Nev. Admin. Code § 704.587

Current through November 25, 2024

Section 704.587 - Gross domestic product deflator advice letter or application for general rate change: Notice to customers; affidavit to Commission

If a utility files a gross domestic product deflator advice letter pursuant to NAC 704.584 or an application pursuant to NAC 704.586:

1. The utility shall make available at its place of business a complete copy of the gross domestic product deflator advice letter or application that is readily accessible and can be conveniently inspected by its customers.

2. The utility shall, within 10 days after the date on which the gross domestic product deflator advice letter or application is filed, post a notice at its place of business which states that the gross domestic product deflator advice letter or application, as applicable, has been filed with the Commission and that a copy of the gross domestic product deflator advice letter or application, as applicable, is available for inspection by customers on the premises of the utility.

3. The utility shall, within 30 days after the date on which the gross domestic product deflator advice letter or application is filed, notify its customers of its intention to seek a change in its rates.

4. The utility shall, within 45 days after the date on which the gross domestic product deflator advice letter or application is filed, submit an affidavit to the Commission which demonstrates that the utility has complied with the requirements set forth in subsections 1, 2 and 3.

5. The utility shall, either by inclusion in the regular bill of charges or in a separate mailing, notify its customers of the hearing to be held to receive comments from customers and of any evidentiary hearing to be held. The utility shall provide the notice of the hearing in such a manner as to ensure that the customers are notified of the hearing not less than 10 days before the date of the hearing. The notice must specify:

(a) The date, time and location of the consumer hearing and evidentiary hearing, if any;

(b) The percentage of change in revenues requested in the gross domestic product deflator advice letter or application; and

(c) The current and proposed rates.

Nev. Admin. Code § 704.587

Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm'n by R079-99, eff. 11-16-99; A by R036-10, 12-16-2010

NRS 703.025, 704.095, 704.210