Missouri Administrative Code

Approval of Electric Service Territorial Agreements and Petitions for Designation of Electric Service Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

for Post-Annexation Assignment of Exclusive Service Territories and Determination of Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

of Electrical Suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 20 CSR 4240-3.150 Filing Requirements for Electric Utility Promotional Practices . . . . . . . . . 7 20 CSR 4240-3.155 Requirements for Electric Utility Cogeneratio…

Cogeneration Tariff Filings (C) The estimated capacity costs at completion of the planned capacity additions and planned capacity firm pur- PURPOSE: This rule defines the requirements of electric utilities chases, on the basis of dollars per kilowatt and the associated pertaining…

Standard Filing Requirements Recovery Mechanisms Filing and Submission Requirements PURPOSE: This rule provides a reference to the commission’s elec- PURPOSE: This rule implements the provisions of Senate Bill 179, tric utilities rule regarding this subject. codified at section 3…

Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

and Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 20 CSR 4240-3.175 Submission Requirements for Electric Utility Depreciation Studies . . . . 20

Utility Depreciation Studies *Original authority: 386.250, RSMo 1939, amended 1963, 1967, 1977, 1980, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996. PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the requirements regarding the sub- mission of depreciation studies by electric utilities. 20 CSR 4240-3.190 Rep…

Cooperatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 20 CSR 4240-3.200 Definitions Pertaining Specifically to Gas Utility Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Denny Hoskins (4/30/25) CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS 1 …

Utility Rules effort by a utility to persuade energy-related decision makers to choose the form of energy supplied by that utility instead of PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the definitions of certain terms used other forms of energy for the provision of energy service or to in rul…

Convenience and Necessity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Authority to Acquire Property Through Eminent Domain Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 20 CSR 4240-3.255 Filing Requirements for Gas Utility Promotional Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . 24…

Surcharges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 20 CSR 4240-3.285 Filing Requirements Regarding Certification of Gas Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . 27 20 CSR 4240-3.300 Definitions Pertaining Specifically to…

Sewer Utility Rules dance with this commission’s Form No. 13 and shall be plainly printed or typewritten on good quality paper of eight and PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the definitions of certain terms used one-half inches by eleven inches (8 1/2" × 11") in book, sheet or in rul…

Convenience and Necessity (Rescinded May 30, 2025) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 20 CSR 4240-3.340 Filing Requirements for Sewer Utility Tariff Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Certificates of Convenience and Necessity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 20 CSR 4240-3.425 Filing Requirements for Steam Heating Utility Rate Schedules . . . . . . . . 30

Convenience and Necessity (Rescinded May 30, 2025) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Territorial Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Service Territorial Agreements and Petitions for Designation of Water Service Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 20 CSR 4240-3.645 Filing Requirements for Water Utility Rate Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

Rate Schedules ation will be given to or for the time during which a schedule or supplement may be held by the post office authorities PURPOSE: This rule prescribes the form and procedures for filing because of insufficient postage. When a schedule or a supple- and publishing sch…

Surcharges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 2 CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS Denny Hoskins (4/30/25) Secretary of State 20 CSR 4240-3—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIVISION 4240—PUBLIC SERVICE AND INSURANCE COMMISS…

30, 2003. Emergency amendment filed May (USF) assessment is applied to the net juris- PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in 31, 2005, effective June 10, 2005, expired Feb. dictional revenue of all registered Intercon- the rules comprising Chapter 31. 15, 2006. Amended: Filed J…

Programs al USF Lifeline support, shall not exceed the name, an ETC should file a written notice in sum of an ETC’s rate for essential local EFIS that includes— PURPOSE: This proposed rule identifies telecommunications service and subscriber (A) A statement clearly setting out bo…

Requirements C. A commitment to notify the com- mission of any changes to company contact PURPOSE: This proposed rule identifies information; application requirements for companies seek- D. If the applicant is certificated or ing ETC status for the purpose of receiving registered…

where subscriber automatic location informa- PURPOSE: This rule describes in general 20 CSR 4240-34.020 Definitions tion is stored. terms the provisions of this chapter. PURPOSE: This rule defines various terms (10) E-911 database management system—A (1) Where applicable, basic l…

for Facilities Based Companies..........................................................5 20 CSR 4240-34.060 Telecommunication Facilities Standards ................................................6 20 CSR 4240-34.070 Repair of Telecommunications Facilities........................…

Facilities Standards commission shall conduct such proceedings information changes; and as it deems appropriate in reviewing such (E) Facilities based basic local exchange PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the general materials and shall issue a decision within telecommunications com…

