Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-30. Minimum clearances on relocation or reconstruction (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-31. Construction, maintenance and operation material or equipment (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-32. Engine houses, shops and facilities (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-33. Emergencies (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-4. (Repealed) Repealed April 2, 1973.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-5. Tracks entering buildingsThe overhead clearance above the top of the rail of such tracks located at the entrance and inside of buildings shall not be less than eighteen feet. All cars, trains, motors, engines or other equipm…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-6. Side tracksOn all tracks except main line, passing siding or yard tracks, the minimum overhead clearance may be reduced to not less than sixteen feet six inches, provided all trains on such tracks shall come to a full stop b…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-7. Equipment for electric operation excepted (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-8. Applicability (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective April 2, 1973; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-140-9. Minimum clearance, generally (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-16-1. Definitions(a) As used in sections 16-16-1 to 16-16-4, inclusive: (1) \"Department\" means the Department of Public Utility Control or its successor;(2) \"Gas company\" means \"gas company\" as defined in section 16-1 of the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-16-2. Types of accidents(a) Major accidents. The following types of accidents are considered major accidents: (1) Any fatality which was or may have been connected with or due to a utility's operation, property or facility, except …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-16-3. Reporting requirements(a) Immediate report. Each affected utility shall notify the Department of any major accident that occurred in Connecticut or affected Connecticut residents as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-16-4. Retention of recordsEach public service company and electric supplier shall maintain records meeting the requirements of sections 16-16-1 to 16-16-3, inclusive, of the Connecticut State Agencies for a minimum of ten years. Ea…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-19cc-1. Filing requirements regarding generating units over 100 MW (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective May 17, 1989; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-19cc-2. Quarterly review of nuclear generating capacity (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective May 17, 1989; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-19d-1. General ruleThese rules set forth the procedure to be followed by a gas or electric company seeking a determination of eligibility for the recovery of costs incurred for the promotion or marketing of efficient gas and electr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-19d-2. Application for determination of eligibility(a) (1) Each gas or electric company that seeks to recover costs under section 16-19d (b) of the Connecticut General Statutes shall file an application with the Public Utilities Re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-19d-3. Administrative proceeding(a) The Department of Public Utility Control shall approve, deny or modify, in whole or in part, an application for determination that the promotion or marketing of particular equipment meets the eli…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-19d-4. Non-recovery of expenses for other advertising(a) The cost of political, institutional or promotional advertising as defined in section 16-19d (a) of the General Statutes of any gas or electric company and the cost of politi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-10. ChairpersonThe chairperson may assign panels of three commissioners to any matter coming before the Authority. The chairperson serves as the chief executive of the Authority for administrative purposes. The chairperson is ass…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-11. Vice-chairpersonThe vice-chairperson serves as the Authority's chief executive in the absence of the chairperson. (Effective December 7, 1978)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-12. (Repealed) Repealed February 7, 1990.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-13. Adjudication divisionThe Adjudication Division is headed by a director and consists of the adjudication unit and the executive secretary's office. (a) There is established a division of adjudication within the Department of P…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-14—16-2-17. (Repealed) Repealed August 18, 1988.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-18. Advocacy and operations divisionThe division is headed by a director and consists of the Business Office, the Human Resources Development Unit, the Prosecutorial Unit, the Communications and Consumer Services Unit, the Gas Pi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-19. Schedule for managerial audits; hearing examinersThe electric, gas and telephone utilities are audited every three years with a possible waiver to six years. Water companies are audited at the discretion of the Authority. Sta…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-1—16-2-4. (Repealed) Repealed December 7, 1978.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-20. Utility regulation and research divisionThe Utility Regulation and Research Division is headed by a director and consists of the Utility Regulation Unit and the Research and Policy Unit. The staff provides information and ana…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-21. PolicyThe Authority shall make available for public inspection all files, records, documents and other materials within its possession and not exempt from disclosure by statute. Disclosure shall be made pursuant to Section 16…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-22. Requests for informationThe public may obtain information concerning the Authority by writing to the Authority at its office address or by visiting its office during normal business hours. Requests for information should be d…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-23. ComplaintsAll consumer complaints should be addressed to the Department of Public Utility Control, Communications and Consumer Service Unit, One Central Park Plaza, New Britain, Connecticut 06051. All other complaints should …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-24. Public inspectionAll regulations and all other written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted, or used by the Authority in the discharge of its functions and all final orders, decisions and opinions of th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-25. Authority meetings open to the publicThe meetings of the Authority shall be open to the public in accordance with the provisions of Section 1-21 of the General Statutes of Connecticut. (Effective August 18, 1988)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-5. Creation and authorityThe Public Utilities Control Authority was established in the executive branch of the state government by Public Act 486 of the 1975 General Assembly. The Authority operates according to powers conferred …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-6. Purpose and functionsThe Public Utilities Control Authority is charged by statute with the regulation of public service companies, including railroad, street railway, motor bus, electric, gas, telephone, telegraph, pipeline, s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-7. Official addressThe official address of the Authority is located at the State Office Building, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06115. (Effective December 7, 1978)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8. Basic organizationThe Public Utilities Control Authority consists of:(1) the Office of the Commissioners;(2) the Office of the Executive Secretary;(3) the Consumer Assistance and Information Division;(4) the Engineering Divisi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8a. DefinitionsWhen used in Sections 16-2-8a to 16-2-8h inclusive, the following terms shall have the meanings herein specified, unless the context otherwise indicates. (a) \"Agency\" means each state or municipal board, commissi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8b. Categories of information in the department's personal data system(a) Records Maintained(1) Affirmative Action Plan(2) Applications for employment(3) Arbitration folder(4) Certification and exam request forms(5) Certification…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8c. General nature and purpose of personal data system(a) The nature and purpose of the employee personal data file system is to maintain accurate and current information regarding department employees' employment qualifications;…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8d. Maintenance of personal data(a) Any personal data not relevant and necessary to accomplish the lawful purpose of the agency shall be disposed of in accordance with the department's record retention schedule, or upon permissio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8e. Disclosure of employee personal data file system information(a) Any individual may request from the department whether the agency maintains personal data on that individual; the category and location of the personal data main…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8f. Procedures for contesting contentThe following procedure shall be used in order to provide an opportunity to contest the accuracy, completeness or relevancy of personal data: (a) Any individual may file a request with this de…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8g. Uses to be made of the personal data(a) The following types of users have routine access to the records listed, for the purpose set forth: (1) Administrative Services Officer 3: administers personal policies;(2) Administrativ…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-8h. Record retention scheduleRecord TitleMinimum Retention RequiredAffirmative Action Plan7 years or until superceded, whichever is laterApplications for employment (hired)permanent employee file*Applications for employment (not …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-2-9. CommissionersThe Authority consists of five commissioners who have overall responsibility for the operation of the Authority. Each commissioner is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the general assembly. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-235-1. Components for appeals to departmentIf the proceeding presented to the commission is an appeal under section 16-231 or 16-235 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the appellant shall follow the form described in sections 16-…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-243-1. Clearance from utility polesAll traffic signal equipment mounted on supporting structures other than span wire, including flashing or illuminated signs and their controls, shall be located to provide a clearance of at least …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-243-10. NESC—NECThe department of public utility control recognizes the provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electrical Code as minimum requirements and recommends the same as a guide to good practice …