Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.3101 - Applicability; purpose; modification; adoption of rules and regulations by electric utility or cooperative

Rule 101.

(1) These rules apply to electric utilities as that term is defined in section 2 of the electric transmission line certification act, 1995 PA 30, MCL 460.562, and cooperative electric utilities as that term is defined in section 2 of the electric cooperative member-regulation act, 2008 PA 167, MCL 460.32, that are subject to the jurisdiction of the public service commission.

(2) These rules are intended to promote safe and adequate service to the public and to provide standards for uniform and reasonable practices by electric utilities and cooperatives.

(3) These rules do not relieve an electric utility or cooperative from any of its duties under the laws of this state.

(4) An electric utility or cooperative may adopt reasonable rules and regulations governing its relations with customers that it finds necessary and that are not inconsistent with these rules for electric service. Adopted rules and regulations must be filed with, and approved by, the commission.

(5) An electric utility or cooperative may petition the commission for a permanent or temporary waiver or exception from these rules for good cause shown provided that the waiver or exception is consistent with the purpose of these rules.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.3101

1983 AACS; 1996 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2023 MR 7, Eff. 4/10/2023