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Page 1 220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 105.00: USE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS FOR GAS UTILITY WORK Section 105.01: Purpose and Scope 105.02: Definitions 105.03: Applications for Exceptions from Provisions of 220 CMR 105.00 105.04: Use of Professional Engineers 105.…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 107.00: ABANDONMENT OF GAS SERVICE LINES AND LEAKAGE SURVEY PROCEDURES Section 107.01: Applicability 107.02: Definitions 107.03: Application for Exceptions from Provisions of 220 CMR 107.00 107.04: Procedures for Abandonment of Serv…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 109.00: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF INTRASTATE PIPELINES OPERATING IN EXCESS OF 200 PSIG Section 109.01: Applicability and Scope 109.02: Definitions 109.03: Applications for Exceptions from Provisions of 220 …

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 11.00: RULES GOVERNING THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE ELECTRIC INDUSTRY Section 11.01: Purpose and Scope 11.02: General Definitions 11.03: Transition Cost Recovery 11.04: Distribution Company Requirements 11.05: Competitive Supplier and E…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 111.00: CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS, PLACES AND WAYS, EXCEPT RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS, OVER, ALONG OR ACROSS HIGH-PRESSURE GAS MAINS OPERATING AT PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF 200 PSIG Section 111.01: Application 111.02: Definitions 111.03: Gener…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 112.00: DESIGN, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) PLANTS AND FACILITIES Section 112.01: Applicability and Scope 112.02: Definitions 112.03: Applications for Exceptions from Provisions of 220 CMR 112.00…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 113.00: OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, AND ABANDONMENT OF CAST-IRON PIPELINES Section 113.01: Applicability and Scope 113.02: Definitions 113.03: Applications for Exceptions from Provisions of 220 CMR 113.00 113.04: General 11…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 114.00: UNIFORM NATURAL GAS LEAKS CLASSIFICATION Section 114.01: Purpose and Scope 114.02: Definitions 114.03: Applications for Exceptions 114.04: Uniform Gas Leak Classification 114.05: Requirements for Projects in a Public Way 114…

Page 1 220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 115.00: UNIFORM REPORTING OF LOST AND UNACCOUNTED-FOR GAS Section 115.01: Purpose and Scope 115.02: Definitions 115.03: Applications for Exceptions from Provisions of 220 CMR 115.00 115.04: Annual Reporting Requirements 115.0…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 12.00 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES Section 12.01: Purpose and Scope 12.02: Definitions 12.03: General Standards of Conduct 12.04: Pricing of Transactions Between Distribution Companies and Aff…

220 CMR 125.00: INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES Section 125.10: Scope, Nature and Application of Rules 125.20: General Requirements Applying to Overhead Transmission Lines 125.21: Grounding of Overhead Transmission Lines 125.22: Relations Between Vario…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 14.00: THE UNBUNDLING OF SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF NATURAL GAS Section 14.01: Purpose and Scope 14.02: General Definitions 14.03: Local Distribution Company Requirements 14.04: Supplier and Retail Agent Requirements 14.05…

220 CMR 149.00: PROCEDURES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF VIOLATIONS AND FOR ENFORCEMENT OF M.G.L. c. 159A AND M.G.L. c. 159B Section 149.01: Purpose and Scope 149.02: Notice of Probable Violation; Commencement of Enforcement Proceedings 149.03: Informal Review 149.04: Adjudicatory Hea…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 151.00: RAIL FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEM: SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARD Section 151.01: Purpose and Scope 151.02: Definitions 151.03: Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan 151.05: Internal Safety Audits 151.06: Hazard Management Proce…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 152.00: SURETIES REQUIRED OF OPERATORS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS FOR HIRE Section 152.01: Insurance Policies 152.02: Financial Responsibility, Minimum Levels 152.01: Insurance Policies No motor carrier shall o…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 155.00: OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS FOR HIRE UNDER A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, CHARTER LICENSE, SPECIAL SERVICE OR SCHOOL SERVICE PERMIT Section 155.01: Definitions 155.02: Gener…

