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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2021-00435
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2021-00435 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
700 Department of Regulatory Agencies |
| Agency |
723 Public Utilities Commission |
| CCR Number |
4 CCR 723-1 |
| CCR Title |
RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
07/15/2021 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2021-00435.doc |
| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2021-00435.pdf |
| Statutory Authority |
The statutory authority for the rules proposed here is found at §§ 24-4-101 et seq.; 40-1-101, et seq., 40-2-108, 40-3-102, 40-3-103, 40-3-104, 40-4-101, 40-4-108, and 40-6-101(1), C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (Commission) issues this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend customer notice requirements contained in Rule 1207 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) 723-1. 2. Decision No. C21-0217, issued April 13, 2021 in Proceeding No. 20M-0546ALL, directed Staff of the Commission (Staff) to prepare a NOPR to modify and clarify Rule 1207 for the Commission’s consideration. Consistent with this direction, Staff has proposed redline amendments to Rule 1207 in Attachment A to this Decision. These proposed amendments require utilities to provide notice to customers of all changes in any rate, fare, toll, rental charge, classification, or service. The proposed amendments make it clear that customer notice requirements apply to applications requesting recovery of costs through a rate adjustment mechanism or “rider,” even if the rider or adjustment mechanism may be implemented in a later filing. Additionally, the proposed amendments would require a utility requesting an alternative form of notice to explain why it seeks to deviate from each of the forms of notice allowed by
§ 40-3-104(1)(c)(I)(A)-(D), C.R.S., and would require utilities to confer with Staff prior to filing a motion for an alternative form of notice. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
Proposed Rulemaking to amend customer notice requirements contained in Rule 1207 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) 723-1. 2. Decision No. C21-0217, issued April 13, 2021 in Proceeding No. 20M-0546ALL, directed Staff of the Commission (Staff) to prepare a NOPR to modify and clarify Rule 1207 for the Commission’s consideration. Consistent with this direction, Staff has proposed redline amendments to Rule 1207 in Attachment A to this Decision. These proposed amendments require utilities to provide notice to customers of all changes in any rate, fare, toll, rental charge, classification, or service. The proposed amendments make it clear that customer notice requirements apply to applications requesting recovery of costs through a rate adjustment mechanism or “rider,” even if the rider or adjustment mechanism may be implemented in a later filing. Additionally, the proposed amendments would require a utility requesting an alternative form of notice to explain why it seeks to deviate from each of the forms of notice allowed by § 40-3-104(1)(c)(I)(A)-(D), C.R.S., and would require utilities to confer with Staff prior to filing a motion for an alternative form of notice. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2021-00435.pdf
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| Comments |
On December 17, 2021, a recommended decision was issued adopting rules revisions. On January 5, 2022, the Commission issued a decision staying the recommended decision and the deadline for the filing of exceptions was unchanged. Exceptions were filed on January 6, 2022 and on February 18, 2022, the Commission issued a decision denying the exceptions. Applications for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration were due by March 10, 2022 and no applications were filed. The rules became final on March 10, 2022. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
08/24/2021 |
| Hearing Time |
10:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Hearing will take place, online, using the Zoom platform for video conferencing. |
| 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 |
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Adopted rule
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