C.M.R. 65, 407, ch. 395 - CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, OWNERSHIP. COST ALLOCATION, AND CUSTOMER CHARGES RULES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE EXTENSIONS AND SERVICE DROPS

  1. § 407-395-1 - Definitions
  2. § 407-395-2 - Purposes and Applicability
  3. § 407-395-3 - Standards for Construction of Line Extensions
  4. § 407-395-4 - Determination of Line Extension as Safe, Reliable and in Compliance With Standards
  5. § 407-395-5 - Dispute Resolution
  6. § 407-395-6 - Ownership and Maintenence of Line Extensions
  7. § 407-395-7 - Transfer of Ownership; Taxes on Contribution in aid of Construction
  8. § 407-395-8 - Energizing an Electric Line Extension
  9. § 407-395-9 - Allocation of Line Extension Costs among Customers
  10. § 407-395-10 - Line Extension Charges for Transmission and Distribution Utilities
  11. § 407-395-11 - Service Drop Cost Responsibility, Ownership and Maintenance
  12. § 407-395-12 - Waiver

SUMMARY: This Chapter establishes the requirements for persons who construct electric distribution line extensions, including the development and approval of construction standards qualifications to perform tasks associated with building line extensions, and dispute resolution procedures. In addition, it governs the ownership of electric distribution line extensions and the method for reapportioning construction costs among customers who receive service from them. The Chapter contains a methodology and process for setting electric distribution line extension charges for investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities. Finally, the Chapter establishes cost, installation and maintenance responsibilities for service drops.

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C.M.R. 65, 407, ch. 395
EFFECTIVE DATE: This chapter was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on April 11, 2002. It was filed with the Secretary of State on April 12, 2002 and became effective on May 12, 2002 (filing 2002-116).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This chapter was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on November 2, 2012. It was filed with the Secretary of State on November 6, 2012 and became effective on November 11, 2012 (filing 2012-312).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This chapter was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on April 1, 2013. It was filed with the Secretary of State on April 1, 2013 and became effective on April 6, 2013 (filing 2013-076).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on January 28, 2019. It was filed with the Secretary of State on January 29, 2019 and became effective on 2/3/2019- filing 2019- 018.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 35-A M.R.S. §§111, 314, 315

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