N.M. Admin. Code § 17.13.940.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 17.13.940.13 - MINIMUM DATA REQUIREMENTS

The following exhibits must be attached to and made a part of a water utility's application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity:

A. Evidence of Ownership:

(1) Corporation--certificate of incorporation and by-laws;

(2) Partnership--articles of co-partnership;

(3) Subsidiary affiliation;

(4) Company officials;

(5) Business address;

(6) Actual location of plant facilities and business office(s).

B. Statement showing franchise rights of applicant to provide sewer services in the community in which service is proposed.

C. Evidence of economic feasibility:

(1) Statement demonstrating Applicant's financial ability;

(2) Proposed Facilities:

(a) Cost of proposed facilities;

(b) Financing of proposed facilities; (Supply details of all present and proposed financing arrangements.)

(3) Revenue requirements:

(a) Source of funding for operation and maintenance;

(b) Revenues;

(c) Expenses;

(d) Depreciation;

(e) Taxes;

(f) Return (net income).

D. Evidence of compliance with the Water Quality Control Commission regulations.

E. One complete set of design plans and specifications as required by the New Mexico Health and Environment Department's publication titled "Guidelines for Wastewater Collection and Treatment Works in New Mexico". All plans and specifications shall be prepared under the direction and approved by a New Mexico registered professional engineer. Plans and specifications shall bear the seal of the professional engineer.

F. Easement and right-of-way policy.

G. Appropriate Permits:

(1) State Land Office;

(2) State Health and Environment Department;

(3) Environmental Protection Agency.

H. Evidence of system adequacy (present and 3 years projected).

(1) Proof of experience to provide adequate and efficient service;

(2) Design capacity of treatment and disposal plant;

(3) Characteristics of sewage being treated;

(4) Peak day flow rate;

(5) Average daily flow rate;

(6) Complete description of biological-treatment process and BOD loadings.

I. Original cost listing of plant items. If plant has already been constructed and is in operation, the utility shall:

(1) Provide a list of plant items and show the original cost of each plant item as prescribed in the NMPSC Annual Report;

(2) Submit a completed NMPSC Annual Report if the plant has been in operation for at least twelve (12) months.

(3) A complete set of as-built plans and specifications of the system constructed.

J. Copies of tariff schedules and operating rules and regulations:

(1) Rate schedules for each customer class;

(2) Copies of operating rules and regulations.

K. A rate study setting rates that would apply if the system were developed to 85% of its potential plant-in-service capacity. The study should include but not be limited to:

(1) Estimated cost of service and supporting documents;

(2) Potential number of equivalent residential connections based on treatment plant in service;

(3) Potential number of equivalent residential connections based on collection mains in service.

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.13.940.13

Recompiled 12/30/01