20180830Proposed Rule.pdf

IDAPA 31 - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.11.01 - SAFBTY AND ACCIDENT REPORTING RULES FOR UTILITIES
REGULATED BY THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 31-1 101-1801
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING . PROPOSED RULE
AUTHORITY: In compliance with Sections 6l-5221(1) and 6l-5226, Idaho Code, notice is
hereby given that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has initiated proposed rulemaking
procedures. This action is authorized pursuant to Section 61-515, Idaho Code.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: Public hearing(s) concerning this rulemaking will be
scheduled if requested in writing by twenty-five (25) persons, a political subdivision, or an
agency, not later than October 17,2018.
The hearing site(s) will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for
accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the hearing, to the agency
address below.
DESCRIPTM SUMMARY: The following is a nontechnical explanation of the substance and
purpose of the proposed rulemaking:
The Railroad Safety and Accident Reporting Rules (IDAPA 31.71.03) do not include
"commercially bottled water" as an authorized source of drinking water for employees of
railroad corporations. Adoption of the proposed rule will make cool, clean, sanitary water more
readily available for railroad company employees.
FEE SUMMARY: The following is a specific description of the fee or charge imposed or
increased:
There are no fees associated with this proposed rulemaking
FISCAL IMPACT: 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 the fiscal
year:
There is no fiscal impact on the state general fund resulting from this rulemaking.
NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to Section 67-5220(2), Idaho Code, negotiated
rulemaking was not conducted because this proposed rule is simple in nature.
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN
COMMENTS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the temporary and proposed
rule, contact Edward Jewell, Deputy Attorney General, at [phone].
Anyone may submit written comments regarding the proposed rulemaking. All written
comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before October 24,
2018.
DATED thisSA dayof August2018
Diane M. Hanian
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472W. Washington
Boise, ID 83702-5918
PO Box 83720
Boise, lD 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: (208) 334-37 62