20141007Notice of Rulemaking.pdf

IDAPA 31 - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.02.01 - PUBLIC RECORDS ACT RULES OF THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 31-0201-1401 (CHAPTER REPEAL)
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 2015 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 Section
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
this agency has adopted a pending rule. The action is authorized pursuant to Section(s) 9-347 and
6l-601, Idaho Code.
DESCRIPTM 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.
There are no changes to the pending rule and it is being adopted as originally proposed.
The complete text of the proposed rule was published in the September 3, 2014 Idaho
Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 14-9, page 358.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact on the state general fund.
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 bk dayofOctober2014.
Barbara Barrows
Assistant Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: (208) 334-37 62
Street address for express delivery:
472W Washington
Boise, Idaho 83702-5918
RULEMAKING CHEGKLIST FORM
Docket Number (Assigned by the Office of Administrative Rules): 31-0201-1401
(OAR will assign docket number to Negotiated, Proposed and Temporary rulemakings.)
IDAPA, Title, and Chapter Number and Chapter Name :
31.02.01 - Public Records Act Rules
Agency:Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Agency Contact and Phone Number: Don Howell - 334-0312
Legal Authority for rulemaking - Idaho Code Section(s): 9-347 and 6l-601
This rulemaking is a: (Check at least one; it may be necessary to check more than one.)
Negotiated Rulemaking _ Proposed Rulemaking _ Temporary/Proposed Rulemaking
Temporary Rulemaking _ Effective Date of Temporary Rule:
Temporary Rule Justification (See Idaho Code Section 67-5226):
Protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; or
Compliance with deadlines in amendments to governing law or federal programs; or
Confening a benefit.
Pending Rule X Date Pending Rule Will Become Effective: Upon approval of the Legislature
Amendment to Temporary Rule _ Rescission of Temporary Rule _
Correction to Pending Rule _ Vacation of Rulemaking _
Does any portion of this rulemaking impose or increase a fee or charge?
If yes, provide a specific description along with the citation of the statute authorizing the imposition or increase.
No.
Does this rulemaking have a negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten
thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year?
If yes, include a descriptive summary of the fiscal impact involved.
No.
Does this rulemaking necessitate changes in other rules?
If yes, please speciff.
No.
Does this rulemaking incorporate by reference other documents?
Speciff an exact description ofdocument(s) incorporated by reference.
HAVE YOU. . .
X l. Had your legal counsel review your rulemaking?X 2. Received Director, Board or Commission approval for the rulemaking?
HAVE YOU TNCLUDED . . .X l. An approved Proposed/Temporary Administrative Rules Form (PARF)?X 2. An electronic version of the Notice and complete text of the rule changes in Microsoft Word?X 3. An 8 ll2by 11 hard copy of the Notice and the complete text of the rule changes?