20071031Adoption of Pending Rule.pdf

IDAP A 31 - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.71.03 - RAILROAD SAFETY/SANITATION RULES
DOCKET NO. 31-7103-0701 K (j L - R -. 07 -
NOTICE OF RULE MAKING - ADOPTION OF PENDING RULE
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule has been adopted by the Public Utilities Commission and is now
pending review by the 2008 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 Sections 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 the
Public Utilities Commission has adopted a pending rule. The action is authorized pursuant to
Sections 61-515 and 61-515A, Idaho Code.
DESCRIPTIVE 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 were no comments filed in response to the proposed rule. The pending rule is being
adopted as proposed. The complete text of the proposed rule was published in the October 3
2007 Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 07-, pages 237-239.
FISCAL IMP ACT: 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 fiscal year:
N/A
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 31st day of October 2007.
~~i:s~~n Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Tele: [phone]
FAX: [phone]