Section Puc 404.07 - Accident Notifications(a) Each ELEC and ILEC shall notify the commission immediately by telephone when it becomes aware that a reportable accident has occurred in connection with its facilities or property within the state of New Hampshire.(b) The ELEC or ILEC shall contact the first representative listed for telephone accident notifications on the accident notification roster, at the telephone number provided, and, if that representative is unavailable, the ELEC or ILEC shall work sequentially through the accident notification roster until it speaks directly with one of the commission representatives listed therein.(c) If direct contact with a commission representative is not successful, the ELEC or ILEC shall call the commission general telephone listing, provided in the accident notification roster, and leave a voice mail message:(1) Identifying the ELEC or ILEC and the name and return telephone number of the individual attempting to report; and(2) Stating that an accident requiring notification has occurred.(d) The ELEC or ILEC shall provide the commission with the following information as soon as direct contact is made with a commission representative:(1) The name of the ELEC or ILEC;(2) The name of the person making the report and the telephone number at which such person can be reached;(3) A brief description of the accident or event and location;(4) The time at which: a. The accident or event occurred; andb. The ELEC or ILEC was first notified of the accident or event;(5) A description of any fatalities, personal injuries, and damages; and(6) Any other information relevant to the cause of the accident and the extent of the damages.(e) Direct contact required by (d) above is made when: (1) A commission representative answers a telephone call from the ELEC or ILEC representative calling pursuant to (b) above; or(2) A commission representative returns a call and speaks directly with the ELEC's or ILEC's representative in response to (c) above.(f) Notification of a reportable accident shall be deemed complete once the information required in (d) above has been conveyed to a commission representative.(g) In addition to notifying the commission, an ELEC or ILEC shall file Form T-3 Utility Accident Report as described in Puc 409.03, for each reportable accident within 10 business days of the accident.N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 404.07
#10542, eff 3-12-14 (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Puc 400)
Ss by #10542, eff 3/12/2014 (from Puc 402.47) (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Puc 400).