N.M. Admin. Code § 17.11.4.16 - TARIFF CHANGES AND NEW SERVICES

A. Should an applicant propose to change any of the rates, charges, terms and conditions contained in its tariff, it must file an original and five copies of the proposed modified tariff, in a format approved by the commission, including a brief description of the changes, and their likely impact on the applicant and its customers. The most recent rate approved by the commission after notice and hearing will be deemed the "base index rate" for each service on a going forward basis. Changes in rates that fall within a range of fifty percent below to twenty percent above the base index rate shall not require further notice and hearing for approval. The base index rate may be changed after a hearing pursuant to a notice of proposed agency action.

B. The rates, charges, terms and conditions for new services shall be reviewed expeditiously by staff. Following this review staff will either:

(1) request that a notice of proposed agency action be issued;

(2) request further information regarding the proposed changes; or

(3) issue a notice of inquiry regarding the proposed changes.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 17.11.4.16

11-15-96; Recompiled 12/31/01