Or. Admin. Code § 860-036-1310 - Main Line Extensions

(1) A main line extension is defined as the extension of a water utility's main line necessary to provide service to a customer when the property does not currently have main line frontage.

(2) A water utility may charge a reasonable non-discriminatory main line extension charge if the charge and policy are stated in the water utility's tariff or statement of rates.

(3) A water utility must have a main line extension policy that:

(a) Lists all applicable charges;

(b) Describes the advance and refund provisions, including a description of the mechanisms for collecting and rebating the amount charged equitably among the customers who paid for the cost of the line; and

(c) Provides the time period during which the advance and rebate provisions apply.

(4) Upon request, the water utility must provide a written breakdown of its main line extension costs and the allocation of those costs to the customer.

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Or. Admin. Code § 860-036-1310

PUC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1/24/2017

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 756, 757

Stats. Implemented: ORS 756.040