20020821Notice of Proposed Rules.pdf

IDAPA 31 - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

31.21.01 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS RULES FOR GAS, ELECTRIC
AND WATER PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATED BY
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
(THE UTILITY CUSTOMER RELATIONS RULES)

DOCKET NO. 31-2101-0201

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5220(1), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given of
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission’s proposed rulemaking. This action is authorized pursuant
to Section 61-515, Idaho Code.

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: A public hearing concerning this rulemaking will be
scheduled only if requested in writing by twenty-five (25) persons, a political subdivision, or an
agency, not later than October 16, 2002. The hearing site will be accessible to persons with
disabilities. Request for accommodations must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the
hearing, to the Commission’s address set out below.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a non-technical explanation of the substance
and purpose of the proposed rules:

The Commission’s Customer Relations Rules describe conditions for a utility to require a deposit
from customers and to terminate service for non-payment. The proposed changes to Rule 101
provide additional reasons for a utility to require a deposit from a residential customer or
applicant. The proposed changes to Rule 311 allow a utility to terminate service after normal
business hours if the utility is unable to access the customer’s meter during normal business
hours.

FEE SUMMARY: There are no fees associated with this proposed rulemaking.

NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to IDAPA 04.11.01.0811, informal negotiated
rulemaking was conducted by workshops attended by representatives of utility companies
affected by the rule changes.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN
COMMENTS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the proposed rules, contact
Beverly Barker, Consumer Assistance Administrator, at [phone].

Anyone may submit written comments regarding these proposed rules. All written comments
and data concerning the proposed rules must be delivered to the Commission Secretary at the
address identified below or must be postmarked on or before October 23, 2002. Persons desiring
to comment are encouraged to submit written comments at their earliest convenience rather than
wait until the comment deadline.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of August 2002.

Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Street Address for Express Mail
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074 472 West Washington Street
Telephone: [phone] Boise, ID 83702-5983
FAX: [phone]