HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000818_dh.docDECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
MYRNA WALTERS
RON LAW
LOUANN WESTERFIELD
TONYA CLARK
DAVE SCHUNKE
RANDY LOBB
BEV BARKER
WORKING FILE
FROM:
DATE:
AUGUST 17, 2000 RE: UPDATING THE COMMISSION’S SAFETY AND ACCIDENT REPORTING RULES, CASE NO. 31-1101-0001
The Staff is recommending that the Commission update its Safety and Accident Reporting Rules (IDAPA 31.11.01) by adopting the updated versions of various national safety codes and federal gas pipeline safety regulations. The Commission’s Safety and Accident Reporting Rules were last updated in 1997. Idaho Code § 61-515 authorizes the Commission to promulgate safety rules or standards for public utilities.
The Staff recommends that the Commission adopt by reference the following national safety code and regulations:
Gas Pipeline Safety. The Commission’s Safety Rule 201 adopts various parts of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to gas and pipeline corporations. The Staff recommends that the Commission amend its Rules to adopt the federal safety regulations dated October 1, 1999.
National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC). The Commission’s Safety Rule 202 adopts by reference the 1996 edition of the NFGC. Staff recommends that the Commission adopt the 2000 edition.
Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). The Commission’s Safety Rule 203 adopts by reference portions of the 1997 edition of the UMC. The Staff recommends that the Commission adopt the updated 2000 edition of the UMC.
The Staff also proposes one “housekeeping” item, Rule 8.
Commission Decision
Does the Commission wish to adopt the updated safety codes and regulations and the housekeeping amendments to its Safety Rules, IDAPA 31.11.01?
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