220 CMR 156.00: TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BY RAIL Section 156.01: (49 C.F.R. 171) General Information, Regulations and Definitions. (49 C.F.R. 171.1 through 171.17). 156.02: (49 C.F.R. 172) Hazardous Materials Tables and Hazardous Materials Communications Regulations.…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 17.00: LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY Section 17.01: Purpose and Scope 17.02: Definitions 17.03: General Terms and Conditions 17.04: Methods for Soliciting and Entering Long-term Contracts 17.05: General Criteria for Long-…

Page 1 220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 18.00: NET METERING Section 18.01: Purpose and Scope 18.02: Definitions 18.03: Net Metering Services 18.04: Calculation of Net Metering Credits 18.05: Allocation of Net Metering Credits 18.06: Eligibility for Net Metering 18.…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 2.00: RULES FOR ADOPTING, AMENDING, OR REPEALING REGULATIONS AND FOR ISSUING ADVISORY RULINGS Section 2.01: Definition of Regulation 2.02: Initiation of Action 2.03: Action on Petitions 2.04: Procedure for the Adoption, Amendment, o…

220 CMR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 20.00: STEAM DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES Section 20.01: Purpose and Scope 20.02: Definitions 20.03: Applications for Exceptions from Provisions of 220 CMR 20.00 20.04: Notification of Construction 20.05: Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Pl…

220 CMR 21.00: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 21.00: COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY Section 21.01: Purpose and Scope 21.02: Definitions 21.03: General Terms and Conditions 21.04: Methods for Soliciting and Entering Long-term Contracts 21.…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 22.00: NOTIFICATION OF VEGETATION MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES FOR TRANSMISSION RIGHTS-OF-WAY Section 22.01: Purpose and Scope 22.02: Definitions 22.03: Notification Regarding Transmission-related Vegetation Maintenance Activities 22.04: …

Page 1 220 CMR 23.00: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 23.00: COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY Section 23.01 Purpose and Scope 23.02 Definitions 23.03 General Terms and Conditions 23.04 Methods for Soliciting and Entering Long-term Contra…

Page 1 220 CMR 24.00: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 24.00: COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR CLEAN ENERGY Section 24.01 Purpose and Scope 24.02 Definitions 24.03 General Terms and Conditions 24.04 Methods for Soliciting and Entering Long-term Contracts 24.0…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 25.00: BILLING AND TERMINATION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Section 25.01: Applicability and Definitions 25.02: Billing and Termination Procedures for Residential Customers 25.03: Termination of Service to Custom…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 250.00: TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT DIVISION PRACTICE Section 250.01: General 250.02: Filing 250.03: Calendar 250.04: Place of Transportation Oversight Division Hearings 250.05: Mailing List 250.06: Appeals from Decisions of the Transp…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 26.00 SECURITY DEPOSITS AND LATE PAYMENT CHARGES APPLICABLE TO NON-RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS Section 26.01: Applicability and Definitions 26.02: Security Deposit Requirements 26.03: Amount of Security Deposit 26.04: Refund of Deposit 26…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 260.00: MOTOR CARRIERS AND BROKERS Section 260.01: General 260.02: Rules Governing the Filing of Freight Rate Tariffs 260.01: General (1) Condition of Issuance of Certificate. No certificate shall be issued to any person or corporat…

220 CMR 27.00: ELIMINATION OF THE PRACTICE OF GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANIES OF REQUIRING A DEPOSIT FROM RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS AS A CONDITION TO FURNISHING UTILITY SERVICE 220 CMR 27.00 is applicable solely to utility service rendered to residential customers by any gas or electric u…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 272.00: RATES FOR THE TOWING OF MOTOR VEHICLES Section 272.01: Definitions 272.02: Scope 272.03: Maximum Charges for Passenger Automobiles, Motorcycles, Motor Bikes or Motor Scooters 272.04: Maximum Charges for Commercial Motor Vehi…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 274.00: TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES Section 274.01: Purpose and Scope 274.02: Definitions 274.03: Transportation Network Company Permit Process 274.04: Transportation Network Driver Requirements 274.05: Transportation Network D…

