DFM APPROVAL FORM.pdf

PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FORM

Agency Name: Idaho Public Utilities Commission STARS Agency Code: 31
Contact Person: Weldon Stutzman Phone Number: 334-0318

IDAPA Numbers and Chapter Name: 31.11.01 – Safety and Accident Reporting Rules

This Rule is: X Proposed _____Temporary Effective Date: January 1, 2003

If Temporary Rule:
_____ Protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; or
_____ Compliance with deadlines in amendments to governing law or federal programs; or
_____ Conferring a benefit.

If this is a temporary rule which imposes a fee or charge, provide justification as described in Idaho Code,
Section 67-5226(2):
NA

Need for Proposed Rulemaking: IPUC Safety and Accident Reporting Rules adopt by reference
several national safety codes, including the National Electric Safety Code, and certain regulations
found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. When the safety codes and regulations are
updated, it is necessary for the IPUC to change its rules to reference the correct versions.

Proposed Rules Changes (Summary Only): The National Electric Safety Code (NESC) was updated
with a new edition in 2002. The IPUC Safety Rule 201 adopts parts of Title 49, CFR, relating to gas
and pipeline corporations. The U.S. Department of Transportation has modified the sections the IPUC
adopts by reference relating to pipeline safety and inspections.

Interest Group(s) or Citizens Affected: Electrical and Communications utilities and their contractors,
gas and pipeline corporations.

Estimated Costs for Rulemaking (Publication and Operation Costs): $168

(DFM’s Use Only)

DFM Analyst Comments:

Received Date: ____________ Review Date: _____________ Internal Admin. Rule No.: ________

DFM Analyst Signature: __________________________________ Approved: _____Yes _____No

Special Assistant Signature: _______________________________ Approved: _____Yes _____No