20111103Notice of Rulemaking and Adoption.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.31-1101-1101
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING -ADOPTION OF PENDING RULE
EFFECTIVE DATE:This rule has been adopted by the Public Utilities Commission and is now
pending review by the 2012 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
Public Utilities Commission has adopted a pending rule.The action is authorized pursuant to Section
61-5 15,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 with an explanation of the reasons for the change.
The Commission received comments from Idaho Power Company supporting the proposed
rule to adopt the 2012 updates to the National Electric Safety Code in proposed Rule 101.The
pending rule is being adopted as proposed.The complete text of the proposed rule was published in
the October 5,2011 Idaho Administrative Bulletin,Vol.11-10,pages 632 through 634.
FISCAL IMPACT: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 [phone].
DATED this 3 day of November 2011.
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Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Street address for express delivery:
P0 Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074 472 W Washington
Telephone:[phone] Boise,Idaho 83702-5918
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