Purpose And Scope

(1) Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(g), the purpose of the following public records rules are to provide timely and efficient access to public records of the Commission while at the same time preserving the confidentiality and protection of records or information as provided under state and federal law. (2) The Tennessee Public Records Act provides that all state public records shall, at all times during regular business hours, be open for personal inspection by any citizen of this state, and those in charge of the records shall not refuse such right of inspection to any citizen, unless otherwise provided by state law. (3) Through the Public Records Request Coordinator identified in this Rule below, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission shall timely and efficiently provide access and assistance to persons requesting to view or receive copies of public records. No provisions of this Rule shall be used to hinder access to open public records. However, the integrity and organization of public records, as well as the efficient and safe operation of the Commission, shall be protected as provided by current law. Questions about these Rules should be addressed to the Commission’s Public Records Request Coordinator or to the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel (“OORC”).