20071010Adoption of Pending Rule.pdf

IDAP A 31 - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.11.01- SAFETY AND ACCIDENT REPORTING RULES FOR
UTILITIES REGULA TED BY THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 31-1101-0701 R()L~V- 07-0(
NOTICE OF RULE MAKING - ADOPTION OF PENDING RULE
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule has been adopted by the Public Utilities Commission and is now
pending review by the 2008 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
Public Utilities Commission has adopted a pending rule. The action is authorized pursuant to
Section 61-515 , Idaho Code and 18 c.F.R. Section 260.
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 with an explanation of the reasons for the change.
The pending rule is being adopted as proposed. The complete text of the proposed rule was
published in the September 5, 2007 Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 07-, pages 229-232.
FISCAL IMP ACT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal
impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10 000) during fiscal year:
There is no fiscal impact on the state general fund resulting from this rulemaking.
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions
concerning this pending rule, contact Donald L. Howell, II, Deputy Attorney General, at (208)
334-0312.
DATED this It/" day of October 2007.
D. Jewel
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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