N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-3.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 7:26H-3.10 - Tariff filings which do not propose increases in charges to customers above the peak rate; solid waste disposal utilities

(a) Tariff filings for the purpose of making effective initial tariffs or revisions, changes or alterations to the standard terms and conditions of existing tariffs and which are not filed because of the need for additional revenue from services covered by existing tariffs and which do not propose increases in charges to customers, shall conform to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:26H-2 and shall in the body thereof, or in attached exhibits, also provide the following information:

1. Four copies of the proposed tariff or revision, change or alteration thereof, together with an explanation of the manner in which the tariff or change differs from the existing or a prior tariff, and the effect, if any, upon revenue;

2. A statement of the reasons why the tariff or change is proposed to be filed;

3. A copy of the text of each of said notices;

4. A statement as to the date on which it is proposed to make the tariff or change effective, which date shall not be earlier than 30 days after the filing unless otherwise permitted by the Department; and

5. In the case of initial tariffs, pro forma income statements for each of the first two years of operations and actual or estimated balance sheets as at the beginning and the end of each year of said two-year period.

(b) Tariff filings which propose adjustments in solid waste disposal utility rates only, and which do not increase the rates above the established peak rate, do not require prior Department approval, and are not subject to the requirements of (a)1 through 5 above, or 7:26H-3.11.

1. Any adjustment in rates below the peak rate shall require the solid waste disposal utility to notify the Department in writing of the change within three days of the effective date of the change.

(c) Charges in disposal contracts that are not above the facility's peak tariff rates do not require prior Department approval and all such contracts shall be filed within three days following their effective date.

(d) Tariff filings and rate adjustment filings for privately-owned sanitary landfills are not subject to the requirements of this section, but are governed by 7:26H-8.2 and 8.3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-3.10

Amended by R.1997 d.510, effective 10/31/1997 (operative November 10, 1997).
See: 29 N.J.R. 4170(a), 29 N.J.R. 5084(a).
Added (b) and (c). Readopted provisions of Emergency Amendment R.1997 d.404 with changes effective 12/1/1997.
Amended by R.2008 d.117, effective 5/5/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 4477(a), 40 N.J.R. 2243(a).
Added (d).