20130702Notice of Intent.pdf

IDAPA 31 _ IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.01.01 _ RULES OF PROCEDURE OF
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 31-0101-1301
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROMULGATE RULES
NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING
AUTHORITY: In compliance with Sections 67-5220, Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that
the Public Utilities Commission intends to promulgate rules and desires public comment prior to
initiating formal rulemaking procedures. This negotiated rulemaking action is authorized
pursuant to Sections 6 I -601 and 62-615, Idaho Code.
MEETING SCHEDULE: A public workshop on the negotiated rulemaking will be held as
follows:
August 21,2013 at 9:00 A.M. (MST)
PUC Hearing Room, 472West Washington Street, Boise, Idaho
The meeting site will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation
must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the meeting to the agency address below.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION: Interested persons wishing to participate in the negotiated
rulemaking must respond to this notice by contacting the undersigned either in writing, by email,
or by calling the phone number listed below.
The Commission intends to convene an informal public workshop for the purpose of
reviewing and discussing the draft rules. During the workshop interested persons will be
permitted to ask questions and give oral presentations. Interested persons may also participate
by telephone by calling toll-free [phone]. The participant code is: 2253752. The
Commission also invites the submission of written comments as set out below.
Upon conclusion of the negotiated rulemaking, any unresolved issues, all key issues considered,
and conclusions reached during the negotiated rulemaking will be addressed in a written
summary and made available on the agency web site.
DESCRIPTM SUMMARY: The following is a statement in nontechnical language of the
substance and purpose of the intended negotiated rulemaking and the principle issues involved:
The Commission is reviewing changes to its Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01. The
reasons for the proposed changes include: improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness by
allowing the Commission to update its list of current utilities and railroads subject to the annual
regulatory assessments (Rule 18); updating references and citations to other authorities (Rules
19, 43); increasing public involvement by making RSS feeds more user-friendly (Rule 39);
recognizing utilities formed as limited liability companies (Rules I l1 and 114); and improving
the clarity of two rules regarding customer notices (Rules l2l and 125). The Commission
encourages those interested in participating in the informal workshop to obtain and review a
copy of the draft changes to the Rules of Procedure prior to the public workshop.
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN
COMMENTS, OBTAINING COPIES: For assistance on technical questions concerning this
negotiated rulemaking or to obtain a copy of the preliminary draft of the proposed rules, contact
Donald L. Howell, II, Deputy Attorney General, PO Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0074 (208)
334-0312, [e-mail]. The draft changes are available on the Commission's
web site www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on 'oDraft Procedural Rules" under "Hot Items &
Updates." Anyone may submit written comments regarding this negotiated rulemaking. All
written comments on the draft rules must be directed to the undersigned, and contain the Docket
No. 31-0101-1301 and must be delivered on or before August 23,2013.
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DATED this eno day of July 2013.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W . Washington Street (83702-59 I 8)
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
E-mail: [e-mail]. gov
Tele: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
D. Jewell//
mission Secretary
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DFM Tracking No.
2013-900-l
Proposed/Temporarv Administrative Rules Form
Agency Name:
IDAHO PUBLIC UT!LITIES COMMISSION
STARS Agency Code:
900
Fax Number:
334-3762
Date:
June 10.2013
Contact Person:
Joe Leckie
Title:
Executive Administrator
Phone:
334-0330
Email:
[e-mail]
Person Authorizing Rule:
PaulKiellander
Title:
President, PUC
Phone:
334-2898
Emai!:
[e-mail]
Statutory Authority for the rule making (ldaho Code, Federal Statute or Regulation):
l.c. s61-507. 61-601. 62-619
Title, Chapter, and Possible Docket (IDAPA) Number:
31-0101 -130f
This rule is: X Proposed tr Temporary Effective Date:
After 2014 session
lf this is a temporary rule: N/A
E] Necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; or
EI Compliance with deadtines in amendments to governing law or federal programs; or
E Conferring a benefit.
Please explain:
lf this ls a temporary rule which imposes a fee or charge, provide justification as described in
ldaho Code 67-5226121:
Agency has determined according to ldaho Code 67-5220(1):
X fnis rule is to be negotiated EI Negotiation of this rule is not feasibte
lf rule is negotiated:
Agency certifies that the rule E has been or X will be negotiated with interested persons as outlined in
ldaho Code 67-5220(3). (indicate which)
lf rule negotiation is not feasible, the agency has determined:
E nule is temporary; or E Ucf of identifiabte representatives of affected interests; or
E Rule is simple in nature; or El effected interests are not likety to reach consensus; or
E ottrer.
Please explain:
Provide a fiscal impact statement for all programs affected. Be sure to reflect both positive and negative impacts
and to include allfund sources including both the General Fund and dedicated funds:
No fiscal impact. The cost of publication is estimated to be $600 from the PUC's dedicated fund.
Provide a short exptanation of the need for this rule:
The proposed changes to the PUC's Rules of Procedures are intended to clarify rules, improve agency efficiency,
and promote greater public participation.
Provide a short summary of the changes this rule makes:
Proposed changes to Rule 18 are intended to allow PUC's Fiscal Officer to more efficiently update the list of
utilities operatlng in ldaho; update rules 111 & 114 to recognize that utilities may be formed as LLC's; clarify rule
125.03 and make minor housekeeping changes to rules 19 and 43.
Revised: May 15,2012
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Provide a list of those persons or interest group(s) affected by this rule:
Utilities and utility customer groups
DFM Analyst Gomments:
Proposes administrative revisions.
DFM Analyst Fiscal lmpact Review:
No significant fiscal impact.
DFM Analyst Signature & Date:
Rlchard C. Budzich 06111113
Gov Special Assistant Signature & Date:
Stephen R. Goodson 611112013
DFM Administrator Action:
R Approved
tr Authorized to Advance Rulemaking Process, DFM to revlew draft rule prior to publication (See Secfion 3)
tr NotApproved
DFM Administrator Signature & Date:
Q1t
DFM Analyst Signature & Date:
Administrator Signature & Date:Approved:trYestrNo
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Revised: May 15,2012