Procedural Rules

A utility may file with the commission a petition for an alternative form of regulation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 206.02 #6444, eff 1-28-97; ss by #8276, eff 1-27-05; ss by #10306, eff 4-9-13 Amended by Number 45, Filed November 9, 2023, Proposed by #13780, Effective 10/18/20…

(a) The commission shall initiate a proceeding to establish an alternative form of regulation if it finds that alternative regulation is likely to promote or enhance one or more of the following: (1) Competition; (2) Advancements in development of infrastructure; (3) Investment i…

(a) Proceedings initiated pursuant to Puc 206.02 or Puc 206.03 shall be considered adjudicatory. (b) Puc 200 procedural rules shall apply to proceedings for approval, implementation, or withdrawal of approval of an alternative form of regulation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 206.…

When a utility petitions for an alternative form of regulation, it shall describe in detail in its petition or, as to materials requested pursuant to Puc 206.05 (f), it shall provide the following: (a) The form of alternative regulation it seeks; (b) The extent to which that form…

(a) When a utility seeks an alternative form of regulation, it shall file a petition with the commission which shall contain identifying information including the name of the utility, address of the utility, and contact person. (b) In its petition filed pursuant to Puc 206.02 or …

After notice and hearing, and after considering the materials submitted by the utility, other interested parties, and commission staff, and the factors required by Puc 206.06, the commission shall approve an alternative form of regulation if it determines that such alternative: (…

(a) Any utility regulated under an alternative form of regulation which maintains its books on a calendar year basis shall report to the commission no later than March 31 of each year the following information: (1) Changes in prices of services under an alternative form of regula…

(a) When the commission determines, after notice and an opportunity for hearing pursuant to Puc 200, that a utility's performance under an alternative form of regulation no longer complies with the standards for approval established by Puc 206.07, and therefore no longer serves t…

(a) A person seeking a declaratory ruling on any matter within the jurisdiction of the commission shall request such ruling by submitting a petition pursuant to Puc 203. (b) Such a petition shall be verified under oath or affirmation by an authorized representative of the petitio…