20031028Notice of Pending Rule.pdf

IDAPA 31-IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.11.01-SAFETY AND ACCIDENT REPORTING RULES
FOR UTILITIES REGULATED BY THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 31-1101-0301
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING - PENDING RULE
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule has been adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission and
is now pending review by the 2004 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
Commission has adopted a pending rule. This action is authorized pursuant to Sections 61-129
and 61-515, Idaho Code.
DESCRIPTIVE 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:
The pending rule is being adopted as proposed. One public comment was received in response
to the proposed rule and it supported adoption of the proposed rule. The complete text of the
proposed rule was published in the October 1 , 2003 Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Volume 03-
, pages 480-481.
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions
concerning this pending rule, contact Donald L. Howell, II, Deputy Attorney General, (208) 334-
0312.
DATED this J.("" day of October 2003.
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Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W. Washington St. (83702-5983)
PO Box 83720
Boise, ill 83720-0074
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