54-26-302. Commission review -- Approval of contracts.
(1) A qualified electric utility or a large-scale generation provider shall file an application with the commission for approval of a large load contract that includes: a copy of the large load contract for which the applicant seeks review and approval; and evidence sufficient to demonstrate compliance with Subsection. (2)(b)
(2) The commission shall approve a large load contract submitted under Subsectionif the commission finds by a preponderance of the evidence that: (1) the contract complies with the requirements of this chapter; the large load customer bears all just and reasonable incremental costs attributable to receiving the requested electric service; and existing ratepayers do not bear costs justly and reasonably attributable to providing electric service for the large load customer.
(3) Commission review of a large load contract: is limited to the requirements described in Subsection (2); and does not include review of other contract terms.
(4) The commission shall approve or disapprove an application submitted under this section within 60 days after the day on which a person files the application.
(5) The commission may establish rules to expedite the review of applications for approval of a large load contract under this chapter.