| Notice Filed with SOS |
04/11/2022 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2022-00194.doc |
| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2022-00194.pdf |
| Statutory Authority |
The Commission has statutory authority for these proposed rule changes under
§§ 40-3-104.4, 40-4-108, and 40-3-104, C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The basis and purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to incorporate statutory changes, remove references to outdated standards, and ensure consistency and usability among the various provisions of Commission Rules. The Commission recognizes the need for rules that are clear, concise, and accessible to the Commission-regulated utilities and provide a framework for utilities to provide safe and reliable services at just and reasonable rates. Currently, all the water and water and sewer combined utilities the Commission regulates meet the threshold for simplified regulatory treatment under § 40-3-104.4, C.R.S. Many of the standards cited in the current rules are no longer accessible or difficult to find. The Commission proposes within this NOPR, an updated framework for accounting systems, water waste, and protection of customer information. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The basis and purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to incorporate statutory
changes, remove references to outdated standards, and ensure consistency and
usability among the various provisions of Commission Rules. The Commission
recognizes the need for rules that are clear, concise, and accessible to the
Commission-regulated utilities and provide a framework for utilities to provide safe
and reliable services at just and reasonable rates. Currently, all the water and
water and sewer combined utilities the Commission regulates meet the threshold
for simplified regulatory treatment under § 40-3-104.4, C.R.S. Many of the
standards cited in the current rules are no longer accessible or difficult to find. The Commission proposes within this NOPR, an updated framework for accounting
systems, water waste, and protection of customer information. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2022-00194.pdf
|
| Comments |
Exceptions were not filed to the Recommended Decision adopting rules, thus the recommended decision became a decision of the Commission and subject to a 20-day appeal period but no appeal (applications for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration) were filed, so the rules became final August 8, 2022. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
|
| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
|
| Hearing Date |
05/17/2022 |
| Hearing Time |
11:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
In person: Commission Hearing Room 1560 Broadway, 2nd Floor Denver, Colorado and by video conference: using Zoom at a link in the calendar of events |
| Contact Name |
Becky Quintana |
| Contact Title |
Deputy Director Commission Policy and Research Support |
| Contact Telephone |
303-894-2881 |
| Contact email |
rebecca.quintana@state.co.us |