31-1101-0001_checklist.doc

RULEMAKING CHECKLIST FORM
Docket Number (Assigned by the Office of Administrative Rules): 31-1101-0001
IDAPA, Title, and Chapter Number and Chapter Name :
31.11.01 Safety and Accident Reporting Rules
Agency: Idaho 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 Rule ____ Proposed Rule X
Temporary Rule ____ Effective Date of Temporary Rule: at conclusion of Legislature
Temporary Rule Justification (See Idaho Code Section 67-5226):
_____Protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; or
_____Compliance with deadlines in amendments to governing law or federal programs; or
_____Conferring a benefit.

Pending Rule ____ Date Pending Rule Will Become Effective: __________
Correction to Pending Rule ____ Vacation of Rulemaking ____
Amendment to Temporary Rule ____ Rescission of Temporary Rule ____
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 necessitate changes in other rules?
If yes, please specify.
NO

Does this rulemaking incorporate by reference other documents?
Specify an exact description of document(s) incorporated by reference.
YES. The 1999 National Fuel Gas Code, the 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code (portions), and 49 C.F.R. Parts 191, 192, 193, 195, 199 (Oct. 1, 1999).

HAVE YOU. . .
__________ 1. Had your legal counsel review your rulemaking?
__________ 2. Received Director, Board or Commission approval for the rulemaking?
__________ 3. Provided nine hard copies of the Notice of Rulemaking and the text of the rule changes to the Legislative Services Office?
HAVE YOU INCLUDED . . .
__________ 1. An approved Proposed Administrative Rules Form?
__________ 2. A 3 1/2 inch diskette containing the Notice of Rulemaking and the complete text of the rule changes in Word Perfect or Microsoft Word?
__________ 3. An 8 1/2 by 11 hard copy of the Notice of Rulemaking and the complete text of the rule changes?