31-7102-0201_APA_DFM APPROVAL FORM.doc

PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FORM

Agency Name: Idaho Public Utilities Commission STARS Agency Code: 31
Contact Person: Don Howell or Ron Law Phone Number: 334-0312 / 334-0330

IDAPA Numbers and Chapter Name: 31.71.02

This Rule is: X Proposed _____Temporary Effective Date: __________

If Temporary Rule:
_____ Protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; or
_____ Compliance with deadlines in amendments to governing law or federal programs; or
_____ Conferring a benefit.

If this is a temporary rule which imposes a fee or charge, provide justification as described in Idaho Code, Section 67-5226(2):
NA

Need for Proposed Rulemaking:
Increase the monetary reporting threshold for railroad accidents/incidents and make housekeeping updates.

Proposed Rules Changes (Summary Only):
The PUC’s Accident Reporting Rules were last updated in 1993. The proposed changes would adopt the October 1, 2002 49 CFR Part 225 with an update reporting threshold and make other necessary housekeeping changes.

Interest Group(s) or Citizens Affected:
Railroads and Operation Lifesaver

Estimated Costs for Rulemaking (Publication and Operation Costs): $150

(DFM’s Use Only)

DFM Analyst Comments:

Received Date: ____________ Review Date: _____________ Internal Admin. Rule No.: ________

DFM Analyst Signature: __________________________________ Approved: _____Yes _____No

Special Assistant Signature: _______________________________ Approved: _____Yes _____No