1220-04-05-.06
Data To Be Filed With The Commission
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1220-04-05-.06
(1)
The utility shall file with the Commission the following documents and information, and shall
maintain such documents and information in a current status.
(a)
A copy of the utility’s tariff, which shall include:
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A copy of each schedule of rates for service, together with the applicable riders.
2.
A copy of the utility’s rules or terms and conditions, describing the utility’s policies
and practices in rendering service. These rules shall include:
(i)
The standard total heating value of the gas in BTUs per cubic foot. If
necessary, this may be listed by district, division, or community.
(ii)
The list of the items which the utility furnishes, owns, and maintains on the
customer’s premises, such as service pipe, meters, regulators, vents, and
shut-off valves.
(iii)
General statement indicating the extent to which the utility will provide free
service in the adjustment of customers’ appliances.
(iv)
General statement of the utility’s policy in making adjustments for wastage
of gas when such wastage occurs without the knowledge of the customer.
(v)
A statement indicating the minimum number of days allowed for payment
of the gross amount of the customer’s bill before service will be
discontinued for nonpayment
(vi)
A statement indicating the volumetric measurement base to which all sales
of gas at other than standard delivery pressure are corrected (see Rule
1220-04-05-.03(1)(k)).
(vii)
The utility’s extension plan as required in Rule 1220-04-05-.12.
(b)
A copy of each special contract for service.
(c)
A copy of each type of customer bill form.
(d)
A map showing the utility’s operating area. This map shall be revised annually unless
such revision is unnecessary, in which event the utility shall notify the Commission that
the map on file is current. The map should show:
1.
Gas production plant.
2.
Principal storage holders.
3.
Principal mains by size.
4.
System metering (supply) points.
5.
State boundary crossings.
6.
Franchise area.
7.
Names of all communities (post offices) served.
(e)
The name, title, address, and telephone number of the person who should be
contacted in connection with:
1.
General management duties.
2.
Customer relations (complaints).
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Engineering operations.
4.
Meter tests and repairs.
5.
Emergencies during non-office hours.
(f)
A report of each accident in connection with the operation of the utility’s gas plant
resulting in death or property damage. Prompt notice of fatal accident shall be given to
the Commission by telephone or telegraph.
(g)
A report of major construction programs as follows:
1.
A notification of all proposed important additions to plant, the construction of
which was started by the utility, during the preceding month. For the purpose of
this rule an important addition to plant shall mean a single project involving the
expenditure of at least $100,000, or an amount equivalent to at least ten percent
(10%) of the total gas plant in service, whichever is less.
2.
A notification of all important additions to plant previously reported under (a)
above, the construction of which was completed to the extent that the facility was
placed in operation during the preceding month.
3.
Such notifications shall be submitted on forms supplied by the Commission.
(h)
Gas service. The following shall be available on request:
1.
The daily and/or the monthly average heating value of the gas in accordance with
Rule 1220-04-05-.35.
2.
The monthly acquisition and disposition of gas.
3.
Interruptions of service occurring during the month. If there were no interruptions,
then it should be so stated.
(i)
Conform with all applicable rules and regulations contained in Section IV (General
Public Utilities Rules Applicable to all Utilities).