220 CMR 28.00: BILLING REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUMS Section 28.01: Purpose 28.02: Definitions 28.03: Applicability of the Regulations 28.04: Determination of Applicable Rate 28.05: Consumer Protection 28.06: Notification 28.01: Purpose The purpose of 220 CMR 28.00 is to establish…

220 CMR 31.00: OPTIONAL FORMULA FOR DETERMINING ALLOWED RATES OF RETURN ON EQUITY FOR WATER COMPANIES Section 31.01: Definitions 31.02: Application of Optional Methodology 31.03: Formula 31.01: Definitions Under 220 CMR 31.00. the following words and phrases shall have the follow…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 36.00: SAMPLE TEST PROCEDURES FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL GAS METERS Section 36.01: General 36.02: Sampling Procedures 36.03: Accuracy Requirements 36.04: Rejected or Defective Meters in Accepted Test Lot 36.05: Meters …

Page 1 220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 45.00: POLE ATTACHMENT, DUCT, CONDUIT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY COMPLAINT AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES Section 45.01: Purpose and Applicability 45.02: Definitions 45.03: Duty to Provide Access; Modifications; Notice of Removal, Increase…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 5.00: TARIFFS, SCHEDULES, AND CONTRACTS (OTHER THAN CARRIERS OF PROPERTY BY MOTOR VEHICLE) Section 5.01: Scope of Application 5.02: Format of Tariffs, Schedules, and Contracts 5.03: Letters of Advice 5.04: Posting of Rates 5.05: Dat…

220 CMR 50.00: UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS FOR GAS COMPANIES DEFINITIONS When used in this system of accounts: Accounts means the accounts prescribed in this system of accounts. Actually outstanding as applied to securities issued or assumed by the utility, means those which have …

220 CMR 51.00: UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS FOR ELECTRIC COMPANIES Section 51.01: General 51.02: Summary of Modifications to the FERC System 51.03: Specific Changes to the FERC System 51.01: General (1) Adoption of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Uniform System of Accoun…

220 CMR 52.00: UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS FOR WATER COMPANIES CONTENTS Order of the Department General Instructions Schedule of Balance Sheet Accounts Text Pertaining to Balance Sheet Accounts Schedule of Plant Investment and General Equipment Accounts Text Pertaining to Plant In…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 6.00: STANDARD COST OF GAS ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE Section 6.01: Purpose 6.02: Applicability 6.03: Cost of Firm Gas Allowable for CGAC 6.04: Effective Date of Gas Adjustment Factor (GAF) 6.05: Definitions 6.06: Gas Adjustment Factor Formu…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 69.00 PROCEDURES FOR THE DETERMINATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY CODES PERTAINING TO PIPELINE FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS, LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES, AND STEAM DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES Section 69.01…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 7.00: RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICE PROGRAM COST RECOVERY Section 7.01: Definitions 7.02: Three-year Plan Filing 7.01: Definitions Under 220 CMR 7.00, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unle…

220 CMR 75.00: THE PRESERVATION OF RECORDS OF ELECTRIC, GAS, AND WATER UTILITIES Section 75.01: Applicability and Scope 75.02: Definitions 75.03: General Instructions 75.04: Application for Exceptions from Provision of 220 CMR 75.00 75.05: Schedule of Records and Periods of Reten…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 77.00: VOTING TRUST CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (1) Voting trust certificates shall not be sold without the filing of a notice of intention to offer for sale, unless such sale is exempted by law or by order of the Commission of…

220 CMR 78.00: ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR UTILITIES The tentative accounting treatment for other utilities reporting to the Department shall be in the same manner as set forth in its order of January 10, 1963 for Gas and Electric Companies as follows: Secti…

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 220 CMR 8.00: SALES OF ELECTRICITY BY QUALIFYING FACILITIES AND ON-SITE GENERATING FACILITIES TO DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES, AND SALES OF ELECTRICITY BY DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES TO QUALIFYING FACILITIES AND ON-SITE GENERATING FACILITIES Section 8…