31-7103-0001_APAnotice_dh.doc

IDAPA 31—IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.71.03—RAILROAD SAFETY/SANITATION RULES

DOCKET NO. 31-7103-0001
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5220(1), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given of the Public Utilities Commission’s proposed rulemaking. This action is authorized pursuant to Sections 61-515, 61-129, and 61-113, Idaho Code.

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: A public hearing concerning this rulemaking will be scheduled only if requested in writing by twenty-five (25) persons, political subdivision, or an agency, no later than September 20, 2000. The hearing site will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations must be made no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing, to the Commission’s address set out below.

DISCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission is proposing to adopt federal safety regulations issued by the United States Department of Transportation pertaining to the packaging and transporting of hazardous materials by railroads operating in Idaho. The federal regulations proposed for adoption are listed in the proposed rules.

FEE SUMMARY: There are no fees associated with this proposed rulemaking.

NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to IDAPA 04.11.01.0811, negotiated rulemaking was not conducted because the proposed rules merely adopt existing federal safety regulations pertaining to the packaging and transporting of hazardous materials by railroads.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the proposed rules, contact Donald L. Howell, II, Deputy Attorney General at [phone]. Anyone may submit written comments regarding these proposed rules. All written comments concerning the proposed rules must be delivered to the Commission Secretary at the address identified below or must be postmarked on or before September 27, 2000. Persons desiring to comment are encouraged to submit written comments at their earliest convenience rather than waiting until the comment deadline.

DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of July 2000.

Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Street address for express delivery:
PO Box 83720 472 W Washington
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Boise, Idaho
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]