impose or increase a fee or charge?
If yes, provide a specific description along with the citation of the statute authorizing the imposition or increase.
No
Does this rulemaking have a negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than
thousand dollars (S10,000) during the fiscal year?
If yes, include a descriptive summary of the fiscal impact involved.
No
Does this rulemaking necessitate changes in other rules?
If yes, please specifr.
No
Does this rulemaking incorporate by reference other documents?
Specif,, an exact description of document(s) incorporated by reference,
Yes. Code of Federal Regulations, National Electrical Safety Code, International Fuel Gas
Code, and International Mechanical Code
HAVE YOU. . .
xx 1.Had your legal counsel review your rulemaking?XX 2. Received Director, Board or Commission approval for the rulemaking?
HAVE YOU INCLUDED . . .XX L An approved Proposed/Temporary Administrative Rules Form (PARF)?
XX 2. An electronic version of the Notice and complete text of the rule changes in Microsoft Word?