CHAPTER 703 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA

NAC 703.0165 “Business line service” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Business line service” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 704.0056. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R136-07, eff. 1-30-2008)

NAC 703.017 “Business office” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Business office” means any office of a public utility which is frequented by and regularly opened to the public but not a bank or other agent authorized by the utility to accept, for the convenience of a customer, the…

NAC 703.018 “Chair” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Chair” means the Chair of the Commission. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R047-02, eff. 10-24-2002)

NAC 703.019 “Commenter” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Commenter” means a person who participates in a contested case as a commenter pursuant to NAC 703.491. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R047-02, eff. 10-24-2002; A by R011-15, 10-27-2015)

NAC 703.025 “Commissioner” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Commissioner” means a Public Utilities Commissioner appointed pursuant to chapter 703 of NRS. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 3.010 subsec. 3, eff. 1-1-79]

NAC 703.030 “Commission’s staff” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Commission’s staff” means persons employed by the Commission. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 3.010 subsec. 4, eff. 1-1-79]

NAC 703.033 “Competitive supplier” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Competitive supplier” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 704.0066. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R136-07, eff. 1-30-2008)

NAC 703.035 “Complaint” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Complaint” means a request for relief filed with: 1. The Division of Consumer Complaint Resolution as specified in NAC 703.621; or 2. The Commission as specified in NAC 703.651. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 3.010 su…

NAC 703.037 “Consumer’s Advocate” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Consumer’s Advocate” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 228.304. (Added to NAC by Pub. Service Comm’n, eff. 1-6-84)

NAC 703.038 “Contested case” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 703.481, “contested case” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 233B.032. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R011-15, eff. 10-27-2015)

NAC 703.040 “Division of Consumer Complaint Resolution” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Division of Consumer Complaint Resolution” is a division within the Commission established to receive and investigate complaints made against any public utility, to conduct appropriate invest…

NAC 703.044 “Electronic filing system” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Electronic filing system” means the program used to electronically accept certain information and fees submitted to the Commission. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R107-07, eff. 12-4-2007)

NAC 703.046 “Electronic Filing User’s Guide” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Electronic Filing User’s Guide” means the instructions for submitting documents through the electronic filing system. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R107-07, eff. 12-4-2007)

NAC 703.050 “Hearing” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Hearing” means any public proceeding that is noticed by the Commission in accordance with applicable statutes and includes an opportunity for all parties to present any written or oral testimony that the Commission considers …

NAC 703.051 “Hearing officer” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Hearing officer” means a person who: 1. Is appointed by the Chair pursuant to NAC 703.486 to preside over and conduct hearings or other proceedings, or any portion thereof; and 2. Has the powers which are provided for…

NAC 703.052 “Incumbent local exchange carrier” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Incumbent local exchange carrier” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 704.00861. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R136-07, eff. 1-30-2008)

NAC 703.053 “Intervener” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Intervener” means a person granted leave to intervene by the Commission pursuant to NAC 703.578 to 703.600, inclusive. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R047-02, eff. 10-24-2002)

NAC 703.055 “Motion” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Motion” means a request for relief filed with the Commission pursuant to NAC 703.550 or another specific regulation. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 3.010 subsec. 9, eff. 1-1-79]—(NAC A by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R047-02…

NAC 703.061 “Nonsystem document” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Nonsystem document” means a document submitted to the Commission in a manner other than through the electronic filing system. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R107-07, eff. 12-4-2007)

NAC 703.070 “Party of record” and “party” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Party of record” or “party” means an applicant, a complainant, a petitioner, a respondent, the Commission’s staff and its counsel, the Consumer’s Advocate or an intervener. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order…

NAC 703.075 “Person” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Person” means any of the following: 1. A natural person. 2. Any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust …

NAC 703.080 “Petition” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Petition” means a request for relief made to the Commission pursuant to NAC 703.540. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 3.010 subsec. 14, eff. 1-1-79]

NAC 703.085 “Pleading” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Pleading” means any application, petition, complaint, answer, motion or comment filed with the Commission in any proceeding. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 3.010 subsec. 15, eff. 1-1-79]—(NAC A 1-6-84; A by Pub. Utilit…

NAC 703.090 “Presiding officer” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Presiding officer” means: 1. The Chair; 2. A Commissioner designated by the Chair to preside over and conduct hearings or other proceedings, or any portion thereof; or 3. A hearing officer appointed by the Chair to …