Standards tions service. PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the require- (1) All basic local exchange telecommunica- ments to be employed where telecommunica- tions companies, whether providing facilities tions facilities are engaged in selective rout- based or resold basic local exch…

the practice and procedure used in filings PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in (4) Parties’ Statements—Within thirteen (13) made under this chapter. the rules comprising Chapter 36. The terms days after the filing of a request for media- defined in the Telecommunications Act…

Presiding officer is defined in 4 CSR 240-

of Agreements Reached by Arbitration the event of rejection, the commission shall address the deficiencies of the arbitrated PURPOSE: This rule provides the procedure agreement in writing and may state what for commission approval of agreements modifications of such agreement wou…

independent and impartial manner; and with state government, hold financial inter- PURPOSE: The commission is obligated to WHEREAS, executive branch employees ests, or engage in outside employment when promote the public interest and maintain pub- must treat the public and fellow…

participate in a tour, the tour shall be posted following such communication give notice of PURPOSE: This rule sets forth provisions to that commissioner’s calendar at least forty- that communication as follows: that are applicable to both ex parte and extra- eight (48) hours in …

scheduled in the case and are— munications (A) Made at a public agenda meeting of the commission where such matter has been PURPOSE: To set forth the standards to pro- posted in advance as an item for discussion or mote the public trust in the commission with decision; or regard …

are not Ex Parte or Extra-Record Com- munications PURPOSE: To identify examples of communi- cations that are not ex parte or extra-record 6 CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS (9/30/19) JOHN R. ASHCROFT Secretary of State…

(Rescinded May 30, 2025) (D) Collars; (E) Outsourcing/Agency Agreements; AUTHORITY: section 386.250, RSMo Supp. 1998, and section (F) Futures Contracts; and 393.140, RSMo 1994. This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 240-40.015. (G) Financial Swaps and Options from Over the Counter O…

(Rescinded May 30, 2025) Original rule filed May 1, 2003, effective Dec. 30, 2003. Moved to 20 CSR 4240-40.018, effective Aug. 28, 2019. AUTHORITY: section 386.250, RSMo Supp. 1998, and section 393.140, RSMo 1994. This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 240-40.016. *Original authorit…

(Rescinded May 30, 2025) PURPOSE: This rule prescribes requirements and procedures for reporting certain gas-related incidents and safety-related AUTHORITY: section 386.760.1, RSMo Supp. 1998, and section conditions and for filing annual reports. It applies to gas systems 393.140…

be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no PURPOSE: This rule represents a statement of commission policy more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only that natural gas local distribution companies should undertake to the reference materi…

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 20 CSR 4240-40.030 Safety Standards—Transportation of Gas by Pipeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 20 CSR 4240-40.033 Safety Standards—Liquefied Natural Gas F…

Gas by Pipeline be leaving the pipeline that may cause corrosion and for the purpose of quantifying voltage (IR) drops other than PURPOSE: This rule prescribes minimum safety standards regarding those across the structure electrolyte boundary, such as when the design, fabrication…

Corporations (G) Estimate original cost with an appropriate average of the original cost of the units by vintage year, with due PURPOSE: This rule directs gas companies within the commission’s allowance for any difference in size and character, when it is jurisdiction to use the …

operators of master meter systems as defined in section “191.3 PURPOSE: This rule adopts the federal regulations on this subject of this chapter” in 49 CFR 199.2 should refer to “20 CSR 4240- matter that apply to operators of gas systems. The rule requires 40.020(2)(G)” instead. …

Schedules not been issued and a full statutory notice must be given of any reissuance. In those cases the schedule will be returned to PURPOSE: This rule streamlines provisions formerly in Chapter 3. the sender and correction of the neglect or omission cannot be made which takes …

Utility Depreciation Studies transportation fuel grade requirements: 1. Biogas that is upgraded to meet natural gas pipeline PURPOSE: This rule streamlines provisions from rules formerly in quality standards such that it may blend with, or substitute for, Chapter 3. geologic natu…

1. Reasonably estimated upfront capital costs, broken PURPOSE: This rule sets the definitions, structure, operation, and down by the components referenced in subsection (2)(C) of procedures relevant to gas corporations’ renewable natural gas this rule; programs. 2. Reasonably est…

PURPOSE: This rule prescribes the standards and retention of re- 20 CSR 4240-50.030 Uniform Systems of Accounts—Water cords of all water utilities. Companies PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that PURPOSE: This rule prescribes uniform systems of accounts for…

(Rescinded March 30, 2025) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Convenience and Necessity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Denny Hoskins (4/30/25) CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS 1 Secretary of State 20 CSR 4240-50—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIVISION 4240—PUBLIC SERVICE AND INSURANCE COMMISSION TITLE 20—DE…

received on the service it provides. The file shall include the PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the general provisions of and de- name and address, as well as the nature of the complaint and fines the terms used in Chapter 60, Standards of Service by Sewer date of occurrence. A det…