20181003Proposed Rule.pdf

Idaho Administrative Bulletin Page 421 October 3, 2018 – Vol. 18-10
IDAPA 31 – IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.71.03 – RAILROAD SAFETY AND ACCIDENT REPORTING RULES
DOCKET NO. 31-7103-1801
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING – PROPOSED RULE
AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5221(1), 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.
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a nontechnical explanation of the substance and purpose of the proposed rulemaking:
Amends Section 102 regarding sanitary cups and sanitary drinking water by allowing commercially bottled water to be provided as drinking water for employees.
FEE SUMMARY: The following is a specific description of the fee or charge imposed or increased: N/A
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: N/A
NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to Section 67-5220(1), 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 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 this 30th day of August, 2018.
Diane M. Hanian, Commission Secretary 472 W. WashingtonIdaho Public Utilities Commission Boise, ID 83702-5918Telephone: [phone] PO Box 83720Facsimile: [phone] Boise, ID 83720-0074
THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROPOSED TEXT OF DOCKET NO. 31-7103-1801(Only Those Sections With Amendments Are Shown.)
102. SANITARY CUPS AND SANITARY DRINKING WATER (RULE 102).
01. Water. An adequate supply of cool, clean, sanitary water, satisfactory for drinking purposes, shall be made available to all employees. Drinking water shall be obtained only from sources approved by the State
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Docket No. 31-7103-1801Railroad Safety & Accident Reporting Rules Proposed Rulemaking
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Department of Health, or an approved water line, or commercially bottled water.(7-1-93)( )
02. Water Containers. When necessary, this water shall be provided in suitable, clean, sterilized and sanitary containers conveniently placed for the use of employees, but not in toilet rooms. Each container shall be equipped with an approved type of fountain, approved faucet, or other approved dispenser.(7-1-93)
03. Cleansed and Sterilized. All containers used to furnish drinking water shall be thoroughly cleansed and sterilized as often as necessary to assure a clean and sanitary water supply.(7-1-93)
04. Common Drinking Cup Prohibited. The common drinking cup for public use is prohibited; either single service containers or drinking fountains with sanitary angle head, shall be used in lieu thereof. (7-1-93)