31-7103-0001_checklist_pending.doc

RULEMAKING CHECKLIST FORM
Docket Number (Assigned by the Office of Administrative Rules): 31-7103-0001
IDAPA, Title, and Chapter Number and Chapter Name :
31.71.03 – Railroad Safety/Sanitation Rules
Agency: Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Agency Contact and Phone Number: Don Howell, 334-0313
Legal Authority for rulemaking - Idaho Code Section(s): 61-515, 61-121, and 61-113
This rulemaking is a: (Check at least one. It may be necessary to check more than one.)
Negotiated Rule ____ Proposed Rule ____
Temporary Rule ____ 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
_____Conferring a benefit.

Pending Rule X Date Pending Rule Will Become Effective: at conclusion of Legislature
Correction to Pending Rule ____ Vacation of Rulemaking ____
Amendment to Temporary Rule ____ Rescission of Temporary Rule ____
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.
N/A

Does this rulemaking necessitate changes in other rules?
If yes, please specify.
N/A

Does this rulemaking incorporate by reference other documents?
Specify an exact description of document(s) incorporated by reference.

HAVE YOU. . .
__________ 1. Had your legal counsel review your rulemaking?
__________ 2. Received Director, Board or Commission approval for the rulemaking?
__________ 3. Provided nine hard copies of the Notice of Rulemaking and the text of the rule changes to the Legislative Services Office?
HAVE YOU INCLUDED . . .
__________ 1. An approved Proposed Administrative Rules Form?
__________ 2. A 3 1/2 inch diskette containing the Notice of Rulemaking and the complete text of the rule changes in Word Perfect or Microsoft Word?
__________ 3. An 8 1/2 by 11 hard copy of the Notice of Rulemaking and the complete text of the rule changes?