In determining whether to grant or deny a permit application, the department shall consider applications in the following order:
The department shall approve or deny all timely applications submitted by utilities that satisfy the requirements of subdivision (1) prior to considering any applications from utilities that meet the requirements of subdivision (2). The department shall approve or deny all timely applications submitted by utilities that satisfy the requirements of subdivision (2) prior to considering any applications that meet the requirements of subdivision (3).
S.D. Admin. R. 70:10:01:07
General Authority: SDCL 31-19-1.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 31-19-1.1.