Wisconsin Administrative Code

PSC 135.614 Damage prevention program addition. [49 CFR 192.614].

PSC 135.621 Maximum allowable operating pressure: high-pressure distribution systems additions [49 CFR 192.621].

PSC 135.623 Maximum allowable operating pressure: low-pressure distribution systems addition [49 CFR 192.623].

PSC 135.629 Purging of pipelines addition [49 CFR 192.629].

PSC 135.707 Line markers for mains and transmission lines addition [49 CFR 192.707].

PSC 135.711 Transmission lines: General requirements for repair procedures addition [49 CFR 192.711].

PSC 135.713 Transmission lines: permanent field repair of imperfections and damages addition [49 CFR 192.713].

PSC 135.722 Addition [49 CFR 192.722w].

PSC 135.723 Distribution systems: leakage surveys additions [49 CFR 192.723].

PSC 135.724 Addition [49 CFR 192.724w].

PSC 135.727 Abandonment or deactivation of facilities addition [49 CFR 192.727].

PSC 135.735 Compressor stations: storage of combustible materials addition [49 CFR 192.735].

PSC 135.741 Pressure limiting and regulating stations: telemetering or recording gauges addition [49 CFR 192.741].

PSC 135.744 Addition [49 CFR 192.744w].

PSC 135.747 Valve maintenance: distribution systems addition [49 CFR 192.747].

PSC 135.751 Prevention of accidental ignition addition [49 CFR 192.751]. PSC 135.013 Application of rules. (1) Every gas public utility and gas pipeline operator that operates gas transmission, distribution, or regulated gathering facilities in this state shall comply with this c…

PSC 136.01 General. The requirements of ch. PSC 136 shall be observed by all public utilities, both privately and publicly owned, engaged in the manufacture, mixing, purchasing, storage, transmission and/or distribution of gaseous fuel, or the supply of electric energy and provis…

PSC 136.02 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAccessibleY means capable of being reached without removal or major alteration of any part or parts of the permanent structure. Note: Accessible areas include uninsulated areas which can be drilled and plugged. (2) XConversionY means …

PSC 136.04 Conservation standards for converting existing structures to natural gas spaceheating service. (1) The provisions of this section shall apply only to those investor-owned utilities set forth below: (b) Madison Gas and Electric Company. (c) Northern States Power Company…

PSC 136.06 Conservation standards for conversion of an existing residential structure to an electric spaceheating system. (1) The provisions of this section shall apply only to those investor-owned utilities set forth below: (a) Lake Superior district power company. (b) Madison g…

PSC 136.10 Disconnection or refusal of service. Gas or electric service may be disconnected or refused for failure to comply with the regulations contained in this chapter as specified in ss. PSC 113.0301 and 134.062. If a customer has converted without notifying the appropriate …

PSC 137.01 Definitions. The definitions specified in s. 196.374 (1), Stats., apply to this chapter. In addition, in this chapter: (1) XAttributionY means each of the following: (a) The amount of energy savings or renewable resource energy production that a program participant wou…

PSC 137.02 Program administrator solicitation and public notice. (1) COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION. Energy utilities soliciting proposals for a program administrator under s. 196.374 (2) (a) 1., Stats., shall ensure that all solicitations are conducted in a manner that is fair and pro…

PSC 137.03 Program administrator selection. (1) ROLE OF THE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR. The program administrator shall oversee a portfolio of energy efficiency and renewable resource statewide programs, in which other market providers and contractors implement measures with end-use c…

PSC 137.04 Collective statewide program contracts. (1) NOTICE TO COMMISSION AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. (a) The energy utilities shall notify the commission in writing of their intent to sign a collective contract for statewide programs with a program administrator and shall submi…

PSC 137.05 Minimum requirements of statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. (1) PROGRAMS FOR ALL CUSTOMERS. The statewide programs shall address the energy efficiency and renewable resource needs of all customers of participating energy utilities, municipal util…

PSC 137.06 Procedures to receive contributions from municipal utilities and retail electric cooperatives. (1) INVOICE FORMS. The energy utilities shall design invoice forms for municipal utilities and retail electric cooperatives that elect to contribute the fees they charge unde…

PSC 137.07 Utility-administered programs for large commercial, industrial, institutional, or agricultural customers. (1) DEFINITION. In this section, Xlarge commercial, industrial, institutional, or agricultural customerY has the same meaning as Xlarge energy customerY under s. 1…

PSC 137.08 Voluntary utility energy efficiency or renewable resource programs.

