Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 25-7.0471 - Territorial Agreements for Natural Gas Utilities

(1) All territorial agreements between natural gas utilities shall be submitted to the Commission for approval. Each territorial agreement shall clearly identify the geographical area to be served by each utility. The submission shall include:

(a) A map and a written description of the area,

(b) The terms and conditions pertaining to implementation of the agreement; and any other terms pertaining to the agreement,

(c) The number and class of customers to be transferred,

(d) Assurance that the affected customers have been contacted and the difference in rates explained, and

(e) Information with respect to the degree of acceptance by affected customers, i.e., the number in favor and those opposed to the transfer. Upon approval of the agreement, any modification, changes, or corrections to this agreement must be approved by the Commission.

(2) Standards for Approval. In approving territorial agreements, the Commission shall consider:

(a) The reasonableness of the purchase price of any facilities being transferred;

(b) The reasonable likelihood that the agreement, in and of itself, will not cause a decrease in the reliability of natural gas service to the existing or future ratepayers of any utility party to the agreement, and

(c) The reasonable likelihood that the agreement will eliminate existing or potential uneconomic duplication of facilities.

(d) Other relevant factors that may arise from the circumstances of a particular case.

(3) The Commission may require additional relevant information from the parties of the agreement, if so warranted.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 25-7.0471

Rulemaking Authority 366.05(1) FS. Law Implemented 366.04 FS.

New 2-25-91.

New 2-25-91.