NAC 703.095 “Public utility” and “utility” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Public utility” or “utility” means any business which the Commission is authorized to regulate pursuant to chapter 704 of NRS. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 3.010 subsec. 17, eff. 1-1-79]

NAC 703.097 “Rebuttal evidence” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Rebuttal evidence” means evidence offered by the applicant, petitioner or complainant which must directly explain, repel, counteract or disprove facts offered in evidence by other parties of record who oppose the ap…

NAC 703.098 “Records management system” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Records management system” means the program used to electronically maintain certain information related to the Commission. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R107-07, eff. 12-4-2007)

NAC 703.099 “Regulatory Operations Staff” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Regulatory Operations Staff” means the Regulatory Operations Staff of the Commission. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R036-10, eff. 12-16-2010)

NAC 703.100 “Secretary” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Commission or the Assistant Secretary of the Commission who is appointed pursuant to NRS 703.130. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 3.010 subsec. 18, eff. 1-1-79]

NAC 703.1003 “Small-scale provider of last resort” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Small-scale provider of last resort” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 704.00882. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R136-07, eff. 1-30-2008)

NAC 703.1007 “System document” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “System document” means a document submitted to the Commission through the electronic filing system. It does not include a document submitted by electronic mail or other electronic or digital means outside of the elec…

NAC 703.101 “Telecommunication” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Telecommunication” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 704.00883. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R136-07, eff. 1-30-2008)

NAC 703.1015 “Telecommunication provider” and “telephone company” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Telecommunication provider” or “telephone company” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 704.008835. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R136-07, eff. 1-30-2008)

NAC 703.102 “Telecommunication service” and “telephone service” defined. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) “Telecommunication service” or “telephone service” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 704.00884. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R136-07, eff. 1-30-2008)

NAC 703.105 Scope; applicability of Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) 1. The provisions of this chapter govern practice before the Commission. 2. To the extent that any action before the Commission is not covered by these provisions, the Commission may follo…

NAC 703.110 Construction. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) The provisions of this chapter and any regulations incorporated by reference will be construed by the Commission or any presiding officer as to secure a just and speedy determination of the issues. [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order …

NAC 703.112 Severability. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) If any provision of this chapter or any application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, the Commission intends that such invalidity not affect the remaining provisions, or their application, that can be gi…

NAC 703.115 Deviation from regulations. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) The Commission or the presiding officer may allow deviation from the provisions of this chapter if: 1. Good cause for the deviation appears; 2. The person requesting the deviation provides a specific reference to each…

NAC 703.120 Computation and extension of time. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) Except as otherwise provided by law: 1. In computing any period prescribed or allowed by any regulation of the Commission, the day of the act, event or default from or after which the designated period begins t…

NAC 703.125 Fees and remittances. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) A fee or remittance by money order, bank draft or check to the Commission must be made payable to the “Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.” A remittance in currency or coin is acceptable but is sent wholly at the risk of…

NAC 703.130 Public records. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) 1. Except as otherwise provided by law, all documents filed with the Commission become matters of public record as of the day and time of their filing. The Secretary, within reasonable limits of time and general expediency, shall…

NAC 703.132 Submission of documents: Format. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) 1. Any document submitted to the Commission must be either a system document or a nonsystem document. 2. A person may provide to the Commission, the staff of the Commission and any party of record to a proceeding…

NAC 703.134 System documents. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) 1. All system documents must be submitted in accordance with the Electronic Filing User’s Guide. 2. The Commission will send an electronic mail verifying the submission of a system document to the person who submits the system …

NAC 703.136 Nonsystem documents. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, in order for the Commission to scan a nonsystem document into the records management system, the document must: (a) Be typewritten in black ink or be prepared by another dupli…

NAC 703.138 Maintenance of documents in records management system. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) All documents submitted to the Commission will be maintained in the records management system, except those documents submitted pursuant to NAC 703.5274. (Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm…

NAC 703.140 Rejection of documents; effect of acceptance. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) A document which is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter or applicable statutes may be rejected. If rejected, that document will be returned with an indication of its deficiencies. T…

NAC 703.145 Receipt of documents by Commission. (NRS 703.025, 704.210) A document is considered officially received by the Commission only if it is: 1. Filed at the Commission’s office in Carson City or Las Vegas and addressed to the Secretary of the Commission; 2. Presented to t…