PSC 137.09 Large energy customer self-directed energy efficiency programs. period the energy utilities select is subject to the commission[s prior approval. (b) The notice shall include the purpose of the solicitation, selection criteria, application procedures, and all applicabl…

PSC 140.01 Application of regulations.

PSC 140.015 Filing areas of service. PSC 140.02 PSC 140.03 PSC 140.01 Application of regulations. The provisions of this order shall be observed by all public utilities, both privately and publicly owned, engaged in providing heat, whether acting as a public heating utility or pr…

PSC 140.02 Required authorization. (1) Unless and until the commission shall have certified that the same is required by public convenience and necessity, no public heating utility shall acquire, construct (or materially change through reconstruction), install, or place in utilit…

PSC 140.03 Application and information. (1) APThe utility shall apply to this commission for a certificate of authority as above required before acquisition is completed or construction started on any of the facilities for which such certificate is required. The application shall…

PSC 160.01 Scope and purpose. (1) PURPOSE. Chapter PSC 160 is designed to effectuate and implement s. 196.218, Stats., 47 USC 254, 47 CFR 54 and parts of other sections of the Wisconsin and federal statutes, authorizing the commission to establish and operate a universal service …

PSC 160.02 Definitions. The definitions in s. 196.01, Stats., apply in this chapter. In addition, in this chapter: (1) XCalculated chargeY means the charge calculated by converting a per call charge into a per minute charge. The conversion to a per minute charge shall be accompli…

PSC 160.03 Essential telecommunications services. (1) For purposes of this subsection: (a) X911Y means a service that permits a telecommunications user to use the three-digit code Z911,[ to access emergency services through a public safety answering point operated by a local gove…

PSC 160.04 Call limitation. (1) CALL LIMITATION OBLIGATIONS. (a) Except as provided in pars. (b) and (c), every local exchange service provider in the state shall offer call limitation capability for each of the following: 1. Long distance toll calls. 2. Pay-per-call service. 3. …

PSC 160.05 Universal service fund programs. Universal service fund monies may be used for fund administration; for informing the public of the existence, purpose, intent, and uses of the universal service fund; and for the following purposes: (1) For the following programs as ado…

PSC 160.06 Eligibility for low-income programs. (1) LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY. (a) All ETCs shall verify an applicant[s eligibility for low-income assistance programs by making timely queries of the applicable databases of the Wisconsin department of health services, the …

PSC 160.061 Link-up program. The commission may fund programs to identify and provide monetary assistance to low-income persons who are unlikely to be able to obtain telecommunications service without such assistance. Such programs may include customers who qualify for federal un…

PSC 160.062 Lifeline program. (1) DEFINITIONS. (a) For purposes of subs. (2) to (7), Xeligible telecommunications carrierY or XETCY means only full and low-income ETCs, and does not include federal-only ETCs. (b) For purposes of this section, XlineY means an access line, service …

PSC 160.063 Outreach for low-income assistance programs. (1) Funding may be available to fund projects to increase participation of the eligible populations in the universal service fund low-income support programs. (2) Funding from the universal service fund for projects under s…

PSC 160.071 Service and equipment pricing for individuals with special telecommunications needs. (1) SPECIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS NEEDS CERTIFICATION. (a) A person with a disability may determine whether that disability presents a barrier to use of telecommunications services, or e…

PSC 160.075 Responsibility for pay telephone usability. (1) In this section, Xpay telephone usabilityY means the ability to use pay telephone equipment once it has been accessed by an individual. (2) Pay telephone usability standards include signage, volume control, monitoring he…

PSC 160.08 Telecommunications customer assistance program. The commission may authorize individual telecommunications providers to establish telecommunications customer assistance programs that meet authorized goals and objectives for increasing or stabilizing subscription levels…

PSC 160.09 High rate assistance credits. (1) In this section, Xmedian household incomeY means the estimated median household income per county published annually by the U.S. census bureau[s small area income and poverty estimate program. Note: This may be found on the commission[…