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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2023-00531
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2023-00531 |
| Type of Filing |
Emergency |
| Department |
700 Department of Regulatory Agencies |
| Agency |
723 Public Utilities Commission |
| CCR Number |
4 CCR 723-3 |
| CCR Title |
RULES REGULATING ELECTRIC UTILITIES |
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Proposed rule
| Rule |
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| Additional Information |
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| Statutory Authority |
The statutory authority for adoption of these rules is set forth in
§§ 40-3-102.5(1)(b) and 40-3-102.5(2)(a), C.R.S., and SB 23-291. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
By this Decision, the Commission adopts temporary rules to amend provisions in the Commission’s Rules Regulating Electric Utilities (Electric Rules), 4 Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) 723-4 and provisions in the Commission’s Rules Regulating Gas Utilities (Gas Rules), 4 CCR 723-3. The temporary rules implement the provisions in
§ 40-3-102.5(1)(b), C.R.S requiring the filing of certain information with a utility’s base rate tariff filing. The temporary rules also implement § 40-3-102.5(2)(a), C.R.S., requiring the filing of rate trend reports when an electric or gas utility seeks to increase a rate or charge. The temporary rules further implement the annual reporting requirement related to costs prohibited from utility rates in § 40-3-114, C.R.S. The statutory provisions requiring these temporary rules were enacted by Senate Bill (SB) 23-291 effective August 7, 2023. 8. SB 23-291 became effective on August 7, 2023, the day following the expiration of the 90-day period after final adjournment of the Colorado General Assembly. Consequently, in order to avoid disruption of the continuity in the process by which electric and gas utilities change rates for the provision of service to their customers, it is imperative the Commission adopt temporary rules at this time to comply with state law, until permanent rules can be promulgated under the requirements of § 24-4-103, C.R.S. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2023-00531.pdf
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| Comments |
We find on the record it is imperatively necessary to adopt these rules on a temporary basis in order to allow such utilities to continue to file for necessary changes in rates and comply with the requirements set forth in SB23-291 codified at § 40-3-102.5, C.R.S. We further find that without adoption of these temporary rules, electric and gas utilities may find it difficult to continue to operate effectively in the ordinary course of business, which would be contrary to the public interest. For these reasons, and as authorized by § 24-4-103(6)(a), C.R.S., the Commission finds immediate adoption of these temporary rules is imperatively necessary to comply with state law and to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the public. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
Senate Bill 23-291
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| Contact Name |
Becky Quintana |
| Contact Title |
Deputy Director Commission Policy and Research Sup |
| Contact Telephone |
303-894-2881 |
| Contact email |
rebecca.quintana@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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