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126.03.1-7.03. Form and Content of Tariffs

AR ADC 126.03.1-7.03Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 126. Public Service Commission
Division 03. Utilities Division
Rule 1. Rules of Practice and Procedure
Section 7. Tariffs
Ark. Admin. Code 126.03.1-7.03
126.03.1-7.03. Form and Content of Tariffs
Currentness
Each utility shall have tariffs containing the following information on file with the Commission and available for inspection by customers in each utility business office open to the public (See also General Service Rule 2.01(D) or Telecommunications Providers Rule 2.01(D)):
(a) Table(s) of Contents or Index(es)
(1) The table(s) of contents or index(es) shall describe each section contained in the tariff. Tables of contents or indexes shall have sufficient detail so that a particular type of equipment, policy, etc. can be located.
(2) A revised table of contents and/or index shall be filed with any revised tariff that makes the current table(s) of contents and/or index(es) obsolete.
(3) Tariff sections consisting of more than ten (10) pages shall include a separate table of contents, listing each major subsection and subpart.
(b) Rate Schedules
(1) Rate schedules shall incorporate the amounts charged for services rendered and any other information required to identify or quantify a utility's services or rates. The rates, conditions of service, character of service, etc., associated with special contracts shall be included as a separate tariff schedule along with a copy of the contract or redacted contract if subject to a protective order. The term “special contracts” does not include special assembly requests or one time construction orders.
(2) Each rate schedule shall contain the following information unless inappropriate to that schedule's character or class of service:
(A) The Service Area of LECs
The service area is the city, town, or other area to which the schedule applies.
Local exchange area tariff maps and legal descriptions which adequately define the different rate areas, e.g., base rate or rural areas and special zones;
(B) Customer Class
Customer classes may include, for example, residential, commercial, or large power classes. The description of customer classes shall include additional appropriate descriptions, such as interruptible, time of use, and off-peak;
(C) Availability of Service
Classification of premises or customers to which the schedule applies;
(D) Character of Service
(i) Electric Utilities
Where applicable, the tariff shall state the service voltage, phase, and frequency of electricity for electrical service.
(ii) Natural Gas Utilities
The tariff shall state the established absolute pressure base, the assumed atmospheric pressure, and the normal gauge pressure at which natural gas is supplied to customers' piping. The tariff shall state the minimum average heating value of natural gas delivered to its distribution plant(s);
(E) Rates
Rates shall be shown in schedule form;
(F) Minimum Charges
Where applicable, the tariff shall state all minimum charges with their terms and conditions;
(G) Additional Charges
Examples of additional charges include the adjustment riders applicable to the schedule, such as fuel adjustment, cost of gas adjustment, etc.;
(H) Special Conditions
Where applicable, the tariff shall state any special conditions applied to the customers by rate schedule; and
(I) Term of Contract
The tariff shall state the minimum period for which service will be rendered under the schedule.
(c) Separate, Additional Schedules Required
Riders to the rate schedules shall be filed as separate tariff schedules and shall not be incorporated on the same tariff sheet(s) with the rate schedules of the customer classes. The rider shall describe the terms of payment, including a list of the rate schedules to which the terms apply.
(1) Adjustment Riders
Adjustment riders shall be filed for all adjustments, such as the cost of fuel adjustment, and the cost of debt adjustment. These riders shall set forth the adjustment and any special conditions contained therein.
(2) Charges Related to Customer Activity
Charges associated with deposits, membership fees, returned check fees, reconnect fees, meter test fees, and other charges related to customer activity shall be listed on a separate sheet entitled “Charges Related to Customer Activity.” Information required by the General Service Rules and the Telecommunications Providers Rules is contained in Appendix 7-2 to this Section.
(3) Miscellaneous Charges
Miscellaneous charges are any rates or charges for equipment or service not included in another tariff section.
(d) Rules, Regulations, and Policies
(1) Utilities are not required to file customer service regulations already addressed in any Commission Rules. Rules and regulations adopted by a utility which supplement the requirements of Commission Rules shall be filed as tariffs with the Commission.
(2) Policies required by Telecommunications Providers Rules 5.08(B) and 5.09(B), or by General Service Rules 5.09(B), 5.10(C), 5.11(B), and 6.19(A) shall be filed as tariffs with the Commission.
(e) Extension of Facilities
(1) Each utility shall set forth in its tariffs the conditions and circumstances under which line extension or extensions of service will be made, including the methods of computing the contribution in aid of construction.
(2) The method may permit equal or proportional distribution of excess construction costs to multiple Applicants requesting service at the same time in the immediate area.
(f) Natural Gas Utility Requirements
(1) Minimum Heating Value for Natural Gas
Each natural gas utility shall file as a tariff the minimum heating value for natural gas. (See Special Rules-Gas, Rule 6.02(B)).
(2) Base or Absolute Natural Gas Pressure
Each natural gas utility shall file as a tariff the value of its base or absolute pressure. (See Special Rules-Gas, Rule 6.03).
(3) Normal Gauge Pressure for Natural Gas
Each natural gas utility shall file as a tariff the normal gauge pressure at which natural gas will be supplied through the meter to a customer's piping. (See Special Rules-Gas, Rule 6.04(D)).
(4) Natural Gas Curtailment Policy
Each natural gas utility shall file as a tariff its policy governing the curtailment of natural gas service to customers. (See Special Rules-Gas, Rule 3.06).
(g) Electric Utility Requirements
(1) Nominal Electric Voltage
Each electric utility shall file as a tariff the nominal voltage to be supplied to a customer. (See Special Rules-Electric, Rule 6.01(A)(1)).
(2) Test Method for In-Service Electric Meters
Each electric utility shall file as a tariff the test method to be used for in-service meters. (See Special Rules-Electric, Rule 7.08(B)).
(3) Electric Voltage Verification Plan
Each electric utility shall file as a tariff its plan for verifying voltage standards at each distribution substation. (See Special Rules-Electric, Rule 6.01(C)(2)(b)).
(4) Electric Utility Emergency Curtailment Plan
Each electric utility shall file as a tariff its Emergency Curtailment Plan, maintain and update its Plan as necessary, and provide a report to the Commission subsequent to any emergency curtailment.
(h) Service Area Maps
Each jurisdictional utility which provides service in an allocated area shall provide an electronic file(s) showing a current map(s) of its service territory boundaries and shall also provide an electronic file(s) containing legal description(s) of its allocated area.

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Amended Jan. 1, 2014.
Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 126.03.1-7.03, AR ADC 126.03.1-7.03
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